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They are known for opposing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), espousing anti-evolutionary views, opposition to homosexuality and feminism, and rejection of modern medicine, among other views described as "ultra-conservative". | They are known for opposing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), espousing anti-evolutionary views, opposition to homosexuality and feminism, and rejection of modern medicine, among other views described as "ultra-conservative". | ||
We are told that Falun Gong believes that the virtues to cultivate are "truthfulness",<Ref>{{truthfulnessq}}</Ref> "benevolence",<Ref>{{benevolenceq}}</Ref> and "forbearance".<Ref>{{Forbearanceq}}</Ref> | |||
We are also told that Falun Gong draws on oriental mysticism and traditional Chinese medicine, and supposedly criticizes self-imposed limits of modern science which today often has a very secular, non spiritual approach to health. If we are merely self evolved sacks of chemicals as some believe then the rejection of "modern science" under that perception seems reasonable. | |||
If believe diet can be important then they believe in the chemistry of the universe and are not devoid of scientific thinking but do not reduce man to merely chemistry. If modern science neglect diet as important then it would seen that modern science rejects science. | |||
So the belief or view that "traditional Chinese science as an entirely different, yet equally valid knowledge system" may be true depending on which traditional Chinese science you are referring too. | |||
== Shen Yun == | |||
Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world's premier classical Chinese dance and music company, established in New York in 2006. But Beijing sees it as the propaganda wing of the Falun Gong and fears it more than American aircraft carrier. | Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world's premier classical Chinese dance and music company, established in New York in 2006. But Beijing sees it as the propaganda wing of the Falun Gong and fears it more than American aircraft carrier. | ||
Shen Yun is the singing, dancing face of Falun Gong – which the government describes as a malevolent “anti-society cult” that leads its followers to self-mutilation, suicide and murder. Falun Gong, which means “law wheel practice” in Chinese, is a set of meditation exercises and texts that preach the virtues of truth, benevolence and forbearance. It was founded in north-east China in 1992 by Li Hongzhi, a former trumpet player. | |||
Why is a Performing Arts group considered more dangerous than an American aircraft carriers by the CCP? | |||
Shen Yun is the singing, dancing face of Falun Gong – which the government describes as a malevolent “anti-society cult” that leads its followers to self-mutilation, suicide and murder. Is that true? | |||
Falun Gong, which means “law wheel practice” in Chinese, is a set of meditation exercises and texts that preach the virtues of truth, benevolence, and forbearance. It was founded in north-east China in 1992 by Li Hongzhi, a former trumpet player. | |||
The leader of a growing Chinese spiritual discipline known as Falun Dafa said on Friday in New York that his movement poses no political threat to the Chinese government and that his only goal is to teach people how to lead "more meaningful lives." | |||
The Chinese government has recently begun arresting members of Falun Dafa, especially after some ten-thousand of its members held a silent demonstration in Beijing in April. | |||
Li Hongzhi, whose particular blend of meditation and exercise is followed by 100 million (m) Chinese, lives in an undisclosed location in New York due to fears about his personal safety. | |||
He left China in 1996 after Chinese authorities began to suspect his role as the movement's leader. | |||
New York City may not be the most relaxing place on Earth, but Li Hongzhi can find his inner peace just about anywhere. | |||
Mr. Li, or "Master Li" as he is known to the faithful of Falun Dafa, says his particular blend of meditation, breathing exercises and Buddhist mysticism is aimed at teaching people how to lead "more meaningful" lives. | |||
Many people, including the Chinese government, which has recently begun arresting the of Falun Dafa, believe that it is a dangerous cult with a powerful political base. | |||
Master Li says his teachings are spiritual, not political. | |||
Revision as of 12:14, 17 November 2023
Falun Gong or Falun Dafa is a new religious movement. Falun Gong was founded by its leader Li Hongzhi in China in the early 1990s. Falun Gong has its global headquarters in Dragon Springs, a 427-acre compound in Deerpark, New York, United States, near the residence of Li Hongzhi.
Falun Gong, officially known as Falun Dafa, is a form of qigong, which roughly translates to 'cultivation. ' Qigong, pronounced “chi gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. Qigong is not yoga nor tai chi. It does involve using mild exercises or calm movements during a period of meditation. People will add onto the basics often distorting these practices. Qigong, pronounced “chi gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. This is all to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. and focuses on the perfection and refinement of mind and body. Falun Gong takes this a step further and incorporates the cultivation of morality and virtue. The exercises are merely an outward sign like waving your hands, the sign of the cross, kneeling, bowing your head or even singing. But far more important was the refinement of one's xinxing (moral character, temperament). That is no different than seeking the righteousness of God and meditation is little more than a prayer.
They are known for opposing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), espousing anti-evolutionary views, opposition to homosexuality and feminism, and rejection of modern medicine, among other views described as "ultra-conservative".
We are told that Falun Gong believes that the virtues to cultivate are "truthfulness",[1] "benevolence",[2] and "forbearance".[3]
We are also told that Falun Gong draws on oriental mysticism and traditional Chinese medicine, and supposedly criticizes self-imposed limits of modern science which today often has a very secular, non spiritual approach to health. If we are merely self evolved sacks of chemicals as some believe then the rejection of "modern science" under that perception seems reasonable.
If believe diet can be important then they believe in the chemistry of the universe and are not devoid of scientific thinking but do not reduce man to merely chemistry. If modern science neglect diet as important then it would seen that modern science rejects science.
So the belief or view that "traditional Chinese science as an entirely different, yet equally valid knowledge system" may be true depending on which traditional Chinese science you are referring too.
Shen Yun
Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world's premier classical Chinese dance and music company, established in New York in 2006. But Beijing sees it as the propaganda wing of the Falun Gong and fears it more than American aircraft carrier.
Why is a Performing Arts group considered more dangerous than an American aircraft carriers by the CCP?
Shen Yun is the singing, dancing face of Falun Gong – which the government describes as a malevolent “anti-society cult” that leads its followers to self-mutilation, suicide and murder. Is that true?
Falun Gong, which means “law wheel practice” in Chinese, is a set of meditation exercises and texts that preach the virtues of truth, benevolence, and forbearance. It was founded in north-east China in 1992 by Li Hongzhi, a former trumpet player.
The leader of a growing Chinese spiritual discipline known as Falun Dafa said on Friday in New York that his movement poses no political threat to the Chinese government and that his only goal is to teach people how to lead "more meaningful lives."
The Chinese government has recently begun arresting members of Falun Dafa, especially after some ten-thousand of its members held a silent demonstration in Beijing in April.
Li Hongzhi, whose particular blend of meditation and exercise is followed by 100 million (m) Chinese, lives in an undisclosed location in New York due to fears about his personal safety.
He left China in 1996 after Chinese authorities began to suspect his role as the movement's leader.
New York City may not be the most relaxing place on Earth, but Li Hongzhi can find his inner peace just about anywhere.
Mr. Li, or "Master Li" as he is known to the faithful of Falun Dafa, says his particular blend of meditation, breathing exercises and Buddhist mysticism is aimed at teaching people how to lead "more meaningful" lives.
Many people, including the Chinese government, which has recently begun arresting the of Falun Dafa, believe that it is a dangerous cult with a powerful political base.
Master Li says his teachings are spiritual, not political.
- ↑ Truthfulness
- Matthew 22:16 "And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any [man]: for thou regardest not the person of men."
- Mark 12:14 "And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?"
- John 3:21 "But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God."
- John 4:23 "But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth."
- John 5:33 "Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth."
- John 8:32 "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
- Exodus 20:16 "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour."
- Matthew 19:18 "He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,"
- Mark 10:19 "Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother."
- Luke 18:20 "Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother."
- ↑ Benevolence
- 1 Corinthians 7:3 "Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence <2133>: and likewise also the wife unto the husband."
- Ephesians 6:7 "With good will <2133> doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:"
- Matthew 5:25 "Agree <2132> with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison."
- Leviticus 19:18 "Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD."
- Matthew 5:43 "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy."
- Matthew 19:19 "Honour thy father and [thy] mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
- Matthew 22:39 "And the second [is] like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
- Luke 10:27 "And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself."
- Romans 13:9 "For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if [there be] any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law."
- Galatians 5:14 "For all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
- James 2:8 "If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:"
- ↑ Forbearance
- Ephesians 6:9 "And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him."
- Colossians 313 "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even :as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye."
- Romans 2:4 "Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?"
- Romans 15:1 "We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves."
- Romans 15:2 "Let every one of us please [his] neighbour for [his] good to edification."
- 2 Corinthians 6:6 "By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,"
- Galatians 6:2 "Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
- Ephesians 4:2 "With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;"
- Ephesians 4:32 "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you."
- Matthew 5:44 "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;"
- Matthew 6:12 "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."