Peace Inspired by Conscience: Prayer, Martial Arts, and Qigong as Cultural Practices in a Globalized World
Prayer is not only a ritual but also a form of deep reflection and a call to action. It has sustained Tai Ji Men disciples for the 29 years since the case against them started. by Aurora Li* *A paper presented at the Third World Conference for Religious Dialogue and...
Ti-Yong, Qigong, and Conscience Culture: A Global Civilizational. Opportunity Through Multilateral Collaboration
Tai Ji Men exemplifies how Qigong and conscience in action reveal a path from cultural resilience to global renewal. by Jason Cherng* *A paper presented at the Third World Conference for Religious Dialogue and Cooperation, Kruševo, North Macedonia, June 23, 2025. An...
Who Is Afraid of Qigong? Repressing Qigong-Based Groups in China and Taiwan
While Qigong has been traditionally recognized in the Sinosphere as a healthy practice, groups perceived as not supporting the powers that be have been persecuted. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the Third World Conference for Religious Dialogue and...
Reiki, Qigong, and Their Friends and Foes: From Usui to Tai Ji Men
Groups mobilizing universal energies have often faced opposition from various quarters. by Rosita Šorytė* *A paper presented at the Third World Conference for Religious Dialogue and Cooperation, Kruševo, North Macedonia, June 24, 2025. An article already published...