California State Assembly
declaring May as California
Falun Dafa Month, 2002.

Reading the Falun Gong
books in group, Scotland.

The Falun Emblem,
the symbol of Falun Dafa.
Learn more here.

Teacher Li Hongzhi
giving a lecture in
New York City, 2004.

For questions not addressed below, please visit http://www.falundafa.org which has a wealth of information about the practice, and as always, feel free to ask us any questions via phone or email.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is Falun Dafa, or Falun Gong?
A: Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is an ancient practice for mind and body, originating in pre-historic China. The practice involves some slow, gentle movements and a meditation. It is easy to learn, enjoyable to practice, and free of charge. A central component of Falun Gong practice is conforming to the greatest extend to the universal principles of Truthfulness, Benevolence, and Tolerance.

Q: Who practices Falun Dafa, and how do they find it beneficial?
A: Falun Dafa is practiced by people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds, in more than 40 countries worldwide. Almost everyone who practices reports significantly improved health, reduced stress, and increased levels of energy.

Q: Why does the Falun Gong symbol has an emblem that looks like the Nazi symbol?
A:The symbol of Falun Dafa is the Falun. The character in the center () is the "wan" character, a symbol that has been used in many cultures for thousands of years to denote good fortune. Click here to learn more.

Q: I'm interested in trying it out or learning more about it — how can I get started?
A: All practice sites offer free instruction, and everyone is welcome. To find a site near your home, you can visit the worldwide section which has the list of all classes and contact persons throughout the United States. There are also instructional books and a video available from bookstores. All materials can be downloaded for free from the Internet.

Q: Who is Mr. Li Hongzhi?
A: Mr. Li Hongzhi introduced the practice of Falun Dafa to the general public in China in 1992. He then taught the practice publicly for two years in China, after which the practice continued to grow primarily by word-of-mouth.

In keeping with Chinese tradition, Mr. Li is sometimes respectfully referred to as "Master" or "Teacher." He is not accorded special treatment, nor does he accept money or donations from students of Falun Dafa. He has ensured that the practice be available to all people, and without any terms or conditions.

Mr. Li has given occasional public lectures over the past few years in various countries, including Australia, Switzerland, Canada, and the USA.

Mr. Li Hongzhi portrait

Mr. Li Hongzhi being interviewed by a reknown radio anchor in China, 1993.