Falun Dafa Benefits your Health
Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong) is an ancient form of qigong, the practice of refining the body and mind through exercises and meditation. Like tai chi, qigong is a vital part of many people's lives, and Falun Dafa is one of the most popular practices in the world.
There are over 100 million practitioners in over 40 countries, and the practice is completely free and easy to learn.
What is Falun Dafa?
A great explanation of Falun Dafa's origins and benefits
For clarification, Falun Dafa is the practice as a whole (including the teachings) while Falun Gong refers primarily to the exercises. They are practiced together as one complete system of mind and body.
What is Falun Gong ( Falun Dafa )
So what is Falun Gong or Falun Dafa ? This beautiful video will show you the beauty of the ancient Chinese exercise and meditation.
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How Does it Work?
Truth, Compassion, Tolerance
By practicing the exercises, studying the teachings (the Fa), and by increasing our character and "heart nature", we can ascend to a higher level of thinking where other people become more important than ourselves. The physical changes and the changes to the mind combine, and transform the practitioner's very nature into a purer state of being.
Anybody can learn the practice, and it is not difficult to understand the basics, but true mastery is a definite challenge, because it is a mastery of the self.
Falun Dafa Exercises and The Benefits to your Health
The physical benefits of Falun Dafa can be gained in part by practicing these 5 exercises.
The five exercises of Falun Dafa are gentle, slow, and easy to learn. You can read through this page to get a general overview of each exercise, watch the videos, then click on the links below to see more detailed instructions.The practice was introduced by Teacher Li Hongzhi into China in 1992, and from there it spread to the rest of the world and grew.
Of course, an easier way to learn is to get a FREE lesson at your local practice site. No appointments are necessary... just show up and learn! To find a practice site near you, check out Falun Dafa in your area.
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The practice will always remain free. There are no memberships, no registration roster, no soliciting, evangelizing, or promulgation of any type. The practice is completely voluntary, and the reason it has spread so far and wide is simply because it works, and practitioners have passed it on by word of mouth.
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Falun Dafa practitioners are happy to answer any questions you may have, and you can make contact with a local practitioner by following this link.
If you're not able to make it to them, they can walk, drive, or fly to your home... at no expense to you!
Falun Dafa Exercises Introduction
An introduction video featured on the Exercise DVD
Falun Dafa exercises
Falun Dafa exercise demo, more information can be found at www.falundafa.org
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Falun Gong Exercise 1
Buddha Showing a Thousand Hands
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Exercise Instruction on Video These are video clips from the Falun Dafa Exercise Instruction video. Each one provides video of Mr. Li performing an exercise with accompanying instructions in English.
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Falun Gong Exercise 2
Falun Standing Stance
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Exercise Instruction on Video These are video clips from the Falun Dafa Exercise Instruction video. Each one provides video of Mr. Li performing an exercise with accompanying instructions in English.
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Falun Gong Exercise 3
Penetrating the Two Cosmic Extremes
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Exercise Instruction on Video These are video clips from the Falun Dafa Exercise Instruction video. Each one provides video of Mr. Li performing an exercise with accompanying instructions in English.
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Falun Gong Exercise 4
Falun Heavenly Circulation
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Exercise Instruction on Video These are video clips from the Falun Dafa Exercise Instruction video. Each one provides video of Mr. Li performing an exercise with accompanying instructions in English.
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Falun Gong Exercise 5
Strengthening Divine Power
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Exercise Instruction on Video These are video clips from the Falun Dafa Exercise Instruction video. Each one provides video of Mr. Li performing an exercise with accompanying instructions in English.
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Life and Hope Renewed
True stories of Health and Regeneration
The amazing stories in this book are first-hand accounts of people from all walks of life who recovered from serious, or in many cases, terminal diseases through practicing Falun Dafa.Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is practiced by millions of people around the world. You may have read about it in the news, or perhaps come across Falun Dafa practitioners at a parade or some other civic event. It's also common to see a group of practitioners gathered in a park doing the gentle, slow moving exercises or sitting with their legs crossed in meditation.
Most people who practice the exercises daily and follow the teachings of Falun Dafa report improvements in their health. Often, these improvements are subtle, involving such things as relief from stress, better sleep, a "lighter" and more energetic feeling, and happier moods. Many others, though, such as those whose stories are compiled in this book, report dramatic health improvements, including the disappearance of life-threatening diseases.
The book can be purchased or downloaded for free.
Hearts and Minds Uplifted
A new Book About the Health Benefits of Falun Dafa Practice
This is a collection of personal accounts by those who practice Falun Dafa (a.k.a. Falun Gong), a Chinese meditation and self-improvement discipline banned in China but practiced in over 60 other countries. It seeks to answer questions such as: What is Falun Gong, and why did it become so popular in just a few years? Is it only for Chinese people or can those from other cultures benefit from it as well?In the process of telling their stories, the authors in this volume also provide insight into the nature of Falun Gong and its powerful ability to uplift the hearts and minds of people everywhere.
The editors of the Clearwisdom.net website believe that the best way to answer questions about the practice and to give the world an accurate picture of Falun Gong is to let the practitioners describe in their own words just how this wonderful practice has improved their lives.
A previously published collection of short articles, Life and Hope Renewed--The Healing Power of Falun Dafa, described the profound health benefits of Falun Dafa. This companion volume focuses on another important aspect of people's lives: the tremendous personal growth that can be achieved by cultivating one's character through practicing Falun Gong.
About the editors:
Clearwisdom.net is the primary source of information about the practice of Falun Gong and the persecution of Falun Gong in China, reporting on timely news and events happening inside China as well as in the more than 70 countries around the world where Falun Gong is practiced. Clearwisdom.net also publishes the experiences and understandings of practitioners themselves, who submit the majority of the articles.
The book can be purchased or downloaded for free.
Falun Gong Calms Your Heart
Practicing can reduce irregular heartbeats, anxiety, and depression
Cultivation methods such as Tai Ji, Qi Gong, Yoga, and Falun Gong have long been known to reduce stress, but did you know that they also calm the heart, and can help make irregular heartbeats return to normal?
This Practice Increases Energy and Clarity of the Mind
Studies have shown that through repeated practice the benefits become greater.
The "Heart-Brain Entrainment Ratio" increases by almost 50% after 8 practice sessions. In other words, your mind will become increasingly clear.
Kirlian photography before and after practice shows that practitioners of Falun Gong have noticeably more energy emanating from their fingers after the practice. Practitioners often speak of increased energy and being less tired.
When combined with a clear mind they become more productive, and in upholding Truth, Compassion, and Tolerance they tend to do more things for others, thus benefiting society and the people around them.
This peaceful practice is persecuted in China!
The CCP commits human rights crimes against practitioners
For seven years Falun Gong had grown in China and been praised by the government as beneficial for the people. It reduced health care costs, increased satisfaction with life, and thereby helped the economy.
Though not universally accepted by the politburo, Jiang Zemin, the former leader of the Chinese Communist Party, made a choice in 1999 to "... Eliminate Falun Gong". This meant that almost overnight 60 million people became enemies of the state, were demonized, ostracized, tortured, detained, and sentenced to years in jail and forced labor camps.
Of course it's not just the 60 million practitioners who were effected, but also their families, friends, and colleagues. Any support of a practitioner would lead to financial and social ruin through government controls.
There are various reasons why this occurred, but the biggest is fear, and the growth of Falun Gong scared some members of the government. Despite Falun Gong being peaceful, the CCP were afraid of the unknown, and so they outlawed it.
The persecution has been going on for 8 years in China, and the practitioners basically go through hell because of their beliefs and spiritual practice. The CCP has not shown much (if any) remorse or response for the victims and their families.
In recent years it has spread overseas, with spies interrogating American University's Chinese Clubs, and a powerful influence over Hong Kong growing at an alarming rate.
For more information about the persecution, see this lens about Organ Harvesting in China.
Even with the intense pressure of a persecution and being forced to live underground, the practitioners in China (and the rest of the world) have never struck back or resisted the persecution with violence.
On the contrary, every action has been taken to be Truthful, Compassionate, and Tolerant of the persecution (in line with their beliefs), with peaceful and informative efforts made to weaken the persecution and bring it to people's attention, thus bringing it to an end.
Falun Dafa at 2006 Hollywood Christmas Parade
A small sample of Falun Dafa's popularity
A few of my friends took part, and I just took part in the 2007 parade, which airs in Los Angeles on December 16th!
And there are parades similar to this in almost every major city. Perhaps you have seen one before or will see one soon. If so, now you know what it's all about!
Falun Dafa at 2006 Hollywood Xmas Parade
Marching band, float, dancers, and waist drum team.
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Falun Dafa Links
Links to more information about Falun Dafa Exercises
Here are a few links to Falun Gong exercise information. These are great for people who prefer to read instead of watch videos, or perhaps in tandem.
Falun Gong Club - UC Berkeley ----- Falun Gong Exercises
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Falun Dafa - The Falun Dafa Exercises
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Falun Dafa's Growth in China and the Human Rights Concerns
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http://jscms.jrn.columbia.edu/cns/2006-02-28/marshall-falungong/
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Blog Posts from Google about Falun Dafa
Comments or Questions?
Do you practice, or are you interested in practicing?
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Dr_Joe
Very informative. Posted July 10, 2008 |
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DerekPadula
Thanks jaktraks. If you've practiced yoga and qigong before then you will most likely find the exercises very powerful, and studying Zhuan Falun will be incredible. Posted June 27, 2008 |
| jaktraks
Interesting! I practice yoga and a hodgepodge of qigong. I may have to give this a try. Very nice lens, too. Posted June 27, 2008 |
Thanks for answering my message. The number for the contact in Portugal is no longer in service. If you come across anything else, please pass it on.
Carole
Posted June 19, 2008
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DerekPadula
Hi Carole, Posted June 15, 2008 |
I am having trouble finding a Falun Gong practice group in Lisbon, Portugal. Do you know of anyone?
Thanks
Posted June 15, 2008
I am having trouble finding a Falun Gong practice group in Lisbon, Portugal. Do you know of anyone?
Thanks
Posted June 15, 2008
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Arch-angel
Great job! Posted May 26, 2008 |
| ThomRichards
Hi Derek! Posted May 01, 2008 |
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DerekPadula
Thanks, Serina. Practicing in a group is an effective way to speed up your cultivation. You learn more about yourself and improve quicker when you practice with others. Posted December 21, 2007 |
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serina
Wow, what a splendid lens. I just recently started practicing qigong, though a different form. I appreciate the effort you put into this resource. I rate a 5! I had been looking for resources to find local practitioners. Posted December 21, 2007 |
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Prince_Vince
Looks like im gonna start Falun dafa, looks like its really useful... 5 stars mate... check my Natural Tinnitus Treatment lens Posted December 20, 2007 |
| Harry_Young
Hi DerekPadula really good page you have got there. I thought you had some great infomation so i gave it 5 stars.I have got a lens aswell on home treatment for acne greatful for the info , Posted December 19, 2007 |
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fitbody2day
I have never heard of Falun Gong before. It looks like a very spiritual practice. Very nice lens Derek. Bowflex Treadclimber Posted December 10, 2007 |
| salesbysandra
i've tried yoga and loved it. thanks for opening my eyes to falu. Posted November 20, 2007 |
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krisManuel
Hey! this is a cool lens :) 5* Posted November 16, 2007 |
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Meloramus
This is an excellent lens. Well deserving of 5 stars! Posted November 12, 2007 |
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DerekPadula
That's great, Doctor-Who! Posted September 05, 2007 |
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Doctor-Who
Great lens Posted September 03, 2007 |
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roy-b
since I began prafticing I have become a better person. Posted September 02, 2007 |
Honestly speaking, Practicing Falun Gong is one of the best things I have ever done to improve my physical and mental health. I had very low energy and could not work full time before I started practicing it. Now I can work full time and get involved in all my family and community activities.
Posted August 30, 2007



