The World Embraces Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance on Falun Dafa Day

Written by Reader Submission on 16 May 2014

By Kerry Foster, Echo Bay, Ontario

This past May 13 marked the 22^nd anniversary of the public teaching of Falun Dafa (an ancient cultivation practice), with proclamations, speeches, parades, and numerous grand events held all across the world. Many countries political leaders conveyed their respect for the practitioners of Falun Dafa who strive to live by the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance in their daily lives, and who sacrifice continuously to raise awareness of the abhorrent persecution of fellow practitioners in China.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and several Members of Parliament wrote letters of congratulations for practitioners “unwavering dedication to a free and fair society”.

Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party wrote a letter on behalf of the Green Party of Canada. She also has her own petition out to help end the horrific crime of live-harvesting the internal organs of Falun Dafa practitioners in China for sale on the world market.

A grand celebration at Parliament Hill in Ottawa was attended by 12 parliament members, and a visiting Chinese government official said in regard to the CCP’s vilification campaign against the practice: “I believe that Falun Gong has contributed a lot to society. You helped the government reduce the burden of healthcare and keep society harmonious. I believe that your reputation will be restored.”

In Hong Kong, which is not under direct Communist rule, a huge parade was held to show people the beauty of the practice and to dispel the Chinese people’s misconceptions caused by 15 years of hate propaganda. One attendee said “Falun Dafa is very good and is popular around the world. I don’t understand why the CCP banned it—it’s truly absurd! It (the CCP) will have to pay for its actions sooner or later.” Many Chinese tourists quit the CCP during the event.

Seven cities from Texas issued proclamations supporting Falun Dafa in their communities. “Falun Dafa practitioners’ determination and courage to stand up for Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance while facing severe persecution from the Chinese Communist Party has shown the world the value of life and the preciousness of human dignity.”

The State Senate of New York and Washington DC, Maryland State Legislature passed resolutions recognizing Falun Dafa for bringing better health and inner peace to millions around the world.

Coverage of World Falun Dafa Day celebrations continue to pour in from countries all over the world such as Australia, New Zealand, Italy, France, Romania, Amsterdam, Ireland, The Netherlands, and more. See links at bottom for photos.

Falun Dafa is an ancient Chinese cultivation practice known for its great healing effects on the mind and body. Dafa means “great law of the universe”, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, the original nature of all life. The discipline involves gentle exercise, meditation, and the raising of one’s moral quality to reach higher levels of enlightenment. In Daoism it is called going back to the True Man, the true self that lies beneath all of our baggage. It is a process of getting rid of attachments such as greed, anger, ego, jealousy- even addictions are easily abandoned through practice. It is a process of constantly looking inward to examine one’s own shortcomings even in the face of being mistreated by others. Through practice, the root of illness is cleansed from the body and millions of people have reported amazing recoveries from very serious conditions. Falun Dafa was handed down privately throughout the history of ancient China, and since its first introduction to the general public in 1992, it has spread to over 100 million people in over 100 countries across the world.

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