Based on his stays at Japanese temples and Indian ashrams, Stone weaves vignettes from his many years in the Orient. He draws spiritual insights from simple incidents and infuses them with metaphysical wisdom based on his first-hand knowledge of Far Eastern cultures. Of particular note is the chapter from which the book draws its title. Other topics include The Great Secret, Chi Your Heritage, The Growth of Certainty, and Spiritual Maturity. Original poems and drawings are also included.

Abandon Hope: The Way to Fulfillment

Justin Stone

Religion & Spirituality

Good Karma Publishing, Inc.

Those intent on Knowing the Zen way are drawn to this practical discourse in how to meditate according to Zen tradition. It describes various Zen schools and offers easy-to-follow techniques. From personal experience based on years of practice, Stone writes of potential effects, as well as pitfalls to avoid. In a succinct and articulate manner, Stone provides guidance so that beginning meditators can become proficient in this powerful tool.

Zen Meditation: A Broad View

Based on the author's experiences and outlooks about sacred life in the East, this packed volume contains Stone's unique views on Chinese Taoism and Indian Buddhism. Stone relates compelling personal incidents from his life and writes thoughtful essays on The Human Condition and Joy is Man's Heritage. It serves as a perfect companion to Abandon Hope and features pyramid poetry as well as artwork and writings by Ou Mie Shu.

Climb the Joyous Mountain: Living the Meditative Way (2nd Edition)

Pairing time-lapse photography with concise commentary, this photo-text offers complete instruction in the simple yet utterly profound movements. Additional essays on the background and philosophy of T'ai Chi Chih are quite illuminating. This meditative T'ai Chi Chih discipline circulates and balances our internal energy (the Vital Force or chi), helping alleviate excess stress, aiding in relaxation, and improving our health, creativity, performance, and intuition.

T'ai Chi Chih! Joy Thru Movement

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Decades of study in the Far East, preceded by full careers in music and finance, provide Justin Stone a rich and layered background from which he draws material for all his books. Friendships with Chinese teachers led to years of teaching T'ai Chi Ch'uan, after which he originated T'ai Chi Chih (not a martial art), a spiritual discipline rapidly spreading throughout the world. His spoken CDs on spiritual adventures in the Far East and on T'ai Chi Chih, as well as jazz piano recordings have been welcomed by tens of thousands. To Justin, the basis of all this (and his career as a modernist painter) is his own spiritual practice. Daily meditation at his house, with doors open to sincere seekers, and public talks on metaphysical subjects, help spread the Dharma to those who are ready. Justin says he is overwhelmed by the gratitude of those who practice with him. He has never taken a tithing from any of his T'ai Chi Chih teachers, feeling his job is simply to pass along freely whatever he knows. The essays in this collection, previously published in the quarterly Vital Force Journal or monthly New Mexico T'ai Chi Chih News, lead readers through an unfolding spiritual odyssey. Subjects include T'ai Chi Chih practice, Eastern philosophical thought, aspects of meditation, and insights about spiritual practice.

Spiritual Odyssey: Selected Writings 1985-1997 - 2nd Edition