澳洲大法弟子國會大廈前呼吁總理霍華德訪華期間提出法輪功問題 (多圖)

【光明網8月15日】

法輪功學員在通向國會的主路上和平請愿

左圖: 法輪功學員在通向國會的主路上和平請愿;

中圖:新聞發布會現場;

右圖:法輪功學員歐文.賽德宣讀了給霍華德總理的公開信

 

星期四(8月14日),澳洲大法弟子在國會大廈前舉行了新聞發布會,希望澳洲總理在訪問中國時向中國的領導人提出法輪功問題。

早晨8點,大法弟子們在中國大使館前發完正念之后,就來到通向國會的主要馬路上和平請愿。大法弟子打出”法輪大法””真善忍””霍華德先生,請幫助制止在中國對法輪功的迫害””全世界法輪功學員將江澤民押上正義審判台”等橫幅。此時正值上下班高峰,學員們靜靜的站在十字路口的四個角上,拉起的橫幅從各個角度都能看到。很多善良的人為法輪功學員的不屈不撓、堅持正義的善良而和平的精神所感動,開車經過時向學員招手或鳴笛致意。

新聞發布會于上午11點在國會前舉行,學員們先移聚在國會前煉功,而后發布會正式開始。法輪功學員代表歐文?賽德代表澳洲法輪功學員宣讀了給霍華德總理的公開信。信中說:作為許多澳洲法輪功學員的代表,我們非常感謝您對法輪功在中國遭受迫害的關注,并誠懇的希望您在最近的訪華時提及法輪功問題。

劉松發博士作為法輪功學員的代表宣讀了給中國的現任領導人胡錦濤的公開信。信中說:作為中國的國家主席,我們在澳洲的法輪功學員非常希望你的增加各級中國政府透明度和責任感的努力獲得成功。為了實現這個目標,你擁有一個巨大的歷史机遇,那就是徹底結束對法輪功的鎮壓,修正你的前任江澤民的巨大錯誤和犯罪。

信中列舉了江氏所領導的這場系統迫害的殘酷,希望胡錦濤能夠拿出力量、決心和勇气站在正義一邊,結束這場被中國掩蓋了四年的悲劇。“是正義得到伸張的時候了”。

參培拉前几天的天气一直不好,陰沉沉,有時還下雨。這天天气然突然格外的好,”天公”都在希望盡快結束這場對法輪功的鎮壓。

新聞發布會于下午1點結束。

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附錄: 法輪功學員給中國的現任領導人胡錦濤的公開信(英文)

14 August 2003

President Hu Jintao

Dear Mr Hu,

As the new President of China, Falun Gong practitioners in Australia wish you success in your efforts to bring greater transparency and accountability to all levels of government in China. In pursuing these goals, you have a great historical opportunity to redress the grievous mistakes and crimes of your predecessor, Mr Jiang Zemin, by bringing to an end the totally unwarranted and unconscionable persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. Not only will the Chinese nation as a whole greatly benefit from this magnanimous act, but you will be remembered in history for restoring the good name and rights of tens of millions of people in China who practice Falun Gong.

Until its illegal banning in 1999, Falun Gong flourished in China, being practised by an estimated 70-100 million people. After its introduction in 1992 by our teacher, Mr Li Hongzhi, Falun Gong quickly spread across China, being embraced by all strata of society, including many members of the Communist Party, university professors and students, military personnel, police, workers, everyday people and many members of the government, including Politburo members and their families. In its early days, the Chinese government sang the praises of Falun Gong for helping people and the government save billions of yuan each year in medical expenses. Practitioners also had a very positive impact in their work places and on society, involving themselves in many community activities.

In spite of this, or perhaps because of this, Falun Gong’s popularity created intense jealousy with former president Jiang. Although most of the politicians, including Politburo members, opposed the banning of Falun Gong, Jiang nevertheless pressed ahead and banned the practice in July 1999, forcing legislation to be passed and applying it retroactively against Falun Gong. This began a reign of terror and illegal acts that continue unabated to this day and has tarnished China’s reputation around the world. Millions of Chinese citizens have grievously suffered and continue to do so, yet in spite of the horrendous treatment these peaceful people have suffered, they have never fought back or asked for the overthrow of the government. They have only asked for, and continue to ask for, the right to follow and practise their belief openly and with dignity.

Outside of China, practitioners in over sixty countries have been praised and honoured by their governments, and Mr Li and Falun Gong have been presented with over 1,000 awards and proclamations. Mr Li has even been nominated the past several years for the Nobel Peace Prize and has been on the short list each year. Practitioners have been an asset to their communities wherever they live, including in China, where many Falun Gong practitioners received recognition and awards for their exemplary behaviour and actions before the crackdown.

It is finally time to right this wrong. Many countries around the world are now seeing lawsuits brought against Jiang, for genocide and crimes against humanity, and the infamous “610 Office” created by him to eliminate Falun Gong. Others have already been found guilty for their part in these crimes. The world is quickly learning the truth about this cancerous persecution and who is responsible for it. As more and more people learn the facts about this persecution, they are expressing their dismay, their compassion and their support for Falun Gong practitioners.

We Falun Gong practitioners around the world hope that you, Mr Hu, can stand up and return justice to the Chinese people. China desperately needs the millions of her citizens cultivating honesty, kindness and tolerance in their hearts as China navigates through this difficult era of transition. Falun Gong is a treasure of traditional Chinese wisdom that is valued around the world and should be nurtured, not tortured, in its homeland.

We understand the difficulty you face in tackling Jiang’s cancerous legacy, as in the Chinese idiom which states, “When riding a tiger, it is difficult to dismount.” However, this is the test of great leadership. As we know from our understanding of Falun Dafa, the principle of “no loss, no gain” is simple, yet profound. President Hu, we implore you to act wisely, yet swiftly, to end this tragic persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. We understand you did not create this persecution – but you are in a position to end it. The longer this persecution is allowed to go on, the more others will also have to accept responsibility and accountability for it. We hope our Prime Minister and other world leaders can offer you the support you require to stand on the right side of justice and the right side of history.

We Falun Gong practitioners in Australia wish you great success in your endeavours to help China turn the corner during this most difficult period. We hope you have the strength, the resolve and the character to stand up for what is good and right and bring an end to this tragic pall that has been enshrouding China in darkness these past four years. It is time for true justice to prevail.

Sincerely yours

Falun Gong practitioners of Australia