(Clearwisdom.net) The largest-selling newspaper in Chile, Las Ultimas Noticias, carried an article by reporter Carolina Aicardi, interviewing Falun Gong practitioner Pia-Maria Sandas. The article described how she maintained serenity in mind, and a healthy body.
Former fashion model Pia-Maria Sandas enjoys the practice of Falun Dafa.
The Beautiful Finland Native Introduces the Beauty of Falun Dafa in Chile
The reporter stated in the article, "Tens of millions of people in more than 60 countries practice Falun Dafa, which helps to relieve addictions to drugs and alcohol, and delays aging."
The author stated that everyone walking near Pia-Maria Sandas feels that she is an uncomplicated and serene person. Her behavior and graceful voice are very well balanced and peaceful. The tall, smiling, golden-haired Finish woman has a secret to maintain her energetic body. And she wants to share it with everyone.
Ms. Sandas was a fashion model on stage and TV, and worked for four years on TV's Venga Conmigo program in Chile. She was also a spokeswoman for an international name-brand product. Currently she is in charge of marketing the renowned international cosmetic, Isadora, in Spanish-speaking countries. She said that she missed Chile after leaving seven years ago, so she came back to Chile.
Reporter: Are you tired of the stressful work of maintaining your image on stage?
Sandas: That is work suitable for short term. I feel it is short of a challenge. But I'd like to develop other aspects of my true self.
Reporter: Generally models are criticized for only paying attention to outer appearance and not to seeking knowledge.
Sandas: Yes. That is what I'd like to overcome. I like my job. But it is not related to my whole life. And it needs a change.
Falun Dafa
During her busy travels around the world, Pia-Maria Sandas used to be constantly weary. Because of this, she was happy to find Falun Dafa, an ancient Chinese practice system for purifying body and mind via meditation and special teachings.
Reporter: How did you start practicing Falun Gong?
Sandas: Five years ago in Sweden, I met a person practicing the exercises. When I saw him, I felt surprised that his surroundings were so serene. He gave me a book, and I learned the exercises and have practiced the system ever since. It is the most graceful thing I know. It changed me. I wish to recommend Falun Gong to the whole world.
The model said affirmatively, "Falun Dafa improves health in mind and body. One can practice it in parks and it is also free of charge. Tens of millions of people in more than 60 countries have benefited from the practice."
The article stated that the practice is based on the principles of Truth, Compassion, and Tolerance, and has countless benefits: stress relief, energy increase, eliminating addiction, and delaying aging, as well as improvement of chronic illnesses.
Brutal Persecution
Between 1992 and 1999, there were approximately 100 million Falun Dafa practitioners in China. In July 1999, Jiang Zemin's regime initiated a campaign of slander and persecution against Falun Gong practitioners. The practitioners were detained, imprisoned, tortured, and killed. So far there are about 1,022 practitioners verified to have been tortured to death.