Effects of Tiananmen Appeal in Ireland

Since the appeal on Tianamen Square by 36 Western practitioners, the situation has changed in Ireland.

Many radio stations and newspaper have highlighted the story. We have also been able to clarify the truth about the self-immolation on radio. As a result, hundreds if not thousands of people have been reached and have been given the chance to understand Dafa and position themselves better in the future.

The attitude of my family has changed from tolerating my work for Dafa to supporting fully what Dafa practitioners are doing. My sister has even handed out leaflets in her workplace and offered me help if I needed it.

When I meet some friends, they also want to know about the appeal. It's the perfect chance to tell them about Dafa and the persecution.

I feel that now more people in Ireland are beginning to know Dafa. Even though we began slowly with clarifying the truth, now we are trying harder.

We are fully melting into the mighty current of Fa-rectification.

All Particles Together

One event -- on the surface 36 practitioners.

In Reality -- All righteous particles

participate in eliminating evil.

After, the situation changes.

Family and friends show support and respect,

respect for Dafa. A better position is gained.

Media report all - papers, radio.

Thousands touched by the deeds,

The deeds of 100 million.

Letter To the Editor

My name is Brian Trought. I was one of the 36 western Falun Gong practitioners who went to Tiananmen Square to appeal against the mistreatment of Falun Gong practitioners.

As you know, many newspapers have reported the event and each has done so from its own point of view. I would like to take this opportunity to tell people about the appeal in my own words.

Every time I read a story about Falun Gong practitioners in China going to Tiananmen Square to appeal, I truly admire their courage. I also feel saddened that these magnificent people are forced to endure inhuman torture for doing this. My going to Tiananmen was certainly not on par with these Falun Gong practitioners.

In my heart, I knew that I was doing the correct thing. But I also knew that I had the security of 'home' to come back to. In China, they don't have this -- they give up everything because they believe in a principle. They stand up peacefully and nobly, but time and again get persecuted. I wanted people to clearly see this.

Instead, I have been told that it was wonderful that I "stood up for something." Yes, I stood up-- I stood up because I wanted to let people know "Falun Gong is good." I stood up for those who are forbidden from saying these words.

I feel it a shame that it has taken 36 Westerners to journey thousands of miles to Tiananmen Square before everyone turned and began to question the persecution against Falun Gong. Every day more Falun Gong practitioners appeal on Tiananmen Square, every day more heroes steps forward--and every day we turn our backs and forget them.

I hope that their courage will touch people's heart and awaken people's conscience. This persecution has to end.

Warmest Regards,

Brian.

Posting date: 12/10/2001
Original article date: 12/9/2001
Category: Falun Dafa Worldwide

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