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Canadian Lawmaker Urges Co-workers to Back His Organ Trafficking Bill

World NewsJune 2, 20170Comments

Conservative MP Garnett Genuis raised the issue of forced organ harvesting in China this week in the House of Commons in hopes of securing government support for his organ trafficking bill. “Canada needs to be vocal in standing up for international human rights, and in particular for the rights of persecuted minorities. Even above that, Canada…

Real Estate Consultant Says Falun Gong Showed Her the Right Way to Do Business

World NewsMay 22, 20170Comments

Nadia Ghattas, 62, is a real estate consultant in Manhattan. As a Falun Gong practitioner who has enjoyed this ancient Chinese cultivation practice for 16 years, she did the exercises on Union Square with thousands of other practitioners from all over the world just before the World Falun Dafa Day parade began on May 12. Nadia…

Falun Gong Banners and Posters Seen in Numerous Public Places in China

China News, World NewsMay 22, 20170Comments

Falun Gong banners and posters have recently appeared along many main streets, crossroads, and other public spaces in multiple places in Beijing, Heilongjiang, Hebei, and Shandong Provinces, China. The banners speak of the goodness of Falun Gong and raise awareness of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) persecution, as well as the ongoing efforts to bring…

Michigan Newspaper Runs a Letter to the Editor From a Falun Gong Practitioner

World NewsMay 22, 20170Comments

The Mining Journal, the biggest newspaper in northern Michigan, carried a letter titled “Falun Dafa Day is Saturday” on May 11, 2017. The letter was written by practitioner Hsin-Ling Hsieh for the “Letters to the Editor”. In the letter, Dr. Hiseh stated that May 13 is World Falun Dafa Day, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of…

The Stawell Times: High School Students Learn Falun Dafa Meditation

Australia NewsMay 19, 20170Comments

On 16th of May 2017, an article in The Stawell Times-News, a local newspaper in Victoria, published an article titled “Meditation to ease final year pressures.” The article covered a Falun Dafa activity held at Stawell Secondary College on 15th of May for final year students (VCE). The article stated that a local resident provided…

Beijing Prisons Prevents Falun Gong Practitioners from Filing Appeals

China NewsMay 19, 20170Comments

This year marked the 18th year of Falun Gong being persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Many practitioners and their families want to file appeals for their prison sentences. However, the Beijing prison system applies several tactics to stop their appeal efforts. Falun Gong practitioners usually present several legal arguments. The authorities cannot win…

Why Young People Are Fascinated by Falun Dafa

Insights, World NewsMay 19, 20170Comments

Many people may think that meditation is more for older people who are worried about their health, and they have more time to practice. In fact, a large number of young people have chosen to practice Falun Dafa, because it improves health, reduces stress, and offers much more. Below are stories of young men from…

Falun Dafa Practitioners from Different Cultures Express Gratitude to Master Li

World NewsMay 19, 20170Comments

More than 10,000 Falun Gong practitioners from 58 countries gathered in Manhattan, New York City last weekend to celebrate the 18th annual World Falun Dafa Day with rallies, a parade, and group exercises at various sites throughout the city. Over the course of several days, practitioners introduced this ancient cultivation practice to the public and raised…

An Elderly Woman Longs for the Day When She Can Freely Practice Falun Gong

China NewsMay 19, 20170Comments

Ms. Wang Xiumin is nearly 80 years old, but she looks much younger thanks to her practice of Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline based on the principle of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. While Ms. Wang enjoys tremendous health benefits from the practice, she has lived in fear since 1999, when the Chinese communist regime began to persecute Falun…

New York Senate Passes Resolution 1432 to Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day

World NewsMay 12, 20170Comments

The New York State Senate recently unanimously passed resolution 1432 to commemorate the 18th Annual World Falun Dafa Day Celebration, and declared it to be observed on May 12-14, 2017. This is the 7th consecutive year that the New York State Senate has passed a resolution acknowledging this special occasion. More than 100 proclamations have…

Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day in Australia and New Zealand

Australia NewsMay 12, 20170Comments

May 13, 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of Falun Dafa's public introduction, and the 18th annual World Falun Dafa Day. Falun Gong (also known as Falun Dafa) practitioners across the world celebrate the anniversary by holding various public events, including parades, rallies, group exercise practice, and music performances. They also raise awareness about the Chinese…

Two Stories of Virtue from Chinese History

InsightsMay 12, 20170Comments

Chinese culture has a long history of valuing virtuous behavior, and there are many stories and legends which illustrate the importance of virtue in people's lives. Below are two such stories. An Incorruptible Official Zhen Bin, a talented and virtuous man, lived in the Southern Qi dynasty. He pawned some ramie cloth for money…