The Dao in Action - Inspired Tales for Life

Fables entertain us, enlighten us, and guide us. We recognize ourselves in the characters, be they emperors, village girls, or singing frogs. They help us see our own weaknesses, strengths, and possibilities. Their lessons transcend time and culture, touching what it really means to be alive. These lean, concise fables illustrate that balance, the duality of yin and yang, always shifting, always in correction. They help us laugh at our human predicaments--and maybe even at ourselves.

About the author

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming started his Gongfu training at the age of 15 under the Shaolin White Crane Master Cheng, Gin Gsao. Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts. With the same master he also studied Qin Na, Tui Na and Dian Xue massages, and herbal treatment.

At the age of 16, Dr. Yang began the study of Taijiquan under Master Kao, Tao. Dr. Yang's tai chi can be traced back to the Yang family through Master Kao's teacher Yue, Huanzhi, an indoor disciple of Yang, Chengfu.

After learning from Master Kao, Dr. Yang continued his study and research of Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has mastered the Taiji barehand sequence, pushing hands, the two-man fighting sequence, Taiji sword, Taiji saber, and Taiji Qigong.

Dr. Yang has been involved in Chinese Gongfu since 1961. During this time, he has spent 13 years learning Shaolin White Crane, Shaolin Long Fist, and Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has more than thirty years of instructional experience.

Summary

The Dao in Action will inspire young readers to refine their character. Older readers will smile and recognise moments of truth. This collection is for anyone who would like to explore the enduring lessons of martial wisdom.

Product details

• Authors: Jwing Ming Yang, Jwing-Ming Yang
• Assisted by: Frank Walker (Illustration), Frank L Walker (Illustration), David Silver (Foreword), Leslie Takao (Foreword)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2019
• EAN: 9781594396519
• ISBN: 978-1-59439-651-9
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 228 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 363 g
• Illustrations: 20 Illustrations, black and white
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Guides > Spirituality > Esoterics; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Martial Arts, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / General, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Spiritualism, PHILOSOPHY / Taoist, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Asian / Chinese, Ethics and moral philosophy, Anthologies: general, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice, RELIGION / Taoism, East Asian and Indian philosophy, SPORTS & RECREATION / Martial Arts / General, Combat sports and self-defence, Chinese martial arts / Kung-fu, Martial arts fiction