ISBN: 1-58613-102-8

Essentials for Further Advancement
By Li Hongzhi

Known among the community of Falun Dafa practitioners as "Essentials," this work is a collection of supplementary writings by Mr. Li Hongzhi. These writings can be seen as a further exposition of Mr. Li's Zhuan Falun. The forms they take are quite diverse, ranging from articles and letters to poems. The contents span four years and date back to 1995 – the year Mr. Li discontinued teaching publicly in China. They can be understood as a commentary on happenings in the world of Falun Dafa since the publication of Mr. Li's two other books. These short pieces communicate Mr. Li's observations of noteworthy developments among practitioners and offer corrective suggestions for conduct. Mr. Li addresses a number of specific incidents and events, including the famous "Zhongnanhai incident" of April 25, 1999, the day that over 10,000 practitioners went to Communist China's leadership compound in Beijing to appeal for their rights. This work is an integral component in Falun Dafa's practice for many students – one that provides specific insights into recent developments. One will want to have learned Zhuan Falun before reading this work.