Non-fiction · Forthcoming
A Guide to the Philosophy Behind the Practice
What most people miss before they begin.
For anyone drawn to qigong, tai chi, or Daoist philosophy but unsure where to start, this is the book that makes the first step possible. James Lin traces the origins of the practice, unpacks the philosophy of wu wei and effortless action, explains what Qi actually is and why Western language struggles to name it, and maps the body's inner landscape with the precision the tradition developed over two millennia.
No instruction manual. No mysticism. Just the understanding that changes everything you see when you watch someone practice — and everything you feel when you begin yourself.
Most people who encounter qigong never get this understanding — not without years of practice behind them. The Qigong Way changes that. Clear, authoritative, and written from the inside of a tradition James Lin has lived with his whole life. Everything you need before you begin.
James Lin lives in Taipei where he has practiced Qigong since childhood, learning from his grandfather. He is the author of The Qigong Way Series.
PublisherSummer Books (2026)
Length115 pages
ISBN978-1-0666927-3-6
GenreNon-fiction
FormatPaperback · Ebook
LanguageEnglish