Dao Foundation
About the funder
The Dao Foundation is a non-profit civil law foundation based in Berlin-Westend. It was founded by Grandmaster Chunjin Xiong and is dedicated to the classical teachings of Daoism according to Laozi. Its core activities include the transmission of Daoist meditation and self-cultivation practices (Nei Gong), the research and application of Dao medicine, as well as the translation and publication of Daoist texts. The foundation operates the Laozi Dao Academy as a Daoist cultural center and intercultural meeting place, offering courses, seminars, readings, and media publications on the Dao-De.
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Mission & Vision
The mission of the Dao Foundation is to preserve and research the root culture of Dao-De and to make its wisdom accessible to all people. It promotes intercultural exchange between China and Europe, supports personal development through Daoist self-cultivation methods, and contributes to health promotion and cultural diversity.
Target groups
The offerings of the Dao Foundation are aimed at all interested individuals, regardless of age or background, who wish to engage with Daoist philosophy, meditation, self-healing, and traditional Chinese medicine. They address beginners and advanced practitioners alike, as well as professional audiences, scholars, and cultural workers involved in intercultural dialogue.