Falun Gong

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Falun Gong

Falun Gong (pronounced: /ˈfɑːlʊn ˈɡɒŋ/), also known as Falun Dafa (pronounced: /ˈfɑːlʊn ˈdɑːfɑː/), is a spiritual practice that combines meditation and qigong exercises with a moral philosophy centered on the tenets of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance. The practice emphasizes morality and the cultivation of virtue, and identifies as a qigong practice of the Buddhist school, though its teachings also incorporate elements drawn from Taoist traditions.

Etymology

The term "Falun" (pronounced: /ˈfɑːlʊn/) translates to "Dharma Wheel" or "Law Wheel" in English. "Gong" (pronounced: /ˈɡɒŋ/) is a term that denotes "work" or "cultivation practice". Therefore, Falun Gong can be translated as "Dharma Wheel Work" or "Law Wheel Cultivation Practice".

Practice

Falun Gong involves the practice of meditation and slow-moving qigong exercises, which are a set of practices coordinated with breathing and designed to align the body, mind, and spirit. The practice also involves the study of teachings, primarily through reading the texts Zhuan Falun and Falun Gong.

Related Terms

  • Qigong: A system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial arts training.
  • Meditation: A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
  • Buddhism: A religion and dharma that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on original teachings attributed to the Buddha and resulting interpreted philosophies.
  • Taoism: A philosophical tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.

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