ZYQ | Master Xu Mingtang

Grandmaster Prof. Xu Mingtang

Professor Xu Mingtang (许明堂), born on May 29, 1963, in Puyang, Henan Province, China, is the current lineage holder and Grandmaster of Zhong Yuan Qigong (ZY Qigong). He is an international teacher, researcher, and founder of several organizations dedicated to the study of Qigong, Chinese Image Medicine, and traditional healing practices.

Today, he teaches students around the world and continues to explore the relationship between ancient Chinese wisdom and modern scientific research.

Family Heritage & Lineage

According to the Zhong Yuan Qigong tradition, Professor Xu comes from a family with a long history of healers, martial artists, and spiritual practitioners connected with the Shaolin tradition.

Within this lineage, Prince Kimnara, a 14th-century Shaolin monk, is regarded as an important spiritual ancestor. Tradition describes him as a protector of the Shaolin Temple and the spiritual guardian of the Zhong Yuan Qigong system. A pavilion dedicated to Prince Kimnara remains at the Shaolin Monastery.

Early Life & Education

Professor Xu began studying martial arts and traditional healing in childhood. His great-grandfather introduced him to Wushu, while his grandmother taught him family healing practices.

As a child, he also accompanied his father, a surgeon, observing medical diagnosis and patient care from an early age.

Alongside his traditional education, Professor Xu pursued modern scientific studies. He earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from Xi'an University of Transportation and Communications, followed by a master's degree in Computer Engineering in Beijing.

After graduating, he worked as a software developer at the Programming Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

From Science to Full-Time Teaching

While building a career in computer science, Professor Xu continued his lifelong study of Qigong and traditional Chinese medicine, including the teachings associated with the ancient physician Bian Que.

In 1988, he founded the Chinese Zhong Yuan Association. The following year, he became an associate professor at the Chinese Research Institute of Human Latent Potential.

In 1991, he left his scientific career to dedicate himself to teaching Zhong Yuan Qigong full-time, beginning decades of international teaching throughout Europe, Asia, and North America.

Chinese Image Medicine

Professor Xu is the founder of Chinese Image Medicine (CIM), a holistic system that combines principles of traditional Chinese medicine, Qigong practice, and image-based diagnostic methods.

He teaches CIM internationally through seminars, professional training programs, and educational institutions, helping establish the discipline as a structured field of study within the Zhong Yuan Qigong system.

Research & Organizations

Professor Xu continues to support research into Qigong, traditional healing, and integrative medicine.

In 2008, he founded the Kundawell Medical Research Institute in Beijing, dedicated to the research of Chinese Image Medicine and complementary healing approaches.

He also serves in leadership positions within several international organizations, including:

President of the International Charity Foundation Mingtang
Director of the American Kundawell Institute
Vice Chairman of the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong
Founder and President of the Federation of Chinese Image Medicine

Current Projects

Among Professor Xu's major initiatives is the Biguan Cultural Center, a retreat and research center under development near Kyiv, Ukraine. The project is designed to support meditation, intensive Qigong practice, educational programs, and research into consciousness and healing.

His current research also explores possible connections between Chinese Image Medicine, artificial intelligence, and emerging theoretical models in modern science.

International Teaching

Over the past three decades, Professor Xu has taught in dozens of countries, training instructors and practitioners worldwide. His seminars combine philosophy, meditation, practical Qigong methods, and traditional Chinese approaches to health and personal development.

He has also spoken at numerous international conferences focused on complementary medicine and Qigong research.

Professional Roles

Professor Xu Mingtang currently serves as:

Lineage Holder and Grandmaster of the Zhong Yuan Qigong system
President of the International Charity Foundation Mingtang
General Director of the Beijing Kundawell Medical Research Institute
Director of the American Kundawell Institute
Vice Chairman of the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong
Member of the Department of External Healing Methods of the Chinese Association of Chinese Medicine
Founder of Chinese Image Medicine
President of the Federation of Chinese Image Medicine
Visiting Professor at Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chief Consultant for the U.S. Educational System in Qigong Therapy
Author of numerous books, manuals, and educational publications

Learn More

Additional information about Professor Xu Mingtang, Zhong Yuan Qigong, and Chinese Image Medicine is available through the official Kundawell website and published educational materials.

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Interviews

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