Lotus Dance

A lotus flower grows out of the filth,
rises up through muddy waters, and,
after passing through all of this,
emerges on the surface as a beautiful flower.

Through the last three years of brutal persecution,
we Falun Dafa practitioners in China have endured torture, imprisonment, rape,
slander and humiliation, and thousands of deaths.

Through all of this, however, there is something we have not lost.
We have not returned the violence, lies, and hate.
We have endured all of the evil for our determination in following the universal principle of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.
This is what those who persecute us,
no matter how violent they are,
no matter how cunning and vicious,
will never be able to succeed in taking from us.

People of the world:
Do not lose hope,
no matter how vicious, dark, or hopeless things may seem.
Put trust in goodness,
in the principle of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.
Righteousness can never be defeated.

Falun Dafa practitioners in China all know the immense efforts of governments and people around the world to stand up for justice on our behalf.
You have also faced pressures and difficulties.
You have touched our hearts.

After passing through the cloudy waters,
a beautiful, noble lotus flower will emerge.
Your efforts to support goodness are bringing a wonderful future to many.
The evil persecution will not last long.

Together we will end the persecution.