The Religion of Falun Gong

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The Religion of Falun Gong
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Falun Gong is a spiritual practice that combines meditation and qigong exercises with a moral philosophy centered on the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. Founded in 1992 by Li Hongzhi in China, Falun Gong quickly gained popularity and attracted millions of followers worldwide.

The core text of Falun Gong is Zhuan Falun, which serves as a guide for practitioners on their spiritual journey. The practice emphasizes self-improvement through moral rectitude and the cultivation of both mind and body.

Practitioners of Falun Gong engage in regular meditation and qigong exercises to improve their physical health and mental well-being. The practice also encourages adherents to live according to the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance in their daily lives.

Despite its popularity among practitioners, Falun Gong has faced persecution in China, where the government views it as a threat to social stability. This has led to widespread human rights abuses against Falun Gong practitioners, including imprisonment, torture, and forced labor.

In response to the persecution, Falun Gong practitioners around the world have engaged in peaceful protests and advocacy efforts to raise awareness about their plight and call for an end to the persecution.

This is a category page. It lists all of the pages in category "Religious movements" as well as all subcategories of category "Religious movements" if any exist.


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