Foundation Membership

Join the North American
Wu Dang Taoist Foundation

Become A Member Here

The Foundation was conceived by Master Yun Xiang Tseng, who promised Grandmaster Li Cheng Yu to help 10,000 people by bringing the traditions, practices and secrets of Taoism to the West.

Mission

We believe that Taoist culture is a treasure of humanity that is irreplaceable and critical to the preservation of wellness and balance in the world.  Between the rapid modernization of China and lack of awareness in the West, the traditional seats of Taoism, its preservation and its continuity are being threatened.  

Photo courtesy of Linda Hug.

The Association for Chinese Enrichment, Inc. which does business as "North American Wu Dang Taoist Foundation", preserves this ancient culture by creating awareness, promoting and assisting in the preservation of existing sites and practices in China and through the establishment of new Taoist sites in America.  The Foundation creates and delivers curricula and accredited programs in Taoist philosophy and lifestyle practices, sponsors conferences, trips and other educational events to promote Chinese and American cultural exchange.

The North American Wudang Taoist Foundation, educates Americans and Chinese who want to learn more about each other's culture.For Americans who are interested in learning ancient Chinese healing practices, Taoist philosophy and martial arts or conducting business in or touring China, the foundation serves as a clearinghouse and arranges various events. The foundation advises Chinese immigrants on obtaining U.S. citizenship and how they might participate in the American economy by better learning English, American laws, customs and business practices. The NAWTF will enrich the educational experience of American and Chinese students by managing an international student exchange program in the future.

GOALS

To preserve and perpetuate the ancient culture, traditions and practices of Wudang China and Taoism.  These practices include:

• Healing and Preventative Practices such as Traditional Herbals, Acupuncture, Tuina Massage, Qi Healing, Qi Gong, Tai Chi and Meditation
• Traditional Arts such as Feng Shui, I Ching, Face Reading
• Talisman Drawing, Ceremonial Arts, Taoist Music
• Martial Arts – Internal Kung Fu and Tai Chi
• Taoist Philosophy
• Ancient Longevity and Internal Alchemy.

To ensure the quality and authenticity of the teachers and teachings being presented to the public. 

U.S. TEMPLE PROJECT

Letter from Master Tseng

My name is Yun Xiang Tseng; I am a Taoist priest from the Wu Dang Monastery in China. I have been practicing the ancient Taoist Wu Dang tradition for thirty years now. I am the 14th generation Zhang San Feng lineage, 25th generation Dragon Gate branch (Longmen sect) lineage, authorized to practice and teach the authentic Wu Dang Taoist teachings that have passed on in an unbroken living tradition for 700 years. I am writing to you today because this living tradition, this vast storehouse of ancient wisdom that stretches back 5,000 years is in jeopardy.

The Cultural Revolution ravaged the Wu Dang monastery, scattering priests and leaving the treasury of Taoist culture in shambles. Temple buildings that have served the Taoist cultures of China for thousands of years have been demolished. The remaining buildings have been neglected and are in dire need of renovation and are currently facing ruin. The Wu Dang monastery, made up of over 100 buildings, is considered one of the most respected, religious and culturally significant and sacred sites in China.

Photo courtesy of Ken McCray.

My Master sent me to the United States 15 years ago to preserve the Wu Dang Monastery and its ancient Taoist wisdom and healing traditions. I have resided in the United States for 15 years and I have traveled from New York to Florida, from Georgia to Alaska teaching Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Kung Fu. In this time I have met thousands of kind and generous students who have impressed me with their genuine interest in studying the wisdom and healing arts of the Wu Dang Taoist tradition.

It is my mission to establish an authentic Wu Dang Monastery in North America. My aim is to preserve the ancient culture that is on the brink of destruction in China and to continue to teach the students in the United States and elsewhere who are free to practice this ancient wisdom tradition. The climate of freedom in the United States and the generous heart of the American people will make this mission possible. I have relocated from New York to Colorado and have been struck by the relationship between the Native American healing traditions and The Wu Dang healing arts. It is my wish to preserve Wu Dang Taoism for the world and to make connections with other healing traditions.

Unless great efforts are made, the vast treasury I have been entrusted with will not be able to take root in the United States, grow and flourish and will face a threatened future. It is my wish and responsibility to train the next generation. I am urgently and sincerely appealing for funds to begin the creation of the Wu Dang Monastery here in North America.  The Association for Chinese American Enrichment is a non-for profit 501©3 organization and all funds are fully tax deductible. Please consider making a donation to preserve the ancient healing arts and wisdom of Taoism. I welcome and appreciate any size donation. If you have any questions or would like to discus any of this in more detail, please send an email to wudang_softness@yahoo.com.  Thank you.

THE 2006 WU DANG TAOIST SUMMIT

Photo courtesy of Ken McCray.

In 2006, the NAWTF sponsored a first of its kind, historic event bringing thirty Wu Dang Taoist Arts Practitioners to Boulder, Co and Austin, TX.  The Foundation brought together senior, esteemed Taoist emissaries from Wu Dang Mountain with leading Western scholars, teachers, authors, students and devotees for demonstrations, discussions and discoveries, the Summit provided an exciting opportunity to experience and share sacred Wu Dang Mountain practices.

Wu Dang and Western speakers presented  fundamental and advanced concepts of Chinese Internal Arts, Taoism and Taoist practices.  Topics included Philosophy, Meditation, Feng Shui, I Ching, Internal Alchemy, Women’s Alchemy Practices, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and more.  Attendees had the opportunity to develop their Kung Fu, Taiji and Qi Gong skills by participating in workshops geared to their level of practice.  Readings and onsultations in I Ching and Feng Shui were available for the participants.   Participants were able to request a personal talisman to address their issues and concerns. Wu Dang boasts some of the very best Kung Fu and Taiji practitioners in the world, with its practitioners The Wu Dang Wu Shu team demonstrated world class Kung Fu, Taiji and Qi Gong forms.