The Allure of Falun Gong: Li Hongzhi and China's Most Dangerous Chi Gong Sect

Falun Gong (loosely translated as "the Wheel of Law") is by far the most controversial chi gong sect in existence. The aggressive expansion of this movement -- some claim Falun Gong has gained over 100 million followers since it was founded in 1992! -- and the rising popularity worldwide of its leader Li Hongzhi, a cult figure rumored to hold psychic healing powers, have prompted the Chinese Communist Party to publicly burn millions of copies of Falun Gong books and arrest believers by the thousands. It has also tried unsuccessfully to convince the U.S. to extradite Li Hongzhi, who resides somewhere in America and continues to influence his faithful followers from afar. How did Li Hongzhi acquire such a huge following? Does he truly have psychic healing powers? What, if any, are his poetical ambitions, and what threat do they pose to China's stability? Paul Dong's longstanding collaborations with top chi gong masters as well as with scientists who investigate their claims of mysterious powers make him uniquely qualified to explain the storm of controversy surrounding Falun Gong to the American public. He offers in The Allure of Falun Gong the first objective look ever at this troubled quasi-religious sect.Dong, Paul is the author of 'The Allure of Falun Gong: Li Hongzhi and China's Most Dangerous Chi Gong Sect' with ISBN 9781566491594 and ISBN 1566491592.