Well, if there there was a need for truthfulness, compassion and tolerance, it was over the past week when misunderstandings clouded (and complicated) issues, the tempers of Americans raged, and - quite frankly - man's inhumanity to man soared to new levels around the country in a host of forums.
Today, I stumbled across an Art exhibit at the Clark County Library (@ Flamingo & Maryland Parkway) which was creatively (and spiritually) inspired by the ancient traditional Chinese mind/body practice that seeks to cultivate one's heart and mind through study of universal practices based on Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance.
The two-dozen or so paintings on display are not only beautifully executed, but have a calming effect when contemplated quiety in a meditative state.
In some cases, a handful of the canvasses trigger deeper emotions, because they focus on violent images of soldiers in China, punishing those who practice the tradition long-rooted in the Chinese culture.
According to a pamphlet handed out at the gallery, Falun Gong is not in accord with the communist ideology.
For this reason, the Chinese government has been arresting practioners in a concerted effort to curb the spiritual practice - with the ultimate aim - of snuffing out the spiritual practice.
In the process, many have been beaten, tortured, even killed.
According to informed sources, 2,300 have died from torture, 200,000 have been sent to Labor camps without trial, and 1,000 have been abused in Mental hospitals.
"We are calling on the Chinese Government to stop mass arrests, arbitrary detentions, torture, unfair trails, and other human rights violations resulting from its official campaign against Falun Gong."
Amnesty International
How You can Help
*Call on your Congresspeson to take action
*Appeal to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate
*Write President Barack Obama
How You can Help
*Call on your Congresspeson to take action
*Appeal to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate
*Write President Barack Obama
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