ltural scenarios, we hope to make people stand up and listen.
They laughed and said it couldn't be done...
ALL THE WORLD's PROBLEMS ...
can BE SOLVED in a GARDEN
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ood it. The deeply cherished and valued nature of these unsurpassed experiences is a sign of how deep is the human longing that they meet.
Tom McLeish - Faith & Wisdom in Science A theology of Science p 177
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y and secondary education, one will not be able to follow the courses at university level.
To learn taijiquan one has to begin from the elementary and gradually progress to the advanced stage, level by level in a systematic manner. If one goes against this principle thinking he could take a quick way out, he will not succeed. The whole progress of learning taijiquan, from the beginning to achieving success consists of five stages or five levels of martial/combat skill (kung fu). There are objective standards for each level of kung fu.
The highest is achieved in the fifth level.
In order to master Taijiquan you must begin with the most fundamental steps, and systematically work up to the advanced levels, slowly building up your knowledge and technique as you go. This book explains the five levels of Taijiquan from complete beginner to highest level practitioner. Presenting a word for word translation, with commentary, of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang's original Chinese text, Master Jan Silberstorff provides detailed guidance through each of the five levels. Readers will learn how to assess their current Taiijiquan ability and identify exactly what is needed to reach the next level and ultimately the highest goal - the perfection of Taiji, or reaching a complete state of being. This is an accessible and motivational book for all Taijiquan students and practitioners, as well as anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the ancient art of Taijiquan.
"ONLY together, [as merchants of LOVE ] , can our starlight help
us find our way, in this cosmic soup of choices and beauty."
Janie Hedrick
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