T’ai Chi Ch’üan Harmonizing Taoist Belief & Practice
In the series: Religious Beliefs & Practices
Jeaneane Fowler and Shifu Keith Ewers
Jeaneane Fowler was formerly Head of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Wales, Newport, and later an Honorary Research Fellow. Her publications include Hinduism:
Beliefs and Practices (Choice Outstanding title, 1997); Humanism; World
Religions: An introduction for students (editor); and Perspectives
of Reality –an introduction to the philosophy of Hinduism.
Shifu Keith Ewers is a highly qualified Master of T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Pakua-chang and Fungshou Kung Fu, as well as being an established Tui-na Bodywork practitioner, and an Acupressure practitioner. He teaches and practises throughout Europe. He is President of the Lee Family Internal Arts Association and is Technical Director for the Bubbling Springs Association.
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’üan.
… 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.
Blends academic analysis with practice
Integrates Taoism and T’ai Chi
Suitable for study and practice
Illustrates the philosophy informing T’ai Chi
List of Contents to follow
Publication Details
ISBN:
978-1-903900-20-8 p/b
Page Extent / Format:
272 pp. / 216 x 138 mm
Release Date:
September 2005
Illustrated:
16-page colour plate section
Paperback Price:
£9.99 / $19.95
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