Brief Introduction to Falun Dafa

Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a spiritual practice that millions around the world have made a part of their lives. Rooted in Buddhist tradition, it consists of two main components: self-improvement through the study of teachings, and gentle exercises and meditation.

The belief system of Falun Dafa offers the possibility of spiritual growth through disciplined practice. Its teachings encourage learners to let go of unhealthy attachments as they strive to attune their lives to the underlying qualities of the universe: Truth, Compassion, and Forbearance.

People who practice Falun Dafa often find it to be life-changing. Many experience dramatic health benefits as well as newfound energy, mental clarity, and stress relief. More importantly, many feel that in Falun Dafa they have found a deeply rewarding spiritual path.

Falun Dafa Exercises Video:  https://www.falondafa.org

Religion 10 - Dual Relationship

Recently, I have been examining the question of religious relationship.  Is it acceptable for us to follow more than one belief, for example, both Christianity and Buddhism?  Are the two mutually exclusive?  

I have written before, in answer to those who describe themselves as religiously atheist (Religion 2 - Are You Religious?  August, 2011) and, while it did not appear to cause much controversy, hopefully, it may have caused some thought.  Note;  You may wish to search by using the Question field at the top of this page.

I have been known to describe myself as a Buddhist Christian, a believer of selective composite thoughts from the words of both Jesus and the Buddha.

Following confirmation in the Anglican church, I became a member of the High Anglican community (A composite of both Catholic and Protestant  religions, in other words, Catholic with divorce).  After some time, this became too complicated for me and I began to seek something that suited my twenty-first century mind.

Firstly, the trilogy of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost was difficult to accept, because who or what is the Father, an old man with a grey beard?  Jesus as the Son, a known sentient being, is acceptable, but the Holy Ghost may sound frightening to some.  The Buddha was a sentient being (The son of a rich Indian leader) but not a god in a religious sense, albeit, highly revered.  From Buddha we have a trilogy of the Power, the Buddha, and the Qi (soul), although these are not specifically of Buddhist ideology, and may cause emotion, please do not accuse me of blasphemy. 

I should be happy with this subject as long as there are comments.

“You will not be punished for your anger.

You will be punished by your anger”

Buddha