Tai Ji Men

Women have played a pivotal role in promoting peace. Two recent examples are Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon and Madam Yu Mei-Jung.

Dr. Hong, his wife, and his dizi did an enormous work to denounce the injustice of the Tai Ji Men case. Only an international coalition can lead to its solution.

Tai Ji Men’s Shimu not only shared the suffering of her husband and the dizi. She inspired their resistance and resilience.

Scholars and human rights activists gathered in Pasadena on April 5 to honor the late Shimu of Tai Ji Men and call for a solution of the long-lasting case.

The International Day of Conscience reminds us that nobody should be persecuted for acting according to their conscience—as happened to Tai Ji Men.

In the West, we say that behind every good man there is a good woman. We learned that behind a great Shifu there is a great Shimu too.

The teachings and vicissitudes of legendary master of martial arts Wong Fei-Hung offer significant parallels with the life of Dr. Hong and his wife.

In the 18th century, some French female thinkers advanced the cause of women’s rights. Madam Yu offered a more global perspective.

The etymology of the word “disaster” refers to breakdowns of natural or social harmony. As Madam Yu demonstrated, women have an essential role in preventing and rectifying them.