(Minghui.org) Dafa practitioners in Batam, Indonesia, were invited to introduce Falun Dafa at a high school on July 21. The school is SMK Negeri 7 (or SMKN7), one of the best vocational high schools in the region. Over 1,000 students along with teachers and school officials learned the Falun Dafa exercises. 

Before teaching the exercises, a practitioner explained what Falun Dafa is and that Dafa practitioners follow the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance in their daily lives. Then several practitioners demonstrated and taught the exercises

More than 1,000 students at SMK Negeri 7 (or SMKN7) vocational school in Batam learned the Falun Dafa exercises on July 21, 2022.

The school principal (left), vice principal (right), and teachers also learned about Falun Dafa. 

The principal thanked practitioners for coming and demonstrating the exercises. She said that she rescheduled some other activities to make herself available for the teaching session, and she was very happy that practitioners took the time to come to the school. 

Group photo of Falun Dafa practitioners with the school’s principal (center, second row with red headscarf), vice principal (first from right, second row), and teachers. The Indonesian words on the banner are: “Falun Dafa Baik” (Falun Dafa Is Good), “Latihan Kesehatan Jiwa & Raga” (Mind & Body Health Exercise), and “Untuk Umum & Tanpa Biaya” (Open to the Public & Free of Charge).

Background: What Is Falun Dafa?

Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) was first introduced to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi in Changchun, China, in 1992. The spiritual discipline is now practiced in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Millions of people who have embraced the teachings, which are based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, and have learned the five exercises, have experienced improved health and well-being.