Gateway to the Miraculous: Further Explorations in the Tao of Cheng Man Ch'ing

by Wolfe Lowenthal

Book Overview

This book is a sequel to Wolfe Lowenthal's first book: There Are No Secrets . Like the previous book, it is about his teacher, the great Cheng Man-ch'ing, the art of Tai Chi Chuan, and his experience... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1883319137
• ISBN13: 9781883319137
• Release Date: June 1994
• Publisher: Blue Snake Books
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

More Great Tai Chi Information From Lowenthal

The style is very similar to "There Are No Secrets" - it is equally entertaining and informative. There is some repetition from the first book, but in my opinion his first book contains so much information that it is nearly impossible to digest it all. I think it is helpful to hear a few of the same ideas rephrased or put in a different context.The chapters on Tai Chi fencing were very interesting and original. You also learn more about Lowenthal's life during his Tai Chi training days and meet some of the other characters he trains with. His attempt to honestly portray both himself and the professor really makes Tai Chi feel like an art that should practiced by ordinary people and not just monks on some mountain. The pictures are nice too!

Glimpses of an epic tai chi journey

Wolfe Lowenthals training under the famous Cheng Man-ching is to be envied for its depth and duration . He spent hours everyday for seven years seeking to plumb the depths of Cheng's Taichi, to inquire deeply within himself and of his teacher to try and exemplify its essence, in boxing as well as life. Lowenthal continues to grapple with the paradoxes of push hands obeying Master Cheng's instructions to the letter: "never use more than 4 ounces" Through tireless effort he achieves skill.

Excellent discussion of author's development in tai chi

This book is related to, but should not be considered a sequel to the author's book, "There Are No Secrets," about his studies with Chen Man Ching. It is, however, an excellent discussion of how the author incorporated his tai chi studies into his life and thoughts, and his growth as a martial artist. I recommend it highly as a companion to his earlier book.