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T'ai Chi Classics : Illuminating the Ancient Teachings on the Art of Moving Meditation by [translated with commentary by] Waysun Liao is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.
What is T'ai Chi Classics : Illuminating the Ancient Teachings on the Art of Moving Meditation about?
According to Master Liao, the great power of T'ai Chi cannot be realized without knowing its inner meaning. __T'ai Chi Classics__ presents the inner meaning and techniques of T'ai Chi movements through translations of three core classics of T'ai Chi, often considered the "T'ai Chi Bible." The texts are introduced by three chapters explaining how to increase inner energy __(ch'i),__ transform it into inner power __(jing),__ and project this inner power outward to repel an opponent without physical contact. Master Liao also provides a description of the entire sequence of T'ai Chi movements, illustrated by his own line drawings.
Who reads T'ai Chi Classics : Illuminating the Ancient Teachings on the Art of Moving Meditation?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- [translated with commentary by] Waysun Liao
- Publisher
- Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
- Published
- 2001
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781570627491
- Category
- philosophy
- Subjects
- Health & Fitness, Sports, Medical
- Rating
- 4.13 / 5 (228 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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