Taoist Books
A selection books about the Lee style as well as some other works of more general interest.
The books written by Chee Soo are directly applicable to the Lee style of T'ai Chi, the other books are of more general interest. Remember that Taoism is a practical philosophy not an abstract set of beliefs, some of the meaning may not become obvious at the first reading, and of course much has been lost in translation by western authors who may lack a comprehensive knowlege of actual Taoist practices. Taoism has a documented history in China spanning more than five thousand years and most writers will specialise in their own particular field such as: Taoist philosophy, Chinese Medicine, Martial Arts, Religion and Spiritual practices, Alchemy, Meditation etc. Always bear in mind the first paragraph of the Tao Te Ching:
" The Tao which can be spoken is not the true Tao."
Chee Soo's Taoist Arts of the Lee style
Chee Soo's books can be obtained direct from Seahorse Books
For any of the books below just click the links for more details or to order through Amazon.
The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
An easy to digest guide to Taoist Philosophy.
The Tao of Teaching by Michael Pockley and Lao Tzu
Over 100 editions translated, find one that suits you.
The I Ching Various editions, The above is an excellent translation of the Book of Changes.
RL Wing (Try before you buy here)