The Inspiration of the Interior Taiji for Traditional Theology and Spirituality

Antoine Ren

International Journal of Catholic Studies ›› 2025, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (16) : 51-78.

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International Journal of Catholic Studies ›› 2025, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (16) : 51-78. DOI: 10.30239/IJCS.202506_(16).0004
Special Feature: Chinese Culture and Cultural Theology

The Inspiration of the Interior Taiji for Traditional Theology and Spirituality

  • Antoine Ren
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Gong Yan (born in 1974) is known as a spiritual “master” throughout China today because of his “Unitive spirituality of Taiji,” which he also calls the “Interior Taiji.” The number of religious sisters, seminarians, priests, and laypeople who have followed his formation is impressive. It is a spiritual practice that integrates modern psychology with the traditional Chinese philosophical concept of Taiji. This concept can also provide a new interpretation for Trinitarian theology, Christology, and theological anthro-pology. In this paper, the author will present how Gong Yan systematizes his spirituality by articulating Chinese Taiji philosophy, modern psychology, theology, and Christian spirituality in order to explore what inspiration his innovative theories and practices can offer to the Christian theological and spiritual tradition.

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Gong Yan / Unitive spirituality of Taiji / interior Taiji / Yin Yang / Christian spirituality / psychology and spirituality

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Antoine Ren. The Inspiration of the Interior Taiji for Traditional Theology and Spirituality[J]. International Journal of Catholic Studies. 2025, 0(16): 51-78 https://doi.org/10.30239/IJCS.202506_(16).0004
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