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North Atlantic Books
Berkeley, CA. U.S.A. | |
Books
Peter Ralston has currently published four books about Cheng Hsin. Any of these books can be ordered through a local book store, or online through NorthAtlanticBooks.com or Amazon.com. For videos see the Videos page. Audio tapes are no longer available. However, Ralston is currently working on another new book, so keep your eyes open for them in the future.
| Zen Body-Being |
 | Finally, the new Body Book is here! "Zen Body-Being: An Enlightened Approach to Physical Skill, Grace, and Power" is all about the Cheng Hsin Body-Being work -- pursuing an effortlessly effective use of the body. It is a great read. A book that everyone should have, and one that you will want to read often. It is available for purchase at NorthAtlanticBooks.com (1-800-337-2665 ext. 20) or Amazon.com, but won't be sent out until late summer. Get yours now and it will be mailed out to you as soon as they are back from the presses! North Atlantic Books 2006
ISBN 1-58394-159-2:
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| Cheng Hsin: The Principles of Effortless Power |
This bestseller is the first of its kind, breaking new ground within and beyond the domain of internal martial arts. Communicated here are some of the essential principles and dynamics of body awareness and effective interaction. Covered in this book: Five principles of an effortlessly effective body-being; Eight points on body structure; Intrinsic strength; The nature of energy; Four principles of function; Creating ability; The art of fighting; The Principle behind all the principles.
This is an updated version of the original, which was first published in 1989. North Atlantic Books 1999
ISBN: 1-55643-302-6
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| Cheng Hsin T'ui Shou: The Art of Effortless Power |
 | As a companion to The Principles Of Effortless Power this book covers the basic physical and mental characteristics essential for progress in the art of effortless power. Also presented are many of the fundamental techniques that compose the art, each of which is accompanied by photographs and a step-by-step description teaching the technique. Most simply characterized as a blend of T'ai Chi, Aikido and Pa Kua, this art emphasizes joining with and neutralizing aggressive forces. The book illustrates how to throw, uproot or pin an opponent effortlessly. | |
| Reflections of Being |
A series of short essays from Ralston's early investigations on the nature of "being" and the forces that govern human behavior. These brief conversational pieces offer a glimpse into some of the most basic observations of the cognizant structure of being human. Written in the late seventies and not intended for publication, Reflections of Being reveals some of the origins of Ralston's innovative ontological work.
North Atlantic Books 1991
ISBN: 1-55643-119-8
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| Ancient Wisdom, New Spirit |
 | Transcribed from audio tapes of dialogues with Peter Ralston during actual courses and workshops, the subject matter of this compilation ranges from dissecting the nature of pain, being in the body, and achieving skillful interaction to the nature of direct experience and communication. While they are not easy reading, these communications are taken from actual courses and thus offer readers an opportunity to "join" the work in progress. | |
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