The Light of Culture 50 Years of Glory Love and Peace Global Cultural Exchange (part1)
50th Anniversary of Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy
2016-01-24
The Heart of Cultural Origin: An Ancient Menpai in the Modern Era
Group picture in front of the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
Tai Ji Men has inherited ancient Taoist wisdom, encompassing the highest philosophy of mankind. Since ancient times, Tai Ji Men kung fu and wisdom has been passed down in a cloistered way between shifu (master) and dizi(similar to student).
Combining traditions and innovations, Tai Ji Men dizi display powerful, inspirational martial demonstrations with great artistry. Their cultural performances touch and inspire people's hearts and encourage global citizens to work together for peace, harmo
Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, Zhang-men-ren (grandmaster) of Tai Ji Men, inherited the highest level of qigong, martial arts, and wisdom from great masters of past generations. Considering that people in modern times have difficulty maintaining a balance of the body and mind, Dr. Hong established the Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy in 1966 to fill the public’s need for genuine health. Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy aims to promote the essence of Chinese culture and improve the physical, mental, and spiritual health of global citizens. The central doctrine of Tai Ji Men is to "nurture the positive energy of the universe and follow the true ones throughout the ages." 2016 marks its 50th anniversary, and it is now entering a new era.
The Passing Down of Culture: An Ancient Culture Creates New Vitality
On National Day in 2000, nearly 300 Tai Ji Men dizi performed with one heart, manipulating 10 Tai Ji Celestial Dragons in front of the Presidential Hall. The dance symbolized national unity as the Celestial Dragons brought blessings to the land.
Tai Ji Men kung fu has been passed down from shifu to dizi from generation to generation. Incorporating the essence of qigong, martial arts, culture, and self-cultivation, Zhang-men-ren Dr. Hong teaches his dizi ways to strengthen their bodies, help people, and improve the world. Tai Ji Men dizi help not only themselves but also others as they put Dr. Hong’s teaching into practice, share their ideas and experiences of attaining the body-mind balance, and spread love and peace across the globe.
Tai Ji Men, having been striving to preserve the essence of Chinese culture, has served as a great example of helping honored guests at home and from abroad better understand Chinese culture.
Tai Ji Men is the only organization in the private sector that has been invited 10 times and performed 8 times in the National Day Celebration in front of the Presidential Hall. Each time, over 1000 Tai Ji Men dizi participated in the performances to celebrate the nation’s birthday and allow the people of Taiwan to relearn and experience the beauty of the essence of Chinese culture that has been passed down from generation to generation.
