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Chinese Culture and Folk Tales
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A Brief History of Qi by Yu Huan Zhang and Ken Rose
A good read and an excellent reference book that explores what qi is from a Chinese perspective.
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Aspects of Spirit: Hun Po, Jing Shen, Yi Zhi in Classical Chinese Texts
A fascinating book exploring the concept of spirit through the classical Chinese literature and of particular interest in regard to Classical Chinese Medicine.
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China Root – Taoism, Ch’an and Original Zen
A fascinating and insightful exploration of spiritual practices in China and how they laid the foundation of Zen Buddhism. It may not be about…
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Cultivating Stillness: qīng jìng jīng
A fascinating and insightful version of this Taoist classic.
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Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching
Not an academic translation, but a true, heartfelt version by an author with a real understanding.
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Laozi’s Prose Poetry
A wonderfully insightful translation by a good friend and colleague, Feixia Yu
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Monkey King: Journey to the West
An truly insightful and funny version of this classic Chinese folktale.
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Seven Taoist Masters
An accessible, amusing and informative folk tale that’s worth a read.
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The Book of Chuang Tzu
One of the most influential Daoist philosophers and a must read for anyone interested in Daoism.
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The Three Treasures
Detailed, great referencing and a really helpful perspective on the Three Treasures.