Sreeni Pillamarri, a Hornsby Shire Council member and Justice of the Peace in NSW, said he really liked Falun Dafa. Having worked with practitioners for nearly ten years, he was aware of their contributions to society. He explained that their lifestyle—meditation and peace—allows people to do things more effectively. That is why he is grateful that Falun Dafa practitioners have worked tirelessly to help their communities.
He said that the persecution in China is totally wrong, since freedom of belief should be respected. He said, “The principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are absolutely needed in our society.” He thanked practitioners for “participating in the event and presenting the practice to local residents so that more people can benefit from it.”