The deepest benefits of T'ai Chi cannot be realized without an understanding of its underlying principles. This book presents these principles through translations of three core classics of T'ai Chi that are often considered the "T'ai Chi Bible," accompanied by the author's insightful commentary. Master Liao demonstrates how to increase the body's inner energy (ch'i) and transform it into power, health, and well-being.
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"This pocket book presents the basic principles of the complicated, sophisticated and sometimes mysterious philosophy of T'ai Chi . . . made easy to understand by the author's insightful commentary. . . . A worthy contribution to keeping the spirit of T'ai Chi alive."— East and West Series
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Master Waysun Liao studied t'ai chi with a wandering Taoist and in a Taoist temple in his native Taiwan from the age of twelve. He is the founder and master of the Taichi Tao Center in Oak Park, Illinois, where he has taught t'ai chi for nearly forty years.
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From the age of twelve, Waysun Liao studied with a wandering Taoist and in a Taoist temple until he became a full Taichi and Tao master. Considered one of the world's foremost authorities on traditional Taoist wisdom and Chi arts, he is the founder and master of one of the oldest Taichi centers in North America, which is located in Oak Park, Illinois. He is one of the few remaining Tao masters carrying and transmitting the ancient oral traditions concerning the power of Tao, and shares his wisdom with students across the world.
Master Liao is the author of several books, including Tao: The Way of God, Nine Nights with the Taoist Master, Chi: Discovering Your Life Energy, Essence of T'ai Chi, and the acclaimed T'ai Chi Classics, which has been translated into nine languages. In addition, he has compiled a complete Taichi learning system on DVD, preserving the ancient temple teachings on moving meditation, the Tao, and internal energy development.
Master Liao is the author of several books, including Tao: The Way of God, Nine Nights with the Taoist Master, Chi: Discovering Your Life Energy, Essence of T'ai Chi, and the acclaimed T'ai Chi Classics, which has been translated into nine languages. In addition, he has compiled a complete Taichi learning system on DVD, preserving the ancient temple teachings on moving meditation, the Tao, and internal energy development.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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A great balance to the physical form,
By James L. Byrd (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Essence of T'ai Chi (Shambhala Pocket Classics) (Paperback)
This is a wonderful summary of Tai Chi Classics by the same author. My Sifu spoke very highly of Waysun Liao as well as Marshall Ho'o, who's works are also available through Amazon. This book, exactly as it's title says, is the essence of the internal martial art of Tai Chi. As a beginner, I have found it a great companion to the physical aspect of the form. If you are serious about the art/philosophy of Tai Chi, then this is a perfect travel version of an even greater book.
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Not really the best Tai Chi book I've read. The book is far too short to go into any real detail but for a quick overview this is great. Its a smaller book so great for carrying around. Definitely more of a beginner intermediate level book in my opinion. More Philosophy than instruction, for a quick read I'd definitely recommend, but if you're looking for in depth instruction or higher level philosophy this probably isnt the right book for you. A beginner who wants a crash course on the other hand might find a lot to love in this little guy.
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Definitely useful to the Tai Chi practicioner,
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This book is a pocket-sized slice of Asian wisdom, succinctly covering the history of Chinese internal martial arts, an explanation of chi theory, some basic internal exercises, and a few excerpted "Tai Chi Classics" by revered masters of the art.Beginners, dabblers, and advanced students could do worse than spend a few bucks on this book; it costs next to nothing, yet it contains genuine, expert advice in a concentrated form. Good stuff.
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T'ai Chi is a way of life that has been practiced by the Chinese for thousands of years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
condensing breathing, meditative movement, natural awareness, internal power, internal energy Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
T'ai Chi, Push Hands, Sticking Power, Ward Off, Master Wong, Attaching Power, Following Power, Ch'ing Dynasty, Cheng Man-ch'ing, Five Animal Games, Five-Style Steps, Lean Forward, Rollback Form, Rolling Hands, Shaolin Temple New!
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T'ai Chi is a way of life that has been practiced by the Chinese for thousands of years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
condensing breathing, meditative movement, natural awareness, internal power, internal energy Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
T'ai Chi, Push Hands, Sticking Power, Ward Off, Master Wong, Attaching Power, Following Power, Ch'ing Dynasty, Cheng Man-ch'ing, Five Animal Games, Five-Style Steps, Lean Forward, Rollback Form, Rolling Hands, Shaolin Temple New!
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- The Zen Teachings of Huang Po (Shambhala Pocket Classics) by John Blofeld in Back Matter
- The Wisdom of the Desert (Shambhala Pocket Classics) by Thomas Merton in Back Matter
- THE WAY OF THE JEWISH MYSTICS (Shambhala Pocket Classics) by Perle Besserman in Back Matter
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- Old Frame Chen Family Taijiquan by Mark Chen in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Beyond the Closed Door: Chinese Culture and the Creation of T'ai Chi Ch'uan by Arieh Lev Breslow in Back Matter
- Stay Young With T'ai Chi: Flexible, Mobile, and Stress Free--After 50 by Ellae Elinwood in Back Matter
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