Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa is an ancient practice for refining the body and mind, moral and spiritual elevation in accordance with the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance; includes qigong exercises and meditation.
Since being introduced to the general public in 1992 by Mr. Li Hongzhi, Falun Dafa's effectiveness in improving health and its profound principles have quickly made the practice immensely popular throughout the entire world. Falun Dafa has attracted tens of millions of people in over 60 countries.
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In July 1999 Chinese government banned Falun Gong, presuming that very large number of followers could pose a threat to their ruling power, and started brutal persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China.

"We are not against the government now, nor will we be in the future. Other people may treat us badly, but we do not treat others badly, nor do we treat people as enemies.
We are calling for all governments, international organizations and people of goodwill worldwide to extend their support and assistance to us in order to resolve the present crisis that is taking place in China."