By a Falun Dafa practitioner　　　

　　One day I came across Falun Gong while I was surfing the web. I had read about the persecution in China and wanted to find out what was so powerful about this spiritual practice that people in China were willing to risk their lives to clarify the truth and to exercise their right to their beliefs. I was curious to find out more, and found information about a local practice site on the Internet. When I went there, I saw people meditating in full lotus. I was struck by their peacefulness and the power of the exercises. I knew immediately that this was for me and wanted to know more about it. I attended a nine-day seminar—a videotaped lecture series given by the teacher and founder, Master Li Hongzhi. During the seminar, I knew in my heart that this practice would teach me how to be a better person.　　　

　　I used to have a problem with gambling. Falun Gong showed me how to cultivate my heart and mind to assimilate into the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. The teachings provided the guidance I had been lacking. I immediately stopped gambling.　　　

　　My wife saw remarkable changes in me in just a few months of practicing Falun Gong. She was so impressed that she started practicing too. My daughter was also struck by the changes in me and wanted to know what had brought about this transformation, so I introduced her to Zhuan Falun, the principal book of Master Li Hongzhi. Reading Zhuan Falun with her was one of the best experiences of my life.　　

　　Many of you have seen practitioners doing the exercises. Maybe you've also been struck by the beauty, tranquility, and positive energy of the practice. I sincerely hope that you will take the time to understand what Falun Gong really is, to look at it with an open mind and heart, and to reject the politically motivated slander from the Chinese Communist Party. he world could use more Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.