Falun as spiritual mechanism

The Falun is described as a spiritual mechanism installed in the true practitioner.

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Confidence

Supportive

Contrary

Neutral

What it is: The tradition affirms that a Falun, or wheel of the law, can be established in the practitioner's body.

How the tradition understands it: This Falun acts spiritually and automatically in cultivation, aiding transformation of body and energy.

Textual basis and context: The concept distinguishes Falun Gong from other qigong currents and occupies a very characteristic position in its teachings.

Debates and variations: This is a difficult point to translate into external language and is often received with skepticism by non-adherent observers.

Supportive

Falun Gong (introductory book)

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Li Hongzhi's introductory work on principles and practice.

Reference: Falun Gong, an introductory text by Li Hongzhi.
Content: The material presents basic notions of practice, morality, energy, and the difference between Falun Gong and other currents of qigong.
Use in debate: It is useful for general definition and initial teaching.

Zhuan Falun on the Falun

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Passages on the wheel of law and its spiritual operation.

Reference: Zhuan Falun, passages on the Falun.
Content: The text explains how the Falun operates within the practitioner and distinguishes the system from other energetic paths.
Use in debate: It is the main source for the concept of the Falun as a spiritual mechanism.