Ancient Practices, Timeless Wisdom
Wu Dang Mountain Lineages
Our organization stands as a living testament to unbroken lineages of Daoist practitioners within the Wu Dang Mountains whose roots trace back to ancient China. We are privileged to be the custodians of this profound tradition, inheriting the wisdom and practices passed down through generations of dedicated individuals who sought harmony with the natural world and the inner self.
Our direct ancestors began the lineage of San Feng Pai over 610 years ago and Long Men Pai over 850 years ago. Zhang San Feng came from a family with extensive knowledge of astrology, numerology and feng shui. He continued to search for additional information and principles of Daoism to deepen his understanding and knowledge of the Dao. After two hundred years of exploring China, mastering the arts of Daoism and starting the San Feng lineage at Wu Dang, he went off into the mountains to continue his cultivation and was never seen again.
Longmen Pai (Dragon Gate) Lineage
The Longmen Pai (Dragon Gate) lineage is one of the largest in the world, and much like a tree grows several spawning branches, which now extend into Germany, Russia, Mexico, France, Italy, United States and many other countries. This lineage is a branch of the Quanzhen Daoists, which is a combination of Buddhist, Daoist and Neoconfucian teachings to create the Quanzhen Jiao (Complete Perfection Teaching). The greatest disciples of Quanzhen are known as the "Seven Immortals", one of which was Qiu Chu Ji who practiced many years in Long Men Dong. It was Qiu's students who formed Longmen Pai. Longmen Pai specialize in the internal arts, also known as alchemy. This is a very sacred art, where it's true teachings are not well known and some of the best kept ancient secrets.
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Through rigorous training and a deep commitment to the principles of Daoism, Tai He Dao is bestowed to continue forth and carry the flame ignited by our forebears, bridging the ancient with the contemporary. Our work is a tribute to the enduring relevance of these ancient teachings, offering a guiding light to navigate the complexities of the modern world while honoring the legacy of those who came before us.
Grand Master Cheng Yu Li
Long Men Pai Lineage
Master Li resided in the Wu Dang Mountains for over 100 years beginning as a young teenager, following her Grand Master who was also a female Master that lived to be over 100.
Master Li is a 24th Generation Long Men Master of the Dao who carried the ancient knowledge of Internal Alchemy, Healing Arts and Religious Practice Traditions. Beginning in the early 1990’s Wu Dang Mountain was open to the public, where Master Li received hundreds of people daily who called her the “Living Daoist Immortal”. She is the longest living female priest in modern Daoist history.
Grand Master Guo Gao Yi
San Feng Pai Lineage
Master Guo is a 13th Generation San Feng Pai Master who succeeds the Wu Dang San Feng School of Kung Fu and Tai Chi Tradition. He specialized in Internal Martial Arts, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Lian Yi, Tai Yi, Ba Gua and Xing Yi.
His philosophy on cultivation is quoted as, “Wu Dang martial arts stress the movement of Qi and blood through the meridians. In training, one must reach a state of total relaxation. This is a cultivation process that takes a long time.” He resided in the Wu Dang Mountains over 70 years and left in the early 90’s to Jiu Gong Mountain where he ascended a few years later.
Wu Dang Chen
Tai He Dao Founder & President
Wu Dang Chen (Yun Xiang Tseng) was chosen at a young age to receive resident training at Wu Dang Mountain, where he immersed in Daoist study and practice for 10 years from 1972 to 1982. In 1990, he emigrated to the United States in order to share his knowledge for the benefit of others. He has trained thousands of people in the United States and around the world, and retains a direct link to the Wu Dang Training Complex. More about Wu Dang Chen...
Meet the Tai He Dao USA Board
It takes a village...
We are truly blessed to have many dedicated board Members, Staff, Advisors and Volunteers who contribute to achieving our Mission & Vision
Dr. James Lemire MD, FAAFP, IFMCP — Elder
Daoist Name — Chong, Jing
Dr. Lemire is a Board-Certified American Board of Family Practice Certified Olympians Team Physician, American College of Sports Medicine; Chelation Therapy, American College for Advancement of Medicine; International Oxidative Medicine Association; graduate of The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). Dr Lemire is an Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Certified Practitioner, Medical Director / Founder: Connections Community Clinic for the Homeless and Indigent 2011. He authored Ultimate Guide for Natural Health In The 21st Century, and co-authored Learn How the Top 20 Alternative Doctors in America Can Improve Your Health.
Dr. David B. Axelrod — Elder
Dr. David B. Axelrod has performed and taught at literally hundreds of venues in the US and internationally, including the United Nations, the American Library Association and is the founder/director of Creative Happiness Institute (CHI). He has given lectures and workshops globally on the healing power of writing and ways to focus chi toward greater creativity. Dr. Axelrod has studied Eastern culture and philosophy, Buddhism and Daoism since his teens.
Dr. Justin Fontanini DOM, AP
Daoist Name — Fang Tai Kan, Daoist Priest of Tai He Jiao
Dr. Fontanini is a licensed acupuncture physician and certified herbalist. He began his training as a child learning from his father, and has continued studying the Chinese ancient arts in China, Taiwan and throughout the U.S. Since 2014, studies with Shifu Chen include Qi Gong, Tai Chi and External Qi Healing certifications, Yi Jing consultant and Feng Shui practitioner. Justin incorporates these practices to help his patients live a more happy and balanced life. He loves teaching the Daoist arts when hosting workshops, conferences and retreats with his wife Claudia.
Nuris Lemire MS, OTR/L, NC
Daoist Name — Le Tai Guang, Daoist Priest of Tai He Jiao
26th Generation Longmen Pai, 15th Generation Wu Dang Sanfeng Pai
Nuris has been training with Wudang Chen since 2003 in Qi Gong, Taiji, Alchemy, Immortality, Master Within, Wudang Daoist Lifestyle, External Qi Healing,plus Feng Shui. Nuris is a certified Taiji Qi-Gong 18 instructor. She is a community educator of Daoist Theory, Philosophy, Meditation, Nutrition, Medical Tea and Self Healing. Nuris is also an I-Jing Practitioner.
Dr. Ariel Savitz MD
Daoist Name — Chong Li
26th Generation Longmen Sect, 15th Generation Wu Dang Sanfeng Pai
Ariel has trained with Wu Dang Chen since 2006 and is a certified Wu Dang Tai Chi / Qi Gong instructor.
She is a board certified Physiatrist - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician, who diagnoses the cause of pain to develop comprehensive treatment plans, and enjoys integrating acupuncture, Tai Chi / Qi Gong forms, western medicine and external qi healing. She adores spending time with her husband and three young children in Boston, MA.
Karen McDonald
Daoist Name — Chong Xiu
26th Generation Longmen Sect, 15th Generation Wu Dang Sanfeng Pai
Karen has trained with Wudang Chen since 2008, and is a certified WuDang Tai Chi/Qi Gong instructor, Daoist practitioner and consultant in Yi Jing, Feng Shui, Numerology, External Qi Healing, wedding ceremonies, clearings & blessings for new homes and businesses.
Scot Shaeffer
Daoist Name — Chong Chen
26th Generation Wu Dang Longmen Pai Disciple
Scot discovered the magic of QiGong in 1996 and has trained with Shifu Chen since 2006 in QiGong, Dao Yin, Taiji, Internal Alchemy, External Qi Healing, Feng Shui and Yi Jing. Scot is a native of Colorado, avid outdoorsman and naturalist, growing up exploring mountains, rivers, and communing with nature. For 35 years he worked as a computer software engineer, small business owner and manager in the tech industry. Retired from formal engineering work, Scot continues to study and share the Daoist sacred arts, along with working on simplicity and sustainability projects in the fields of green energy and biodynamic farming.
Kristina Naldjian
Daoist Name — Chong Tian
26th Generation Longmen Sect, 15th Generation Wu Dang San Feng Disciple
Kristina is a native New Yorker and Pace University graduate, NYC. For two decades she worked in corporate banking before she discovered the magic of the Dao 24 years ago. She embraces Daoism as a life philosophy and a guide to an active, productive, healthy and joyful life. She is the CFO of Dao House and volunteers for non profits.
Cis Hager
Daoist Name — Chong Xue
26th Generation Longmen Pai Disciple, 1st Generation Tai He Jiao Daoist
Cis stepped onto the path of the Dao naturally as a child and began earnest studies in 1985. She integrates the Daoist sacred arts into her teaching and individualized Daoist health coaching, as well as coaching the Dao of Pregnancy. Cis worked in the field of raptor biology, breeding, hatching, raising, and releasing endangered species back into the wild. She currently lives in Montana.
26th Generation Longmen Pai, 15th Generation Wu Dang Sanfeng Pai
A Vision for a Future Lineage
Tai He Village
There is no end to Master Chen's robust vision for the future and growth, and an endless amount of knowledge, traditions and secrets of the past. These benefits we can glean from the original Daoist teachings and practices that are as relevant and limitless today as they were when first formulated and disseminated thousands of years ago. It is our greatest privilege to know that our work is in a perpetual state of becoming. More about Tai He Dao Village...
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The strength of a construction crane comes from its grounding.
— Wu Dang Chen
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