The Wudang Longmen Pai
The Longmen Pai (Dragon Gate Lineage) is one of the biggest Daoist lineages in the world, and like a huge tree, many branches grow out of it. The Wudang Longmen Pai is one of these branches present in all Daoist places in Wudang, comprising many facets of knowledge such as wushu, taijiquan, weapons training, and of course, qigong, meditation, and neidan (internal alchemy).
Shifu Wang: The Bridge Between Past and Future
Shifu Wang is a 25th-generation representative of this lineage under the Daoist name Xin Xuan Zi. In the 1980s, as the sacred temples of Wudang reopened after decades of closure, he was among the first generation to receive the direct transmission from the returning masters.
In 1999, Shifu Wang founded our school, making it one of the very first to open after the mountain’s historic reopening. For the past 20 years, he has dedicated his life to teaching and transmitting this lineage’s traditions. During this time, he has taught hundreds of students from China and all over the world, carefully selecting and accepting no more than 20 formal disciples to lay a firm foundation for our lineage family.
The Journey of Our Lineage
1980s
The Reopening
As the sacred temples of Wudang reopened, Shifu Wang was among the first generation to receive the direct transmission from the returning masters.
1999
The Foundation
Shifu Wang founded our school, making it one of the very first to open after the mountain’s historic reopening.
Today
The New Generation
Under Shifu Wang’s guidance, the women masters now lead the school, carrying the 800-year legacy forward to the world.
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Zi.
A Living Tradition
The tradition did not just survive; it evolved. Today, Shifu Wang continues to be the guiding light of our sanctuary, actively supporting and mentoring the women masters who now lead the school. The Wudang Longmen Pai is now present in Germany, Russia, France, Italy, the United States, Mexico, El Salvador, and in different parts of China.
Working under Shifu Wang’s guidance, the whole family works together to spread the Wudang Longmen Pai traditions to the world. One of his biggest wishes is to pass on this knowledge to as many people as possible, so they can share in the benefits of a simple and natural lifestyle.
More Than a School. A Family.
We are a small family, but our lineage continues to grow strong because of the tight and profound bonds that Shifu Wang and his disciples share. It is of the utmost importance to us that everyone who visits our school learns things they can take back home to reap benefits in their regular lives. Sharing training, food, celebrations, and drinking tea while talking about history, life, and Daoism is how we welcome our visitors.
Through the Wudang Longmen Pai Daoist arts, any practitioner can become healthier, happier, and more peaceful. If you feel inclined towards Daoism and have a serious wish to work towards our goal, the Wudang Longmen lineage is open to everyone. We invite you to come and discover if this is the right path for you.
