Falun Gong (Noun)
Meaning
A spiritual movement that began in China in the latter half of the 20th century and is based on Buddhist and Taoist teachings and practices.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The persecution of Falun Gong by the Chinese government has resulted in numerous deaths and detentions.
- In 1992 Li Hongzhi, a qigong master from northeast China, publicly introduced the spiritual practice of Falun Gong.
- Falun Gong combines certain elements of Buddhist and Taoist teachings and practices, including meditation, deep-breathing exercises, and yoga-like physical postures.
- The Chinese government classified Falun Gong as a threat to social stability, especially after tens of thousands of practitioners gathered spontaneously in Beijing to protest a government crackdown.
- Practitioners of Falun Gong believe in cultivating their moral character by following the principles of truth, compassion, and forbearance.