Categories: Justin Stone: In His Words
More Is Not Better
By: Justin F. Stone
I am not at all happy when two or three TCC teachers write me that they have originated new movements and are teaching them to their pupils. More is not better. First of all, in a relatively short time there would be fifty different versions of TCC being taught in the world if this practice was followed. Second, until the teacher fully understands the underlying principles and has practised for a long, long time, such activity is just an ego-stance. To assume that you have attained the “mind of no Mind” in such a short time and can use the “sword of no sword” to pierce to the heart of matters is just an assumption. After 35 years, I am still a beginner. T’ai Chi Chih, as it is, gets wonderful results–it delivers. Sink yourself deeply into its practice and taste the full benefits; do not be satisfied with quick, surface results.
– Justin F. Stone
Originally appeared in: Summer 1988