“Tai Chi Treatise” by Wang Zongyue
1. Philosophical Foundation of Taiji “太极者，无极而生，阴阳之母也。” (“Taiji arises from Wuji (the limitless) and is the mother of Yin and Yang.”)Taiji originates from Wuji (the formless void) and serves as the source of Yin and Yang. The Taiji diagram symbolizes the mutual transformation and balance of these two opposing forces. The name “Taijiquan” (Supreme Ultimate Fist)…