11d • General discussion
The Taiji Classics
The Taiji Classics are a collection of writings by master practitioners over the centuries that reads and flows very similarly to the Daodejing. This website contains a sample of its passages:
Here are a few of my favorite snippets:
THE TREATISE ON T'AI CHI CH'UAN
From familiarity with correct touch,
one gradually comprehends chin [intrinsic strength];
from the comprehension of chin one can reach wisdom.
FIVE CHARACTER SECRET
It is necessary to be continually mindful; to whatever part of the body is touched the mind should go. You must discover the information by non-discrimination and non-resistance. Follow this method, and in one year, or a half-year, you will instinctively find it in your body.
ESSENTIALS OF THE PRACTICE OF THE FORM AND PUSH-HANDS
Desiring to attract to emptiness and deflect a thousand pounds, first you must know yourself and others. If you want to know yourself and others, you must give up yourself and follow others. If you give up yourself and follow others, first you must have the correct timing and position.
To me these lines point to awareness of the body as a fundamental step towards spiritual awareness.
Happy to discuss these ideas on Wednesday morning if anybody's interested. 🙂
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