Drawing on an ancient secret oral tradition, Li Hongzhi explores in depth the core concepts of Falun Gong---truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance. Also included here are discussions of
- The origins of qigong and the long-forgotten meaning of "self-cultivation" - The roots of illness and the fundamental qigong method of healing. - Genuine integrated cultivation of mind and body - The relationship between Falun Gong, Buddhism, Taoism, and other self-cultivation methods.