Falun gong also commonly known as falun dafa is an ancient chinese spiritual discipline in the buddhist tradition. Li hongzhi introduced the teachings of falun gong to the public in changchun, china in 1992. Falun gong texts the main text of falun gong is li hongzhis book, zhuan falun turning the law wheel. They are essentially the same, as both refer to the qi of the universea shapeless, invisible kind of matter that permeates the universe. Practice sites falun dafa australia information centre. Qi and gong the qi we talk about nowadays was called chee5 by ancient people. And why, when a government report estimated there were more falun gong practitioners 70 million plus than party members, security agents began interrupting exercise sessions. Falun gong and falun dafa the name falun gong the practice of the wheel of dharma refers to five sets of lotus postures and hand movement exercises set to chinese music. I cinque esercizi della falun dafa sono lenti, armoniosi e semplici da imparare.
Li hongzhi chineseborn religious leader britannica. The paper, started by practitioners of falun gong, has turned to the video platform for an advertising blitz. China and falun gong united states department of justice. Instead of cultivating the elixirs of the soul, the practice works to cultivate a falun my note. Praticando gli esercizi della grande via del compimento, non dovete entrare in trance e perdere voi stessi. It originated from the solitary cultivation ways of the ancient chinese people and from cultivation in religions. As stated by its founder, falun gong is different from traditional qi gong. Li hongzhi, born july 7, 1952, jilin province, china, chineseborn founder and leader of falun gong, a spiritual movement that won a wide following in china and elsewhere but was eventually condemned as a heretical cult by chinese government officials in the late 1980s and early 90s, china saw a resurgence in the popularity of qigong literally, discipline of the vital breath. I would encourage you to check it out and see for yourself im very very glad i did, and looked past the crap on the internet. The teachings cover a wide range of topics ranging from spiritual, scientific and moral to metaphysical.
Likewise, the presenter began to integrate falun gong also known as falun dafa into her therapeutic work back in 2001. Falun gong also called falun dafa is an ancient cultivation way for improving mind and body. Falun gong, also known as falun dafa, is said to be a form of qigong which aims to refine the body and mind through special exercises and meditation similar to tai chi. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
I had attended one of its meetings in the hopes of meeting likeminded people interested in furthering their experience in qigong practice. Bu konferanslar dizisinde oncelikle, vucudunuzu ileri duzey xiulian icin uygun bir duruma getirecek, daha sonra vucudunuza falun ve enerji mekanizmalar. Falun gong refers to five sets of meditation exercises four standing, and one sitting meditation, and falun dafa refers to a set of religious teachings. Falun gong european country of origin information network. Falun gong is the introductory book of falun gongthe book falun gong is an excellent introduction to falun gongan ancient cultivation practice. Falun gong, literally practice of the wheel of law also known as falun dafa, lit. Falun gong is most frequently identified with the qigong movement in china. Li hongzhi, founder of the spiritual practice of falun gong, demonstrates the five sets of exercises. Because it is a new eastern religion that disguises itself as exercise classes, nonreligious relaxation and mediation. Falun gong is a traditional chinese practice for healing and fitness china may try sect leaders, news story, aug. He is the recipient of numerous awards and citations for his efforts to promote human betterment. I practiced falun gong falun dafa with a group of chinese and americans for about 2 years about 12 years ago. Swastika wheel in the soul which continuously works to absorb and integrate universal energy into oneself. Falun dafa gong complete exercises english youtube.
There is also a book for beginners by li hongzhi called falun gong. On this regard, i have to agree in the current 3 answers. Li hongzhi and falun gong the stories of mr li hongzhi. I libri, il video e i materiali audio sono disponibili gratuitamente sul sito internet. He first taught the practice of falun gong to the general public in 1992 in northeastern china in the city of changchun. Zhuan falun revolving the law wheel is the main book of falun dafa also called falun gong and for falun dafa practitioners at all levels. The names falun gong and falun dafa are both used to refer to this practice.
These exercises are the actual religious ritual of this eastern religion. It is the bedrock of creation, what the heavens, earth, and universe are built upon. Falun gong is an advanced form of qigong an ancient practice of cultivating the mind and body. It is a discipline in which assimilation to the highest qualities of the universezhen, shan, ren truthfulness, compassion, forbearanceis the foundation of practice. China and falun gong overview since july 1999, when the chinese government began detaining thousands of. Falun dafa also called falun gong is an advanced selfcultivation practice of the buddha school. Qigong is an umbrella term for a number of practices involving meditation, slowmoving.
Falun gong also called falun dafa is a blend of buddhism, taoism, and chinese qigong that focuses heavily on meditation and moral thinking. Pronounced fahloon gong, it consists of moral teachings, a meditation, and four gentle exercises that are a truly unique and highly effective way to improve your health and energy levels. Although fg is not banned, singapore is not encouraging fg either, as one anonymous user pointed out. Great law of the wheel of law is a system of mind and body cultivation introduced by li hongzhi whose surname is li to the public in 1992. Assimilation to the highest qualities of the universe zhen. Beginners should finish reading the entire book of zhuan falun from cover to back in the shortest time possiblethen go over the book for the next round. For details that can not be found at this page please call owen 02.
It encompasses all things, from the utmost minuscule to the vastest of the vast, while manifesting. 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. Classes are suitable for any age and are always free of charge or donations. A brief documentary about falun gong or falun dafa and li hongzhi, human rights abuses, claims of imprisonment, torture and organ harvesting. It encompasses all things, from the utmost minuscule to the vastest of the vast, while manifesting differently at each of the cosmic bodys planes of existence. Qigonglike exercises have historically been practiced by buddhist monks, daoist martial artists, and confucian scholars as a means of spiritual, moral, and physical refinement. You can read the pdf book falun gong introductory text to learn the basics, then zhuan falun main text. Both the reading and doing the exercises significantly improved my feelings of wellbeing. I stopped practicing, and eventually developed health problems. Falun gong or falun dafa literally, dharma wheel practice or law wheel practice is a modern chinese spiritual practice that combines. When it first arose in the early 1990s, falun gong was given virtually no attention by chinese authorities.
The practices most visible aspects are its five gentle exercises, including a meditation. German falun dafa association, nordic falun dafa association, italian falun. Free falun gong meditation course falun dafa in arizona. 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. Qigong is a modern term that refers to a variety of practices involving slow movement, meditation, and regulated breathing. Truthfulness, compassion, tolerance is the foundation of practice. Falun is said to be a miniature version of the universe in terms of spin and vibration. Falun dafa is an ancient selfcultivation way based on the principles of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance. Qigong is an umbrella term for a number of practices involving meditation, slowmoving exercises. The bookfalun gongis suggested for those who are unfamiliar with traditional chinese culture and terminologies. Assistants at each site are available to introduce the exercises free of charge. Falun gongs tight organization was seen on april 25, 1999, when about 10,000 falun gong members besieged the government compound in zhongnanhai, beijing. This fear of falun gongs popularity explains why its main text, zhuan falun, was banned from publication weeks after becoming a bestseller in 1996. Come and join us if you are interested in reducing stress, increasing energy and mental clarity through 5 simple moving meditation exercises, called falun gong.
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