T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Meditation (Paperback)

~ Da Liu (Author)
Key Phrases: twelve psychic centers, postnatal breath, eight psychic channels, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Chuang Tzu, Taoist Yoga (more...)

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From Library Journal

While t'ai chi ch'uan as physical exercise is relatively well known in this country, as meditative discipline it is less so. Here Da Liu, president of the T'ai Chi Ch'uan Society of New York, provides both an exposition of the history and philosophy of this ancient practice and a guide to the methods of meditation, breathing, and concentration useful for the practitioner. Although the book is not conceived as a manual on t'ai chi itself, it does provide rudimentary instructions. Westerners may take issue with such claims as immortality that may be obtained through Taoist disciplines, but this book offers general or informed readers an accessible introduction to a distinctive form of Eastern spiritual practice. Suitable for public libraries and collections on meditation; illustrations not seen. Judith Eannarino, George Washington Univ. Lib., Washington, D.C.
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Product Description

An ideal introduction to T'Ai Chi Ch'Uan, providing clear descriptions of the methods of meditation and exercise, and illuminating the underlying theory, so readers can understand as well as practice the techniques in their daily routine.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Schocken (January 23, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080520993X
• ISBN-13: 978-0805209938
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #417,899 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars quite good, but highly in depth, June 11, 1998

By A Customer

This book is an often overlooked masterpiece on the subject of Tai chi chuan and meditation. Master Da Liu writes extensively on exercises from his own practice. Including coordination of qi circulation with the movements of the Yang Long Form. He also discusses the basics of Taoist meditation. A must for serious tai chi students.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book as a supplement for your Tai Chi, February 21, 2006

By	Dakar (Littleton, CO) - See all my reviews

A very good book and explores several different things within Tai Chi. However do not expect to "learn" tai chi from this or any other book. Tai Chi cannot be learned from a book and meditation without tai chi is simply meditation. Some of the meditation requires one to focus within a specific part of the body which is difficult to do. This is definitely one of the best books available on this subject. However to achieve any benefits and to understand, one must have a real instructor to lead you into it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Covers more than just Tai Chi, May 27, 2009

By	Sensei Oddsox (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Excellent read for any student of martial arts, not just for T'ai Chi. - During my brief period studying Chinese-Indonesia arts my Sifu recommended this book. I got more than I expected and wished I found it sooner. Most people know Tai Chi was created as a complement to meditation, but this explains why. This book will not teach you Tai Chi but explains the relationship of the movements in Tai Chi to the movement of Chi in the body. Includes diagrams and explanations of meridians, I Ching and Tai Chi Tu.