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Li Hongzhi published the Teachings of Falun Gong in Changchun, China in 1992. They cover a wide range of topics ranging from spiritual, scientific and moral to metaphysical.
The teachings of Falun Gong are based on the principles of zhēn 眞, shàn 善 and rěn 忍 (which translate approximately as truthfulness, benevolence, and forbearance)[1] articulated in the two main books Falun Gong[2] and Zhuan Falun.[3] Falun Gong is an introductory book that discusses qigong, introduces the aforementioned principles, and provides illustrations and explanations of exercises for meditation. Zhuan Falun is considered the central and most comprehensive exposition on the teachings of Falun Gong. It promises that its practitioners can attain supernatural powers, although these powers shall not be strived for or abused.[4] [5] : 93–94
According to the book Falun Gong, "Fǎlún" (Buddha Fǎ) is a great, high-level cultivation way of the Buddha School (different from Buddhism), in which assimilation to the supreme nature of the universe, Zhen-Shan-Ren, is the foundation of cultivation practice."[6] In this concept, "cultivation" refers to upgrading one's xīnxìng 心性 (mind-nature) through abandoning negative attachments and assimilating oneself to "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance". "Practice" refers to the five meditative exercises that are said to purify and transform one's body. Cultivation is considered essential, and the exercises are said to supplement the process of improving oneself.[7][8]
Falun Gong's conservative and moralistic views on subjects such as sexuality have attracted controversy.
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- ^ Why Doesn’t Your Gong Increase With Your Practice?, Zhuan Falun Archived 2011-06-09 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 31/12/07
- ^ Qigong Is Cultivation Practice, Zhuan Falun Archived 2011-06-09 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 2007-12-31