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 In
1998, Dr. Cissy Majebe began studying with Jeffrey Yuen, an 88th
generation Daoist priest from the Jade Purity Tradition. He was
instrumental in founding the acupuncture program at the Swedish
Institute in 1996. He was also a key figure in the development
of the first Ph.D. program in the field of Classical Chinese Medicine,
now offered at the American University of Complementary Medicine
in Los Angeles.
Jeffrey is an 88th generation Daoist priest of the Jade Purity
School, Lao Tzu sect and a 26th generation priest of the Complete
Reality School, Dragon Gate Sect. He is recognized internationally
as a Master of Acupuncture, Classical Chinese Medicine, Daoism,
Chinese Herbology, Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong. He emphasizes the
importance of Daoism in cultivating one's life and spirit to prevent
sickness, and the use of Chinese Medicine for understanding and
treating illness.
He apprenticed for more than 20 years in Classical Chinese Medicine
and other Daoist healing arts with Master Yu Wen, who transmitted
his lineage to Mr. Yuen before Master Wen’s death at the age of
108. He also studied under the direct tutelage of Lu Xin-Zu, a
Taoist priest of the Long Men tradition.
Currently he lives in New York where he is president of the International
Tai Chi Institute, and maintains a private practice with a special
focus on helping people with cancer.
In order to truly understand the uniqueness of Jeffrey Yuen,
it is important to know some history of Chinese Medicine educational
development. During the time of China’s cultural revolution,
Chairman Mao brought together outstanding practitioners of
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to assist in creating a system
that was easier to understand and more congruent. The beauty
of this is that it made Chinese Medicine easier to export to
the West. The down side is that some of the richness and depth
of Chinese Medicine was lost by this simplification. The system
of medicine coming from this time period became known as Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM).
The historical and theoretical richness of Chinese Medicine extends
well beyond English writings, which are influenced significantly
by TCM. It is estimated that less than 10% of Classical teachings
of Chinese Medicine have been translated into English. Jeffrey
Yuen, born in Hong Kong is fluent in both Chinese and English.
Jeffrey arrived in the United States at the age of five and as
a young boy was trained as a Daoist priest. His early education
was in Classical Chinese Medicine.
Jeffrey Yuen is one of the most sought after speakers on Chinese
Medicine throughout the world. He conveys Chinese Medicine from
a deeply spiritual perspective rooted in Daoism. His ability to
elucidate and bridge Western medical thought within the context
of Chinese medicine offers an essential clarity to his students.
He not only exhibits compassion and benevolence, but inspires his
students to embrace these virtues.
 Daoist
Healing Arts was established to make the Classical teachings
of Daoism and Chinese Medicine more accessible to the public. One
way this is accomplished is by sponsoring Jeffrey Yuen in speaking
engagements throughout the United States. Daoist Healing Arts also
produces DVD’s that focus on the personal Cultivation Techniques
taught by Jeffrey Yuen.
To access information regarding his speaking
schedule, DVDs for purchases or for a free copy of Huff Puff Qi
Gong, please visit the Daoist Healing Arts website by clicking
here.
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