Those who have read books of Falun Gong will clearly see that the language used and the actions exhibited by them are foreign to genuine Falun Gong practitioners. We would like to reiterate that the teachings of Falun Gong strictly prohibit any form of killing, including suicide. We call upon the Chinese government to allow independent third-party investigation by international human rights groups, United Nations, and the world press.
In connection with the self-immolation incident at Tiananmen Square, the US Department of State condemned China' crackdown on Falun Gong. The speaker of China' Foreign Ministry replied with a harshly worded attack. The wording of the speech, although harsh, was merely bureaucratic clich?and did not even mention the self-immolation incident itself. The fact that the subject of the immolation itself was totally ignored is an indication that there are hidden circumstances.
For most people, the thought of going to jail is an unimaginable fate, comparable to death. Once in jail, death may be rationalized as just a way to end all of one' trouble. But what does the prospect of going to jail really mean? Although I used to treat the thought of death jokingly, at the moment that I had to actually deal with it, I knew it was not just about courage. Previously I thought I could take the ...
Master Li quietly watching the world from amidst the mountains after leaving New York following July 20th, 1999. (Published January 19, 2000)
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Master Li quietly watching the world from amidst the mountains after leaving New York following July 20th, 1999. (Published January 19, 2000)