The Falun symbol sits at the heart of Falun Gong practice, weaving together ancient Chinese cosmology, moral aspiration, and the idea of ever-turning universal energy. Literally meaning “Dharma Wheel,” it features three swastikas (an age-old emblem of auspiciousness in Asian traditions) surrounded by four Taiji (yin-yang) symbols. This design isn’t mere decoration—it’s a visual mantra pointing practitioners toward the mechanics of the universe and their own spiritual journey.

Swastikas represent the golden rule of compassion rippling through the cosmos, while Taiji icons remind seekers of balance—light and dark, action and stillness, body and spirit. Together, they form a miniature galaxy on the chest during meditation, symbolizing how the “Law Wheel” (Falun) turns within each person. By focusing on this emblem, individuals aim to harmonize personal cultivation with the turning of universal forces.

Beyond its meditative role, the Falun stands as a moral compass. Flashes of the symbol at international vigils or human-rights rallies subtly underscore practitioners’ commitment to truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance—values enshrined by founder Li Hongzhi and celebrated even amid ongoing global conversations about freedom of belief. Recent exhibitions in Taiwan and Prague have showcased oversized Falun replicas, inviting passersby to ponder the wheel’s timeless message amid today’s fast-paced world.

At its core, the Falun symbol is both map and mirror: a map charting the interplay of cosmic energies, and a mirror reflecting the practitioner’s inner aspiration to align thought, word, and deed. It’s a reminder that personal transformation and universal harmony aren’t separate journeys, but two spokes of the very same wheel—forever turning, always guiding.