Tag: Falun Gong – Special Coverage

NGO President Reflects on Falun Gong’s Impact on the Revival of Faith Upon Reading ‘How Humankind Came To Be’

“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…


Korean Pastor Says ‘How Humankind Came To Be’ Can Guide the Path to Heaven

A Korean pastor said that Falun Gong founder Li Hongzhi’s article “How Humankind Came To Be” “can be a guide to the path to heaven.” On March 8, The Epoch Times met with Pastor Kang Seok-jeong at a cafe in Myeongdong, the center of Seoul. Pastor Kang is the head of the southeastern regional branch…


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…


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…


It’s ’Applicable for Me’: Christian Finds Falun Gong Founder’s Article About Spirituality Enlightening

John Babin, a retired engineer from Minnesota, recently came across The Epoch Times 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….