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Falun Gong & Falun Dafa

What it is, what it does, and why the
Chinese government is so terrified of it:

Overview:

Falun Dafa was introduced to the Chinese public in Changchun during 1992 by its founder, Li Hongzhi. It is a largely spiritual movement that incorporates:

	Buddhist principles,
	Taoist principles,
	Qigong: body, mind and physical exercise, and
	Healing techniques.

However, the Falun Dafa is taught as more than this; it is seen a way of life. ₁  

The movement first experienced horrendous levels of persecution in China during 1999 which has continued to the present time.

Topics covered in this section:

	Introduction: Part 1: Quotations, terms, symbol, & important texts: Part 2: Main beliefs & practices Part 3: Beliefs (Cont'd), web sites, & selected books
	History of Falun Dafa
	Is Falun Dafa a cult?
	Media accounts
	A recommendation by a Christian educator

Related essay and menu on this web site:

	Religious oppression in China
	Cult menu

Reference used:

1. Barend ter Haar, "Falun Gong: Evaluation and further references," at: http://sun.sino.uni-heidelberg.de/

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Originally written: 1999-NOV-26
Latest update: 2015-OCT-10
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