>----continued from the previous part
"Which works by what authors should I use as references in the pursuit of my studies of Complete Reality?"
Beginning with the book that initiated this thread:
The Book of Balance of Harmony: A Taoist Handbook -by Thomas Cleary
--Confucian Studies
The Analects of Confucious.
The I Ching
I Ching Mandalas -by Thomas Cleary
--Buddhist Studies (Ch'an)
Dhammapada
Diamond Sutra
--Taoist Studies
Tao teh Ching (should include the John C.H. Wu and the newer Henricks translations)
Chuang Tzu
Hua Hu Ching
The Art of War
--Meditation Support
Secret of the Golden Flower - Thomas Cleary
Qi Gong (DVDs)
Tai Chi (DVDs Wudang/Taoist schools)
There remains only a suggested reading and practice schedule for the application of this minimal collection of works to the study of Complete Reality Taoism. Fortunately there exists DVDs to assist in the moving meditation studies, of Qi Gong and Tai Chi, while the title on Mandalas provides a reading/study guide to the I Ching. As optional material, recalling that my studies are hap-hazard at best, I would further suggest "Scholar Warrior" and "365 Tao" both by Deng Ming Dao.
One should not underestimate, nor neglect, the influence of tea. An additional study of Gung Fu Cha (The Chinese Art/Ceremonies of Tea) may serve to enhance the overall experience.
How this suggested listing of reference and optional materials for the study of Complete Reality Taoism would compare to that which Mr Vajradhara, which personage I hold as the resident expert on the subject, might offer I can only guess. However it is hoped that, such as it is, these messages provide some sort of helpful service to the reader.