How a Persecuted Religious Group Grew Into a Global Movement

Since its introduction in China about 30 years ago, Falun Gong has gained a global following comprising Chinese immigrants and non-Chinese practitioners alike. They have extolled the health benefits of its meditative exercises.

Precise estimates of the number of Falun Gong followers are difficult to obtain because the movement says it has no formal membership system. Falun Gong’s press department says it has followers in more than 100 countries, including about 10,000 who live in the United States.

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