Justin Stone Speaks on T’ai Chi Chih (Spoken Word CD)

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Building a silent and imperturbable Center while active in the disappointments and triumphs of our busy lives – this is real fulfillment.

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It is not meditation, though it seems to bring the serenity of the most successful meditation.

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The tan t’ien, the spot two inches below the navel, is the all-important place Chi is stored. It is the seat of intuition and the most important spot from the Chinese standpoint.

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The Buddha once said, ‘He who keeps his concentration in the soles of the feet while walking, while sitting and while lying down can heal a thousand illnesses.’

Practice! Practice!
A T’ai Chi Chih teacher who does not practice him- or herself is somewhat of a fraud. Personal development is necessary before passing it on to students. My teacher from India said: “Before giving water, make sure you have water to give.” This does not apply to most T’ai Chi Chih teachers, who practice faithfully.