(Minghui.org) For years, practitioners have visited remote areas in India to introduce Falun Dafa. It was suggested that they visit Kinnaur in Northern India. Between March and June of 2025, a practitioner traveled to the mountainous region of Himachal Pradesh and visited the communities there.
A Unique Region Nestled in the Himalayas
The Kinnaur Valley is located in the northeast part of Himachal Pradesh in the Western Himalayas, and borders Tibet to the east. This area is known for its rich culture that blends Hindu and Buddhist influences. The residents speak a Tibeto-Burman dialect and possess both Mongoloid and Mediterranean physical features.
The practitioner contacted local schools and community organizations and held introductory sessions about Falun Dafa. She brought books, magazines, flyers, bookmarks, posters, and other informational materials that introduced the practice. These materials also cover the persecution in China by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). During this trip, she was able to hold introductory sessions at 13 schools and a boxing club for children, and she also visited the regions of Reckong Peo, Sangla, Nichar, Chitkul, and Ponda.
Students and teachers from 13 schools learn the Falun Dafa exercises.
Residents were happy to learn about Falun Dafa and do the exercises. The practitioner explained the physical and mental benefits it brings.
Veteran Educator: Teaching Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Is Most Important
In Reckong Peo, the practitioner met a 79-year-old man from another district, Himachal Pradesh, who taught for many years before he retired. When he heard that the practitioner was visiting schools, he was impressed by Falun Dafa and its guiding principles.
“Throughout my over 40 years of working in education, I managed many schools. Now I feel I’ve done nothing, since what you are doing is the ‘real, most important thing’ by spreading the message of Truthfulness, Compassion and Tolerance,” he said.
Both students and teachers happily participated in the introductory sessions and learned the exercises. Many children learned how to say “Falun Dafa is good!” and used the phrase to greet her. The teachers were also happy to have the practitioner visit their area and introduce these good values to their students.
After they did the exercises, many students said that they could feel a deep sense of peace and inner happiness.
School Principals are Grateful
To thank Falun Dafa and the practitioner for introducing the practice, several school principals issued letters and certificates of appreciation to the practitioner. A principal at one government school in the region highly praised the practitioner’s effort.
“The dedication and passion of the practitioner, with a clear explanation and demonstration of the exercises, made the concept of Falun Dafa accessible and understandable for everyone. The students were deeply engaged and showed great interest in learning the practice,” wrote the principal. “We believe this workshop has provided them with valuable knowledge and a deeper understanding of cultivation and self-improvement.
“Such workshops are invaluable in broadening our students’ perspectives and fostering a holistic approach to their education. We hope to have the opportunity to collaborate again in the future,” he continued.
Another principal said he appreciated her dedication to promoting positive values and to raising awareness of the abuses committed against Falun Dafa practitioners.
“Your efforts in sharing this profound practice of Falun Dafa, which emphasizes the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance, are truly commendable,” he explained. “Furthermore, we deeply appreciate your unwavering commitment to raising awareness of the human rights issues faced by Falun Dafa practitioners globally, particularly the ongoing persecution in China.”
“It is vital that organizations like yours continue to shed light on such critical matters, fostering greater understanding and compassion worldwide,” wrote the principal.
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