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How should practitioners balance their daily reading of Zhuan Falun with studying Master's other teachings? Drawing on my experience of group Fa study in Hong Kong in 2019, I reflect on a weekly gathering that combined reading, experience sharing, discussions of current affairs, and recordings of Shen Yun performances.

A Chinese woman in her sixties had read Zhuan Falun twice but still struggled to understand it. Three sessions of reading together with a young practitioner helped her make a firm decision to practise Falun Dafa. Over the following year, I accompanied her in daily Fa study through WhatsApp. Her gradual transformation taught me the importance of patience, righteous thoughts, and helping new practitioners establish a solid foundation in cultivation.

How can a 22-minute documentary shape public opinion through selective editing, personal testimony, legal allegations, and striking financial figures? In this book, Fang Tianliang examines 11 allegations concerning Shen Yun presented in an ARTE documentary, distinguishing documented facts from accusations and interpretations. A reflection on journalistic responsibility, media influence, and the importance of independent judgment.

Leaving China does not necessarily mean leaving behind the habits of thought formed there. Inspired by The Truman Show, Fang Tianliang explores five questions about freedom of expression, childhood political oaths, historical responsibility, the distinction between China and the Chinese Communist Party, and the courage to think independently.

On January 23, 2001, a self-immolation incident in Tiananmen Square shocked China. CCTV's coverage profoundly influenced public attitudes toward Falun Gong. Fang Tianliang examines 21 questions about the footage, the participants and the deaths of Liu Chunling and Liu Siying, exploring how one televised tragedy contributed to a far-reaching campaign of fear, hostility and public condemnation.

Why do Falun Dafa practitioners call Li Hongzhi “Master”? Through 15 personal stories from the UK and beyond, Fang Tianliang explores gratitude, family relationships, personal transformation, and the search for a deeper meaning in life.

Numb fingers and a stiff neck — is it always cervical spondylosis? Follow five people — an editor with numb fingers, a sales manager with a recurring crick in the neck, a retired engineer who can no longer do up his buttons, a keen baker who feels giddy reaching for the top shelf, and a new mum who feeds with her head down — to understand three different neck problems, how doctors tell them apart, what you can do at home, how Chinese medicine sees it, and which warning signs

A little pink in the sink when you brush — do you just rinse it away? Follow five people — a builder who lives on energy drinks, a retired teacher whose teeth seem to be getting longer, a mum-to-be with bleeding gums, a shop owner whose diabetes and gums affect each other, and a young woman whose gums bleed at a touch after months of dieting — to understand how bleeding gums turn into gum disease, who is most at risk, how to care for your gums at home, how Chinese medicine se

Excerpt: Bad breath may seem like a minor social embarrassment, but it can be linked to gum disease, tongue coating, dry mouth, nasal and throat conditions, digestive factors, and everyday habits. HW06 Bad Breath — The Secret Your Mouth Couldn’t Hide explores why bad breath happens, when medical or dental assessment is needed, and how modern medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine approach the same problem from different perspectives.

The worst part of palpitations is not knowing why. This guide starts with what cannot wait, then walks you through which tests to ask for, how to read your report, how modern medicine treats the causes, how Traditional Chinese Medicine sees it, and what you can do every day. Rule out danger first, then focus on care.

Waking up at two in the morning and feeling more alert every time you check the clock? Early morning awakening does not necessarily mean that something is seriously wrong. In many cases, it can be related to sleep rhythms, caffeine, alcohol, naps, stress, and everyday habits. This episode looks at the issue from the perspectives of sleep medicine and Chinese medicine, and shares five practical things you can start doing tonight to reduce anxiety around waking up and rebuild a

Waking up at 2:00 AM—feeling exhausted yet unable to fall back asleep—may involve more than just a simple case of poor sleep. This article explores, from the perspectives of Western medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and classical TCM formulas, why some people consistently wake up at the same time in the early hours, and what this pattern of early morning awakening might reveal about one's physical and mental state.

Do you wake up at two, three or four in the morning and find yourself unable to fall asleep again? Early morning awakening can have many causes, including sleep timing, stress and anxiety, alcohol or caffeine, sleep apnoea, nocturia, menopause, pain, reflux and changes in mood. This book explores what modern sleep medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine see differently, with a practical focus on what you can do—from CBT-I and daily sleep habits to UK pharmacy options, TCM a

Your cold is gone, but why is the cough still there three weeks later? The cause may not be limited to the lungs—it may involve the nose, acid reflux, airway hypersensitivity, medicines, or other factors. This book explores persistent cough through modern medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a practical focus on what you can do: UK OTC options, food therapy for different cough patterns, TCM approaches, and when it is time to see a doctor. L4_HW02_咳嗽三周不好，问题可能不在肺_简体

Why do some people sneeze throughout spring while others wake with a blocked, runny nose all year round? This book explores allergic rhinitis through both modern medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a practical focus on what you can do—from UK OTC medicines and allergen control to TCM pattern differentiation, food therapy, and knowing when to see a doctor.

Drawing on perspectives ranging from cortisol circadian rhythms, sleep architecture, and ruminative thinking to Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts—such as the circulation of *Wei Qi* (defensive energy), the disharmony between *Ying* (nutritive) and *Wei* (defensive) energies, and the "Midnight-Noon" meridian clock—this episode explores the potential mechanisms behind waking at a specific time.

Why does Charles Bridge stand crowded with saints and martyrs? Some were once condemned as criminals, imprisoned, or killed by those in power. Centuries later, Falun Gong practitioners facing persecution walked across the same bridge. What connects their stories? This book explores faith, science, persecution, media, and conscience—and asks a deeper question: Is my judgment truly my own?

为什么有的家族三代而衰，有的却能延续数百年？真正被一代代传下去的，也许从来不只是财富。余财、余名、余德、余制、余习，以及余债、余害，都可能成为后代继承的一部分。真正值得思考的不是能留下多少钱，而是我们今天的选择，会给未来留下什么。

Regarding the adage that "wealth does not last beyond three generations," the question worth asking is perhaps not how much money ancestors left behind, but rather *what* exactly they bequeathed. Wealth, reputation, character, systems, and habits can all continue to influence descendants across generations;

Why do some families decline after just three generations, while others endure for centuries? What is truly passed down from generation to generation is perhaps never merely wealth. Surplus wealth, reputation, virtue, systems, and habits—as well as lingering debts and harmful legacies—can all become part of what future generations inherit. The question truly worth pondering is not how much money we leave behind, but rather what our choices today will bequeath to the future.