Excerpts from Recognition of Falun Dafa “Falun Dafa has improved over 100 million people’s physical and mental health worldwide, improved their moral standard and deepened their understanding of life, humanity and the universe; assist people achieve spirituality through exercise and contemplation are deeply appreciated … " Falun Dafa is a pure cultivation and practice system with an ancient Chinese heritage emphasis on the principle of Zhen-Shan-Ren (Truthfulness - Benevolence - Forbearance); …” "Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries. It resonates the universal truth to every corner of the earth and bridges the gap between east and west. -- Proclamation of "Falun Dafa Day", City of Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada “Enabling countless individuals to turn away from self-destructive thinking and behavior such as drug, alcohol and tobacco use, Falun Dafa has equipped people with the understanding necessary to endure the hardest and unjust of tribulations without resorting to violence. It is apolitical and is a popular exercise that improves people’s health and spiritual well being. …” -- Proclamation of "Falun Dafa Day", City of Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada "Falun Dafa has helped to preserve precious human traditions such as honesty courtesy, loyalty and unselfishness." -- Proclamation of "Falun Dafa Week", Washington D.C., USA "Falun Dafa practitioners practice the principle of Zhen-Shan-Ren – truthfulness, benevolence, forbearance – and incorporate it into their daily lives, striving to become better people in all environments and situations. In addition, they cultivate their bodies by practicing smooth and tranquil exercises that can improve their overall physical health." -- Proclamation of "Falun Dafa Day", Philadelphia, USA "As the founder of Falun Dafa, an advanced system of spiritual cultivation, Li Hong Zhi has gained the respect and admiration of people around the world." --"Honorary Citizen", City of Houston, USA "Li Hongzhi is making an exceptional contribution to mankind with his Falun Dafa teachings." -- Treasure's Award, the State of Illinois, USA "By instructing and encouraging people around the world to cultivate their mind, body and spirit through the exercises known as Falun Dafa, Master Li Hongzhi has helped thousands to lead more serene and focused lives. His efforts to -- Proclamation of "Master Li Hongzhi Day", Chicago, USA Li Hong Zhi has worked tirelessly to convey Falun Dafa from China to the rest of the world. Along the way, he has touched the lives of countless people in many countries, earning an acclaimed international reputation." --"Honorary Citizen and Goodwill Ambassador", City of Houston, USA "We salute Master Li Hong Zhi for bringing Falun Dafa to the world and for his commitment to the health and well being of people from all social backgrounds, races and religions." -- Proclamation of "Li Hongzhi Day", Birmingham, Alabama, USA "Master Li Hongzhi is being acknowledged for his remarkable history of steadfast commitment to improving health in mind, body and spirit and to enhancing the well-being of people from all social backgrounds, races and religions; Master Li Hongzhi has demonstrated exemplary dedication to the citizens of this State by educating residents in the smooth and tranquil exercises that can improve them physically and by promoting the universal qualities of truth, compassion and tolerance that may strengthen them spiritually; Master Li Hongzhi has made selfless and tireless efforts to benefit others by conveying the practice of Falun Dafa from China to more than thirty countries throughout the world; An array of honors and awards bears witness to the remarkable accomplishments of Master Li Hongzhi and attests to the high regard in which he is held by numerous United States officials and representatives of international communities; Within all the spheres of his life and work, Master Li Hongzhi has established a model to emulate and set a standard of excellence toward which other might strive." -- State Assembly Resolution, New Jersey, USA