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Regensburg, Germany: Learning about Ancient Chinese Meditation in an Old German City

World NewsJune 24, 20160Comments

Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southeast Germany, has witnessed the nation's history for centuries. While the local residents and visitors reflect on the history, Falun Gong practitioners bring this ancient meditation from China to share with the community. “I Have to Sign This Petition” Many passersby stopped at the practitioners' booth near the landmark building…

Northern Ireland: Enniskillen Residents Sign Petition to Stop Suppression of Falun Gong in China

World NewsJune 24, 20160Comments

Falun Gong practitioners visited Enniskillen, the largest town in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, on June 18, 2016, to tell the public about the meditation practice. In addition to displaying posters and demonstrating the Falun Gong exercises on High Street, they shared with the community how practitioners are brutally persecuted in China for their beliefs. 'We All…

Thailand: Many People Learn About Falun Dafa During Healthcare 2016

World NewsJune 24, 20160Comments

At the recent Healthcare 2016 event, Falun Dafa practitioners in Thailand introduced to the public the gentle exercises that provide physical and spiritual benefits. Sponsored by Matichon, one of the major newspapers in Thailand, and the Ministry of Public Health, this event at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center presented many healthy food and healthcare products. Inside…

Newsweek Reports on China’s Organ Harvesting from Political Prisoners

World NewsJune 19, 20160Comments

The World edition of Newsweek online carried a report titled “Is China Still Harvesting Organs From Its Political Prisoners?” by Jessica Firger on June 15, 2016. This article reported that U.S. House House Resolution 343, which passed unanimously on the evening of June 13, 2016, calls on China's communist regime to immediately stop forced organ harvesting…

Research Finds Falun Gong Practice Improves Cancer Survival Rate

World NewsJune 19, 20160Comments

“Falun Gong practice can help terminal cancer patients survive significantly longer, in addition to notable symptom improvement,” concluded a paper recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, which is published by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). According to one of the authors, Dr. Yuhong Dong from Novartis, a global healthcare company in Basel,…

Berlin, Germany: Supporting Freedom for Falun Gong at Brandenburg Gate

World NewsJune 19, 20160Comments

Falun Gong practitioners have been gathering at the Brandenburg Gate tourist site every Saturday for the past several years to raise awareness about the gentle meditation practice of Falun Gong, and about the brutal persecution in China. Brandenburg Gate is one of the best-known landmarks in Germany and is a symbol of peace. Built in…

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Resolution Condemning Chinese Regime’s Organ Harvesting Crimes Against Falun Gong

World NewsJune 17, 20160Comments

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Resolution 343 on the evening of June 13, 2016. The resolution calls on China's communist regime to immediately stop forced organ harvesting from Falun Gong practitioners and other prisoners of conscience. The resolution also calls for an immediate end to the persecution of Falun Gong, which has continued for…

Auckland, New Zealand: Introducing Falun Dafa to the Largest Polynesian Community

World NewsJune 17, 20160Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners held a weekend event in Auckland, New Zealand to raise awareness of the ongoing persecution of the meditation practice by the communist regime in China. At the June 11 gathering in the business district of Otara in South Auckland, practitioners demonstrated the gentle Falun Dafa exercises, gave a waist drum performance, and handed…

Elected Officials in New York Praise Falun Dafa

World NewsJune 17, 20160Comments

Nearly 100 elected officials in New York sent greetings last month to congratulate the 17th World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, which celebrates the anniversary of the public introduction of the meditation practice. This date also coincides with the birthday of Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa. Levi Browde, director of the Falun…

“Exactly What I Have Been Looking For!” – Falun Gong at Taste of Dallas

World NewsJune 16, 20160Comments

Hundreds of thousands attended the 30th Taste of Dallas in Fair Park over the first weekend of June. They were met with a rich experience of food, music, art and culture. Many were delighted to discover that Falun Gong was taking part in the festival. Falun Gong at Taste of Dallas One lady spent a long time…

Missouri, USA: Gentle Falun Gong Exercises Draw Attention at Local Festivals

World NewsJune 16, 20160Comments

Various local community events are held throughout the summer in the State of Missouri. These events attract many people who come to enjoy themselves, shop, and take in new experiences. Falun Gong practitioners participated in two popular events over the past weekend – the Strawberry Festival in Kimmswick and the Webster Arts Fair in Webster…

European Parliament Asked to Investigate Forced Organ Harvesting of Prisoners of Conscience in China

World NewsJune 16, 20160Comments

The European Parliament passed a resolution in December 2013 to call on China to stop the forced organ harvesting of living prisoners of conscience, the majority of whom are Falun Gong practitioners. Twelve European lawmakers recently issued a written statement asking the European Parliament to initiate an investigation of China's live organ harvesting. If half of…