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Cultivation Path of a Head Chef

InsightsDecember 17, 20170Comments

I am 46 years old and I have practiced Falun Dafa for over 20 years. My cultivation path has not been smooth, but filled with ups and downs. My faith never wavered in spite of the persecution. I’ve persisted on the path of returning to my original self and have constantly witnessed the benevolence of…

Hebei: Despite the Risk, Locals Make Public Call for Release of Detained Practitioner

China News, World NewsDecember 17, 20170Comments

Mrs. Wang Shaoping was arrested on August 6, 2017, for publicly raising awareness about the persecution of Falun Gong. She has been held in detention ever since. Mrs. Wang's neighbours in her hometown in Matuodian Township, Chanli County, Hebei Province, agreed to be interviewed on camera and make a public call for her release. Mrs.…

Ireland: Falun Gong Presentation Offered at a High School to Help Students Relieve Stress

World NewsDecember 17, 20170Comments

Malahide Community School, a high school in a coastal town in northern Dublin, Ireland, has been inviting volunteers from the Falun Gong group for the past several years to teach the exercises to their students. As third-year high school students face the pressure of college admission, many parents and teachers seek ways to help students…

Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in Christmas Parades in South Australia

Australia NewsDecember 3, 20170Comments

Falun Gong practitioners in South Australia participated in Christmas parades in Norwood and Port Adelaide on November 25, 2017. The practitioners' procession included a float with plum and lotus flowers, ladies in heavenly maiden costumes, characters in ancient costumes, a large banner reading “The World Needs Truth, Compassion, Forbearance,” and other practitioners in yellow t-shirts.…

Practitioners in Turkey Call for an End to the Persecution of Falun Gong in China

World NewsDecember 3, 20170Comments

Falun Gong practitioners in Turkey held an event at the Tekira Shopping Center on November 18, 2017, in the Province of Tekirdağ, which is two hours from West Istanbul. It is the only shopping mall in Tekirdağ, and the practitioners chose the site for introducing Falun Gong to the public and raise awareness of the…

Seattle: Falun Dafa Group Welcomed Back to Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

World NewsDecember 3, 20170Comments

The Falun Dafa group and their Tian Guo Marching Band were invited back for a second time time to perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Seattle on November 24. The Falun Dafa group's Tian Guo Marching Band stands out as the only marching band in the parade made up of mostly ethnic Chinese musicians. Born…

U.K.: Health Expo Attendees Experience the Peacefulness of Falun Gong

World NewsDecember 3, 20170Comments

Practitioners of Falun Gong held a booth at Birmingham's annual Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Festival on November 3-5. They demonstrated the meditative exercises and gave out literature on the practice and the persecution of this peaceful group in China. “[Falun Gong] Will Make Us Better People” Heather and Emma attended the Falun Gong workshop to learn…

The Art of Zhen-Shan-Ren International Exhibition Held in Peru

World NewsDecember 3, 20170Comments

The Art of Zhen-Shan-Ren International Exhibition opened in Barranco, a coastal area south of Lima, Peru on November 21, 2017. The exhibition is being held in the Cultural Center Juan Parra Del Riego until November 30. At the reception on November 20, Mr. Pedro Parvina Castro, deputy director of Culture and Education in Victoria City Hall,…

Russia: Activities in Moscow Introduce Falun Gong

World NewsDecember 3, 20170Comments

Moscow Oriental Collection Expo Falun Gong practitioners in Moscow were invited to participate in the Oriental Collection Expo November 16 to 19. They introduced Falun Gong by demonstrating the exercises and giving artistic performances. The practitioners introduced Falun Gong, demonstrated the five exercises, and gave several dance performances. The audience responded with warm applause. The…

Israel: 15th Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference in Tel Aviv

World NewsDecember 3, 20170Comments

The 15th Israeli Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference was held in Tel Aviv on November 4. Several practitioners from abroad also attended the conference and contributed to its success. Fourteen practitioners shared their experiences in practicing Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong), and how they improved their way of thinking and behavior according to Falun Dafa's…

Sydney, Australia: Many Interested in Learning about Falun Gong at Double Bay Street Festival

Australia NewsNovember 19, 20170Comments

The Double Bay Street Festival is Sydney’s most popular annual street fair. Some 80,000 people attended this year’s festival on Sunday, November 5. The local Falun Gong group took part once again, allowing many local residents to learn about this ancient traditional practice of meditation and self-improvement. They set up a booth with posters and…

Falun Dafa as Seen Through My Eyes

InsightsNovember 19, 20170Comments

I am not a Falun Dafa practitioner, but my father is. Though I don't practice Falun Dafa, I firmly believe that Falun Dafa is a great spiritual practice. I have witnessed how it has saved my family and transformed my father from a bad person into a responsible husband and wonderful dad. My family was…