(Minghui.org) May 13, 2022 is the 23rd World Falun Dafa Day and the 30th anniversary of the practice’s introduction to the public. Numerous officials sent greetings congratulating this special occasion. They praised practitioners for upholding the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and wished them well.
Courage and Perseverance
Legislative member Chang Liao Wan-chien said he knew many practitioners. “Some of them are judges, lawyers, teachers, and business owners. After they began to practice Falun Dafa, their attitude and vision of life are much better than ordinary citizens. They have made significant contributions to the society,” he said.
Chang Liao Wan-chien is a member of the legislative council.
On the 30th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction to the public, Mr. Chang believes the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance can inspire more people to make society a better place.
Speaking of practitioners’ peaceful efforts of exposing the persecution in the past 20 plus years, Chang said he was very impressed. He said that most people respond to suppression with strong emotions such as anger, which often does not last long. But for practitioners inside and outside China, they are able to continue with perseverance. “To me, this is real determination, a spirit of not yielding to the vicious,” he explained, “I think it is very valuable and comes from the practice of Falun Dafa.”
Legislative member Shen Fa-hui said he respected Falun Dafa practitioners
Another legislative member Shen Fa-hui said many people and governments in international society have paid attention to human rights issues in China. Along with residents in Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and Tibet, Falun Dafa practitioners have also been severely persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “In a country with no democracy or freedom, a person could be deprived of his basic rights overnight,” he said. “That is why it is important to defend values.”
Great Contribution to the Society
Legislative member Cheng Yun-Peng said May 13, 2022 is a special date because Falun Dafa was introduced to the world on this day 30 years ago. He thanked practitioners for providing updated information on the situation in China and wished them well.
Cheng Yun-Peng, another legislative member, thanked Falun Dafa practitioners.
There are many ways to understand what Falun Dafa is, he added. For example, Shen Yun has displayed traditional Chinese culture through performing arts, especially dance. In addition, practitioners have been able to set up media channels to expose the CCP’s brutality in China. They have overcome many difficulties to provide updated information to help victims of the CCP. All these are great contributions to society.
He feels all these have provided a reference to the world of what kind of system and what kind of society could benefit people. “Practitioners have sacrificed tremendously – including their own safety and personal assets to make such information available,” he explained. That is why he thanked Falun Dafa practitioners and called upon more people to join the effort.
Universal Values
Ma Wen-chun, another legislative member, said she found that practitioners are very dedicated to Falun Dafa due to its great physical and spiritual benefits.
Legislative member Ma Wen-chun wishes a Happy Birthday to Mr. Li Hongzhi, founder of Falun Dafa.
She said the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are universal values. She expected more people would come to know this and accept them. The peaceful efforts of Falun Dafa practitioners in the past 23 years are also very meaningful. She looks forward to active participation by more people in this regard.
Legislative member Liao Wan-ju said many citizens know the CCP’s brutality against Falun Dafa. She encouraged practitioners to do better in exposing the atrocities.
Liao Wan-ju, another legislative member
Many residents in her district practice Falun Dafa, she said. “They have not only applied the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance to their daily lives, but also contributed to society tremendously. This includes Shen Yun and other art forms.”
A Peaceful Group
Legislative member Lin Te-fu said Falun Dafa has been popular in Taiwan for a long time and many residents have also seen the exercises in parks. The practice’s benefits on physical health are well known.
In addition, the Falun Dafa teachings help to improve society’s moral values. The huge impact is well received and he thanked practitioners for all their hard work.
Weng Mingzhi, CEO of the Kinmen-Matsu Joint Services Center, a government agency of Taiwan government’s executive branch, said Falun Dafa practitioners are well respected people. Although harshly suppressed in mainland China, they have persevered and keep telling the public what is going on in China. All these are great achievements and they are important for society.
He said the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are definitely good. “It is a person’s self-improvement and it will also lead to happy families and a better society,” he explained. He was impressed by the great impact on society and wished practitioners well on this special occasion.
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