Tai Chi: The Supreme Ultimate

by Lawrence Galante, Betsy Selman (Photographer)

A comprehensive text that includes a study of the origins and history of Tai Chi/ a detailed analysis of its relationship to Western philosophy, the I Ching, Tao te Ching, yoga, and Zen. The author also ties its use to esoteric systems, and discusses health and Chinese medicine in relation to Tai Chi. Includes several hundred detailed photographs showing application of the positions.

Genres: Reference, Health

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 1981

Reviews

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent presentation for the Western reader/practioner with good linkage between tai chi and tao, I Ching, Buddhism with some Western psychology interwoven. Gave me a better foundation for understanding tai chi's antecedents.

[Xina · Rating 5 out of 5]

the author of this book was my tai chi instructor at FIT. he ruled.

[Jeffrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good basic book for beginners.

[Abdulfattah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book, but I think It's the beginning.