Falun Gong

 
Pronunciation: /ˌfalən ˈgɒŋ/
(also Falun Dafa /ˈdafə/)

noun

[mass noun]
  • a spiritual exercise and meditation regime with similarities to t’ai chi ch’uan, practised predominantly in China.
  • a Taoist-Buddhist sect practising Falun Gong.

Origin:

1990s: Chinese, literally 'wheel of law', from 'law' + lún 'wheel' (+ gōng 'skill' or dàfǎ 'great method')