US-China Chan Cultural Exchange Association

US-China Chan Cultural Exchange Association (Chan Association) was founded on January 1st, 2011 in Boston, MA. Over the years, we have expanded to have branches in Massachusetts, Connecticut, California, USA, and in Beijing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and Wuyi Mountain, China. The Association’s objective is to promote a healthy life style using wisdoms from the Eastern cultures on how to balance body, mind and spirit. We are interested in the spiritual growth of all, especially through learning the essential qualities of both Eastern and Western cultures. We believe one can greatly benefit from combining the openness and peacefulness of the Eastern cultures, and the liveliness and the free spirit of the Western cultures.

Since it was founded, the Association has provided many activities to its members and to the public, such as weekly meditation, short-term meditation retreats, weekly Tao De Jing study, online Buddhist sutras study, online reading group, workshops, Tai Chi classes, tea ceremonies, natural healing practices, and free traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis.

We invite you to join us, becoming a member, and working with us to promote cultural exchange. Currently we are offering free membership to the first 100 people who sign up. Institution sponsors: please contact us for details.

We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization recognized by IRS (EIN: 27-3926161). All donations made to the Association are tax-deductible in the U.S. to the extent allowed by law.

What We Offer to Our Members

Learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is thousands of years old and has changed little over the centuries. Its basic concept is that a vital force of life, called Qi, surges through the body. Any imbalance to Qi can cause disease and illness. This imbalance is most commonly thought to be caused by an alteration in the opposite and complementary forces that make up the Qi. These are called yin and yang.

Ancient Chinese believed that humans are microcosms of the larger surrounding universe, and are interconnected with nature and subject to its forces. Balance between health and disease is a key concept. TCM treatment seeks to restore this balance through treatment specific to the individual.

- Johns Hopkins Medicine

Fengyang Qi Gong

Fengyang Qi Gong was developed by Dr. Ming Wu, based on his 40 years of experience practicing Qi Gong and Tai Chi, under the guidance of his mentor, a fifth generation Yang style Tai Chi master Gin Soon Chu.

It is an easy-to-learn exercise method and practice routine that is more suitable for the purpose of improving one’s health and wellness, and spiritual alignment of the body and mind.

Fengyang Qi Gong combines the essence of traditional Yang style Tai Chi, Fengyang Internal Practice (内功) and Taoist philosophy, such as Chuang Tzu's teachings .

It’s movements integrate the insight meditation, the soft wrapping practice of the Fengyang Internal Practice, and the Yang style Tai Chi.

Based on the principle of the body and mind unity, Fengyang Qi Gong incorporates conditioning breathing, the heart and the body into Qi Gong practice.

Guided by the Taoist philosophy of the interdependence of yin and yang, it emphasizes the internal practice of Dan Tian breathing.

Through the practice of the Fengyang Qi Gong Level 1 and Level 2, one can gain the superior internal power of the body, mind and spirit unification.

Classes

Fengyang Tai Chi

Fengyang Tai Chi is developed by Dr. Ming Wu, based on his 40 years of experience practicing Tai Chi, under the guidance of his mentor, a fifth generation Yang style Tai Chi master Gin Soon Chu. It is an easy-to-learn exercise method and practice routine that is more suitable for the purpose of improving one’s health and wellness, and spiritual alignment of the body and mind.

Fengyang Tai Chi combines the essence of traditional Yang style Tai Chi and Fengyang Internal Practice (内功). It integrates the insight meditation (内观) and the soft wrapping practice (缠丝软势拳) of the Fengyang Internal Practice, with the Yang style Tai Chi. Based on the principle of the body and mind unity, Fengyang Tai Chi incorporates conditioning the heart, the breathing, and the body into Tai Chi practice. Guided by the Taoist philosophy of the interdependence of yin and yang, it emphasizes on the internal practice of Dan Tian breathing. Through the practice of the Fengyang twenty-four style Tai Chi, one can gain the superior internal power of the body, mind and spirit unification.

Fengyang Tai Chi aims to improve the heart and mind through practice of the routine movements. Guided by the principles of "focusing on insight meditation, and also including physical improvement" and “reaching stillness through movement, and combining movement and stillness together”, Fengyang Tai Chi avoids the issues of some Tai Chi practices that Tai Chi becomes merely an exercise form or empty theories. Fengyang Tai Chi is more suitable for spiritual seekers and Zen practitioners. It can help one realize the truth of “who am I”. It can also help cancer patients and patients with difficult-to-cure diseases or chronic diseases to stimulate the body's self-healing potential, thus regaining physical health. It helps practitioners reach the goal of strong body, longevity, Wu Wei, living in the present, and wishes coming true!

Classes

Board Members

Dr. Ming Wu，President

Ming Jie Wu, Ph.D., is a doctor of Chinese Medicine and a 20th-generation Fengyang Taoist Chinese Medicine practitioner, the only one teaching in the United States. He is also a highly accomplished Master Qi Gong and Tai Chi practitioner with over 40 years of experience studying and teaching in China and the United States. His book “The Tao Within “ 12/04/2023 Published by Balboa Press-A Division of Hay House.

Biography

Wu was born and grew up in Wu Village in Chaozhou. In 1985, he received his TCM doctor license and worked for Chaozhou Hospital to practice TCM in orthopedics. Study TCM in orthopedics with Dr. Hong You Huang for 2 years, In 1994, he received his doctorate in TCM. With over 20 editorials published in Chinese Medical Journal, he is recognized in The Annals of China’s Contemporary Famous Doctors of TCM.

He also studied the true tradition of ancient Chinese medicine in the lineage of Dr. Dong Feng and Dr. Deng Tietao.

Career

Wu’s Career in Chinese Medicine began at the age of 7 when he started training with his father, Wu Mu Qing. With over 33 years of experience, Wu has taught students in the United States Qi Gong and Tai Chi.

Wu started his medicine career in the Orthopedic Traditional Chinese Medicine department of Chao Zhou Hospital, China, where he developed his diagnostic skills, It was during this period that he first encountered therapeutic potential of Fengyang TCM.

His interest in preserving the ancient wisdom of Fengyang TCM, Wu established the Wu Healing Center in Puning, Guangdong, China, back in 1987, He expanded his practice by founding the Taoist Institute of TCM and Wu Healing Center in Massachusetts and Connecticut, USA, in 1989.

He also studied under Yang Style Tai Chi instruction from his Sifu Grandmaster Gin Soon Chu, who was a disciple of Yang Sau Chung. He has also received Tong Ren Therapy Certification and training from Master Tom Tam since 1994.

Who Am I

He starred in the documentary “Who I am,” which aims to promote Chinese medicine health and wellness practices.

Suiqiong Wu(Fu Feng)，Vice President

President of US-China Chan College, Chan teacher of Chinese Chan Society at Stanford, Chan teacher of Harvard Anlin Taichi Wudao Association.

Dr. Wei Li，Secretary

Wei holds a M.S. in Biology from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a Ph.D.in Biology from Tufts University. She has been practicing Chan for many years. She takes a scientific approach to the realization of Dao in everyday life.

Chan(禅)

Chan is in drinking tea, and carrying water.

Chan is eating when hungry, and sleeping when tired.

Chan is in Tai Chi and yoga. It does not stick to anything.

Chan sees everyday as good and enjoyable.

Chan is the pleasure in reading, the enjoyment in painting and writing. It is active and also quiet.

Chan is facing all that come, and seeing everything as it is. It is like water, carrying all and nurturing all.