By Max Christensen

In this simple book, Max Christensen will move step-by-step through an ancient, three-stage bliss practice which originates from the Mountains of Kunlun Shan, the place where the immortals dwell.

These practices have never been written about and have rarely been taught outside of temples. There is nothing on the Internet, and there are no video courses. This book is the only source of knowledge available to the world.

From “The Dao of Taijiquan – way to rejuvenation” by Master Jou – Buy it on Amazon

Shaolinquan is an exercise invented in the famous Sholin Buddhist Temple in the Hernan, a northern province of China. The temple was built in Shaoshi mountains during the Wei Dynasty in the third century AD.

DAMO, an Indian Bodhidharma master who came to China in 527 AD, lectured there for many years during the Liang Dynasty sixth century AD. Finding many of the monks weak, unhealthy and even prone to fall asleep during sermons and meditation, Damo pointed out the importance of having a sound body in the effort to develop a strong inner spirit.

Before Damo emphasized the need for strength, physical energy and proper body posture in effective concentration, Buddhist theory stressed development of the soul and neglected that of the body. Damo, who encouraged the monks to exercise in the early morning for their health, created several systems of exercise:

• The change of tendons or Yijinjing
• The marrow washing or Xisuijing
• The eighteen Buddha’s hands – Shaolin boxing.

From “The Dao of Taijiquan – way to rejuvenation” by Master Jou

Author’s dream:
“It has long been my dream that one day Americans of all ages, creeds and colors will practicing taijiquan in the parks of this nation as they do in China. Few places in the world have such beautiful open spaces which can and should be used productively at no expense. The result would be tremendous improvement in mental and physical well being.

Now after more than 30 years of researching taijiquan, I understand that it is becoming a lost art. It is my hope that through this book we can work together to revive taijiquan”