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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 14: Restoring Vision: Remarkable Recovery from Degenerative Retinal Disease

Mrs. Emily Watson (63), Botanical Illustrator.

“When central serous retinopathy and macular degeneration dimmed my sight to dark shadows, I thought I would never paint again. Within four months of practice, the light returned in full clarity.”

1. The Threat of Total Blindness

Emily suffered from advanced macular degeneration complicated by recurrent central serous chorioretinopathy. Her central visual acuity dropped to 20/200, preventing her from reading or illustrating botanical specimens.

2. Meditation and the Clarification of the Senses

She learned the seated meditation and standing exercises from local volunteers in Vancouver. While practicing, she felt warm soothing currents radiating behind her eyeballs and temple regions.

3. Unprecedented Visual Restoration

Ophthalmic optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans confirmed complete resolution of subretinal fluid accumulation and stabilization of the retinal pigment epithelium. Her corrected vision returned to 20/25, enabling her to complete her botanical art series.