The word 'Zhi' means 'wisdom and intelligence,' referring to the large brain's cortex function that handles external objects. 'Neng' means 'abili'ty,' including both mental and physical abilities. Zhineng Qigong is one form of Qigong that opens human wisdom and strengthens human ability. Practicing Zhineng Qigong can quickly open 'the Heavenly Gate' and promote the development of the mind's wisdom.

In the spring of 1981, Dr. Pang gave the name Zhineng Qigong to this entire system of theories and methods. The Zhineng Qigong name reflects the whole purpose of Qigong. the name Zhineng Qigong embodies all the benefits of Qigong. It includes the potential of Qigong to take away disease, prolong life, improve health, make the body fit and beautiful, gain wisdom, and develop the full human potential. Many years of practice and research have proven all that to be true for Zhineng Qigong.