(Minghui.org) Practitioners in Taichung gathered at City Hall Square on January 1, 2024, to celebrate the New Year and introduce Falun Dafa to the public. They also thanked Master Li, the founder of the practice, for his compassion and spiritual guidance. Impressed by the peaceful gathering, many people stopped to take photos or ask questions to learn more about Falun Dafa.
Falun Dafa practitioners in Taichung welcomed the New Year and thanked their founder, Master Li, on January 1, 2024.
Group exercise at Taichung City Hall Square
Practitioners distribute information about Falun Dafa.
Practitioners took the opportunity to reflect on the many blessings they received as a result of practicing Falun Dafa.
Aeronautic Engineer: Healthy Life and Happy Mind
Huilien, an engineer who works at the Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC), said she feels fortunate to be a Falun Dafa practitioner. She is grateful that Master Li introduced the practice to the public, benefiting her and millions worldwide.
Aeronautical engineer Huilien is thankful for Falun Dafa.
After having twin babies more than 10 years ago, Huilien and her children were often sick. She went to many doctors, including Chinese medicine physicians and she even donated money to a temple in hopes of receiving good health, but nothing helped. Because she always took care of the children, Huilien felt pressured and sometimes had conflicts with her husband. Whenever they argued, Huilien felt bad about herself. She began looking for a spiritual practice to improve herself.
A coworker suggested she try Falun Dafa. Soon after she began practicing, Huilien became healthy. Her chronic cough was gone. “I no longer needed any medication,” she said.
Huilien said that Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are very powerful. After intense conflicts with her mother-in-law, Huilien reflected on her behavior when she meditated. She regretted it so much that tears rolled down her cheeks. She apologized to her mother-in-law. “When I remembered that I’m a practitioner and I should look within, the conflict was resolved,” she said.
She said following Falun Dafa’s teachings not only improves her character, but also gives her wisdom. One example is in child education. Huilien has read many books on this topic, but realized they just talked about “techniques.” Only by focusing on improving oneself and increasing one’s heart capacity will the situation improve. Her two children are also happy with their mom’s changes. One said, “We are glad to have such a good mom. She is so nice.”
College Instructor: Relaxation in Life
Dingyou, a college instructor, started practicing Falun Dafa over three years ago. He said the practice made his life easier and he is now relaxed. More importantly, he is thankful to Master Li for helping him and other practitioners on the path of returning to their origin.
Dingyou said Falun Dafa gives him a calm mind.
When Dingyou listened to a radio show in 2020, a college professor on the air recommended Zhuan Falun, the main teachings of Falun Dafa. Dingyou was interested and read the book. He said it explains everything clearly, including how to be a good person, and the causal effect of karmic relationships. He realized that fighting for personal gain may not get you anything and it can hurt others.
Dingyou found that he only needs to act according to Falun Dafa’s guiding principles (Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance) in his life and at work, and everything is easier. “Many people use their connections to get promoted. But I just need to take care of my responsibilities and I even have time to help others,” he said.
In this stressful, modern society, many people are easily irritated. Because Falun Dafa gives him a calm mind, Dingyou recommends the practice to others and hopes they can also benefit from it.
Japanese Teacher: Chronic Illness Healed
After her parents moved to Japan, Chunmeng was born there and began to practice Falun Dafa with her mother when she was 17. When reading the Japanese version of Zhuan Falun for the first time, she was very moved. “Why are we on earth? Who created this world? How to define good and evil? The answers to all these questions are in this book,” she explained.
Chunmeng said Falun Dafa gave her a new life.
Afflicted with atopic dermatitis since childhood, Chunmeng consulted doctors in both Japan and Taiwan, but there was no remedy and she had to apply medicines regularly to reduce the symptoms. But the illness miraculously disappeared after she began to practice Falun Dafa. “In the past, the ointments did not work, but now my skin is perfect,” she said.
After returning to Taiwan in 2022, Chunmeng got married and began teaching Japanese. “When I encounter conflicts with others at my workplace or in life, I try to follow the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. Even if other people’s ideas are adopted, I quietly help them instead of arguing,” she said. She hopes to do better in the new year.
Life Improves After Practicing Falun Dafa
Jixiu, 64, is a retiree from the Water Resource Bureau of Taichung City. When she read Master’s recent article, “How Humankind Came To Be,” she realized that fame, material interest, and sentimentality are fleeting. “Only cultivation practice will give us eternal happiness,” she said.
Retired public servant Jixiu.
Jixiu became very weak when she was in her 40s. After walking a short distance she needed to stop and rest. Chronic stomach problems and insomnia made her life miserable. One day as she walked near the National Museum of Natural History, she noticed people doing the Falun Dafa exercises and she joined them. Soon after she began practicing Falun Dafa, Jixiu’s stomach issues and insomnia disappeared, and she felt energetic.
The Falun Dafa teachings also show Jixiu how to be considerate of others. “In the past, I always remembered the bad things people did to me, instead of remembering how they helped me. I insisted that family members do things my way,” she said. “I now treat my daughter-in-law like my own daughter and help look after her grandchild. Our family life has improved a lot.”
Being a practitioner means always improving oneself according to Falun Dafa’s teachings. Jixiu said she now feels happy and fulfilled. She thanks Master for everything and wishes him a Happy New Year.
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