(Minghui.org) In April, practitioners participated in two community events in the Melbourne area to introduce Falun Dafa to the public. On the 13^th they participated in Keysborough’s Big Picnic 2025 held in the City of Greater Dandenong, which is southeast of Melbourne. They also demonstrated the exercises along the route of the Run for the Kids in Melbourne on April 6.

Keysborough’s Big Picnic 2025 drew big crowds. After practitioners demonstrated the exercises, people stopped by to ask about the practice and learn the exercises.

Falun Dafa practitioners participated in the Keysborough’s Big Picnic 2025 held in the City of Greater Dandenong on April 13.

A charity run called “Run for the Kids” was held in the center of Melbourne on April 6. This annual event in Victoria drew tens of thousands of enthusiasts and supporters of the charity. Practitioners demonstrated the exercises in Queen Victoria Gardens next to the route.

Practitioners demonstrated the exercises in Queen Victoria Gardens next to the Run for the Kids event on April 6.

The Exercise Is Refreshing

Gurminder Singh, an IT engineer, learns the exercises during the Keysborough’s Big Picnic 2025.

Gurminder Singh exclaimed after doing the first Falun Dafa exercise, “It’s really amazing! I feel great. I immediately relaxed, both physically and mentally. I’m looking forward to the next exercise.”

Talking about the principles of Falun Dafa, Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, Gurminder said, “These principles are amazing because Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are universal values that benefit all of humanity.”

When he learned that Falun Dafa has been persecuted by the CCP since 1999, he said, “I feel really sad. I think the CCP should stop this behavior.”

He expressed admiration and support for practitioners who continue to raise awareness. “They are doing something very meaningful, spreading these ideas to everyone, which is really great.”

Everyone Should Follow Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance

Nicole Pegrum, a bank manager, said that everyone should follow Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.

Nicole Pegrum is a manager at a well-known Australian bank. She was deeply moved after listening to a practitioner’s introduction. She said, “I think Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are the standards that everyone in the world should follow. If we can all do this, there would be no wars and no unfortunate things.”

She emphasized that, in today’s world, kindness is the most important quality. She said, “Be kind and be friendly to everyone; be honest, compassionate, and empathetic.”

Samila Bayat likes Falun Dafa.

Sales assistant Samila Bayat agrees with practitioners’ spreading kindness. “I think they are doing a great job. It’s great to see such lovely people get together,” she said. “In life, when you do something kind for someone, it will come back to you. If this continues, it will be like a chain, and everyone connected will feel the love and kindness. Everyone is a disseminator and recipient of kindness.”

Renuka Ramesh (second from left) and her children like the Falun Dafa booth.

Renuka Ramesh from Sri Lanka has a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Her three children are five, eight, and ten.

“I often think about how to guide my children to the right path in life when they are exposed to different cultures and ideas,” she said. “Today, my children saw the beautiful Falun Dafa practitioners’ booth and were very interested. They wanted to join.”

She said that Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance resonate with her. She feels these values can help children find the basis of traditional values and culture in today’s dazzling world. “These are also our traditional values. They are very important and must be passed on,” she said.

Practitioners’ Perseverance Admired

Kellie

After learning about the persecution in China, kindergarten teacher Kellie said, “I never imagined that something as simple and beautiful as meditation would be considered a threat by the CCP authorities. People have the right to find ways to calm their bodies and minds.”

She appreciated practitioners’ peaceful efforts over the years to let more people know about the persecution and help stop it. She said, “This is a good way. It’s right to spread this message peacefully. Large-scale protests or violent means are actually ineffective and will upset people. This is something new I learned today—your setting up a booth here and conveying your message in this beautiful way.”

Compassion Is Important

Practitioners demonstrated the exercises early in the morning on April 6 in Queen Victoria Gardens in the enter of the city along the runners’ main route.

People learn about Falun Dafa in Queen Victoria Gardens.

Kshama Dave said she felt the energy.

Kshama Dave, a project manager in the financial field, said that she felt a kind of compassionate energy when she saw practitioners doing the exercises.

She said, “In any society and any place, it’s important to have compassion and treat others kindly. After all, many people live in difficult situations, and compassion always brings the best results, no matter what situation you are in. Being sincere and patient with others is also a way to express compassion.”

She also agreed with the practitioners’ peaceful approach: “This may be the best way. Whatever you want to express, you can express it peacefully. Please continue to persevere. I think this is the best way to support those who are persecuted—not to fight violence with violence. I believe this is the correct way.”