(Minghui.org) July to September is India’s festival season. This year, students and teachers in Nagpur and nearby towns had the opportunity to learn the Falun Dafa exercises. Falun Dafa practitioners received Certificates of Appreciation from two of the schools, thanking them for bringing positive energy to the students and staff members, and offering them inner calm and focus.
Practitioners in central India visited 16 schools across Nandanvan, Pauni, Kamptee, Mohpa, and surrounding areas to introduce Falun Dafa, demonstrate the exercises, and raise awareness of the practice’s ongoing persecution in China. More than 4,300 students and 203 teachers and staff members participated in the sessions.
Introducing Falun Dafa During Nagpur’s Festival Season
During these months, Nagpur was vibrant with Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami, and Independence Day celebrations. Many educators were happy to invite practitioners to their schools to offer a moment of inner calm and focus. The practitioners’ sessions allowed students to experience peace, improved concentration, and emotional relief.
During the sessions, the practitioners spoke of the history of Falun Dafa, as well as its principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. They then taught the attendees the first, second, and fifth Falun Dafa exercises, giving students and teachers an opportunity to experience the exercises themselves.
The students and teachers followed with great interest and afterwards said they felt calm, refreshed, and peaceful. Many said the exercises helped them relax their minds and improve their focus, and they felt energized.
The practitioners explained that Falun Dafa is practiced around the world, but that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been brutally persecuting practitioners in China. Many students and teachers signed petitions supporting practitioners in China, and expressed their sympathy.
Students of School of Scholars in Nagpur did the exercises with practitioners.
Students of Little Rose Convent practiced the sitting meditation.
Students held up the flyers they received.
Teachers and students of Vainganga school and junior college doing the Falun Standing Stance.
Students at Gayatri Convent do the 5th exercise.
Nutan Saraswati High School students meditate.
Students at Shrimati Dadibai Deshmukh Hindu Girls School meditate.
Students of New English Junior College do the second exercise.
Students at School of Scholars learn the exercises.
Students of Pratibha Vidyalaya peacefully meditate.
Gayatri high school students do the exercises.
Teachers Appreciate the Positive Impact of Falun Dafa
Teachers at the 16 schools expressed heartfelt appreciation for the sessions, and highlighted how the gentle, graceful exercises helped students achieve calmness, concentration, and emotional balance. They said that such programs are valuable in today’s stressful environment, helping young minds cultivate peace, patience, and focus.
Pawanbhumi said he saw excitement and happiness on the students' faces while they did the exercises.
Pawanbhumi, a teacher at Janata High School, said, “The students showed great enthusiasm, which increased their excitement and happiness. While performing the exercises, their response was extremely positive. I sincerely hope that such sessions continue to be held in the future so that students, teachers, and parents can benefit from them. On behalf of our school, I express our gratitude.”
Sushma Kanade said the meditative exercises helped students experience calm and mental clarity.
Sushma Kanade, a teacher at Central Provincial School, also believed that the session was invaluable to her students. “The Falun Dafa meditation session was conducted, which turned out to be very enriching, helping students understand how mental and intellectual peace can be achieved,” she said.
A teacher said the exercise session helped students feel peace of mind and concentration.
A teacher at Little Rose Convent found the session “wonderful” and said it was helpful for students and teachers who are trying to maintain their focus during times of stress. “Through this Falun Dafa exercise demonstration, we witnessed how these gentle yet powerful exercises can help calm the mind, reduce stress, and enhance focus,” she said.
“At first, the students were curious about what they were going to learn. However, after practicing the exercises, they expressed feeling peaceful, relaxed, and energized. The teachers also appreciated and enjoyed the session,” she continued.
“On behalf of our school, I sincerely thank the Falun Dafa practitioners for bringing this opportunity to us. Even within this short introductory session, our students gained an understanding of what true peace of mind and concentration mean.”
Leena Thakre said that Falun Dafa is beneficial for students.
Leena Thakre, supervisor at Gayatri High School and Junior College in Nagpur, said that both students and teachers experienced the powerful calming effects of Falun Dafa. “It was very beneficial for the students, and even the teachers experienced a sense of peace. We hope that the practitioners will visit again, guide the students, and provide them proper instruction,” she said.
Young Hearts Experience Peace Through Falun Dafa
Students enthusiastically expressed how practicing Falun Dafa helped them feel relaxed, peaceful, and full of positive energy. Many said the exercises improved their focus and gave them a new sense of calm and happiness. Some said that learning about the persecution in China inspired them to support justice and truth.
Shreyas Tiwari, an 8th grader, exclaimed that Falun Dafa is “wonderful.”
Shreyas Tiwari, an 8th grade student, said he felt very relaxed while learning the exercises. “My whole body felt light, and the blood seemed to flow freely. Falun Dafa is truly amazing—it refreshes both the body and the mind,” he said.
Dimple Wankhede said the exercises made him feel refreshed, peaceful, and full of energy
“Falun Dafa, based on Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, gave me such a beautiful feeling of calmness. After practicing, I felt a wave of positive energy and inner strength. It was one of the most peaceful experiences I’ve ever had,” said Dimple Wankhede, a student at New English High School.
Vishwajeet Sawai, in the 12th grade, said he felt refreshed after doing the Falun Dafa exercises.
Vishwajeet Sawai, a 12th-grade student from New English School and Junior College, said that the session at his school was very “inspiring.” “The exercises made me feel balanced, focused, and filled with vitality. I think every student should experience this—it strengthens not only the body but also the heart,” he said.
Shilpa Panjhad, a 6th-grade student from Saraswati Convent, said that she was moved by the experiences of practitioners in China and signed the petition to support them. “When I learned how practitioners in China are treated unfairly, I felt sad and wanted to stand for what’s right. Falun Dafa teaches us to stay kind and strong, no matter what happens. Signing the petition is important to support Falun Dafa practitioners and spread awareness about what they are facing,” she said.
Schools Express Gratitude with Certificates of Appreciation
Two schools presented certificates of appreciation to the practitioners as a gesture of gratitude for introducing Falun Dafa to their students and teachers. The principals and teachers expressed heartfelt thanks in these letters, saying the program brought peace, focus, and positivity to their schools.
Certificates of Appreciation presented by the principal of New English High School and Junior College to Falun Dafa practitioners in recognition of their valuable contribution.
The certificate from New English High School and Junior College reads:
“This is to certify that on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at New English High School and Junior College, Mohpa, Falun Dafa meditation and exercises were conducted by Falun Dafa practitioners under the guidance of Dr. Avinash Gedam.
Approximately 650 students from Grades 10–12, along with teachers and staff, participated with enthusiasm and sincerity.
This practice, based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, provided participants with mental clarity, inner calm, and physical well-being, leaving a lasting positive impact on all.
We sincerely appreciate the practitioners for this enlightening and beneficial session.”
Certificates of Appreciation presented by the principal of Pratibha Higher Primary and Secondary School to Falun Dafa practitioners in recognition of their valuable contribution.
The certificate from Pratibha Higher Primary and Secondary School reads:
“This is to certify that on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Pratibha Higher Primary and Secondary School, Mohpa, Falun Dafa meditation and exercises were conducted by Falun Dafa practitioners under the guidance of Dr. Avinash Gedam.
“Around 200 students from Grades 5–10, along with teachers and staff, participated with enthusiasm and sincerity.
“This practice grounded in the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, provided participants with mental clarity, inner calm, and physical well-being, making the session highly beneficial, comfortable, and healthful.
“We sincerely appreciate the practitioners for this enlightening and valuable session.”
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