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Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts - The cicada and the bird: The usefulness of a useless philosophy. Chuang Tzu's ancient wisdom translated for modern life

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Book Synopsis: Chuang Tzu uses grand metaphors and charming parables to help us to stop identifying with this and that thing, and to instead identify with our horizon-spanning field of consciousness and our embodied sense of spirit or energy. This frees us to be present with, and to playfully engage with, whateverthings happen to appear before us. His remarkable book, written in Ancient China sometime around 300 BC, has lain hidden for millennia in a sprawling morass known as the Chuang Tzu. Now, at last, it has been excavated. Here for the first time in over two thousand years is Chuang Tzu’s actual book: crisp and poetic, structured and elegant. A philosophical and literary work of art. This new translation is groundbreaking in four ways:
  • It presents you with Chuang Tzu’s actual book. Whereas other translations mix Chuang Tzu’s writing up with other people’s comments and stories, this new translation is the first to remove all that clutter and reveal Chuang Tzu’s elegantly structured book. (The omitted material is moved to an appendix, so you can decide for yourself if the translator was right to remove it.)
  • It presents you with Chuang Tzu’s crisp, clear, poetic writing. Whereas other translations play freely with the original text (they tend to paraphrase and rewrite, rather than translate), this new translation is the first to translate what Chuang Tzu actually wrote, sinograph by sinograph, line by line. And whereas other translations ramble along confoundingly, semi-coherently, without focus, this new translation presents you with Chuang Tzu’s crisp, clear, poetic writing. (For side-by-side comparisons with other translations and the Chinese text, see the book’s webpage: thecicadaandthebird dot com)
  • It provides the historical context for Chuang Tzu’s imagery. Whereas other translations neglect to explain the historical context for Chuang Tzu’s characters and imagery, this translation does.
  • It presents you with Chuang Tzu’s clear vision and practical method. Whereas other translations are a rambling hotchpotch of vaguely-sketched, conflicting philosophies, this new translation is the first to present Chuang Tzu’s clear vision and practical method. (The translator provides a running commentary that introduces each chapter and accompanies each story.)
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Unlock ancient wisdom for modern life with "The Cicada and the Bird: The Usefulness of a Useless Philosophy" by Chuang Tzu. This groundbreaking translation of Chuang Tzu's actual book removes all clutter, presenting you with crisp and poetic writing that will captivate your mind and spirit. Unlike other translations that paraphrase and ramble, this translation translates Chuang Tzu's words sinograph by sinograph, line by line, ensuring the authenticity of his message. Experience the clarity and elegance of Chuang Tzu's writing and gain deeper insights into the philosophy of consciousness and spirit. Explore the wisdom of "The Cicada and the Bird" today.

Don't settle for vague interpretations. Dive into the historical context of Chuang Tzu's imagery with this new translation of "The Cicada and the Bird". While other translations neglect to provide explanations, our translation reveals the intricacies of Chuang Tzu's characters and symbolism. Understanding the historical context allows you to fully grasp the depth and wisdom of his teachings, making your reading experience all the more enriching. Begin your journey of enlightenment now and immerse yourself in the clear vision and practical method offered by Chuang Tzu. Start exploring "The Cicada and the Bird" today.

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