Daoism / Qigong / Tai Chi
by Roy Hanney × on September 14, 2014 at 1:16 pm ×
In the many articles and news items which proliferate in the media about Tai Chi and Qigong and Chinese medicine, the word which crops up again and again is ‘qi’ (氣). Pronounced ‘chee’ and not to be confused with the word ‘chi’ in Tai Chi the concept of ‘qi’ pervades much of Chinese medicine […]
Book Reviews / Daoism / Meditation
I recently read an article that was in essence a summary by the author of his book Trying not to Try (publication date: 3/4/2014). I really enjoyed the article and will be buying the book just as soon as it is published as it has some fascinating insights into Daoist […]
Daoism / Guest Post / Tai Chi
The Daoist Origins of Chinese Martial Arts in Tàijí Quán (太極拳) Manuals published in the West By: Dominic LaRochelle, Ph.D. Laval University, Quebec City. In Chinese martial arts circles, differences of interpretation concerning the origins of the art of Tàijí Quán are not new. In fact, they are at the […]
Daoism / Qigong
The Scroll of the Nine Dragon Sons was painted by Chén Róng (陈容, 1210-1261AD) and depicts nine dragons as they chase each other across the sky. It is a beautiful painting full of energy and mystery. The dragons climb over hills and seem immersed in a mist. They play among clouds, wind, […]
Daoism / Tai Chi
The latest issue of Yangshang arrived in my inbox the other day and the first article I read was on the subject of ‘Zhuangzhi on Freedom’, a discussion by Livia Kohn on this ancient Daoist classic text. While reading it I was especially struck by one of the interpretations of […]