Tai Ji Quan Treatise: Attributed to the Song Dynasty Daoist Priest Zhang Sanfeng (Daoist Immortal Three Peaks Zhang Series Book 1)

This book presents an in-depth analysis of Zhang Sanfeng’s Tai Ji Quan Treatise, the most important document of all Taijiquan (T’ai Chi Ch’uan) classical literature. Olson’s commentary provides clear descriptions on each verse of the treatise and how it applies to actual Taijiquan practice. Zhang Sanfeng (Three Peaks Zhang), a Taoist priest of the 12th century, is credited with the creation of Taijiquan and several works on neidan (internal alchemy). He reportedly lived 170 years, from the late Song dynasty through the Yuan and into the early Ming dynasty. Zhang’s life exemplified the Chinese ideal of a true wandering immortal. The Tai Ji Quan Treatise shows not only the depth of his knowledge, but the great historical influence Taijiquan has had in the world. Read more