T'ai Chi Ch'uan - Harmonizing Taoist Belief and Practice (Paperback, New)

This book combines academic expertise and philosophical inquiry with the practical expression of T'ai Chi. The authors combine eastern philosophy and the wisdom of T'ai Chi as expressed through a Master. The result is a harmonious blend of Taoist philosophy and the everyday use of its principles through the Chinese art of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. The exploration of Taoism and T'ai Chi begins by examining their origins and affiliations under the title of Beginnings. Subsequent chapters take up the themes of Harmony (expressing the duality and interrelation of yin and yang); The Way (which looks at the philosophy of the Tao and the path that leads to its practical expression through T'ai Chi); Change (which examines the influence of the I Ching and the Eight Energies); Direction (an analysis of the Five Elements); and Energy (which explores alchemy and the vital energy of ch'i). The primary focus is on Movement and Stillness, which harmonizes the softness of movement with the stillness of the inner self -- leading to the theme of Unity, the ultimate goal of philosophical Taoism and the practical dimensions of that philosophy in T'ai Chi.

General

Imprint:	Sussex Academic Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Sussex Library of Religious Beliefs & Practice
Release date:	November 2005
First published:	December 2005
Authors:	Jeaneane Fowler
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	279
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-903900-20-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > Oriental & Indian philosophy Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Combat sports & self-defence > Oriental martial arts > General Books > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > Oriental & Indian philosophy
LSN:	1-903900-20-4
Barcode:	9781903900208

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