Category: Falun Gong

House China Committee Hears Abuse of Uyghurs in CCP’s ‘Re-Education’ Camps

Two prison camp survivors recounted how Uyghur women were subjected to sterilization, sexual abuse, electric shocks, and brainwashing in China’s “re-education” camps during a hearing held by House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on March 23. “Genocide is occurring, this time at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party,” said Rep. Mike…


Goodness Is Key to Spiritual Blessings: Reader Takeaways on ‘How Humankind Came To Be’

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…


Readers Say They See Universalness in ‘How Humankind Came To Be’

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…


Readers Say ‘How Humankind Came To Be’ Rekindled Their Connection to the Creator

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,…


Wealth Manager Finds ‘How Humankind Came To Be’ ‘Daring and Incredible’

Kent Kuhlmann, a wealth manager in California, said the article “How Humankind Came To Be” is “both daring and incredible.” Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong, published it in The Epoch Times at the end of January. Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, encourages adherents to live by the universal principles of…


Readers Say They Feel ‘How Humankind Came To Be’ Can Restore Hope

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…


University Professor Plans to Add Mr. Li’s Article to His Teaching

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.— “I find great benefit for the public (to learn) what Mr. Li has written here,” said Mark Thomas, assistant professor of Political Science at La Salle University. “The philosophy behind Falun Dafa, or Falun Gong, actually is very helpful. It brings a great value to society.” Thomas told The Epoch Times his comments…


Tesco to Phase Out Chinese Surveillance Cameras Over Security and Human Rights Concerns

Britain’s biggest supermarket Tesco has said it will ditch Chinese-made surveillance cameras from its stores, heeding warnings from human rights groups that they pose serious security and ethical risks. Tesco revealed the decision in response to an appeal from campaign groups Big Brother Watch, Hong Kong Watch, Stop Uyghur Genocide, and Free Tibet urging the…


Tesco to Phase Out Chinese Surveillance Cameras Over Security, Human Rights Concerns

Tesco, the UK’s biggest supermarket, plans to ditch Chinese-made surveillance cameras from its stores, heeding warnings from human rights groups that they pose serious security and ethical risks. Tesco revealed the decision in response to an appeal from campaign groups Big Brother Watch, Hong Kong Watch, Stop Uyghur Genocide, and Free Tibet urging the retail chain…


Readers Say They Enjoy Original Spiritual Sharing From ‘How Humankind Came To Be’

Falun Gong founder Mr. Li Hongzhi’s article “How Humankind Came To Be” offers original spiritual understanding outside organized religions, readers say. Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, encourages adherents to live by the universal principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance, and teaches meditative exercises. “It’s about time people started voicing the truths from a…