The Relevance Of Taijiquan And Zen

Taijiquan is a kind of famous Chinese boxing of Chinese martial arts, It can make ourbody strong and it has the function of cultivate one’s morality.zen Buddhism emphasizes theimportance of Epiphany and we should keep zen meditation no matter what we do.It is themost typical Chinese Buddhism. Taijiquan which stresses the balance of Yin and Yang,moving in static,psychic communion has a connection with zen Buddhism in the aspects oforigin,main idea, essential of exercise.This essay begins of digging the basic theory of Taijiquan.The research emphasis isfocus on the connection of Taijiquan and zen Buddhism.By the method of DocumentResearching,Expert Interview and so on,the eassy researched and discussed from threeaspects,the main idea of Taijiquan and the wisdom of zen Buddhism,the characteristics ofTaijiquan movement and Walking Meditation. The Takenori idea and the Zen spirit.and thereare small arguments under the three aspects.Studying the connection of Taijiquan and the zenBuddhism can provide theoretical support to the spread of Taijiquan.The study can let Taijiquan and zen Buddhism plays the both role of the bridge and linkin International Cultural Exchange.The study found them in common in many aspects.If thewisdom of zen Buddhism can integrate the Taijiquan,It can enhance Wushu consciousness ofthe Taijiquan Practitioner.And Taijiquan can be a way of Walking Meditation. Both of themhelp each other forward. And can achieve a win-win situation if we study them together.