 | The Essence of Tai Chi Chuan: The Literary Tradition by Benjamin P. Lo
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $4.65 Simply the best translation.
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 | Cheng Tzu's Thirteen Treatises on T'ai Chi Ch'uan by Cheng Man Ch'Ing
Buy new: $15.30 / Used from: $6.62 Easy to grasp with lots of important points to remember...
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 | The Dao of Taijiquan: Way to Rejuvenation (Tai Chi) by Jou Tsung Hwa
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $4.49 One of the best taichi books by the great master !!!
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 | The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan by Yang Chengfu
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $4.99 This is book is a modern classics. Written by the famous Yang Cheng Fu, with large and clear photos of him performing the form.
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 | T'ai Chi Classics (Shambhala Classics) by Waysun Liao
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $3.89 Good explanation of the internal energy (jing) in taichi & more...
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 | T'ai Chi Ch'uan for Health and Self-Defense: Philosophy and Practice by T.T. Liang
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $2.00 Classics translation by T.T. Liang and his own interpretations.
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 | Tai Chi Touchstones: Yang Family Secret Transmissions by Douglas Wile
Buy used from: $18.00 Classical texts and books translated (but sometimes is hard to follow).
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 | Mastering Yang Style Taijiquan by Fu Zhongwen
Buy used from: $1.50 Very good description of the Yang Chen Foo long form.
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 | T'ai Chi: The "Supreme Ultimate" Exercise for Health, Sport, and Self-Defense by Cheng Man-Ch'ing
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $9.96 A very informative book with clear photos and instructions.
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 | Master Cheng's New Method of Taichi Ch'uan Self-Cultivation by Cheng Man Ch'ing
Buy new: $9.86 / Used from: $5.77 37 form explained with some C.M.C. writings.
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 | T'ai Chi Ch'uan Ta Wen: Questions and Answers on T'ai Chi Ch'uan by Chen Wei-Ming
Buy used from: $99.95 A must have book.
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 | Taiji Sword and Other Writings by Chen Wei-Ming
Buy new: $11.66 / Used from: $8.19 Classical text and stories by the famous Yang Chen Fu's student.
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 | The Tao of Meditation: Way to Enlightenment by Jou Tsung Hwa
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $7.99 Good insight into meditation by a famous Taichi master and Math. professor.
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 | T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Meditation by Da Liu
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $2.25 For advanced and serious practitioners (read all the books by Jou Tsung Hwa, before getting to this one)
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 | Qigong Teachings of a Taoist Immortal: The Eight Essential Exercises of Master Li Ching-yun by Stuart Alve Olson
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $9.02 Seated 8 pieces of brocade qigong: original text, Master Li Ching-Yun commentaries & instructions by the author.
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 | The Jade Emperor's Mind Seal Classic: The Taoist Guide to Health, Longevity, and Immortality by Stuart Alve Olson
Buy new: $11.66 / Used from: $4.74 A very advanced book. Recommended for all serious practitioners of meditation & Taichi chuan.
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 | The Tao of I Ching: Way to Divination by Jou Tsung Hwa
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $11.00 A guide to intuitive and profound understanding the I Ching and divination.
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 | T'ai Chi According to the I Ching: Embodying the Principles of the Book of Changes by Stuart Alve Olson
Buy new: $17.21 / Used from: $7.94 This book explains the correlation between Taichi and the I-Ching in a very precise & detailed way.
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 | Tai Chi Thirteen Sword: A Sword Master's Manual by Stuart Alve Olson
Buy new: $15.56 / Used from: $5.75 A very good book on Yang style sword, includes invaluable postures comparison of three well-known Taichi masters (Chen Wei-Ming, Hsiung Yang-Ho and Liang Tung-Tsai).
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 | The Ancient Art of Life and Death: The Book of Dim-Mak by Rick Bauer
Buy used from: $28.34 A good introduction into T.C.M. and the art of Dim-Mak, which is an integral part of Taichi Chuan martial techniques.
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 | Chronicles of Tao: The Secret Life of a Taoist Master by Ming-dao Deng
Buy new: $13.60 / Used from: $7.00 The life story of a Taoist warriror and a good introduction into Taoism
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 | The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
Buy new: $10.08 / Used from: $0.01 Sweet little book about Taoist philosophy. Very recommended!
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 | There Are No Secrets: Professor Cheng Man Ch'ing and His T'ai Chi Chuan by Wolfe Lowenthal
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $7.42 Besides a great deal of stories this book will give you some insight into pushing hands practice and Taoist philosophy.
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 | Gateway to the Miraculous: Further Explorations in the Tao of Cheng Man Ch'ing by Wolfe Lowenthal
Buy used from: $49.99 If you liked the 1st book, you will want to read this one too.
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 | Steal My Art: The Life and Times of T'ai Chi Master, T.T. Liang by Stuart Alve Olson
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $7.45 This book might give you a new perspective of how to approach Taichi and how to practice. It is also really fun and easy to read.
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