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Justin Stone's Recommended Reading List
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T'ai Chi Chih!
Joy Thru Movement!
by Justin Stone$15.95
97 pages, 468 photos,
8 1/2" x 11", soft cover
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Photo-text showing T'ai Chi Chih's 20 amazingly simple self-balancing
movements that circulate and balance the Vital Force or Chi, bringing
improvements in health, creativity, performance, and intuition. |
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Abandon Hope!
The Way to Fulfillment
by Justin Stone$10.95
144 pages, 43 photos/illustrations,
5 1/2" x 8 1/2", soft cover
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Vignettes from many years experience in the Orient woven through the theme of
spiritual insights from simple incidents. Topics include The Great Secret,
CHI--Your Heritage, Growth of Certainty, Spiritual Maturity, and the Guru
Business. With original poems and drawings.
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Climb the Joyous Mountain
Living the Meditative Way
New in June 2008
by Justin Stone$14.95
118 pages
6" x 9", soft cover
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From personal stories to essays on "The Human Condition" and "Joy is Man's
Heritage" Justin Stone relates a variety of compelling incidents experienced
in his spiritual life in the Orient |
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Gateway to Eastern Philosophy and Religion
by Justin Stone$16.95
156 pages
5" x 8", soft cover
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Beginning in India and ending in Japan, Stone takes readers on a whirlwind
tour of Eastern systems of thought and practice. Transcribed and edited from
a series of lectures, this endeavor integrates Stone’s book knowledge with
his experiential knowledge. Readers may use this framework for deeper study
into the various Buddhist practices that Stone introduces, including the six
Darshanas of India, Kashmir Shaivism, Shinto, and New Japanese Religions. It
also includes an extensive bibliography culled from Stone’s library. |
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Heightened Awareness
Toward a Higher Consciousness
by Justin Stone$8.95
141 pages
5 1/2" x 8 1/2 ", soft cover
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An instructive manual in effective disciplines that lead to
heightened consciousness, not only of sensory surroundings, but
also of the inner experiential landscape, through practice of
the majestic Satipatthana (Way of Mindfulness), Chi Kuan, and
Great Circle Meditations. |
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The Joy of Meditation
by Justin Stone$12.95
111 pages
5 1/2" x 8 1/2 ", soft cover
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Many sages have said that meditation is our true state. Live the
reality, let it work through you–that is the basis for spiritual
teaching, and meditation is the great tool with which to
accomplish it. Justin presents easy to follow instructions for
meditation, including Zen, Japa, and Buddhist Meditation. |
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Meditation for Healing
Particular Meditations for Particular Results
by Justin Stone$15.95
192 pages, 20 photos/illustrations
6" x 9", soft cover
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A comprehensive comparative study of meditation techniques with commentary and
instructions for Chi Kuan, Japa (Mantra repetition), Reverse Breathing
(Microcosmic Orbit), Nei Kung, Zen, Dumo Heat, and others, with history,
effects dangers and anecdotes. |
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Spiritual Odyssey
Selected Writings
by Justin Stone$10.95
141 pages
5 1/2" x 8 1/2 ", soft cover
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Collection attractively comprises selected writings of Justin Stone from 1985
to 1997. These "essays" were previously published in T'ai Chi Chih news
journals, taken from talks or retrieved from notes by the author. The
compilation leads the reader through an unfolding spiritual odyssey of life
experience. |
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Zen Meditation - A Broad View
by Justin Stone$10.95
157 pages 5" x 8" Soft-cover
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Those interested in learning about the Zen way and its
philosophy are drawn to this book. In a succinct and articulate
manner, Justin Stone provides guidance, based on his personal
experience, so that a beginning meditater can become proficient
in using this powerful tool. |
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Tentatively Forever
by Justin Stone$32.00
72 pages 40 full color prints 9" x 12" Soft-cover
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This elegantly designed and produced art book features exceptional color
reproductions of 40 original modern art paintings. Each is paired with
illuminating commentary. This extraordinary monograph also features an
insightful essay on Stone's work and a decade-by-decade biography of the
artist.
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Let Good Fortune Jump on You
by Paul Reps$7.95
75 pages 5" x 8" Soft-cover
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Compilation of playful drawings and Zen poetic expression, wise
sayings, instruction in simple exercises designed to release
one’s intuitive nature. |
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The Book of Tea
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Kakuzo Okakura
$12
76 pages 6" x 9" Soft-cover
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A clear and precise account of the ancient tea ceremony with its
underlying ideal of aesthetic tranquility and submission to the
ways of the past, sensitively acquainting one with Japanese
thinking and tradition.
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The First and Last Freedom
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Krishnamurti
$16
288 pages 5“ x 8" Soft-cover
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The author discusses the cutting away of symbols and false
associations in search of pure truth and perfect freedom. The
freedom comes from breaking the debilitating, consuming concern
with the self. Discussion topics range widely but always return
to the core concept of freedom.
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The Golden Age of Zen
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John C. Wu
$20
251 pages 6" x 9" Soft-cover
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Describes the period of Chinese history from 618 A.D. to 906
A.D.
A wonderful collection of stories of the great Zen masters of
that age. If you’d like to know about those Zen masters who
Justin frequently refers to, this is a good resource.
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The Heart of the Buddhist Meditation
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Nyanaponika Thera
$13
223 pages 5" x 8" Soft-cover
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A handbook of mental training based on the Buddha’s Way of
Mindfulness (Satipatthana).
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Songs of Kabir
Translated by Rabindranath Tagore
$13
145 pages 4 ¼" x 8 ¼" Soft-cover
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“An ecstatic fusion of physical and spiritual realities set in a
tapestry of Sufi, Hindu and Kabbalistic philosophy. Weaver,
musician, husband and father, Kabir embraced a world ‘pervaded
by love and joy.’”
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Tao Te Ching
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Lao Tsu
$7
107 pages 4 ½" x 3" Soft-cover
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This esoteric but infinitely practical book has been translated
more frequently than any work except the Bible. The eighty-one
short chapters deal with what is permanent in us. It speaks of a
possible inner greatness and an equally possible inner failure,
which are both indelibly written into our very structure as
human beings.
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Zen and Japanese Culture
by
D. T. Suzuki
$25
478 pages 6" x 9" Soft-cover
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This book is a valuable source for those wishing to understand
Zen in the context of Japanese life and art. The author
describes what Zen is, how it evolved and its effect on
aesthetics in Japanese culture.
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Zen Flesh, Zen Bones
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Paul Reps
$13
209 pages 6" x 8" Soft-cover
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A collection of Zen and Pre-Zen writings, compiled by Paul Reps,
Justin’s good friend. A book forever fresh, easy to read, full
of stories, mind problems, Zen experience and ancient teaching.
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Blooming the Flower - T'ai Chi Chih Experiences, Volume I
Published by the
T’ai Chi Chih Association in 2002
8 Pages 8 ½"x11" |
Price for Volume I
or Volume II |
Price including
1st class shipping |
$3 / 1 copy
$5 / 1 c. Vol I + 1 c. Vol II
$20 / 10 copies
$35 / 20 copies
$50 / 30 copies
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Please
specify if you'd like Volume I or Volume II when
ordering.
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Blooming the Flower - T'ai Chi Chih Experiences, Volume II
Published by the
T’ai Chi Chih Association in 2006
12 Pages 8 ½"x11"
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T'ai Chi Chih Booklets |
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These are a work of love. Justin's talks at Teachers'
Conferences and other programs have been transcribed from audio
tapes and formatted into 4" x 5 1/2" booklets. These make
excellent gifts, or may be used as mementos to students at their last
class session. |
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Evolution Through Chi |
$2 |
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Sense and Essence |
$2 |
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Prajna |
$2 |
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Cosmic Rhythm |
$2 |
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TCC Teaching Tips |
$2 |
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Play Within a Play |
$2 |
If only booklets are ordered shipping charge is:
- $3 for 4 booklets or less
- $5 for 5 - 10 booklets
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