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Title: | Why practise Taijiquan? |
Authors: | Saliba Gauci, Alan |
Keywords: | Tai chi Martial arts Yin-yang |
Issue Date: | 2016-04 |
Publisher: | University of Malta |
Citation: | Saliba Gauci, A. (2016). Why practise Taijiquan? THINK Magazine, 16, 12. |
Abstract: | In the 12th century, the Shaolin Monk Chang San Feng witnessed a battle between a snake and a crane, during which the snake managed to conquer its opponent with its grace. The monk went on to formulate a set of movements, which have become the basis of Tai Chi, a martial art based on the pillars of Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. Taoism upholds the importance of being one with nature and the universe. Taijiquan shares concepts with Confucianism, a system of philosophical teachings that stresses that all under the sky is one family. Everyone can be part of this great family regardless of their social status, political or religious creed. By practising Tai Chi together and sharing knowledge, participants learn and develop respect and obedience; qualities stressed by Chinese teacher and founder of Confucianism, Confucius. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/19260 |
Appears in Collections: | Think Magazine, Issue 16 Think Magazine, Issue 16 |
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