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158 Newly Reported Cases of Falun Gong Practitioners Sentenced for Their Faith

China News, World NewsMay 23, 20160Comments

May 22, 2016 | According to data compiled by Minghui.org, 158 more Falun Gong practitioners in China are now confirmed to have been sentenced to prison between November 2015 and April 2016. These citizens were imprisoned for refusing to renounce their belief as demanded by the communist authorities, and for talking to the public about the Chinese…

New Yorkers Learn Falun Dafa Exercises in Central Park

World NewsMay 23, 20160Comments

May 21, 2016 | As a part of the celebration of Falun Dafa Day last week, groups of practitioners from all over the world did the Falun Dafa exercises in New York City's parks, including Central Park, Bowling Green Park, Battery Park, and Cadman Plaza Park. The beautiful scene and peaceful energy interested many tourists and local…

[Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day] Shenyang Practitioners Participating in Asian Sports Festival in 1998

China News, World NewsMay 23, 20160Comments

May 21, 2016 | Whenever I recall how we Falun Gong practitioners participated in the opening ceremonies of the Asian Sports Festival in 1998, I realize what a miracle it was. Our invitation to participate arrived only five days before the event took place. Under such a tight schedule, we made uniforms, trained a parade team, and…

New Yorkers and Tourists Condemn Persecution of Falun Dafa in Front of Chinese Consulate

World NewsMay 23, 20160Comments

May 20, 2016 | Falun Dafa practitioners from all over the world came to New York City for the World Falun Day celebration last week. Many joined the group exercises and peaceful protests in front of the Chinese Consulate on May 11-15, 2016. Group meditation in front of Chinese Consulate in New York “Please Keep it Up!” Many…

German Politicians Send Greetings for World Falun Dafa Day

World NewsMay 23, 20160Comments

11 May 2016 | A Member of European Parliament, a Member of German Parliament, and a Member of State Parliament each sent greeting letters to the Falun Dafa Association in Germany for the upcoming 24th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction and World Falun Dafa Day. They commended the Falun Gong principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. Letter from Martin…

Mayor of Ottawa Proclaims Falun Dafa Day

Scrolling, World NewsMay 19, 20160Comments

May 18, 2016 | The mayors of Ottawa have issued proclamations designating May 13 as Falun Dafa Day in Ottawa since 2001. Mayor Jim Watson has proclaimed for the 6th year May 13 as Falun Dafa Day in Ottawa on behalf of the city council. The proclamation stated, “Falun Dafa follows the principles of truthfulness, compassion,…

Master Li Hongzhi Lectures at New York Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference

World NewsMay 19, 20160Comments

May 16, 2016 | Nearly 10,000 practitioners from 53 countries attended the New York Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference on May 15 at Barclays Centre in Brooklyn. Mr. Li Hongzhi, founder of Falun Dafa, spoke at the conference and explained how practitioners can do better at improving xinxing and fulfilling their historic responsibilities. Master Li lectured and…

Minghui Human Rights Report: Falun Gong Practitioners Systematically Murdered in China for Their Organs

China News, World NewsMay 19, 20160Comments

Download easy-to-read PDF (98 pg) (Clearwisdom)

Canadian Lawmakers and Falun Gong Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day

World NewsMay 15, 20160Comments

May 13, 2016 | Six current and former Canadian parliament members and 700 Falun Gong practitioners celebrated the 17th World Falun Dafa Day in front of Parliament Hill in Ottawa on May 10, 2016. Celebration in front of the Canadian Parliament Hill. Lawmakers Support Falun Gong's Peaceful Resistance Parliament Members Peter Kent, Judy Sgro, Garnett Geuis, Elizabeth May, Senator…

From Dublin to Moscow, Falun Dafa Day Celebrated Across Europe

World NewsMay 15, 20160Comments

May 12, 2016 | European practitioners joined in celebrating World Falun Dafa Day over the weekend. This report summarizes events held in five countries. May 13 marks the 17th World Falun Dafa Day, a tradition that started in 2000 to commemorate the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public in May 1992. This date also coincides with…

City of Orlando Proclaims Falun Dafa Day

World NewsMay 15, 20160Comments

May 11, 2016 | Mayor Buddy Dyer from the City of Orlando Florida issued a proclamation declaring May 13, 2016 Falun Dafa Day. The proclamation stated, “Falun Dafa emphasizes moral value, health improvements and leads a sincere practice toward enlightenment.” “Falun Dafa has helped numerous people turn away from alcohol, drugs, violence and other bad habits.” And “Falun…

An Expression of Joy and Gratitude: Celebrating Falun Dafa Day in San Francisco

World NewsMay 14, 20160Comments

May 09, 2016 | May 13 marks the 17th annual World Falun Dafa Day and the 65th birthday of the founder of Falun Gong, Master Li Hongzhi. Falun Gong practitioners from all cultural background in the San Francisco Bay area held a series of events to celebrate this joyful holiday and express their appreciation to Master…