From Plato’s Republic to the Bible, from the Buddha’s teachings to Confucius’ Analects, internal reflection and self-improvement has been the core of philosophy and religion for generations.
Today, millions around the world are reconnecting with this tradition through Falun Dafa, or Falun Gong, a mind and body practice based on the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance. “Zhuan Falun,” the main text of Falun Dafa’s spiritual teachings, has been translated into more than 50 languages worldwide.
Gail Rachlin, a retired public relations executive, is one of these people.
Gail Rachlin, 81
Retired PR executive, USA
“I read ‘Zhuan Falun‘ from cover to cover in two weeks. The book didn’t feel very religious, but some concepts were new to me, and I developed new questions as I read. I decided to read the book a second time. As I read more and more, many of my early questions were answered. All the disciplines I had learned in the past began to come together. Things began to make sense. This felt like the ultimate spiritual awakening,” said Rachlin.
“I often hear this expression, ‘People don’t change,’ but I believe most want to—they just don’t know how. Through my journey [with Falun Dafa], I’ve learned about life, others, and, most importantly, myself. I’ve learned to truly live in the moment.”
Curious about Falun Dafa? Zhuan Falunand other learning materials are available at Fa Yuan Bookstore.
” Falun Gong is, in my judgment, the single greatest spiritual movement in Asia today. There’s nothing that begins to compare with it in courage and importance.“
Mark Palmer
FORMER U.S. AMBASSADOR
” What made Falun Gong stand out from other qigong exercises and meditation practices was a moral system—compassion, truthfulness, and forbearance— unmistakably Buddhist in origin.“