Tai Ji Men Culture Embraced Worldwide, Igniting a Butterfly Effect of Conscience | WPN World People News

Former Ecuadorian President Dr. Arteaga presents the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Education to Dr. Hong Tao-Tze.

At this critical juncture when Earth faces multiple crises—climate change, the threat of pollution, and ongoing conflicts—how can we forge a path toward global stability, balance, and sustainability?“Dr. Hong, founder of the An Era of Conscience Movement, calls for “conscience” to serve as the vertex of a triangle, with “culture” and “education” forming the two base corners.” He leads the Love of the World Cultural Goodwill Group in promoting a culture of conscience across the globe, reaching 122 countries as of January 2026. In 2024, Dr. Hong delivered a lecture in Ecuador titled “Tai Ji Men and Its Impact on Youth Education,” emphasizing that advancing conscience education is an urgent and indispensable action for the world. Tai Ji Men culture is a culture of conscience rooted in love and peace. Conscience is the goodness inherent in human nature; through spiritual education, it awakens moral awareness and self-enlightenment, enabling people to overcome wrongdoing and uplift virtue—thereby transforming families, societies, and the world. These insightful perspectives have earned widespread international acclaim.

Chen Yi-Tsen (second from left) comes from a Tai Ji Men family practice, having contributed to her success as a gold medal athlete.

Tai Ji Men Culture Acclaimed Internationally — Dr. Hong Tao-Tze Receives Lifetime
Achievement Award for Excellence in Education

The EduComunidad 2024 Education Expo is Ecuador’s premier annual international event, drawing distinguished participants from Canada, South Korea, Argentina, Spain, and other countries. The two-day event culminated in an awards ceremony on October 3rd, where former Ecuadorian President Dr. Rosalía Arteaga Serrano personally presented the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Education to Dr. Hong Tao-Tze, in recognition of his leadership of goodwill delegation visits worldwide and his dedication to advancing love and conscience as foundations for peace.

Brothers Wu Po-Yi and Wu Po-Chun brought honor to their country at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Americas Open, proudly displaying their national flag.

After stepping down from the presidency, Dr. Arteaga dedicated herself to education, serving as President of the Foundation for Latin American Integration and Development (FIDAL) and President of Edu@news magazine, working to align Ecuador’s education system with international standards. In 2024, she rang the World Love Peace Bell at United Nations Headquarters in New York and made a wish to promote love and peace through education. She also attended the 5th International Conscience Day celebration held in the United States. Dr. Arteaga extended a special invitation to Dr. Hong to lecture in Ecuador, hoping that the country’s youth and educators could learn directly from Dr. Hong’s wisdom and methods for guiding young people to uphold their conscience and unlock their inner potential. Because the world is filled with far too much violence, war, suicide, and domestic abuse, it needs more leaders like Dr. Hong, who improve people’s quality of life through peace.

Tong Yi-Sheng demonstrated agile reflexes and speed as a goalkeeper.

They Let Taiwan Shine—Vibrant Children with Boundless Potential

Children possess limitless potential, free to run their own race and shine as a pride of Taiwan. This group of children who grew up in Tai Ji Men radiate confidence and vitality. Even when faced with setbacks and pressure, they are still able to persevere and become the best version of themselves.

Henry from Taiwan (right) serves as a junior baseball coach for Jensen Huang.

Believe in Yourself — Chen Yi-Tsen’s Champion Path

Chen Yi-Tsen, the youngest athletics gold medalist in history, was just 13 years old when she claimed gold in the women’s 400 meters at the National Games with an impressive time of 53.13 seconds. At the 2024 National Junior Track and Field Championships, she swept five gold medals and set both the U18 and U20 national records in the 400 meters, rising to become the 3rd fastest in Taiwan’s history. At the 2025 National Games, Chen Yi-Tsen once again claimed gold in the women’s 400 meters, completing a three-peat, before heading to Japan for overseas training. Chen Yi-Tsen expressed heartfelt gratitude to coach Lin Chih-Wei for his dedicated guidance, and to her Tai Ji Men shifu, whose teaching of “believe in yourself” became the inner strength that drove her to push beyond her limits when it mattered most. In 2025, she represented Taiwan at the World Schools Athletics Championships in Serbia, where despite the high altitude and cold temperatures, Chen Yi-Tsen claimed gold in both the 200 meters and 400 meters while breaking meet records, bringing glory to her country. Chen Yi-Tsen’s mother shared that from a young age, Yi-Tsen practiced qigong and mental training at Tai Ji Men, developing strong willpower and the ability to work as a team,while also learning how to overcome difficulties and forge ahead with courage.

Tai Ji Men shifu and dizis have visited five continents to promote cultural exchange for peace, building strong international friendships.

Lightning No. 7 — Bringing Glory to Taiwan with Positive Energy and Inner Confidence

At the 2025 World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Americas Open, Taiwan’s representative team Lightning No. 7” earned the 4th place in the Robot Mission elementary school division, bringing honor to Taiwan. The team, composed of brothers Wu Bo-Yi and Wu Bo-Jun along with Lin Shuai, was led by coach Li Lü-Ying to compete in Panama. Competing in an international event for the first time, Wu Bo-Yi admitted that he was too nervous in the preliminary round, leading to mistakes. “I felt really upset, but then I remembered what my Tai Ji Men shifu once said, ‘Keep going, and give your all until the very end!’” He quickly shook off his disappointment and refocused for the competition ahead. The subsequent rounds proved even more challenging—yet only the Taiwan team successfully solved a highly difficult special problem, standing out among 41 teams from 14 countries. Nine-year-old Wu Bo-Jun said, “For me, it was all just fun and games!” The soft-spoken boy took the competition pressure in stride, saying he looks forward to competing again next year. Their mother shared her thoughts on everyday upbringing: “Tai Ji Men is full of positive energy, allowing the whole family to embrace the children’s bold creativity rather than rushing to guide or judge them. It also helps the children quickly shift their mindset and regulate their emotions.”

Top 8 at the Gothia Cup—Tong Yi-Sheng, “Just Keep Going, Give It One More Shot”

Taiwan’s team broke into the top 8 at the 2024 Gothia Cup—a tournament widely regarded as the Youth World Cup of football—where 123 teams competed in the U12 (under age 12) category. During the competition in Sweden, goalkeeper Tong Yi-Sheng impressed coaches across the board with his composure, agility, and strong communication with his teammates. As the last line of defense, a goalkeeper bears enormous pressure. Yet Tong Yi-Sheng demonstrated emotional maturity well beyond his years, “I didn’t feel much pressure at all. When the other team scored, I just told myself to do my best and keep fighting, one play at a time.” He added, “My Tai Ji Men shifu always says: Give it your all, and keep pushing forward!”

A Calm Mind as the Secret Weapon—Gao Sheng-Ye Wins Bronze at the Aerobic Gymnastics World Cup

The 34th Suzuki Aerobic Gymnastics World Championships were held in Japan in 2023, where Gao Sheng-Ye and his teammates claimed bronze in the 12–14 age group trio category, bringing glory to Taiwan. Aerobic gymnastics combines aerobic dance with competitive gymnastics, testing athletes on flexibility, muscular strength, body expression, artistic performance, and overall coordination. At the start of the competition, Gao Sheng-Ye felt his performance was falling short of expectations. He then recalled his shifu’s reminder, “Calm your mind, gather your qi, and let your spirit and presence shine through.” He tried to settle his mind, regulated his breathing, and focused on the power behind each movement and his coach’s guidance. By the time the finals came, Gao Sheng-Ye was able to perform with greater confidence and boldness, successfully claiming the bronze medal. He expressed gratitude to his coaches and teammates, as well as his parents for their unwavering support and companionship, and above all to his Tai Ji Men shifu for the teachings that carried him through. He also pledged to himself to keep improving his skills and results with an ever more positive and proactive mindset.

Chinese-American Girl Achieves Mastery Through Play — Shen Jing-Ning Wins VEX Championship

The 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship was held in Dallas, Texas, drawing over 2,000 teams from more than 60 countries to compete on the same stage. In the highly competitive high school division, Shen Jing-Ning, a 17-year-old Chinese-American student from Arcadia High School in Los Angeles, led her VEX Robotics Club to win the championship in the Robot Game Design Challenge. Judges noted that this was not merely a well-operated robot, but a complete project demonstrating rigorous engineering thinking and strong educational value. From creative conception to hands-on execution, Shen led her team with calm and composure, overcoming every challenge to rise above the field of 36 finalists. Shen has shown wide-ranging talent from a young age and was among the recipients of the U.S. presidential Education Award. She expressed gratitude to her Tai Ji Men shifu for daily guidance—Approach learning and competition with a playful joy, not fear—a philosophy that allowed her to stay calm under pressure and channel it into the motivation to move forward.

Teaching AI Godfather Jensen Huang to Play Ball — 12-Year-Old Baseball Kid Henry

At the 2024 San Francisco Taiwan Day event, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, wearing jersey number 93, served as the ceremonial first-pitch guest at the Oakland A’s ballpark—with Henry Tsai from Taiwan as his “little coach.” Don’t let Henry’s age fool you—at just 12 years old, he joined a community baseball team at age 5 and has been selected for the community All-Star team every year since. At age 8, he began training at Tai Ji Men, where breathing and meditation techniques helped sharpen his focus. Henry shared, “My shifu teaches dizis to practice five minutes of self-reflection every day—to reflect on how to improve, understand why we lost, and not let defeat or negative emotions affect us.” Three generations of his family all practice at Tai Ji Men, and Henry loves seeing more and more smiles on their faces. Once shy by nature, he has also learned to open up and share his school life and baseball experiences with family and classmates.

Change Your Destiny, Change the World — Nourish Life Through Qi Cultivation and Reach New Peaks

What truly matters to those at the top of their field? Beyond professional excellence and the glory it brings, what matters most is living a life of deeper meaning and purpose. Through a fateful encounter with Tai Ji Men, one discovers how to genuinely love oneself and others—inspiring a shared vision where every person can embrace health, happiness, and well-being.

Medical Contribution Award Recipient Dr. Lin Shui-Long: Advocating Preventive Medicine for Body and Mind

Dr. Lin Shui-Long, a breast surgery authority with over half a century of medical practice and President of Taipei Jen-Chi Hospital and Superintendent of its Affiliated Hospital, was awarded the inaugural Medical Contribution Award by Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2025, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to medical public service and preventive medicine. Having served as Executive Director of the Department of Health’s Medical Affairs Committee and superintendent of several public hospitals including Taipei Hospital, he pioneered the introduction of Taiwan’s first dedicated breast MRI system in 2004, ushering in a new era of breast cancer screening. Dr. Lin has said, “Prevention is better than cure—a healthy body is the most important account you can have in life.” This leading figure in medicine also openly shared that those years of high-pressure surgical work left him physically and mentally exhausted and quick-tempered, and that joining Tai Ji Men became a major turning point in his life. Dr. Lin said, “Qigong helped me find regain happiness and rediscover the importance of healing the heart before healing the body.” He emphasizes that the foundation of medicine is conscience—that a physician’s role goes beyond treating illness, extending to healing the soul through love and positive energy. He hopes to inspire more people to embrace preventive medicine and holistic well-being, creating a society that is healthier and more compassionate.

Taiwan’s Financial Transformation: Chen Chia-Chung, the Driving Force Behind Stability and Innovation

Chen Chia-Chung has played a pivotal role in Taiwan’s financial industry as it moves toward internationalization and digital transformation. As one of the pioneers of online banking in Taiwan, he led a team at E.SUN Bank in 1992 to develop the country’s first online banking system, fundamentally changing how banks operate—an achievement that even drew delegations from Japan to observe and learn. Throughout his career, Chen has frequently served as both a trailblazer and a crisis solver, spanning fields from electronic finance to trust services, wealth management, and securities. Besides, he serves as a Director of Mega Financial Holding Co., Ltd. and Chairman of E. Sun Securities Co., Ltd., maintaining steady and sound management amid rapidly changing market conditions. Chen shares his formula for success, “Human potential is boundless—never limit yourself.” This insight was sparked by the teachings of Tai Ji Men shifu, Dr. Hong Tao-Tze, and has become a guiding belief throughout his life. He said, “The philosophy of yin and yang that our master teaches—the way of balance—is in fact the very foundation of good management.”

Earth’s Sustainable Future: Lu Ming-Chun and His Mission to Protect the Land

“May the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 be achieved on time. May the Earth thrive sustainably.” These are the words of Lu Ming-Chun, Distinguished Professor of Environmental Engineering at National Chung Hsing University and a driving force in Taiwan’s environmental engineering field. In 2025, he was honored with the International Outstanding Inventors Hall of Fame Award and received by President Lai Ching-Te. His research spans pollution prevention, circular economy, and low-carbon technology. He received the National Science and Technology Council Outstanding Research Award in both 2019 and 2024, along with the Hou Chin-Tui Distinguished Honor Award and the Outstanding Engineering Professor Award. Behind these accolades lies a profound personal trial—his wife was diagnosed with malignant lymphoma, putting both of them through immense physical and emotional suffering. Fortunately, through practicing Tai Ji Men’s qigong and wellness cultivation, she regained her health, and the couple was even blessed with a daughter. Lu emphasizes that nothing in life is more worthwhile than being guided by a wise master and gaining true wisdom. He said, “Tai Ji Men helped me understand that sustainability is not merely a term used in international conferences—it is intimately connected to every breath we take and every choice we make.” He reminds his students that environmental engineers must carry a deep sense of mission to protect the land. The research team he leads has won multiple Platinum and Gold Awards in international competitions, and he has mentored over 100 graduate students from universities across Southeast Asia, guiding them to complete their thesis research in Taiwan and nurturing talent dedicated to sustainable development.

Taiwan’s Innovative Education Shines Globally: Kuan Hsien-Hsiang Helps Students Realize Their Dreams

At the 2025 EUROINVENT European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation, Kuan Hsien-Hsiang led Taiwanese students to an outstanding achievement—winning three gold medals and three international special awards, bringing Taiwan’s creativity onto the global stage. For many years, he has been dedicated to teaching science, robotics, and creative invention across different educational levels. In 2023, upon recommendation by the World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA), he was awarded the “Knight Medal of Honor in Science and Innovation” by the European Honorary Medal Committee—becoming the first inventor from Taiwan to receive this distinguished recognition. Once known as a tireless workaholic, Kuan suffered a sudden brainstem stroke at 34. Although recovering physically, he later struggled with depression and ongoing health challenges. A turning point came when he joined Tai Ji Men, where he discovered a path toward balance in body, mind, and spirit. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, his students achieved an impressive total of 89 medals—surpassing the combined total of 84 medals won over the previous six years. More than 170 of his students have been recognized and received by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education for their outstanding performance. What brings Kuan the greatest joy is simple yet profound, “I have fulfilled my promise to my shifu—to guide students to become individuals who contribute meaningfully to society and the nation.”