A very peaceful tape that explains the art of leadership from a Zen perspective. It sounds like a relaxation tape. Because of the translation, much of the essence of the teaching sounds artificial and unrealistic for today's business world. However, it gives a fresh look at the sacredness of leading others. It gives encouragement to those of us who want to live and lead others in an enlightened way.

...this is a two inch paperback book with 216 anecdotes, precepts and lessons from various Zen teachers of the Song Dynasty in China. Some interesting history and discussion appears in the 30-odd pages of the Translator's Introduction at the beginning of the book...Thomas Clary says of this period that Zen was "characterized by complexity of form and ingenious imagery with multiple meaning" and so, one finds many ambiguities in the lessons. And also there's much discussion on what the nature of Zen (Tang vs Song Dynasties) and what the way of the Sages should be. That should not, however, stop the modern day student (whether in business, politics or some other leadership position) from seeking some of the lessons offered in the book. In fact, Clary also translated Sun Tzu's "The Art of War", most recently found in corporate bookshelves.