About

The Taoist Studies Institute is a place for people interested in deepening their understanding and practice of the Taoist tradition. Over the last decade, a unique, educational program to support this vision has developed. Our curriculum offers participants a strong foundation in Taoist cultivation and energetic awareness through a combination of practices including Taoist meditation, philosophy, traditional medicine, and the arts.

The Taoist Studies Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization founded in 1991 to foster Taoist culture and cultivation.

Founder & Executive Director

Board of Directors

  • Richard Brzustowicz – President
  • Rebekah Ingalls – Vice President
  • Jill Bader – Secretary
  • Scott Wittet – Treasurer
  • Dan Bensky
  • Thornton Bowman
  • Stephen Friend
  • Craig Mitchell
  • Zhu Yuming
Advisory Counsel

  • Feng Zhiqiang
  • Ma Shouchun
  • Wu Ziying
  • Zhang Mingxin