Find Your Calm in a Busy World: Free Meditation Classes, Online and in Arizona
If you are feeling exhausted trying to keep up, struggling to quiet your mind at night, or searching for something real and grounded, you are in the right place.
Are You Feeling Overwhelmed and Struggling to Keep Up?
Most of us are exhausted just trying to keep up with daily life. We lie in bed at night with our brains refusing to turn off, rehashing the day or worrying about tomorrow. Everything around us feels increasingly polarized, noisy, and fast-paced, leaving us feeling like we’ve lost our internal compass.
Many people try meditation apps, fitness trends, or retreats, only to find the calm fades as soon as they open their phones. The cycle of stress simply starts over again.
What Is Falun Dafa?
Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong) is a traditional Chinese meditation practice. It combines five gentle exercises with three simple principles: Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. It is taught free of charge by volunteers in more than 100 countries. Many people say it helps them feel calmer and more at peace.
It works with both body and mind. The exercises help you relax, and the principles help you meet daily life with more patience.
Practicing Falun Dafa comes down to three simple things:
- Do the gentle exercises: four standing exercises and one sitting meditation, done slowly to calm music.
- Improve your character: in daily life, look within, let go of grudges, and act with patience and kindness.
- Practice with others: join a free online class or a local group, and share experiences in a friendly setting.
What Are the Three Principles of Falun Dafa?
Falun Dafa is based on three principles: Truthfulness (Zhen), Compassion (Shan), and Forbearance (Ren). They are a simple guide for looking at yourself honestly and becoming a better person in everyday life.
Truthfulness (Zhen)
Being genuine, speaking honestly, and facing your own shortcomings without excuses.
Compassion (Shan)
Thinking of others first, being kind, and keeping goodwill even under pressure.
Forbearance (Ren)
Meeting hard times with a calm mind, letting go of anger, and forgiving those who treat you unfairly.
Meet the Falun Dafa Community in Arizona
Falun Dafa in Arizona is a free, volunteer-run community. Since the late 1990s, we have met in parks across the Phoenix area and in Tucson, where anyone can come and learn. Everyone is welcome.
We come from all walks of life: teachers, parents, business owners, and engineers. We share this practice because it brought more peace into our own lives, and we want to offer you the same chance, completely free. Meet the Arizona volunteers.
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What Are the Five Exercises of Falun Dafa?
Falun Dafa has four standing exercises and one sitting meditation. They are slow and gentle, each has its own calm music, and people of any age can learn them.
The five exercises are:
- Exercise 1: Buddha Extending Numerous Arms: Slow, standing stretches that gently open up the whole body.
- Exercise 2: Falun Standing Meditation: Four still, standing poses with the arms held in a circle.
- Exercise 3: Channeling Energy From the Two Cosmic Extremes: The hands glide slowly up and down in front of the body.
- Exercise 4: The Falun Method of Circulating Energy: The hands move slowly along the body, from head to feet and back.
- Exercise 5: Strengthening Higher Powers: The sitting meditation: a few hand positions, then quiet stillness.
See how each exercise works, or learn them live in a free webinar.
How Can I Learn the Full Teachings?
The most complete and systematic way to learn the practice is by attending our free 9-Day Lecture Series. This study group brings the community together over nine consecutive ninety-minute sessions to watch recorded lectures on moral philosophy and practice the exercise movements together.
The lectures were first given by the founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi. Volunteers in more than 100 countries now share the recordings, always for free.
Many people say the series changed how they see themselves and the world around them. About the 9-Day Lecture Series
Why Is Falun Dafa Persecuted in China?
Introduced to the public in China in May 1992, Falun Dafa spread rapidly to reach an estimated 70 to 100 million practitioners by 1999. In July 1999, out of fear of its immense popularity and independent traditional values, the Chinese Communist Party launched a nationwide persecution campaign. In response, a global, peaceful advocacy network was formed to protect human rights, share resources, and preserve civil liberties.
Practitioners around the world have responded peacefully: they raise awareness, build tools that get around internet censorship, and seek support from governments. The U.S. Congress has passed several resolutions in support of Falun Gong practitioners. Read more about the persecution
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Falun Dafa really free of charge?
Yes, completely. There are no fees, memberships, or donations, ever. All classes, webinars, books, and exercise videos are shared free by volunteers.
Can I learn online if I don’t live in Arizona?
Yes. The free live webinar is open to everyone, wherever you live. It is taught by a global team of volunteers in many languages.
Do I need any meditation experience to start?
No. The exercises are slow and gentle. People of any age or fitness level can start at their own pace.
What happens at my first group practice in a park?
A few friendly volunteers will show you each exercise step by step and answer your questions. Just come in comfortable clothes.
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