(Minghui.org) May 13 is World Falun Dafa Day and this year is the 30^th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction. Five Members of Congress from New Jersey issued certificates or proclamations to celebrate Falun Dafa Day.

Proclamation from Donald Norcross, Member of Congress

The proclamation reads, “The New Jersey Falun Dafa practitioners are celebrating the 23^rd World Falun Dafa Day, marking the 30^th Anniversary of Falun Dafa, and

“first introduced by Master Li Hongzhi, Falun Dafa is an ancient QI Gong discipline of mind and body cultivation, meant to improve physical and moral wellness through a series of exercises and meditations; and

“throughout the years, local Falun Dafa practitioners have participated in and sponsored events to share information about the Falun Dafa practice; and

“since 1992, over 100,000,000 people worldwide have practiced Falun Dafa.”

Proclamation from Jefferson Van Drew, Member of Congress

Certificate of special congressional recognition and letter from Albio Sires, Member of Congress

Certificate of special congressional recognition from Congressman Donald Payne Jr.

Certificate from Mikie Sherrill, Member of Congress

Background: What Is Falun Dafa?

Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) was first introduced to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi in Changchun, China, in 1992. The spiritual discipline is now practiced in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Millions of people who have embraced the teachings—which are based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance—and learned the five exercises have experienced improved health and well-being.