Sean OD Posted January 1, 2012 Hi. I am Sean and I reside in New York and have been a student of Master CK Chu for three years. I love studying Tai Chi, Nei Gung, and Chi Gung . I would love to learn more about Tao philosophy. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Encephalon Posted January 2, 2012 Hi. I am Sean and I reside in New York and have been a student of Master CK Chu for three years. I love studying Tai Chi, Nei Gung, and Chi Gung . I would love to learn more about Tao philosophy. Thanks  Greetings from LA- I take my Nei Kung instruction from Jim Borrelli, Master Chu's former student and co-author of the Book of Nei Kung. I've been practicing Nei Kung for a little over three years. I can only express lighthearted envy regarding your extraordinary priviledge to study with Master Chu.  My reading list to support my informal study of Taoism has been pretty steady these last three years -  The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing by Daniel Reid Scholar/Warrior and 365 Tao by Deng Ming-dao The Book of Leadership and Strategy: Lessons of the Chinese Masters by Thomas Cleary The Complete Idiot's Guide to Taoism by Brandon Toropov (don't let the title fool ya)  I just recently started reading the works of Livia Kohn -Internal Alchemy  I didn't even start reading original texts like the Tao te Ching until I acquired some cultural context from these sources. Some might disagree with that strategy.  I realize you didn't ask for a reading list. It's just that reading is still a time-honored means of personal scholarship and often exceeds internet forums in terms of the quality of information that can be gleaned. Although you will no doubt find sincere cultivators here in TTB.  Regards, Scott 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean OD Posted January 2, 2012 Namaste & welcome! Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean OD Posted January 2, 2012 Greetings from LA- I take my Nei Kung instruction from Jim Borrelli, Master Chu's former student and co-author of the Book of Nei Kung. I've been practicing Nei Kung for a little over three years. I can only express lighthearted envy regarding your extraordinary priviledge to study with Master Chu.  My reading list to support my informal study of Taoism has been pretty steady these last three years -  The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing by Daniel Reid Scholar/Warrior and 365 Tao by Deng Ming-dao The Book of Leadership and Strategy: Lessons of the Chinese Masters by Thomas Cleary The Complete Idiot's Guide to Taoism by Brandon Toropov (don't let the title fool ya)  I just recently started reading the works of Livia Kohn -Internal Alchemy  I didn't even start reading original texts like the Tao te Ching until I acquired some cultural context from these sources. Some might disagree with that strategy.  I realize you didn't ask for a reading list. It's just that reading is still a time-honored means of personal scholarship and often exceeds internet forums in terms of the quality of information that can be gleaned. Although you will no doubt find sincere cultivators here in TTB.  Regards, Scott Thank you Scott for the recommended reading. I will definitely look into those books. Studying with Master Chu is great. I really feel lucky and privileged to have found the school. I find that it has really changed my life for the better. Thanks again . Sean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
