Is Falun Gong good for you?

An interesting question that I was asked recently by a friend was, “Why, if you are making so much progress with your practice of Falun Gong, is it seemingly so difficult for you?” 

The question made me laugh because yes, of course, any true spiritual practice has an element of self-discipline and striving to change one’s self to be a better person. And most of you reading will realize that this is true. 

Even as a child, as we are growing up by our parent’s side, we go through the ups and downs of maturing and becoming an adult. Falun Gong is no different. When I first came into contact with Falun Gong I did the five exercises and found them incredibly uplifting, and they brought to me a strong peace of mind. But my first true breakthrough in Falun Gong came when I started to read Zhuan Falun, the main text and teaching of Falun Gong.

Michael practicing the Falun Dafa meditation

Reading “Falun Gong” and “Zhuan Falun” changes my outlook on life

I realized after reading a few paragraphs that Falun Gong was all about maturing on a true spiritual path in the Buddha school. I had never been a seeker of a spiritual path and was very happy with my life as it was. And yet, while reading Zhuan Falun, every word in the book made a lot of sense to me. Even though the practice is a high-level cultivation way, teacher Li Hongzhi spoke of things very concisely, yet in a simple and straightforward way.

Since practicing Falun Gong, I have truly experienced what it is to have a light body and a carefree mind. But I have also realized that that carefree mind has resulted from my following higher principles of morality and improving my character. 

Source: www.faluninfo.net

A clear mind and healthy body - and with more effort comes more reward

When I first started practicing, the effect on the health of my mind and body was quite dramatic and wonderful. Having practiced now for around 20 years, I have experienced both the feeling of having a clear and clean mind and being spiritually diligent and also the feeling of slacking off in my cultivation of Falun Gong and not feeling so great. Over time, I’ve come to realize that, like everything in life, you get back the effort that you put in. In a true spiritual practice, this is even more true. 

I’d recommend Falun Gong to anyone. My understanding of the true value of spirituality as a whole in our society has become more clear through practicing Falun Gong. It has helped me to appreciate the value of all traditional religions and spiritual beliefs. I feel blessed to have come into contact with Falun Gong, and the blessing has extended to a lot of my family who also benefit from my being a better person. You can see some of my experiences in this short video and you can learn the practice yourself online here.

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Falun Dafa volunteers are currently holding free online classes where you can learn the exercises from the comfort of your own home. Feel free register your interest here.

‘Learn Falun Gong—Australia’ is a website run by Australian Falun Dafa volunteers for the benefit of the general public.

Disclaimer: Individual results may vary. Information is provided as a guide only, and does not take the place of professional or medical advice.