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News by Stacey Hogan A local follower of a traditional practice from China known as Falun Gong, which is banned in its country of origin, says the ancient exercise offers spiritual enlightenment and he hopes to share the experience with others. "I have found the true meaning of my life," says Kai Lui, who is currently running a series of free seminars. Falun Gong cultivates mind, body and spirit, and Lui says participants find it to be simple and effective in physical and mental well-being, and are able to live in greater harmony with themselves and society. During his workshops, attendants will learn the history of meditation, self-healing, modern medicine, supernatural powers, and more. "If you do the exercise, you collect energy," says Lui. "I have benefited from its effectiveness, so I offer it for free." Almost entirely through word of mouth, Falun Gong has spread to over 40 countries and is practiced by an estimated 70 million to 100 million people worldwide. Practitioners come from all walks of life, and Lui brings a genuine authenticity to the meditation experience. Because he has no funding, Lui has to hold the workshops in his apartment. The first night he had 10 people attend, but he hopes for more during the week. "The first lecture in China in 1992 had only 50 people," he says, "And now it has grown to over 100 million." That growth is despite the position of the Chinese government, which Lui says perceives the increased popularity of Falun Gong as a serious threat to the regime. Canadian practitioners believe it’s important to reveal the truth about Falun Gong and have been actively involved in helping the public gain better understanding of it. Lui hopes that his seminar will attract many who are curious or who have only begun to realize the benefits of this meditation. Lui also holds weekly exercise sessions in Prince’s Island Park, usually Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to around 11 a.m.. He has been practicing Falun Gong for more than a year and believes that it has completely changed his life. While he doesn't guarantee fulfillment for everyone, he hopes that those who attend will have an increase in virtue and energy. "I don’t want people’s money," he said, "I want to help people improve themselves and feel how I feel everyday." For more information call Kai at 244-5825.

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