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"The leader is wise, honorable, benevolent, brave, and disciplined." Sun Tzu

Celebrating over 20 years of Sonshi

Founded in 1999, Sonshi is an educational resource fully dedicated to the study and practical application of Sun Tzu's Art of War (孙子兵法, Sun-tzu ping-fa, Sunzi bingfa), an immensely influential Chinese classic. We are best known for our Art of War translation and annotated book, The Art of War--Spirituality for Conflict by authors Thomas Cuong Huynh, Marc Benioff, and Thomas Cleary.

Supported by over 40 top modern scholars and translators of Sun Tzu's Art of War, Sonshi is the preeminent reference on the subject.

​​Sun Tzu's time-tested philosophy is the path to lasting achievement. For more than 20 years, Sonshi has advised notable individuals and organizations worldwide on pragmatic methods and their successful implementation in the military, business, politics, and sports. Their amazing results speak to the effectiveness of Sun Tzu's wisdom. With enlightened strategic and leadership skills, you too can gain unparalleled integrity and strength to transcend conflict and competition.
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