Books on
Tai Chi Philosophy and Taoism
- Da, Liu. T'ai Chi Ch'uan & Meditation
- Schocken Books, New York: 1986.
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- Jou, Tsung Hwa, The Tao of Tai-Chi
Chuan
- Tai Chi Foundation, Warwick, NY: 1991.
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- Smullyan, Raymond M., The Tao is Silent
- HarperCollins, NY: 1977.
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- Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
- There are numerous versions and
translations of this classic Chinese text available in
translation. I will provide only two which are readily
available:
Bantam Books, NY:
1990. This translation is based on the Ma-wang-tui
manuscripts and is significantly different from older
versions.
For those who prefer the older text
(again of which there are many versions and
translations): Viking Penguin, NY: 1985.
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- Liao, Waysun, Tai Chi Classics
- Shambala, Boston: 1990.
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- Lowenthal, Wolfe, There are No Secrets
- North Atlantic Books, Berkeley: 1991. This
book is not really a philosophical book, but instead has
anecdotes and tips from a former student of Cheng
Man-ch'ing.
Books
on Tai Chi Practice and Instruction
Please note, there are numerous other texts on
Tai Chi, Qigong, Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chinese medicine,
which are not listed here. The presence or absence of a book here
does not mean you'll like the book or that I don't like it. The
list is simply a selection of texts I have found useful,
educational, or interesting at different times and for different
reasons. There's nothing like a good book on Tai Chi to inspire
one and to help one reinvigorate.
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- Cheng Man-ch'ing, T'ai Chi Ch'uan
- North Atlantic Books, Berkeley: 1981.
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- Galante, Lawrence, Tai Chi: The Supreme
Ultimate
- Samuel Weiser, York Beach, Maine: 1981.
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- Cheng
Man-Ch'ing's Advanced T'ai-Chi Form Instructions
- The title of the book seems descriptive
enough.
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- Wu Style
Taichichuan
- Book on the Wu style by Wu Yin-hua.
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- T'ai Chi Ch'uan
(Wu Style)
- There's a revised version of this book, by
Sophia Delza.
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- Advanced Yang
Style Tai Chi Chuan
(Vols I & II)
- Book(s) by Dr. Yang Jwing-ming focusing on
use of c'hi in martial arts, theory and principles of
jing, applications of self-defence techniques, etc.
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- Movements of
Magic: The Spirit of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
- Fairly broadly based account of tai chi as
a means toward enhancing one's life with some info on the
form, push hands, kung fu, etc., by Bob Klein (a student
of Cheng Man-Ch'ing).
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- Tai Chi Sabre
For Self-Defence
- Instructions and description of
methodology for sabre, by Tom Marks and Dominick Liu.
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- Analysis of
Shaolin Chin Na
- In depth account of chin na, which is a
basic method in Chinese martial arts. Covers training,
techniques, etc., by Dr. Yang Jwing-ming.
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- Root of Chi
Kung
- Chi Kung (Qigong) history, theory and
principles, by Dr. Yang Jwing-ming.
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- Cultivating the
C'hi
- Focuses on the principles and procedures
for utilizing and generating internal energy, by Stuart
Alve Olson.
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- Chinese Qigong
Therapy
- Account of the theory and principles of
qigong and techniques, by Zhang Mingwu and Sun Xingyuan.
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- Beginning
Qigong
- Introduction to exercises for learning
qigong, by Steven Kuei and Stephen Comee.
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- Chinese
Massage and Acupressure
- Introduction to Chinese medicine, massage
techniques, and acupressure for alleviating some
conditions, by Dr. Huan Hin, who is a physician in Paris.
On-Line
Sources for Books on Tai Chi
- Wayfarer
Publications
- I am not affiliated with this company in
any way, but it is a good source for books, videos, and
some supplies on Tai Chi, Qigong, etc. .
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- Qi
Journal
- This nicely designed site offers numerous
sources of information on Tai Chi in the form of a
journal, books, etc. The Web page includes lists of books
available through the company, a calendar, info on
Ancient Chinese culture, and more. .
jpurcell