(Minghui.org) Practitioners held informational events on November 12 and 17, 2024, in La Défense, a suburb of Paris, and in Anthony. During the events, practitioners demonstrated the exercises. They told people how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) persecutes Falun Dafa, and collected signatures seeking to end the atrocities, including forced organ harvesting from imprisoned practitioners.
La Défense is Paris’ financial district. Many people came outside during their lunch break to eat, and relax. They looked at the displays which were part of practitioners’ event around noon on November 12. Some said this was the first time they heard of Falun Dafa. Many were shocked by the CCP’s persecution of people who follow the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, and signed the petition.
Practitioners held an informational event in La Défense, a suburb of Paris, on November 12, 2024.
Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Is Key to Health and Harmony
Samuel, a caregiver at a nursing home, said, “I cannot tolerate such persecution. Falun Dafa practitioners do not disturb others or harm anything around them. People should be able to do what they want—that’s very important!”
He believed that practitioners who strive to improve themselves and practice self-control are remarkable, and said the persecution in China is deeply distressing. “We must keep going,” he said. “We truly need to resolve all of this. It takes courage to face and solve these problems.”
Samuel said that Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is the key principle for maintaining physical and mental well-being and fostering harmony with others. To him, these principles are tied to personal happiness and help guide one on a correct path in life. “It’s very important,” he said. “We need to put our hearts into everything we do.”
He praised the efforts of practitioners and encouraged them to continue their efforts.
Steve, a fitness coach, said Falun Dafa’s principles are universal. “They are truly remarkable,” he said. He described the persecution as a crime and something deeply evil. “We must put an end to this persecution,” he added.
A woman noticed the practitioners’ peaceful and serene meditation. Their kind demeanor impressed her deeply, and she said she was interested in learning how to practice. After signing the petition, she took some informational materials about practice sites in Paris.
Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Are Timeless Values
Practitioners held an event at the Anthony train station square in the southern suburbs of Paris on November 17, 2024.
People signed petitions to support practitioners’ efforts to end the persecution.
An informational event was held on November 17 at the Anthony train station square in the southern suburbs of Paris, and attracted many local residents and tourists. Gérard, who happened to pass by, recalled meeting Falun Dafa practitioners in the same spot around the year 2000, and said the memory was still fresh in his mind. When he heard the persecution was still taking place, he said, “It’s sad that this issue still exists.”
Gérard said Falun Dafa’s principles are beautiful values shared by many. He said these principles are part of French culture, deeply rooted in the history of the land, and are timeless. He emphasized that no matter what actions were taken in the past or what efforts are made today to uphold these values, the conversation will not end. Instead, these values will gain deeper meaning over time and can be expressed in different ways. He believes these principles have the power to unite people.
Laurent Missonnier, who previously worked in the medical field, said that he knew little about Falun Dafa, but he believed the reports about the CCP’s persecution. He added that seeking information requires an active effort and that many French people and the media don’t seem to fully understand the situation.
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