REN XUE International is the non-profit organization of Ren Xue founder, Yuan Tze. We are a registered charity based in New Zealand but work globally to share the teachings of Ren Xue and support its practitioners, teachers and organizations around the world.
Our purpose is to provide a clear path through Ren Xue for people to experience greater health, happiness, sense of wellbeing, realization and wisdom, and a meaningful way to contribute to the world.
Th e Organization
Our vision is a world where all people experience harmony – within their own lives, their personal relationships, society and with nature.
Yuan Tze and his partner and translator Melissa direct the Vision & Content for REN XUE International, and guide the development of Ren Xue and its body of teachings. They live in New Zealand, but travel and run events regularly all over the world. Melissa oversees the Teacher Training program.
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rxi staff
The staff team at REN XUE International (RXI) is a global team made up of mostly part-time staff who are here to support you. Please don’t hesitate to contact any of us individually or through our various programs:
For general queries contact admin@renxueinternational.org
For purchase, download or web shop queries contact orders@renxueinternational.org
For website issues, including Learn REN XUE or Teacher Directory login issues contact websupport@renxueinternational.org
For all communications queries (website and email content) contact info@renxueinternational.org
For our REN XUE concerns process contact normsandethics@renxueinternational.org
For Teacher Program general queries and support for teachers contact teachersupport@renxueinternational.org
For Yuan Tze events support contact events@renxueinternational.org
Trina King
Executive Director
Wellington, New Zealand
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Trina supports a global team of staff, contractors and volunteers that enable the work of RXI. She also supports global development with the Global Council and affiliate organizations. She is a Level 6 qualified REN XUE Teacher, member of the Norms & Ethics Council and Trustee of REN XUE Australasia.
Mary Bordi
Systems Manager
Brisbane, Australia
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Mary enjoys designing efficient systems and processes to support the work of RXI. She is a member of the tech team responsible for filming and livestreaming Yuan Tze’s events. She is a Level 6 qualified REN XUE Teacher, member of the Norms & Ethics Council and Trustee of REN XUE Australasia.
Annie Gagnier
Operations Manager
Brisbane, Australia
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Annie is passionate about creating integrated work processes that support the day-to-day operations of RXI. She loves finding solutions to make workflows more efficient, supportive and enjoyable for all members of the RXI team. She enjoys practicing Yuan Gong and is excited to continue her study of the Ren Xue system through the teacher training program.
Vanessa Lukes
Teacher Program Manager
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Vanessa works with the Teacher Program Team to develop and support REN XUE Teachers. She is a Level 6 qualified REN XUE Teacher, and loves teaching Ren Xue and Yuan Gong in her own classes and working with Yuan Ming.
Simon Sangmeister
Ren Xue Resource Coordinator
Rengsdorf, Germany
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Simon manages the creation and distribution of teaching materials. He works closely with the Teacher Program Team in their efforts to support the teaching community with quality resources. He is a Level 6 qualified REN XUE Teacher, involved in delivering the Guided Teacher Training (E-Learning) and a founding member of REN XUE Europe.
Olivier Oh
Teacher Program Coordinator
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Olivier works with the Teacher Program Team to support Teachers and Trainees. He initially found Yuan Gong in 2020 and has been practicing since. He is looking forward to starting his Teacher Training to deepen his understanding and appreciation of the gifts Ren Xue has to offer.
Jackie Blunt
Practice Development Manager
Golden Bay, New Zealand
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Jackie supports Ren Xue practitioners in their teaching, practice and development across a range of areas including research, ethics, continuing education and development, and practice standards. Jackie is a Level 6 qualified REN XUE Teacher, a founding member of the MHA (Mental Health Advisory Team), and part of the Norms & Ethics Council and the Research team. She loves to teach classes and help people in one on one sessions using Ren Xue and Yuan Ming practice and has a special interest in Yuan Ming practice and its development.
Kelly Snyder
Communications Coordinator
Bellevue, Washington State, USA
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Kelly helps keep the Ren Xue community informed through various communications including the newsletters, Full Moon mailers and Yuan Tze event details. She enjoys working with staff and teachers from around the world to help share the many ways people can continue growing through Ren Xue. Kelly is a Level 6 qualified REN XUE Teacher, and the teacher training demonstrator. She is a founding member of Uplift Yourself in Bellevue, Washington.
Olivia Hinds
Designer
Kentucky-Ohio, USA
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Olivia is responsible for the creation and implementation of Ren Xue’s art, design and branding. She works closely with several Ren Xue affiliates and helps to ensure that the spirit of Ren Xue is exemplified visually in the many creative efforts of the organization. Olivia also creates videos for RXI events, and is the voice behind RXTV’s productions of Yuan Tze’s Full Moon Messages. Beyond her work with Ren Xue, Olivia is an artist, web designer, writer, and mother. She lives with her husband, baby, and parents on their family farm in Kentucky where together they run their family business.
Jay Glubb
Social Media Coordinator
Dunedin, New Zealand
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Jay creates content for RXI’s social media and runs the Ren Xue Instagram account, Facebook page and manages the Facebook group. Jay is a level 6 qualified REN XUE Teacher. He teaches online with the Shine-Bright-Centre, in person in his local community and enjoys helping people in one on one sessions.
Chris Dunaway
Events Coordinator
Richmond, California, USA
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Chris started working with Ren Xue through REN XUE of the Americas (RXA) in 2014 and supports both RXI and RXA in many of Yuan Tze’s events, whether online or in person. She loves being a part of the Ren Xue community and looks forward to seeing everyone in person in the future.
We would also like to acknowledge our previous staff members who contributed so much to the development of RXI – Gary Simons, Marsha Moore (who continues to contribute to RXI projects), Bridget Baker and Satya Levine.
The staff team are supported by a large group of contractors and volunteers made up of REN XUE Teachers and practioners around the world. We would like to acknowledge and thank:
The Yuan Tze Events Tech Team:
- Vlado Rashev
- Fraser Lau
- Mary Bordi
- Munazza Bukhari
All the REN XUE Teachers who contribute to Yuan Tze’s events and the REN XUE Teacher Program – and every teacher for devoting so much to the shared mission of Zi Du Du Ren through their teaching.
All the volunteers that contribute to the development of Ren Xue around the world. Countless hours of setting up and running programs and organizations, translating, developing resources…the list is long and we’re eternally grateful.
Governance
REN XUE International has a two tiered governance structure made up of volunteers. The Trust Board guides the strategic direction, purpose and priorities of the organization, while the Global Council provides oversight to the operations of the organization and more broadly supports the global development of Ren Xue.
RXI Trust Board
President
Wellington, New Zealand
Trustee
Marahau, New Zealand
Cat Alker
Trustee
Onekaka, New Zealand
We would also like to acknowledge our previous Trustee Richie Knight for his contributions.
Global Council
President
REN XUE International
Wellington, New Zealand
Sally Hinds
Treasurer
Friends of REN XUE International
Orinda, California, USA
REN XUE Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Kirsty Abrahams
REN XUE Australasia
Whitecliffs, New Zealand
REN XUE Europe
Roscommon, Ireland
Jana Chamales
REN XUE of the Americas
San Francisco, California, USA
We would also like to acknowledge our previous Global Council members who contributed so much to the development of RXI – Arne Nordgren, Ollie Clifton, Johnny Harris and Shane Ricketts.
Norms & Ethics Council
Purpose
The REN XUE Norms & Ethics Council is responsible for safeguarding the healthy development of Ren Xue. This is done in various ways across the system, including supporting the REN XUE Teacher Program, REN XUE Teachers and Affiliate organizations, and overseeing a formal process for raising concerns. They are supported by a wider network of health professionals.
If a concern about Ren Xue or a REN XUE Teacher has come to your attention please don’t hesitate to contact the Norms & Ethics Council.
Read more about our process for raising a concern here.
Trina King
Wellington, New Zealand
Mary Bordi
Brisbane, Australia
Jackie Blunt
Golden Bay, New Zealand
We are grateful to the members of the Mental Health Advisory Team who support the work of the Norms & Ethics Council:
- Jackie Blunt
- Bill McMillan
- Monica Simms
- Rich Danon
We would also like to acknowledge previous Norms & Ethics Council members Amy Carson, Claire Langely and Sally Hinds.