Originally published July 10 2005
Spiritual practice Falun Gong gains popularity in China
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Practitioners of Falun Gong categorize it using the Chinese term "xiulian" or “cultivation practice": The traditional Chinese method of refining the body and mind through slow-moving exercises and adherence to a particular moral code.
The spiritual practice Falun Gong has found itself at the center of the defection of Chinese diplomat, Mr. Chen Yonglin, the former Chinese "610" security officer, Mr. Hao Fengjun, and a third unnamed Chinese policeman.
All three men state they gave up their positions because they could no longer support the Chinese Government's unwarranted persecution of peaceful Falun Gong practitioners inside and outside of China.
Practitioners of Falun Gong categorize it using the Chinese term "xiulian", or "cultivation practice"- the traditional Chinese method of refining the body and mind through slow-moving exercises and adherence to a particular moral code.
Slapped with the label of "superstition", the suppression of these ancient practices was brutal, and they eventually disappeared.
However, the 1970s saw a re-emergence of such practices under the banner of "qigong", which can be seen in many varied forms in Chinese parks in the early morning.
It was in this environment that the founder of Falun Gong, Mr. Li Hongzhi, introduced the practice of Falun Gong to the Chinese public in 1992.
This is achieved by adherence to the principles of Truth, Compassion and Forbearance, the central tenets of Falun Gong.
It is the moral teachings of Falun Gong that practitioners claim set it apart from other qigong practices.
Mr. John Deller, who works for a Sydney environmental company, says he felt inner peace through practicing Tai Chi for twenty years, but he found that Falun Gong had a greater impact on his life.
Cindy Lee and others practices early morning Falun Dafa exercises at Santa Monica State Beach.
Practitioners describe Falun Gong as a spiritual practice that does not have the formalities and institutions of orthodox religion.
Practitioners report significant health benefits and inner peace from doing Falun Gong, and talk of unique energy sensations while performing the exercises.
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