Falun Gong
lun ˈkʊŋ, ˈgɒŋ noun
1.
a Chinese system of meditation, martial-arts exercises, and spiritual teachings.
2.
a Chinese sect that practices this system.
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Falun Gong (ˌfæluːn ˈɡuːŋ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a modern religious movement combining aspects of Buddhism and Taoism, especially the practice of qi gong, founded by Li Hongzhi in 1992 | |
| [C20: from Chinese, falun dharma wheel (from fa law, lun wheel) + gong practice] | |
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| Main Entry: | Falun Gong |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a spiritual, philosophical, and exercise system developed out of Taoism and Buddhism, with similarities to qi gong and t'ai chi ch'uan; also called Falun Dafa |
| Example: | Falun Gong claims to take energy cultivation to a new level. |
| Etymology: | Chinese 'wheel of law' |
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