Below is a list of books recommended for Peaceful Dragon students by Master Eric Sbarge. Reading about our arts is an important part of our training.
- Taoism, Zen and Asian Philosophy
- Chi Kung (Qigong)
- Health & Healing, Diet, Feng Shui
- Martial Arts, including Tai Chi, Shaolin Kungfu, Shuai Chiao, PaKua and Hsing-I
- Meditation and Yoga
Taoism, Zen and Asian Philosophy
- Tao Te Ching Paperback, by Laozi (Author), Stephen Mitchell (Editor)
- The Shambhala Guide to Taoism, by Eva Wong
- The Way of Zen, by Alan W. Watts
- Zen Training by Katsuki Sekida
- The I Ching, or, Book, of Changes, by Richard Wilhelm and others (Translators)
- Attune Your Body with Dao-In, by Hua-Ching Ni
- Harmonizing Yin and Yang, by Eva Wong
- Practical Taoism by Thomas Cleary
- The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment, by Philip Kapleau Roshi
- Zen Flesh Zen Bones: A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings, by Paul Reps and Nyogen Senzaki (Compilers)
- Subtle Wisdom, by Sheng-yen
- The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living Hardcover, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Myths of Light: Eastern Metaphors of the Eternal (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell), by Joseph Campbell
- Instant Zen, by Thomas Cleary
- Gateless Barrier, by Zenkai Shibayama
- Mystics and Zen Masters, by Thomas Merton
- Wen-Tzu: Understanding the Mysteries, by Lao-tzu
- The Way of Chuang Tzu, by Thomas Merton
- Zen in the Art of Archery Paperback, by Eugen Herrigel
- Working Toward Enlightenment: The Cultivation of Practice, by Huai-Chin Nan
- The Way of Qigong, by Kenneth S. Cohen
- Qigong Empowerment: A Guide to Medical, Taoist, Buddhist and Wushu Energy Cultivation, by Master Shou-Yu Liang
- The Root of Chinese Qigong: Secrets of Health, Longevity, & Enlightenment, by Yang Jwing-Ming
Health & Healing, Diet, Feng Shui
- The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine, by Maoshing Ni
- The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity: A Modern Practical Guide to the Ancient Way, by Daniel Reid
- Healing With Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition, by Paul Pitchford
- Chinese System Of Food Cures, by Henry C. Lu
- Feng Shui and Your Health, by Dr. Jes T.Y. Lin
- A Tooth from the Tiger’s Mouth, by Tom Bisio
- The Warrior As Healer:A Martial Arts Herbal for Power, Fitness, and Focus, by Thomas Richard Joiner
- The Complete Book of Chinese Health & Healing: Guarding the Three Treasures, by Daniel Reid
Martial Arts, including Tai Chi, Shaolin Kungfu, Shuai Chiao, PaKua and Hsing-I
- T’ai Chi Ch’uan for Health and Self-Defense: Philosophy and Practice Paperback, by T.T. Liang
- T’ai Chi Classics, Waysun Liao (many translations)/li>
- Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming: The Root of Taijiquan Paperback, by Yang Jwing-Ming
- Tai Chi Touchstones, by Douglas Wile
- The Tao of Tai-Chi Chuan, by Tsung Hwa Jou
- The Tao of Yiquan, by Jan Diepersloot
- The T’ai Chi Boxing Chronicle, by Kuo Lien-Ying
- The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan, by Wong Kiew Kit
- The Internal Secrets of Tai Chi Chuan, by Doc-Fai Wong
- Authentic Yang Family Tai Chi Sword Book
- Cheng Hsin T’ui Shou, by Peter Ralston
- The Essence of T’ai Chi Ch’uan: The Literary Tradition (various translators)
- Cheng Man-Ching’s Advanced Tai-Chi Form Instructions, by Manqing Zheng
- Cultivating the Ch’i, by Stuart Alve Olson
- The Intrinsic Energies of T’Ai Chi Ch’Uan, by Stuart Alve Olson
- Cheng Tzu’s Thirteen Treatises on T’ai Chi Ch’uan, by Cheng Man Ch’Ing
- Mind Over Matter: Higher Martial Arts, by Shi Ming and Siao Weijia
- The Art of War, by Sun-Tzu
- Mastering the Art of War, by Liang Zhuge and Liu Ji
- The Power of Internal Martial Arts, by Bruce Frantzis
- Book of Five Rings, by Miyamoto Musashi
- Fundamentals of Shuai Chiao: The ancient Chinese fighting art Paperback, by Chi-Hsiu Daniel Weng
- Chinese Boxing, by Robert W. Smith
- Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts, by Donn F. Draeger and Robert W. Smith
- Fundamentals of Shuai Chiao: The ancient Chinese fighting art, by Chi-Hsiu Daniel Weng
- Practical Chin Na, by Zhao D. Yun
- Comprehensive Applications of Shaolin Chin Na: The Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Styles, by Yang Jwing-Ming
- Analysis of Shaolin Chin Na, by Yang Jwing Ming
- Hsing Yi Chuan: Theory and Applications, by Shou-Yu Liang, Jwing-Ming Yang, and Alan Dougall
- Ed Parker’s Infinite Insights into Kenpo : Physical Analyzation I, by Ed Parker
- Principles, Analysis, and Application of Effortless Combat Throws, by Tim Cartmell
- Baguazhang: Emei Baguazhang Theory and Applications, by Liang Shou-yu, Yang Jwing-Ming, and Wu Wen-Ching
- The Fundamentals of Pa Kua Chang, Vol. 1, by Bok Nam Park
- Liang Zhen Pu Eight Diagram Palm, by Li Zi Ming
- Xing Yi Nei Gong: Xing Yi Health Maintenance and Internal Strength Development, by Dan Miller
- Xing Yi Quan Xue: The Study of Form-Mind Boxing, by Sun Lu Tang
- Kung Fu Elements: Wushu Training and Martial Arts Application Manual, by Shou-Yu Liang and Wen-Ching Wu
- The Secrets of Judo: A Text for Instructors and Students, by Jiichi Watanabe and Lindy Avakian
- Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction, by Adele Westbrook and Oscar Ratti
- Qigong of the Center, Essence of Taijiquan: The Teachings of Master Cai Song Fang, by Jan Diepersloot
- The Tao of Yiquan, by Jan Diepersloot
- The Posture of Meditation, by Will Johnson
- The Tao of Meditation, by Tsung Hwa Jou
- Awaken Healing Light of the Tao, by Mantak Chia
- Buddhist Yoga, by Thomas Cleary
- Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom, by B.K.S. Iyengar
- The Collected Works of Chogyam Trungpa, Volume 1, by Chogyam Trungpa
- Minding Mind, by Thomas Cleary
- The Secret of the Golden Flower, by Thomas Cleary
- The Secrets of Chinese Meditation: Self-Cultivation by Mind Control As Taught in the Ch’An, Mahayana and Taoist Schools in China, by K’Uan Lu Yu and Charles Luk
- Training the Mind, by Chogyam Trungpa
- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, by Swami Satchidananda, Translator