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This article was first published in the winter 2015 issue of T'ai Chi magazine. The initial analysis by the author, Dr. George Ho (1946- )is a positive yes. The strongest supportive evidence is the example reported by a famous tai chi master, Zheng Manqing (1902 - 1975) in his book, Zhèng zi tàijí quán zìxiū xīnfǎ The Self-cultivation of taji quan on your own” after he quoted in the aforementioned book that one of his friends, Mr. Lin successfully learned a complete set of Yang style tai chi from a book, written by his teacher, the third generation of Yang style tai chi, Master Yang Chengfu (18831936). Master Yang Chengfu wrote a very popular book, called "Tài Jí quán tǐ yòng quán shū” (published in 1934). This article by Dr. Ho is the initial investigation and he will publish an enriched version in Kindle later.The following Kindle books about Tai Chi and Dantians can also help you teach yourself Tai Chi and Chan (Zen in Japanese) meditation. Each book is supplemented by a YouTube video, which can be searched with the title of the book:1.The Dantian’s Anatomy and Functions Explained Medically by Dr. George Ho2. Can Tai Chi be self-learned? (Tai Chi and meditation by Dr. George Ho Book 1)YouTube video title, “Self-taught tai chi? Answer in Kindle by Dr. George Ho”3.The Benefits of tai chi for the spine: The postural enhancement effect of tai chi, called the CranioSacral Postural reflex of Tai Chi (Tai chi and meditation Book 2)4.The path to Enlightenment from the practice of Tai Chi + Zhàn zhuāng (pile stance): Shen Ming is the Enlightenment Stage of Tai Chi, Superior to the... Dong Jin” (tai chi and meditation Book 3)YouTube videos’ titles:“The path to Enlightenment from the practice of Tai Chi + Zhàn zhuāng (pile stance): “The Shen Ming of Tai Ch is the complementary component of your meditation for Enlightenment”5.Treadmill Ram Tai Chi (TRTC): YouTube videos’ titles:“Chan (Zen in Japanese) walking with the breathing practice for health and longevity by Huai-jin