Our Story
The founder of Bamboo Temple, Al Guru, is the thirteenth-generation direct descendant of Tengan Eko and his wife Tsurugaoka who founded the original Bamboo Temple, also known as Hōkoku-ji in Japan.
Our journey in America began with a group of dedicated individuals who sought to create a space where people could come together to heal, grow, and learn. Today, through voluntary cooperation our independent members offer a variety of holistic mental health services and physical wellness programs including, meditation classes, workshops, animal-assisted therapy, social rehabilitation and retreats, all on a voluntary donation basis designed to help you connect with your inner self and find peace and harmony in your daily life.
Our mission is to create a supportive and nurturing community where people from all walks of life can come together to heal, grow, and thus achieve harmony within themselves and with nature.
Our Studios
At Bamboo Temple, we believe that true healing begins from within. Studios at our service providers are designed to provide a peaceful and tranquil environment where you can reconnect with your inner self and find balance and harmony in your life. We offer a variety of classes and workshops including yoga, meditation, and naturopathy designed to help you achieve optimal health and wellness. Our experienced teachers are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and guiding you on your journey towards personal growth and transformation.
Meet Our Practitioners
Dr. Ming Jie Wu, DTCM, PhD
Doctor of Chinese Medicine
Dr. Ming Wu is the consulting TCM doctor for naturopathic health services. He has dual licenses to practice traditional Chinese medicine in the U.S. and China, with over 30 years of clinical expertise in the field of holistic medicine. Dr. Ming Wu is the founder of Wu Healing Center and Chairman of the Board for Taoist Institution of TCM.
Dr. Vanessa Shu Hua Wu, PsyD
Doctor of Psychology
Dr. Vanessa Wu is the consulting psychologist and clinical director for children and adolescence mental health services at Serenity Center and Tranquility World of FGS. She has dual licenses to practice psychology in the U.S. and Republic of China. She specializes in trauma-informed holistic psychotherapy, with a focus on PD, GAD, PTSD, ASD, and ADHD.
Dr. Shiyi Gu, DAC
Doctor of Taoist Medicine
Dr. Shiyi Gu is an ordained Master of Taoism, and consulting holistic health and wellness physician for Bamboo Temple. He is a licensed doctor of acupuncture, the founder of Taoist Wellness Center and Academy in Wudang Mountain of China, where he has trained hundreds of students from around the world.
Meet Our Teachers
Anna Hillman
Mantra Meditation
Anna Hillman is a certified meditation teacher with over 10 years of experience in the field. She specializes in mantra meditation.
Ali Ling
Tai Chi, Yoga,
Meditation
Ali Ling is a certified instructor with over 12 years of experience in holistic health and wellness. She specializes in Tai Chi, Yoga, and meditation.
Max Ashtana
Yoga Meditation
Max Ashtana is a certified yoga teacher with over 5 years of experience in the field. He specializes in mindfulness meditation and yoga instructions.
Frankie Anderson
Chi Excercises
Frankie Anderson is a certified Chi energy exercises instructor with over 5 years of experience in the field. He specializes in qigong and Taichi.
Zoe Khan
Emotional Balance
Zoe Khan is a certified meditation teacher with over 7 years of experience in the field. She specializes in Reiki and emotional balance
Priya Gunga
Mindfulness
Priya Gunga is a certified ayurvedic meditation teacher with over 8 years of experience in the field. She specializes in ayurvedic wellness and mindfulness meditation.
Meet Co-op Committee
John Robinson
Cooperative Operations
Mr. Robinson is a retired nonprofit executive with over four decades of career in financial services.
Yi Shi Heng
Spiritual Mindfulness
Venerable Heng is the master of Shaolin Temple Germany and a renowned spiritual teacher.
Rady Mom
Health Alliances
Mr. Mom is a practicing TCM doctor, and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representative.
Susan Gao
Holistic Health
Dr. Gao is a practicing psychiatrist and the vice chairwoman of Serenity Center.
Qing Shu
TCM and Acupuncture
Dr. Shu is a doctor of acupuncture. She practices and teaches TCM in both Taiwan and mainland China.
Barry Schwartz
Legal Counsel
Mr. Schwartz is admitted to practice law in NY & MA. He specializes in cooperative and international laws.