(Clearwisdom.net) On July 2-3, 2005, the first "Falun Dafa Teachers' Study Camp" was held at the Yilan Public Welfare Center in Taiwan. Six Falun Gong practitioners shared their experiences in Falun Dafa cultivation. They obtained a warm reception from the participants. It was the first of ten similar events planned for this summer. The Yilan City Mayor, Lu Guohua, gave a speech during the opening ceremony. He thanked the volunteer teachers from out town for helping with the event.

Yilan City Mayor, Lu Guohua, giving a speech

One of the hosts: Mr. Hong, Principal of the Huideng High School

Three educators hosted the Study Camp: Mr. Hong, the principal of Huideng High School, Mr. Liu, a teacher at the National Ilan Commercial Vocational High School and Mr. Li, a teacher at the National Lotung Industrial Vocational High School. Many local Falun Dafa practitioners also helped demonstrate how to do the Falun Gong exercises. In recent years, many cities and counties have held these same activities during the summer and winter semester breaks to introduce Falun Gong to faculty members. As a result of these activities, many educators are able to include "Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance" in their daily teaching activities. Educational bureaus, principals and teachers all widely welcome these events. The participants can also obtain credit for participating.

Prof. Chang Chin-hwa, Chairman of the Graduate Institute of Journalism, National Taiwan University, gave a speech entitled "Loss and Gain in Life." She looks younger than her actual age. The professor remarked, "Many people want to have happiness in life, but things often go contrary to their wishes. One can only have happiness by following the heavenly way. 'Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance' are the characteristics of the universe and are the righteous way to follow." She has practiced Falun Dafa for many years. Prof. Chang explained using vivid metaphors and stories that to have health and happiness, one must truly assimilate to Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance and go beyond loss and gain by raising one's level without using conflict and contradiction.

Mr. Shi Xuejing, from the Applied Mechanics Department at the National Taiwan University, gave a speech entitled, "Misconceptions on the Origin of Life." He elaborated on the existence of prehistoric cultures using many photos. Many people still had reservations and criticism, even when archaeologists discovered proof from prehistoric cultures. Every time bold scientists presented some evidence of highly developed prehistoric culture, other conservative scientists doubted them. They did not treat those relics from over tens of thousands of years, several hundreds of thousands of years, or even tens of millions of years ago objectively.

People are curious about and pursue ancient knowledge such as the Eight Trigrams, the Book of Changes, Hetu, and Luoshu, among others. Even today, we still cannot comprehend their wisdom, but those things existed thousands of years ago. Many scientists found that the Chinese theory of the Five Elements - metal, wood, water, fire, earth, and the theory of the Book of Changes comply with contemporary science. Some scientists compared the periodical table of chemical elements with the Five Elements, found the theory very reasonable and say it may even have exceeded contemporary science. It seems that the wisdom of the ancient people may have exceeded that of the contemporary people.

Mr. Shi mentioned that many types of qigong are spread in society and they have several thousand years of history. Many who practice qigong know that practicing qigong can improve one's health and heal illness. Some accomplished qigong practitioners have developed supernormal capabilities and can do many things that ordinary people cannot do.

Mr. Zhang Fuzhang, a petroleum chemical engineer from the Institute of Chemical Research at the National Taiwan University, gave a speech entitled, "Prophecy, Science, Morality, and Life." Mr. Zhang mentioned that prophecy, the wisdom from our ancestors, has accurately predicted many natural and man-made calamities, changes of dynasties or regimes, natural changes and vicissitudes of mankind, among others. Prophecy surpasses the boundaries of time and can recognize the true emergence of the universe. It is truly a science. Contemporary science can explain the phenomena of prophesy.

Mr. Zhang explained that prophecy reveals to us: Only people who have kind human nature and follow the characteristics of the universe will survive the next era in today's society with its downwards-sliding morality. It's time for us to listen to our inner selves. Why is there life? Why do humans live in this world? What are we waiting for during this long period of time? Maybe what we are waiting for is in front of us. Don't miss the opportunity for one single thought may bring us a blessed future.

There was a general discussion after two days of meetings. The sponsor has graciously accepted suggestions for future activities. All enthusiastically learned the exercises. Even children were learning, using good posture.

(To be continued)