The essence of this controversial NRM is to achieve mental and spiritual renewal by way of physical and mental exercises, as well as mystical teachings.

a. Druidry
b. Heaven's Gate
c. Wicca
d. Falun Gong


d. Falun Gong

Analysis:
a, b & c. Incorrect. Li Hongzhi teaches meditation techniques and physical exercises that encourage mental and spiritual renewal.
d. Correct. Falun Gong, "Practice of the Wheel of Dharma," is a controversial new religious movement begun by Li Hongzhi in 1992. The essence of this new religious movement is to achieve mental and spiritual renewal by way of physical and mental exercises, as well as mystical teachings.

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