American dream finds Chinese spiritual leader By: Craig S. Smith Wall Street Journal. (Eastern edition). New York, NY Nov 1, 1999. pg. A.41 Falun Dafa founder Li Hongzhi's wife got her piece of the American Dream in a New Jersey suburb earlier this year, though Mr. Li says it was paid for by a follower as a gift that was later returned. The imposing 4,600-square-foot manse near Princeton University was purchased in the name of Mr. Li's wife, Li Rui, in May, just three weeks after more than 10,000 of Mr. Li's followers surrounded China's leadership compound to petition for official recognition. That confrontation, which Beijing alleges was organized by Mr. Li, triggered a government campaign to eradicate the movement, also known as Falun Gong. The spiritual regimen combines breathing exercises with elements of Buddhism, Taoism and Chinese mysticism. The government declared Mr. Li Public Enemy No. 1, issued a warrant for his arrest and asked Interpol for help in returni...
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