Mr. Li Hongzhi is the founder of the spiritual discipline Falun Gong. The practice combines meditation and gentle exercises with a moral philosophy centered on the tenets of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. After Mr. Li introduced the practice to the public in China in the early 1990s, an estimated 100 million people started practicing. Since […]
Mr. Li Hongzhi is the founder of the spiritual discipline Falun Gong. The practice combines meditation and gentle exercises with a moral philosophy centered on the tenets of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. Mr. Li is a four-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee and was nominated by the European Parliament for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of […]
Having read “Why The Creator Seeks To Save All Life,” a recent article published by Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi, attorney Jeffrey Donner found the ancient Chinese spiritual discipline is not foreign to Western thoughts. Instead, “much of the theology and also the goals and values, as expressed in the article, were well within […]
Patricia Damler, a great-grandmother from Indiana, said reading Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi’s article “How Humankind Came To Be” opened up new levels of thought. She explained how each time she read the article, a different aspect of it held her attention. “This is the kind of reading that you can’t do once or […]
Doris Williams is an 89-year-old widow who believes in God and resurrection. She shared her response upon reading the article “How Humankind Came To Be,” written by Mr. Li Hongzhi, and published on NTD and it’s sister media, The Epoch Times. “I was just very impressed with the positive tone, spiritual tone of the article; […]
Dr. David Loiterman is a past president of the Chicago Medical Society and a former delegate to the American Medical Association. He shared his response after reading “How Humankind Came To Be,” an article by Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi published in The Epoch Times and NTD. The former heart surgeon said that he […]
Mary Novoselski, a retired government employee, said that at one point in her life, she lost faith, and then came back to it. This is how she knows that faith “centers you. You can’t be human without it.” Decades ago, while navigating a rough patch in her life, Novoselski started studying religions, mostly biblical, and […]
Heidi Larsen, a house renovator and former teacher on an Indian reservation, said Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi’s recent article “How Humankind Came To Be” was “eye-opening.” “The article was very interesting and enlightening, explaining the practice of Falun Gong in a simple yet concise manner,” she wrote in her comment to The Epoch […]
Randy Brinson, a life coach, has spent a career helping people try to become the best versions of themselves. He said he thought people innately want to be good, but the problem today is that young people are no longer being taught this essential wisdom. The world has veered far off track, and positive influences […]
A stay-at-home Florida mother said she believes that while there is evil in the world, many people are also getting wiser. Shannon Calzada, who studied psychology and theology, was inspired after reading “How Humankind Came To Be,” an article that Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi published in The Epoch Times and NTD. She said […]
David Betzold, an owner of a construction company, said he liked that the article “How Humankind Came To Be,” by Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi, acknowledges that “the Creator is in charge of it all.” He said he felt that it touches on a lot of aspects that are in the Bible. “What I […]
Ms. Broom is retired, but currently works as a court advocate for foster children. She shared her thoughts on Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi’s article “How Humankind Came To Be.” “For nations to survive, the only way you can survive is if you have institutions to hold it together, such as political, military, economy, […]
When jazz musician and magazine publisher Mykeljon Winckel read “How Humankind Came To Be” by Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, the article resonated with Winckel’s spiritual views on the cycles of human civilization. He immediately reposted it on his website. In an interview with The Epoch Times on Feb. 23, he said […]
Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi’s recent article “How Humankind Came To Be” offers ancient wisdom without the pressure to convert, readers say. They like the message of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance, and see much in common between the Christian belief and Falun Gong. Aleta Goodwin, a Christian living in Utah, said she was impressed […]
“How Humankind Came To Be,” an article by Mr. Li Hongzhi, founder of Falun Gong, carries a message of hope, readers say. Upon reading the article, Domenic Savini, a governmental accountant, found an honest message that inspires people to do good and reminds them that the purpose of life is to return to the divine. “I […]
Victor Mooney, a retired entrepreneur, said Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi’s recent article “How Humankind Came To Be” moved him. “It seems to me that he [Mr. Li] based his beliefs on some pretty ancient ideals that went back much farther than what you and I would ordinarily think of as Chinese history,” he […]
“How Humankind Came To Be,” an article by Mr. Li Hongzhi, founder of Falun Gong, prompted Victor Jessop to reflect on Falun Gong’s role in the resurgence of faith in communist China. “What was communist China like in 1992? A ruthless Marxist, Maoist dictatorship, crushing religion, crushing the historic Confucian traditions that so much of […]
Upon reading “How Humankind Came To Be,” an article by Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi, Margaret Spiller felt confirmation that she has been leading a good life. “I always believed that you should be a good person. And don’t go around harming your fellow human beings in any way. But [this article] made me […]
Readers find reassurance that goodness is the key to a blessed life and future in “How Humankind Came To Be,” an article by Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi. Janice Abernethy, a retired schoolteacher and author of children’s books, believes that one should do what’s right, regardless of one’s spiritual beliefs. “I like the fact […]
Marie Cirigliano, a 69-year-old pharmacy technician in Florida, said she felt “lighter somehow and happier” the day she read “How Humankind Came To Be.” The article was written by Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong, and published by The Epoch Times on the eve of Chinese New Year. Falun Gong, also called Falun Dafa, […]
Readers said that Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi’s article “How Humankind Came To Be” inspired them to think more about life and the universe and be their best. They reached this similar conclusion via different paths tied to their unique backgrounds. Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, is a spiritual practice rooted in […]
Ken Sperry, retired from two decades in the Air Force, now drives charter buses and tour buses across the country. He says he wishes he could print whole stacks of pamphlets with the article “How Humankind Came To Be” printed on it, so that the many people he comes across on the job have a […]
Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi’s article “How Humankind Came To Be” carries universalness beyond institutional teachings, readers say. Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, is a spiritual practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture and centers around the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. Mr. Li introduced it to the public in China in […]
Roy Campbell got to know Falun Gong from a different perspective: Shen Yun, a top classical Chinese dance and music show. He loves Chinese people and culture. To him, Chinese people are peaceful and loving, different from the Chinese communist regime. Over the past eight years, he has seen Shen Yun four times, with the latest in Bentonville, […]
John Babin, a retired engineer from Minnesota, recently came across NTD article “How Humankind Came To Be,” by Mr. Li Hongzhi. He said it stood out to him and resonated very much with his own mindset and beliefs of being good and kind. John is a practicing Christian who was raised a Catholic. He says […]
Learning about Falun Gong’s teachings encouraged Wendy Klappenbach to be grateful for each day and remain positive. “[Falun Gong is] a deep religion [with] very simple values, which is a basis of life that we should all go by,” she told NTD after reading “How Humankind Came To Be,” an article published by Falun Gong founder […]
Wayne Krill, a business owner based in California, believes goodness comes from within, but needs to be awakened and empowered. Upon reading “How Humankind Came To Be,” an article Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi published in The Epoch Times in January, he found concepts and values that are universal among religions and belief systems. “The principles that Li […]
Denise Kalm’s encounter with Falun Gong, a spiritual practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture, began many years ago. Although she initially got a negative opinion about the practice from mainstream media articles, her view changed in the last few years after she got an Epoch Times subscription. Then, she attended Shen Yun, a top classical Chinese […]
Wood sculptor Mike Sorge, who studies spiritual or religious philosophies for an hour every single morning, spoke with The Epoch Times after reading “How Humankind Came To Be,” an article written by the founder of Falun Gong, Li Hongzhi, which was published in the newspaper last month. “Often I get carried away and it ends […]
Donna Showalter, a nurse who just retired in December, said she got “a sense of God” and “great hope” from Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi’s recent article “How Humankind Came To Be.” She added that by “great hope,” she meant the “hope of faith,” “hope that God is real and that God is what […]
Barbara Jordan, a retired hospitality manager currently living in South Carolina, said she had “tears of joy” and saw a spiritual path guiding her to stay good, true, and kind after she finished reading the article “How Humankind Came To Be” by Falun Gong founder Li Hongzhi. To her, two things stood out: the danger that […]
Eileen Guss is a retired Elementary School Teacher. While she was raised a Catholic, she has also belonged to other denominations in the course of her life, namely the Episcopalian and Baptist Churches. Guss’s husband is Jewish. Over time, she learned more about the Jewish faith, but was still left with lots of unanswered questions. […]
When writer Nicky Viard read “How Humankind Came To Be,” an article by Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi that was published by NTD last month, she felt the piece encourages people to look inward and evaluate themselves. “I think that if articles like this got around more, then people would consider the consequences of […]
After reading the article “How Humankind Came To Be” by founder of Falun Gong Mr. Li Hongzhi, registered dietitian Karen Kramser says it has changed her outlook on how she approaches challenges. She says she now understands she is working through her karma and that the good she can bring during challenging situations is what […]
After Jim Smith read “How Humankind Came To Be” by Mr. Li Hongzhi, the English translation of which is now published on The Epoch Times’ website, he had what felt like “a semi-conscious dream.” In it, he was grabbing onto a “lifeline” to heaven. “If you do something wrong, or you sin, you lose your grip,” […]
When Robert Ranck first read “How Humankind Came To Be” by Mr. Li Hongzhi, published by The Epoch Times, he was in shock. So much so that he spent the next 10 minutes sitting in still silence, turning over in his head what he had just read. The article had articulated so much of what […]
When Dr. Ananias Diokno saw the article “How Humankind Came To Be” by Mr. Li Hongzhi, published by The Epoch Times, he was curious as to what answer the author would supply. “I think I know,” Dr. Diokno thought. “It is by evolution or by Creation, which is a discussion that has been going on.” But […]
Peter Larson, an entrepreneur of two wood businesses, had been on a long spiritual journey before coming across “How Humankind Came To Be,” an article published last month in The Epoch Times by Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong. Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, is an ancient Chinese spiritual practice consisting […]
Kelly Kinkade, a Stoic who believes in acquiring virtue and embracing difficulties in life as a means to personal growth, found many similarities between his moral philosophy and the teachings of the spiritual practice Falun Gong. Truth, compassion, and tolerance—the core tenets of Falun Gong—are akin to Stoic virtue and its four facets—justice, temperance, wisdom, […]
Mary Rose Martin, an elementary school teacher, sees life as a test and agrees that the purpose of life is to pave the way to heaven. Upon reading “How Humankind Came To Be,” an article Falun Gong founder Li Hongzhi published in The Epoch Times last month, she wrote to the newspaper: “Living in the […]
In the past, when Chinese people wondered about the meaning of life, they looked to the Confucian classics or brought their questions to monasteries and temples. But this tradition has been decimated, a result of the Communist Party’s decadeslong campaign to eradicate traditional beliefs and replace them with Marxist-Lenninist ideologies of materialism and atheism. Nowadays, […]
Frank James Cellucci, an engineer from Santa Cruz, California, shared his understanding with The Epoch Times on Feb. 3, after reading the article “How Humankind Came To Be” by Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong, which was published just before the Chinese New Year. “I appreciate this article very much. The first time […]
NEW YORK—A time for renewal and reflection emerged as key themes for adherents of the spiritual practice Falun Gong who participated in Flushing’s Lunar New Year parade on Jan. 21 to usher in the year of the rabbit. Hundreds of Falun Gong practitioners formed several segments of a thousands-strong parade that marched through the heart […]
