China Falun Gong, Revised Edition [Paperback]

Li Hongzhi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999

China Falun Gong is an interim text in the form of Qigong summarizing the cultivation and practice of Falun Gong , the most powerful cultivation system based on the supreme truth of the cosmos "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance". --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Chinese --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Li Hongzhi is a native of China. Due to the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners by the authorities in the People's Republic of China, he emigrated to the United States. He lives in Flushing, New York. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: The Universe Publishing Company; Revised edition (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586131001
• ISBN-13: 978-1586131005
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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72 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Profound and Compelling, May 9, 2000

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M John - See all my reviews

This review is from: China Falun Gong, Revised Edition (Paperback)

As a long-time student of Chinese culture and internal alchemy, I have to say this is an exceptional book. It offers a range of insights into the phenonmenon of qigong and is written in an accessible, down-to-earth manner. The contents of the book far exceed those of the several dozen other qigong and tai-chi books I have read. It is the best place to learn what Falun Gong is about or to learn about Chinese qigong more broadly.

The books offerings, I would say, are twofold. First, it gives something of a succinct tour de force of the world of qigong, illuminating many of its not-so-well understood aspects and intricacies. It makes sense of a range of phenomena not well understood, including supernormal functions, the mind-body connection, the deeper origins of sickness, the multiple levels of healing, and the historical relationship between China's spiritual traditions (namely Buddhism and Taoism) and qigong. Most any scholar of qigong will confer that these aren't things typically discussed with the general public; the author has done something bold in disclosing the heart of his decades of qigong training and self-cultivation.

Second, the book is a practical guide, complete with photo illustrations and technical specifics, as to how a person "practices" or does Falun Gong. Most any question a beginner could think of is answered, while veterans of the practice with whom I have spoken share that they still get a lot out of reading the text. It discusses the practice in rather concrete terms and goes through the basics of both the exercises/meditation and self-cultivation component. As such I would recommend it for people new to qigong over Falun Gong's other core text, Zhuan Falun.

The test of a theory is of course its results, and it is results that compelled me to write this review. Since reading the book and taking up the practice I have been delighted -- and pleasantly surprised -- by its effects. I found my years of chronic food allergies, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Wilson's Syndrome (a thyroid system disorder) at last resolved. I sleep better, am far more relaxed, have a better temper, find myself consistently upbeat, have lots of energy, and best of all am not constantly dwelling on my health problems. In this vein the feeling is one of freedom, and for this I'm grateful. While I have a long way to go in the practice, admittedly, I would definitely say it has already effected something of a shift in consciousness -- one away from self-defeating negativity, judgemental thinking, and self-absorption towards a form of more compassionate, joyful, balanced living. The sense of well-being you get from doing Falun Gong is downright visceral. The others I 've met who do Falun Gong in my city report similar benefits, and I would have to say they are the nicest, most giving people I've ever met.

I think the trick, of course, is to approach the practice with an open mind and a healthy dose of patience. This isn't ESPN'ized yoga -- tailor made for consumers and re-engineered to suit modern sensibilities and market demand. It's the real thing, and probably not what you have read before. It takes some effort. The rewards, however, as suggested by Falun Gong's explosive popularity (70 million people in China took it up within just seven years of its introduction to the public), make that effort well worth it, I would say.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to this simple, free, popular practice, August 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: China Falun Gong (Paperback)

I guess maybe somebody who has actually READ this book should take some time to review it.

It seems that the Chinese government has stepped up their efforts to smear Falun Gong. And now they are even trying to use Amazon.com as a vehicle to stop people from reading the books. What are they so afraid of - that people might actually make their *own* decision?

I *have* read this book, and I can tell you that it is nothing more than a simple, straightforward introduction to the popular practice of Falun Gong, which has recently been banned by the Chinese Communist Government because the sheer number of people practicing it is greater than the members of the Communist Party.

This book explains the exercises clearly, with pictures and descriptions, so that people can try it out and decide for *themselves* if the practice of Falun Gong is good for them. (It's called Freedom of Belief. It's in our Constitution - China's too, by the way).

Anyway, I highly recommend this book because it so clearly describes the practice of Falun Gong. All of this information is available for FREE download from the Falun Dafa website, as well, as is ALL Falun Dafa books and music, but if you would rather have an actual book right in your hand, then this is a great one to get!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars profound and powerful, November 28, 1999

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sharon xu (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: China Falun Gong (Paperback)

My life has been completely changed ever since I read this book (and Zhuan Falun) a year ago. Knowing the purpose of human existence and how the universe operates, the quality of my life has improved immensely. I am healthier than I have ever been, and I never realized that I could be so peaceful and serene, and that many negative things have no impact on me. It is truely a wonderful feeling! People owe themselves to read this book. This book uncovers a lot of profund principles in a subtle way therefore keeping an open mind and reading it a few times will be very helpful. People who read this book with a critical mind will for sure keep themselves away from the truth. They are actually doing themselves a disservice.