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Thank you for your interest in Daoist Traditions.

Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts was founded by a group of senior practitioners in the field of Chinese Medicine who have devoted themselves to the revival of classical teachings. Inspired by their studies with Jeffrey Yuen, 88th generation Daoist priest, they wish to help continue his work in restoring the ancient traditions by sharing their clinical experience and passion for Chinese Medicine.

The College is dedicated to advancing knowledge in the field of Chinese Medicine with an emphasis on the medical teachings and techniques which are rooted in the Classics. Highlighted in this undertaking is the study of all the meridian systems, survey of the history of ideas and their influence in the development of styles of practice, and study of the medical classics. Students are encouraged to cultivate through the daily practice of Qi Gong/ Tai Chi/ Meditation. This aspect of Daoism is a fundamental component of the evolution of a strong clinician and health care provider; it is essential that practitioners live the philosophy they teach.  

Our name, Daoist Traditions, comes from the close relationship between the Dao and Chinese Medicine that has existed since the ancient beginnings of Chinese culture. Oriental Medicine, like the philosophical tradition of Daoism, encourages us to live in harmony with the seasons and to follow the principles of nature as a model for the ideal life. By forming a bridge to the concepts of natural law and the relationships of human beings to it, Oriental Medicine took on a flavor and style that has remained into the 21st century.  

Throughout its long history, Oriental Medicine has been a dynamic and evolving medical art and science. Today, it is one of the fastest growing professions in the United States. We invite you to begin the journey toward becoming a part of this ancient tradition.

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CAMPUS FACILITIES

Daoist Traditions is located at 382 Montford Avenue in the Montford Historic District of Asheville. The college is convenient to downtown, bus lines, and Interstates 240 and 40. The college is housed in a historic house with two adjacent classrooms. In the main building, there is also a library, kitchen and lounge area for students and faculty.

The student acupuncture clinic is located in the downtown Asheville area at 222 South Broad Avenue, just a short drive from the school campus. The building contains eight treatment rooms, an herbal dispensary, and a kitchen/lounge area for students and faculty.

            

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MEDICINAL HERB GARDEN

Daoist Traditions is one of a growing number of Chinese Medicine schools with medicinal herb gardens. The purpose is to give students the opportunity for hands-on contact with the medicinal plants introduced in Herbal Medicine studies. The campus gardens currently contain over 90 different medicinal plants and continue to be expanded each year.

In 2005, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation awarded a $200,000 grant to High Falls Gardens, a garden in Philmont, NY, committed to revitalizing traditional medicine in the United States. The grant is to be used to upgrade the garden programs and associated educational activities of acupuncture schools. Daoist Traditions was chosen by High Falls Gardens as one of fifteen sites to benefit from the grant.

First year students gain experience in the herb garden during the Introduction to Herb Cultivation course. In addition, students in the first and second years of the program are required to participate in the care of the herbal gardens for three (3) hours each semester. Through this service project students help cultivate a healing space for the college community to enjoy.

         

LIBRARY RESOURCES

The college library is available to all enrolled students, alumni, and faculty. The library is conveniently located in the main building on campus and houses a wide variety of books, video tapes, and publications related to Chinese Medicine, Western Medicine, Complementary and Integrative Medicine. There are two computers with CD-ROM capability and Internet access for research purposes. Items may be used or borrowed in accordance with the guidelines set by the college. Students also have access to the Health Sciences Library at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC), located 10 minutes from campus.