From a christian perspective, this falun seems like an evil spirit masquerading. The first book of falun gong teachings was published in april 1993. Called china falun gong, or simply falun gong, it is an introductory text that discusses qigong, falun gong s relationship to buddhism, the principles of cultivation practice and the improvement of moral character xinxing. Banned in china in april of 1999, over 10,000 people suddenly appeared in the leadership compound of the chinese government in beijing. The teachings of falun dafa have transformed millions of lives around the world, giving people. Falun gong also called falun dafa is an ancient cultivation way for improving mind and body. May 01, 1998 china falun gong, revised edition book. However, the chinese communist party had reasons to ban falungong in 1998. It has been noticed that many of the local falun gong practitioners here in latvia got involved into it, mainly with such original intentions as building up their body and improving their health. Why china fears the falun gong public radio international.
Li hongzhi, founder of the spiritual practice of falun gong, demonstrates the five sets of exercises. The practices most visible aspects are its five gentle exercises, including a meditation. In 1999, 10,000 falun gong practitioners gathered outside zhongnanhai, the guarded compound where chinas highest leaders live and work, in a daylong peaceful protest of police brutality against fellow practitioners in the neighboring city of tianjin. Falun gong s internet savvy was a crucial factor in its ability to organize the unauthorized demonstration under the noses of chinese intelligence. One subsection within the ri archives is devoted to falun dafa also known as falun gong and the teachings of its founder li hongzhi.
Jun 01, 2016 falun gong falun dafa misconceptions interview part 1 of 2 duration. Apparently falun gong refused to allow anyone to criticize falun gong in china for any reason. This is the video for learning all the five falun dafa exercises demonstrated by mr. Synopsis with the publication of this book in 1993, li hongzhi changed the face of qigong practice in china and ultimately the world. The cult of falun dafafalun gong jesus truth deliverance. Free falun gong meditation online course just signup below to start transforming your life today. Neither one gave a full explanation of the universe from its fundamental level. After reading your report, we cannot help smiling at the same time being concerned because we feel that your. Falun dafa audio and videos for learners or interested members of the public.
What exactly makes falun gong so controversial in china. The world first took notice of a religious group called falun gong on april 25, 1999, when more than 10,000 of its follo. The proper name of the falun gong exercises is the great consummation way of falun dafa. Zhuan falun is the core comprehensive book about falun gongand a bestselling book in china before it was banned. With the publication of this book in 1993, li hongzhi changed the face of qigong practice in china and ultimately the world. After about 300 organized protests against the media or. Unfortunately, as they are not aware of the radical differences between qigong and the falun gong cult, they ended up being misled and controlled by the fallacies of falun gong. Falun dafa download falun dafa falun gong audio and video. Falun dafa the teachings, as distinct from falun gong, which is a set of five exercises is to cultivate a falun a goldencolored entity which resides in ones gut absorbing energy from parallel universes, thereby making body invincible to disease. Zhuan falun, and the introductory book falun gong, along with the many additional lectures of zhuan falun changed my life. In china, debunkers hire a cultbuster falun gong propaganda blitz ends cult or not, falun gong is popular scholars say society should leave no room for cults falun gong practices in hk amid china ban. Had anybody told me what radical transformations in mind, body and spirit i would undergo with the practice of falun gong also called falun dafa, i would have been most skeptical. Discipline of the dharma wheel controversial chinese spiritual movement founded by li hongzhi in 1992.
Search pdfs, ebooks, epubs, emagazines, epaper, ejournal and more. Falun gong chapter 4 and 5 replaced by the great consummation way of falun dafa, april 2003 jul, 2015. Falun dafa gong complete exercises english youtube. The introductory book of falun dafa english translation. These exercises are the actual religious ritual of this eastern religion. Learn falun dafa exercises in little rock ar home facebook. While i collected and kept the books and materials on falun gong at home, getting closer and closer to the cult, becoming increasingly discontent with the banning of falun gong by the government, and at last choosing to take the side of falun gong. Falun dafa practitioners cultivation stories pureinsight. Falun gong recalibrates the body on an energetic level while dredging out blockages and impurities that might compromise health. Archived articles about falun gong led by li hongzhi. It incorporates eastern philosophy and ancient sciences of the body and universe known as qigong. They are highly effective ways to improve health and energy. This is an excellent introduction not only to the beliefs and practices of the falun gong, but also to the long history of secret societies and millenarian movements in china. Zhuan falun is the core comprehensive book about falun gong and a bestselling book in china before it was banned.
Beginners should try to finish reading the entire book from cover to back in the shortest time possible before starting to learn other falun dafa teachings. The author is certainly a talented writer and speaker. A check through the news weeklys roster of reports reveals a story on feb. In the book he enumerates phenomena in the community of qigong practitioners and presents his own theory and practice. Falun gong is a traditional chinese practice for healing and fitness china may try sect leaders, news story, aug. The book also provides illustrations and explanations. Li, the teacher or master li set out the core teachings in his book and practitioners are encouraged to read it while moving toward the essence of falun gong. Limited time offer start your free account to access the books library. Printers for home use might be incapable of producing a high quality picture. A variety of downloadable falun dafa falun gong audio and video files in. In this episode, brett talks about the origins, the core tenets and the spiritual, emotional and physical. The following paper was presented by rick ross at the january 2009 international forum on cultic studies sponsored by the the centre for the study of destructive cults in china and published by the chinese academy of social sciences.
Falun dafa exercise music photo falun gong, also known as falun dafa, was first introduced to the public in 1992 by mr. The book, falun gong also called falun dafa listening to lectures. Falun gong or falun dafa literally, dharma wheel practice or law wheel practice is a modern chinese spiritual practice that combines meditation and qigong exercises with a moral philosophy. Jul 14, 2014 during a falun gong rally in taiwan in 2006, four demonstrators play in an action drama against what they said was the chinese communists killing of falun gong followers and harvesting of their. Falun dafa also called falun gong is an ancient cultivation way for improving mind and body. It is one of the buddhist systems special qigong methods, yet it has its own distinct qualities that set it apart from the usual ways of buddhist cultivation. Falun dafa exercise video dvd falun gong exercise instruction video in english 4. This introductory text a curious blend of taoism, buddhism, and qigong practice systematically and clearly explains the practice of falun gong. Rooted in buddhist tradition, it consists of two main components. Falun dafa great way of the law wheel is an advanced self cultivation practice of the buddha school. My personal experience with the falun gong was very brief, beginning when the falun gong was first lauded as a very legitimate qigong organization in china. Thank you very much for your concern of situation in china towards falun gong practitioners. We hope more and more kindhearted people would be interested to know the true story about falun gong and the truth of the universe. Falun dafa, which was founded in 1992, is an idiosyncratic blend of beliefs and practices as assembled by its founder li hongzhi.
Called china falun gong, or simply falun gong, it is an introductory text that discusses qigong, falun gongs relationship to buddhism, the principles of cultivation practice and the improvement of moral character xinxing. Free falun gong meditation course falun dafa in arizona. Pronounced fahloon gong, it consists of moral teachings, a meditation. I had attended one of its meetings in the hopes of meeting likeminded people interested in furthering their experience in qigong practice. The organization has been key to the transformation of the lives of millions of people. Falun gong is a traditional chinese practice for mind and body.
In the past, buddhist cultivation only taught buddhist principles, while daoist cultivation only taught daoist principles. Chang believes that westerners tend to belittle the movement when they suggest that it consists of not much more than harmless group exercise. He developed the falun gong, a type of qi gong thats anchored on truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance. The movements sudden prominence in the late 1990s became a concern to the chinese government, which branded it a heretical cult. To purchase copies of books, dvds and cds, please visit tianti bookstore. In addition, they apply the principles learned from the book to their daily lives. At this transition class, i first need to adjust everyones body to an appropriate. At the core of these teachings are the values of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance. Master made me mute and if i wanted to say something no sound. He is the author of the books falun gong and zhuan falun that became bestsellers and were translated into more than 30 languages. The sect, a popular quasireligious movement gaining followers worldwide, desires official recognition and respect. It has five gentle exercises, including a meditation. The ancient practice of falun gong is explained in easy to understand language and is quite amazing in practice.
I used to read the bible every day, and i was always searching for answers, reading books of different religions, spirituality, philosophy, and prophecy. Falun dafa exercise video dvd english tianti books. Falun gong is buddhist qigong, but it far exceeds the scope of the buddhist system. During a falun gong rally in taiwan in 2006, four demonstrators play in an action drama against what they said was the chinese communists killing of falun gong. Falun dafa, also known as falun gong, is a spiritual practice that millions around the world have made a part of their lives. A variety of downloadable falun dafa falun gong audio and video files in various formats for personal use. For more information, including contacts and practice sites, please visit. Learn falun dafa exercises in little rock ar, little rock, arkansas. Host paul stein welcomes falun dafa practitioner brett price as this weeks special guest. The proper name of the falun gong exercises is the great. She details the efforts of the chinese state to suppress the falun gong and. It emerged on the public radar in the spring of 1992 in the northeastern chinese city of changchun, and was classified as a system of qigong identifying with the buddhist tradition. Chapter ii falun gong falun gong originates from the falun xiulian dafa10 practice in the buddhist system.
This book is a collection of forty two cultivation stories from falun dafa practitioners in over. It takes up where falun gong leaves off, exploring in detail many of the same subjects. Falun gong chapter 4 and 5 replaced by the great consummation way of falun dafa, april 2003 june 5, 2015. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Falun gong revised edition and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
He views qigong as a prehistoric school of cultivation of the human body having as its goal buddhahood and beyond. Crusader disputes falun gong claims china issues book blasting banned falun gong sect who ya gonna call. After reading the book i joined a local group of chinese practitioners to learn the proper forms. This has precipitated a power struggle that has tensions. The life and teachings of thoth hermes trismegistus. I dont use the term evil because of its religious connotations, and also because it is overdramatic. It is completely free of charge and open to all people. The book is well worth reading to any one interested in learning about this ancient practice of gathering energy. The internet versions of all dafa books do not contain the picture of the author, mr. Li hongzhi introduced falun dafa, or the great law of the wheel of dharma, on may 1992 lis 41st birthday as claimed at the fifth middle school in changchun, jilin from 1992 to 1994 he traveled throughout china, giving lectures and teaching falun gong exercises. The book, falun gong also called falun dafa listening to lectures and. It includes five tranquil exercises as well as the improvement of ones character according to the principles truth, kindness and tolerance. Falun gong, also called falun dafa, is a spiritual practice that combines the practice of meditation with the moral philosophy articulated by its founder, li hongzhi.