Falun Gong : Principles and Excercises for Perfect Health and Enlightenment

Αν και ο σκοπός του παρόντος βιβλίου δεν είναι να μιλήσει για την ενεργειακή θεραπεία, αλλά στα πλαίσια αναφοράς στην εξέλιξη του Τσίγκονγκ, χρειάστηκε να αναφερθεί. Και εκεί, γίνεται αναφορά για την άμεση σχέση του ήθους (σίνσινγκ) και της αρετής (ντε) και του τελικού αποτελ [...]

An interesting mix of Buddhism, Taoism and Chinese superstitions. Those who have not read the texts it derives from will find it enlightening, others might find it confusing (especially without exposure to some Chinese culture, which the author clearly warns at the beginning of the book), but those who have other Buddhist and Taoist texts will find nothing startling original (the author also states this at the beginning of the book). It is more of a clarification of Buddhist thought for a partic [...]

Interesting outline of the principles of Falun Gong and the relations of popular religions to traditional Chinese religions and practices. Also good if you are simply interested in popular religions in China, East Asian principles and philosophy, as well as if you are a Falun practitioner as the latter bit goes in depth about the regulations and benefits of Falun exercises. The translation provided a clear, precise narrative of Li's work.

Excellent book, opens eyes on China's history, people and culture, but much more importantly a guide to how to live/love.