Origin
Neijin One-Finger Zen (Neijin Yizhichan) Qigong is believed to be an evolution of classical techniques originally developed by the Indian monk Bodhidharma. It served as one of the core practices for Shaolin disciples, used to combat fatigue, ward off wild animals, maintain physical health, and safeguard the temple.
The method was brought from the Songshan Shaolin Temple in Henan Province of China, to the Southern Shaolin Temple in Putian, Fujian, during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties—giving it a history of over 400 years.
In the Republican era of China, Que Ashui, a native of Weitang, Suzhou, became the 18th-generation inheritor of Neijin One-Finger Zen. After returning to secular life, he treated illnesses in his community free of charge. Following the founding of the People's Republic of China, he broke with the long-standing tradition of keeping the method secret and began openly accepting disciples, allowing this once-guarded practice to benefit the wider public.
His eldest son, Que Qiaosheng, continued his father’s legacy and mastered the authentic techniques, becoming the 19th-generation successor of Shaolin Neijin One-Finger Zen.
Development
Que Qiaosheng, the eldest son of the late Master Que Ashui, is a prominent contemporary inheritor of Neijin One-Finger Zen. Over the years, he has organized dozens of rehabilitation and fitness training programs centered around this practice, successfully helping many people recover from both common ailments and more complex medical conditions.
Thanks to the joint efforts of Master Que Qiaosheng, his disciples, and a growing community of Neijin One-Finger Zen enthusiasts, the practice has expanded beyond mainland China to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. It has also gained international reach, spreading widely in countries such as Russia, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada, South Korea, Spain, Singapore, Malaysia, and Chile.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Qigong
In 2016, Neijin One-Finger Zen was officially inscribed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, as declared by the People’s Government of Xiangcheng District. This marked an important milestone, affirming its value as a unique and influential expression of traditional Chinese culture.
In June 2018, Master Que Qiaosheng was invited by the Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine to offer instructional courses. He also conducted public seminars at Soochow University and Suzhou Municipal Hospital No. 3, further promoting this healing practice to the wider public.
Most recently, on June 15, 2024, the People’s Government of Suzhou recognized Shaolin Neijin One-Finger Zen, under the name "Neijin Post Standing Technique", as a Municipal-Level Intangible Cultural Heritage item. It was classified under the domain of Traditional Sports, Recreational Activities, and Acrobatics, further cementing its role in China's rich martial and wellness traditions.
Origins of the International Association of Que School Neijing Yizhichan
With a legacy of nearly 400 years, Shaolin Neijin One-Finger Zen—a traditional Chinese internal health and wellness practice—was introduced to Malaysia in the 1990s. However, the journey to uphold and transmit the authentic teachings locally proved to be challenging. Without proper guidance, clear understanding, and a foundation in correct knowledge and insight, practitioners risked deviating from the true path of the tradition.
To seek the authentic source and restore the purity of the practice, Mr. Lee Yau Chun An and Madam Gin Lee Ping, along with a dedicated group of practitioners, traveled to Weitang Town, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, China on October 25, 2017. There, they formally apprenticed under Master Que Qiaosheng, the 19th-generation lineage holder of Neijin One-Finger Zen.
In a solemn ceremony held at the ancestral home of Grandmaster Que Ashui (18th-generation master), Mr. Lee Yau and the group knelt before Master Que Qiaosheng to pay their respects and officially became disciples. Having been accepted into the Que family lineage and personally taught the authentic and profound techniques, they became determined to bring the true form of Que School Neijin One-Finger Zen back to Malaysia.
In October 2017, Malaysia’s first group of disciples completed their training under Master Que in Suzhou. Building on this foundation, the International Association of Que School Neijing Yizhichan was officially established on December 21, 2018, with Master Que's support and authorization.
Official Registration with the Registrar of Societies (ROS), Malaysia
On December 21, 2018, the International Association of Que School Neijing Yizhichan was officially registered with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) Malaysia, marking a historic milestone—the beginning of a new chapter in the international development of Que School Neijing Yizhichan beyond China. With this legal foundation, the association began operating as a recognized platform for cultural preservation, education, and outreach.
Since then, under the leadership of Mr. Lee Yau Chun An, what began as a small community group of just over ten members has grown into ten active training units across Malaysia—spanning Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Pahang, and Perak—as well as in Australia. The practice has even entered the realm of school-based instruction, reaching a new generation of learners.
Over the past years, the association has witnessed a steady and significant increase in membership. Hundreds have taken part in both on-site programs and online video learning, deepening their understanding of this traditional internal martial art.
Guided by the mission to promote the authentic teachings and cultural essence of Neijin One-Finger Zen, the association works hand in hand with practitioners across Malaysia and around the world. Together, they aim to build a lasting foundation for this unique heritage—contributing to the health, wellness, and spiritual enrichment of humanity.
👤Que A Shui（1919–1982）
18th-generation Inheritor of Neijin One-Finger Zen
- 出生于中国苏州渭塘，幼年随父习武，7 岁入寺，拜南少林第十七代传人 杜顺彪法师、杜神彪法师、杜衍彪法师 为师。
- 历经十八寒暑苦修，学得真功绝技，成为第十八代掌门。
- 曾长期云游，常为民众义诊，被称为「神医」。
- 解放后打破「功法秘不外传」传统，开门纳徒，广传国宝内劲一指禅，使功法免于失传。
- 1978 年与上海林雅谷教授合作，用遥感仪检测到练功者手掌劳宫穴放出红外线，成果载入《中国大百科年鉴》。
- 其弟子后来发展出多个新派，如「空劲气功」「太极气功十八法」「手印一指禅」等。
👤 Lee Yau Chun An
Founder of the International Association of Que School Neijing Yizhichan
The 20th Successor of Shaolin Neijin One-Finger-Zen
- 为改善体质、重获健康，会长决心寻找传统功法，并于恢复健康后，立誓回马弘扬功法，广益众生。
- 于 2017 年远赴中国苏州，行三跪九叩大礼，正式拜入阙门内劲一指禅门下。
- 在功友的大力支持下，2018 年 12 月 21 日，“马来西亚阙门内劲一指禅国际协会”正式获得社团注册局批准，成为合法平台。
- 在其领导下，协会从最初的十余人，迅速发展并遍布马来西亚多州，甚至走向澳大利亚、加拿大、秘鲁，学员和会员已数以百计。
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