29 September 2005

Chen Wei-ming


After studying the picture of the 109 year old yesterday, John suggested that he may have been a student of Chen Wei-ming who was the same age as, and a student of, Yang Cheng-fu (born 1882), and lived well into his 80's. Years ago I really enjoyed Chen Wei-ming's Questions and Answers book, although the only thing I can remember now are his five requirements for the successful study of Tai Chi: faith, respect, perseverance, patience and humility. Apparently he was a terrific fighter with athletic long and deep postures; and a devoted buddhist.

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