Alchemistgeorge Posted December 18, 2012 I read a lot of books, and try to get them inexpensively. Used books from Amazon, Abe Books, Powells, etc. But the cheapest is PaperBackSwap. http://www.paperbackswap.com is a paperback swapping site. I've been a member since 2009, I've gotten 223 books through the site. There are usually about 10 books on Taoism there, among the 4 million other titles. You post books, others request them, you mail your books (which costs about $3), you request books, the other folks mail them to you. I'm planning on posting my "extra" Taoist books there, I'd encourage you to check out the site and consider joining. ----- disclaimer: I have no stake or interest in paperbackswap. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alchemistgeorge Posted December 19, 2012 Hi, FYI I just listed the following titles on paperbackswap. Chan Mi Gong by Liu Han Wen Tales of the Dancing Dragon by Eva Wong Chinese Qigong Therapy by Zhang Mingwu & Sun Xingyuan (1988) Secrets of the Tai Chi Circle by Luke Chan I post a lot of reviews on Amazon.com - that's where I'd suggest you research any of these titles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konchog uma Posted December 20, 2012 yesyes also a member i love that site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alchemistgeorge Posted January 1, 2013 I'm posting my extra copy of "Combat Techniques of Taiji, Xingyi, and Bagua: Principles and Practices of Internal Martial Arts" by Lu Shengli on paperbackswap.com Here is what is about it on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Combat-Techniques-Taiji-Xingyi-Bagua/dp/1583941452 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alchemistgeorge Posted February 14, 2013 I'm posting my extra copy of "Medical Qigong Exercise Prescriptions: A Self-Healing Guide for Patients and Practioners" on paperbackswap.com. This is by Suzanne Friedmann, who teaches extensively in the SF Bay Area. I often do "Pulling Down the Heavens" and "Opening and Closing the Three Burners" from this volume. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alchemistgeorge Posted May 7, 2013 I'm posting my old copy of "Dragon & Tiger Medical Chi Gung Instruction Manual" by Bruce Frantzis on paperbackswap.com. I just bought the newer edition, so I'm getting rid of my old one. One of the reasons that I do 'dragon & tiger' is that it helps balance me. If I understand the TCM terms, one can 'tonify', 'regulate' and 'purge' energy. I do other sets and practices that generally 'tonify' me (ie 'charge my batteries'). This set regulates your energy - balances - and in particular it helps you get rid of stuck energy, and has been helpful in sleeping through the entire night during times of very high stress. This is only one of several practices I do daily, and of course your mileage may vary. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alchemistgeorge Posted January 29, 2014 I'm putting more books on Paperbackswap.com Zen Baggage, a pilgrimage to China by Bill Porter Famous Japanese Swordsman of the Two Courts Period by William de Lange Be Like Water: Practical Wisdom from the Martial Arts by Joseph Cardillo Nine Headed Dragon River by Peter Matthiessen (his personal account of his study of American & Japanese Zen Buddhism) Harmonizing Yin and Yang by Eva Wong Legacies of the Sword - The Kashima-Shinryu and Samurai Martial Culture by Karl Friday 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alchemistgeorge Posted January 29, 2014 Also my copy of Wuji Qi Gong by Stephen Elliott 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alchemistgeorge Posted March 19, 2014 Today I'm posting my copy of "Japanese Warrior Monks AD 949-1603" by Stephen Turnbull. Not exactly a Taoist book, but perhaps of interest to some warrior amongst us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alchemistgeorge Posted April 6, 2017 I'm posting one of my copies of The Internal Structure of Cloud Hands: A Gateway to Advanced T'ai Chi Practice by Robert Tangora on Paperbackswap.com. I'm not sure why I have two copies. The book contains four or five simple exercises (Ji Ben Gong?) that will help you develop awareness of the central channel (zhong ding), left & right channels, and to develop the four basic forces of tai chi. I'm no tai chi expert, these exercises are very helpful to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shazlor Posted April 12, 2017 Oh my my my... Thanks for the link. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alchemistgeorge Posted May 4, 2017 The Way of Qigong: the art and science of Chinese Energy Healing: Ken Cohen Taoism: John Blofeld The Secrets of the Golden Flower: Wilhem / Jung The Secret of the Golden Flower: cleary (translator) Tranquil Sitting, Yin Shih Tzu Tao & Longevity: Huai-Chin Nan (Wen Kuan Chu translator) Lieh-Tzu, Eva Wong http://www.paperbackswap.com/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alchemistgeorge Posted August 1, 2017 I'm posting the following books on paperbackswap.com Uncovering the Treasure: Classical tai chi's path to internal energy and health by Stephen Hwa Chinese Qigong Outgoing Qi Therapy by Bi Yongshen Riding the Dragon, a taoist meditation guide by Liviu Argeseanu Tao & Longevity: mind-body transformation by Huai Chin Nan Seeking the Spirit of the The Book of Changes, Master Zhongxian Wu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alchemistgeorge Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) I'm posting the following books on paperbackswap.com Ten Methods of the Heavenly Dragon by Robert Sheaffer Mastering Miracles by Dr. Hong Liu Chuang Tzu translated by Burton Watson The Tao of War, translated by Ralph Sawyer Master Lam's Walking Chi Kung A Natural Guide to Weight Loss that Lasts by Nan Lu Sword and Brush by Dave Lowry I Ching by Cheng Yi Exercises Illustrated: Ancient Ways to Keep Fit: Zong We & Li Mao Attune your Body with Dao-In by Ni, Hua-Ching The Way of Harmony By Howard Reid The Chinese Art of Healing with Energy Qi Gong Therapy - Tzu Kuo Shih Edited October 26, 2017 by Alchemistgeorge t add more books Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alchemistgeorge Posted September 20, 2021 Another book on Paperbackswap.com Martial Musings by Robert W Smith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
