City Pulse24 (Toronto TV program): For Peace's Sake


November 3, 2001

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Compassion and togetherness were on the minds of hundreds who gathered at Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday to promote peace and understanding.

Attendees were obviously in the mood for harmony. "I think the world need peace and we are Falun Gong practitioners, and we think compassion is the characteristic of the universe," said Grace Wei.

Folks of all ages were invited by Falun Gong for the festival. It was supposed to inspire peace within one's own world while encouraging inspiring harmony within society. Organizers say in light of September 11, the event takes on special meaning this year.

"It brings awareness to the fact that we as people want to be happy; we want to be peaceful. The more we cultivate that in ourselves, the more it affects the world," said event organizer Joel Chipkar.

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