Biography of Gijsbert Ruitenburg
( 芮德寶)
Gijsbert Ruitenburg (芮德寶), alchemical name 致德, is a practitioner of Taoist arts and internal cultivation practices associated with Jindanfa and the China Arts College (CAC) / Taoist Alchemical Studies Centre (TASC).
He was originally trained as a nurse (Bachelor of Nursing) at the Hanzehogeschool in Groningen. During his education and professional work in healthcare, he developed a sustained interest in Taoist philosophy, internal cultivation, and traditional Chinese health practices.
Following his nursing education, Gijsbert Ruitenburg undertook formal Taoist arts training at China Arts College in Antwerp, where he completed a comprehensive curriculum in Taoist studies, Internal Alchemy, Internal Martial Arts, and Taoist health practices.
In 2017, he obtained the degree of Master of Taoist Arts from China Arts College.
Taoist Training and Practice
Within the CAC/TASC context, Gijsbert Ruitenburg pursued structured training in a range of Taoist disciplines, including:
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Taoist philosophy and Internal Alchemy
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Internal Martial Arts such as Taijiquan, Xin(g)yiquan, and Baguazhang
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Taoist health practices including Qigong, Yuanqigong, self-massage, breathwork, and meditation
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Traditional Chinese health-supporting methods such as Taoist massage, moxibustion, and cupping
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Classical Chinese studies and related traditional arts
His training emphasizes disciplined practice and the integration of Taoist principles into daily life.
Professional Context
Since 2014, Gijsbert Ruitenburg has been active within Jindanfa, a Taoist-oriented practice framework rooted in the Southern Tradition of the Golden Cinnabar (Nanzong Jindan).
His work focuses on Taoist health cultivation and internal training methods, informed by both Taoist arts education and a professional background in healthcare.
Teaching Association
According to documentation published by China Arts College / Taoiststudies.org, Gijsbert Ruitenburg is listed as a Master of Taoist Arts associated with teaching activities within the CAC/TASC context, including Taoist health practices and internal cultivation exercises.
Source Note
This biography is based exclusively on publicly available information from:
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Taoiststudies.org
No independent books or academic publications by Gijsbert Ruitenburg are listed in these sources.