Inheriting Benevolence Across Oceans, Demonstrating Responsibility in Rescue—— The Path of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Jason Ni
Apprenticeship Across Oceans: Inheriting the Flame of TCM, Continuing the Mentor - Disciple Tradition
On November 16, 2025, Jason Ni flew from New York to Guangzhou across the ocean. His purpose was to fulfill a belated yet resolute appointment in the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) — to participate in an apprenticeship ceremony with Mr. Wu Mingjie, a renowned TCM master. During the traditional apprenticeship ritual, his bowing and kowtowing were not merely ceremonial acts; they represented the transmission of the belief in “being a superb doctor with utmost sincerity”.
The very next afternoon, he hastened to Xiazhaibu Village, Guangtai Town, Puning. There, he wandered through the bustling streets where his mentor had grown up, tracing the cultural lineage of a TCM family in the ancient alleys and old dwellings. For Jason Ni, this apprenticeship was not just about mastering medical techniques; it was about internalizing the spiritual essence of “the benevolence of a healer”— much like how Mr. Wu Mingjie’s decades - long dedication to clinical practice and patient care was now being passed down to a new generation of doctors through this mentor - disciple bond.
Saving a Patient in Jieyang: Calm in Crisis, Benevolence Shines Bright
The day after the apprenticeship, fate presented an unexpected challenge. Around 9 p.m. on November 20, the departure hall of Jieyang Chaoshan Airport was bustling with people when a passenger suddenly collapsed and stopped breathing. In that life - and - death instant, Jason Ni, who had just concluded the ceremony and was still weary from his journey, instinctively rushed to the scene. “I’m a doctor!” he exclaimed.
He shouted to evacuate the crowd while swiftly assessing the patient's condition. Then, he knelt down to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The rhythm of his chest compressions was firm and powerful, and the execution of artificial respiration was professional and precise. Every movement was a result of countless hours of clinical training, ingrained as muscle memory, and more importantly, a practice of the solemn oath “entrusted with health and life”. When the passenger was finally out of danger, Jason Ni quietly vanished into the crowd. It was not until the airport sent a thank - you letter that this story of the “most beautiful reverse runner” came to light.
Pursuing Dreams in the TCM Realm: Carrying the Original Aspiration Forward
On November 23, Jason Ni flew back to New York from Beijing. In his suitcase, there was not only his academic transcript but also his unwavering determination for the future. From New York to Guangzhou, from Jieyang to Puning, and then from Beijing to the world, his footsteps traced a path of growth: “apprenticeship and learning — rescuing and saving lives — seeking roots and enlightenment — academic advancement”. This path also painted a collective portrait of contemporary TCM practitioners:
They possess both the age - old passion for “healing the world with a gourd of medicine”and the professional competence with a global perspective. They understand the weight of inheritance implied in “the mentor leads you to the door”and, moreover, shoulder the era’s responsibility of “saving the dying and healing the wounded”.
A Microcosm of TCM Practitioners: Lighting Up Lives with Benevolence
When the red seal of the airport’s thank - you letter was stamped, when the smoke rising from the ancient alleys of Puning witnessed the mentor - disciple bond, and when TCM shone brightly on the global stage, Jason Ni’s story became a microcosm of thousands of TCM practitioners. They take benevolence as their guiding light and medical skills as their sharp blade, forging ahead through the waves of inheritance and innovation. They breathe new life into the ancient maxim “being superb and sincere in medicine”, making it a radiant force that illuminates lives in the new era. And this light will surely inspire more people: aim for benevolent skills, act with responsibility, and let the warmth of humanity resonate with the compassion of medicine.
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