(Clearwisdom.net)
City of Port Coquitlam
Proclamation
Whereas: Falun Dafa is an advanced exercise and meditation practice of mind, body, and spirit based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance; and
Whereas: Since its public introduction by Mr. Li Hongzhi in 1992, Falun Dafa has brought health and peace of mind to over 100 million people on six continents; and
Whereas: More men and women of Canada are learning the practice and purifying their hearts, energizing their bodies, and embracing peaceful, virtuous communities; and
Whereas: Falun Dafa emphasizes a holistic approach to health that includes the cultivation of one's moral character by following the universe's benevolent characteristic of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, as well as practicing gentle qigong exercises; and
Whereas: Falun Dafa practitioners in communities across Canada will celebrate Falun Dafa Month with parades and free public traditional Chinese dancing and singing performances; and
Whereas: Hundreds and thousands of Falun Dafa practitioners will participate in the Canada Experience Sharing Conference to be held in Toronto this May;
Now Therefore: I, M.P. (Mike) Bowen, Acting Mayor of the Corporation of The City of Port Coquitlam, Do Hereby Proclaim May, 2007, as a
"Falun Dafa Month
Honouring Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance"
M.P. (Mike) Bowen
Acting Mayor
