The article discusses the history of the religious movement known as Falun Gong, or Falun Dafa, with a particular focus on its activities in the U.S. According to the author, the movement may be attractive to Chinese Americans and other members of the Chinese diaspora because it makes Chinese religious traditions relevant to modern life. Details on Falun Gong leader Li Hongzhi and on the concepts of qi and gong as understood within the movement are presented.