Zhuan Falun (Turning the Law Wheel) is the core text of Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong), a spiritual movement that emerged in China in 1992. Authored by Li Hongzhi, the book outlines a comprehensive system of mind-body cultivation based on the principles of (Zhen-Shan-Ren).
Zhuan Falun teaches that the foundational nature of the cosmos is Zhen-Shan-Ren. Practitioners seek to assimilate to these values, which are believed to enhance virtue and lead to enlightenment. zhuan falun
Zhuan Falun is intended as a guide to elevating a practitioner’s moral character—referred to as xinxing —and achieving spiritual enlightenment. It distinguishes itself from popular qigong practices of the era by focusing on "cultivation" (improving oneself) over just "practice" (physical exercises). Core Principles and Philosophical Teachings Zhuan Falun (Turning the Law Wheel) is the
Zhuan Falun provides a unique perspective on suffering, suggesting that misfortunes and illnesses are repayments of karmic debt. It advocates for Forbearance (Ren), or endurance, encouraging practitioners to accept hardship with a calm mind, thereby transforming black karma into white karma and accumulating de (virtue). Practitioners seek to assimilate to these values, which
The book consists of nine lectures, which are transcripts of teachings given by Mr. Li Hongzhi.
