We can hold back neither the coming of the flowers
nor the downward rush
of the stream; sooner or later,
everything comes to
its fruition.
(Loy Ching-Yuen)
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.
SAS Self Defence
by Barry Davies
The SAS Self-Defense Handbook: A Complete Guide to Unarmed Combat
Techniques by John "Lofty" Wiseman
Simple, direct and pragmatic.
Sacred Symbols: Tao
Fleshes out taoism by examining the wider cultural ramifications through
the medium of symbolism.
Samurai Strategies by Boye Lafayette De Mente
Searching for the Way
by Nigel Sutton
The Second Krishnamurti Reader
by Krishnamurti
Secrets of Alexander Technique
by Robert MacDonald
The Secret of the Golden Flower
translated
by Thomas Cleary
Self-reliance
by Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T E Lawrence
Seven Words for the 21st Century edited by Edmund Newell
Sex, Health and Long Life (Manuals of Taoist Practice) translated
by Thomas Cleary
The Shamen's Body by Arnold Mindell
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
The Silent Life by Thomas Merton
Silent Power by Stuart Wilde
The art of keeping your mouth shut.
The Song of the Bird by Anthony De Mello
The Spirit of Tao
translated
by Thomas Cleary
The Spiritual Tourist
by Mick Brown
A fascinating journey through contemporary belief systems and gurus.
Star in the East by Roland Vernon
Steal My Art
by Stuart Alve Olsen
A quirky, amusing look at the master/student relationship.
Strength to Love by Martin Luther King
Stressbusters: 5 Minute Massage
by Robert The
An easy-to-follow book of self-massage exercises.
Striking Thoughts
by Bruce Lee
The Supreme Way: Inner Teachings of the Southern Mountain Tao by Loy
Ching-Yuen
Sword and Brush by Dave Lowry
An elegant consideration of how Japanese calligraphy, words and meaning apply
to the practice and study of martial arts.
The Tai Chi Book by Robert Chuckrow
A pleasant, well-considered introduction to tai chi with many relevant
topics and themes.
The Tai Chi Boxing Chronicle compiled by Kuo Lien-Ying
Tai Chi Chuan and the Code of Life: Revealing the Deeper Mysteries of
China's Ancient Art of Health and Harmony by Graham Horwood
Tai Chi Chuan: The Internal Tradition
by Ron Sieh
An interesting book that discusses some of the basic principles of tai
chi. Thoughtful and considerate.
Tai Chi Chuan Martial Applications by Yang Jwing-Ming
Tai Chi Classics
translated
by Waysun Liao
Tai Chi: Health for Life by Bruce Frantzis
The
Tai Chi Journey by John Lash
An interesting exploration of Tao Te Ching and how it pertains
to both tai chi and living.
Tai Chi for Dummies
by Therese Iknoian
Tai Chi Secrets of the Ancient Masters
by Yang Jwing-Ming
A particularly good book by this prolific teacher.
Tai Chi Secrets of the Yang Style: Chinese Classics, Translations,
Commentary
by Yang Jwing-Ming
Taijiquan Theory of Dr.Yang, Jwing-Ming: The Root of Taijiquan by Yang
Jwing-Ming
Tai Chi Theory & Martial Power by Yang Jwing-Ming
Probably Yang's best book so far. He provides a thorough explanation
of what each jing means and how they should affect the opponent.
Taiji Chin Na by Yang Jwing-Ming
Unless you already can perform tai chi chin na this book may be misleading.
Students are apt to use muscular tension rather than jing. A useful
supplement to his video.
Taijiquan, Classical Yang Style: The Complete Form and Qigong
by Yang
Jwing-Ming
Take Care of Yourself by Penelope Sach
Talking
Zen by
Alan Watts
Talks and Dialogues by Krishnamurti
Talks With American Students by Krishnamurti
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