Suggested Reading

Please find recommended books and websites below

For a general understanding of Taoism
- The Tao Te Ching, by Stephen Addiss and Stanley Lombardo

For a Historic and Theoretical overview of Buddhism
- What the Buddha Taught, by Walpola Rahula, this is a general introduction to the basic tennants of Buddhism. It is for background understanding.
- The Foundations of Buddhism, by Rupert Gethin, this is a general introduction to the history and theory of Buddhism. It is for background understanding.

For a grounding in the Pali Cannon
- In the Buddha’s Words: An Anthology of discourses from the Pali Canon, by Bhikkhu Bodhi. This is an excellent introduction to the Pali Suttas, Bikkhu Boddhi compiles and collates some of the most important suttas under various topics.

For a understanding of healthy eating
- The Ph Miracle: Balnace your diet, Reclaim your Health, by Robert O. Young and Shelley Redford Young. For an understanding of bodily healing and healthy diet.

For a grounding in the principles of Chi Gung
- The Root of Chinese Chi Kung: Secrets of Chi Kung Training (YMAA Chi Kung Series, #1) (Paperback), by Yang Jwing-Ming (Author), will paritt (Author) For a basic grounding in Chi Gung and its basic principles such as Jing, Chi, and Shen.