Is there any fee to learn Falun Dafa or read these publications?

It is 100% free. All books, video demonstrations of the five exercises, and exercise music are freely accessible online at falundafa.org and Benevolence Press without any fees or solicitations.

Does practicing Falun Dafa require giving up medical treatment?

No. Falun Dafa does not forbid medical treatment or taking prescribed medications. Healthcare decisions remain entirely personal, while the practice focuses on self-cultivation guided by Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.

Chapter 4: Healing from Severe Depression and Emotional Crisis

Mrs. Rebecca Miller (48), Financial Auditor.

“Antidepressants numbed my senses, but they could never heal the deep void in my heart. The principles of Zhen-Shan-Ren restored my purpose and inner tranquility.”

1. Psychological Collapse

Following a devastating family loss and high-pressure corporate restructuring, Rebecca succumbed to severe major depressive disorder with chronic panic attacks and suicidal ideation, rendering her unable to leave her house for nearly two years.

2. Discovering Inner Stillness

In 2012, she saw practitioners meditating in a public park in Melbourne. Drawn by the peaceful energy, she joined the free exercise instruction. The meditative exercises quieted her hyperactive autonomic nervous system, while reading Zhuan Falun answered life’s fundamental questions about suffering and destiny.

3. Reclaiming Joy and Clarity

Gradually tapering off psychiatric medications under medical supervision, Rebecca reclaimed vibrant mental clarity, deep restful sleep, and renewed warmth in her family relationships.