5 Reasons Why Falun Gong (Falun Dafa) is Great!
Some people may have heard about Falun Dafa and wonder why so many people practice it. After all, 100 million people is no small number.
There are various reasons ranging from mental and physical well-being to searching for a spiritual path. Nonetheless, all those who have benefitted from this ancient practice agree that “The Power of Truth-Compassion-Forbearance is Infinite!”
Australian Falun Dafa practitioners demonstrate the exercises at Fitzroy Gardens in Melbourne, Australia on the morning of Oct. 12, 2019. (Credit: Grace Yu/The Epoch Times)
So what is Falun Dafa? And what is its story? And why has it had such a profound effect on people from all walks of life and from different backgrounds.
Here is a glimpse into why this might be so:
1. Gentle Falun Gong Exercises, Improved Health Outcomes
Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong) has five gentle exercises that are easy to learn. Working on the body’s energy system—which in ancient thought incorporates meridians (energy channels in the body) and “qi” (life energy)—these exercises aim at opening up and expanding all meridians in the body. After performing the exercises with the peaceful music, many people have felt a “strong, positive energy,” as well as being “energised,” and “refreshed.”
2. Falun Dafa’s True Teachings, Moral Upgrade
The teachings of Falun Dafa are based on the universal principles of Truth-Compassion-Tolerance. These three principles serve as a guide for practitioners in their daily life. Practitioners of Falun Dafa work to “cultivate” these principles in their own character, becoming more true, kind, and forbearing people.
What is Falun Gong? Falun Gong Teachings and Beliefs. (Credit: Falun Dafa Information Center)
3. Falun Dafa Benefits Oneself and Society
In China, prior to 1999, Falun Dafa found itself in the news primarily on grounds of its health benefits and the good citizenship it fosters.
In 1998, the National Sports Commission of China said: “We’re convinced the exercises and effects of Falun Gong are excellent. It has done an extraordinary amount to improve society’s stability and ethics. This should be duly affirmed.”
The benefits have also been experienced around the world with news outlets reporting on the virtuous deeds, improved morals, and selfless acts of help to their local communities by practitioners.
Canada: Falun Gong Practitioner awarded ‘Outstanding Citizen for Self-Sacrifice For the Sake of Others’ by the Immigration minister on Nov. 17, 2003. (Credit: Minghui.org)
For example, in 2003, a Canadian Falun Gong practitioner was given an “Outstanding Citizen for Self-Sacrifice For the Sake of Others” award for his heroic actions in saving the life of a young girl.
Moreover, Falun Gong and its founder Mr. Li Hongzhi, have collected thousands of awards and recognition letters from all around the world since its introduction to the public on May 13, 1992.
4. Falun Gong Praised by Officials and Members of the Public
Hundreds, if not thousands, of officials have praised Falun Dafa and its founder for helping millions of people around the world improve their health and moral character.
In fact, Mr. Li Hongzhi is a five-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee and was nominated by the European Parliament for the Sakharov Prize For Freedom of Thought. He is also the recipient of Freedom House’s International Religious Freedom Award.
In proclaiming Falun Dafa Day in Houston, Texas on May 13, 2021, Mayor of the city of Houston, Sylvester Turner said: “Falun Dafa has touched the lives of more than 100 million people in over 100 countries. Each day, more men and women in the United States are learning the practice and purifying their hearts, energizing their bodies and striving to create virtuous communities.”
Texas: Mayor of Houston Proclaims May 13, 2021 ‘Falun Dafa Day’. (Credit: Minghui.org)
5. All Falun Gong Activities Are Always Taught Free of Charge
While this may seem like an obvious selling point this is only the icing on the cake. The teachings and exercises can in fact be downloaded free from FalunDafa.org. There are also many practice sites around the world where you can learn the exercises from a volunteer and practise along with other practitioners. These sites can be found on the Falun Dafa website.
Also if you would like to attend a live online session, Falun Dafa volunteers are currently holding free online classes where you can learn the exercises from the comfort of your own home. All you need is a computer, internet, and of course yourself. Feel free register here.
Be sure to stay tuned for more posts.
‘Learn Falun Gong—Australia’ is a website run by Australian Falun Dafa volunteers for the benefit of the general public.
(Mattieus Hartley, author)