These words are easy to understand,
and these teachings are easy to follow.
But no one understands the words,
and no one follows the teachings.
These words follow a principle,
and the world has an order.
But no one understands the principle.
Because no one recognises
the inner wisdom of things,
The sage is mistaken for the fool.
(Lao Tzu)
Books
This list represents a sample of the books we have found useful in
discovering the essence of
tai chi.
Please note that tai chi cannot be learned from a book.
Nei Jia Quan: Internal Martial Arts Teachers of Tai Ji Quan, Xing Yi Quan,
and Ba Gua Zhang by Jess O'Brien
A very entertaining collection of interviews with a variety of
contemporary teachers.
Nei Kung: The Secret Teachings of the Warrior Sages by Kosta Danaos
The Network of Thought by Krishnamurti
The New Lao Tzu by Ray Grigg
A well-written modern version of Tao Te Ching.
New Zen Garden: Designing Quiet Spaces by Joseph Cali
A Nietzsche Reader
No More Headaches, No More Migraines by Bic & Bic
Nothing Special: Living Zen by Charlotte Joko Beck
Of Water and the Spirit by Malidoma Patrice Some
The Official Body Control Pilates Manual by Lynne Robinson
On Fear by Krishnamurti
On God by Krishnamurti
On Love by Jacob Needleman
On Love and Loneliness by Krishnamurti
On Mind and Thought by Krishnamurti
On Nature and the Environment by Krishnamurti
On the Nature of Love
by Krishnamurti
On Relationship
by Krishnamurti
One Hundred Ways to be Happy by Celia Hadden
One Hundred Ways to Serenity by Celia Hadden
Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body by
Bruce Frantzis
Out of the Trap by Alan Watts
Overcoming Arthritis by Dr Paul Lam & Judith Horstman
Pascal in a Nutshell by Robert Van De Weyer
The Pavement Arena
by Geoff Thompson
Thompson always presents a direct, no frills explanation. Packed with
tips, pointers and questions.
Persimmon Wind by Dave Lowry
The
Philosophies of Asia
by Alan Watts
Play to Live by Alan Watts
The Pocket Tao Reader by Eva Wong
The Pocket Zen Reader by Thomas Cleary
The Power of Internal
Martial Arts by
Bruce Frantzis
An engaging account of Frantzis' journey through the martial arts.
Practical Wabi Sabi by Simon G Brown
Principles of Fasting by Leon Chaitow
The Prophet by
Kahlil Gibran
This beguiling book offers some spectacular insights.
The Psoas Book by Liz Koch
Qigong for Healing and Relaxation by Michael Tse
Questioning Krishnamurti by Krishnamurti
Real Grappling
by Geoff Thompson
Real Head, Knees and Elbows by Geoff Thompson
Real Kicking
by Geoff Thompson
Real Punching by Geoff Thompson
Real Ultimate Power: The Official Ninja Book by Robert Hamburger
Relaxing Into Your Being by Bruce Frantzis
Religion and the Decline of Magic by Keith Thomas
Religions of the World (Collins Gem) by Debbie Gill
Restoring Your Eyesight: A Taoist Approach by Doug Marsh
A very interesting account of Natural Vision Improvement with extensive
reference to Tao Te Ching.
Rumi: Whispers of the
Beloved translated by Maryam Mafi
Rumi in a Nutshell by Robert Van De Weyer
Running with the Whole Body by Jack Heggie
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