(Minghui.org) To celebrate the Chinese New Year (February 8), several Australian Falun Dafa practitioners got together to express their appreciation to Master Li for the many benefits they have derived from the practice.

Practitioner Irene Appreciates Master Li

Master Li, Happy New Year! My name is Irene. I started practicing Falun Dafa in 2006. When I was young, I felt that life must have some deeper meaning, so I sought it out in every way I could.

I grew up in Australia. I returned to my parents' home country, Greece, when I was in 20s for family reasons. I hoped to find my roots there. Several months later, I left Greece with disappointment and a miserable feeling.

I was depressed and took drugs to isolate myself from the world. I then looked for meaning in life through love. As a result, I felt more lonely and became depressed. I was in despair and cried without reason.

I started to look for spiritual support. I became a disciple of an Indian master and lived in India for six years. I spent my life savings there.

My life remained dark after passing through these rough times for over 20 years. I returned to Australia in 2005, now in my 40s. One day, someone delivered a flyer about Falun Dafa to my door.

I read it and started to learn more about the practice. Dafa helped me answer all my questions in life. I started to have a healthy life and stable job as well as a harmonious marriage. My spirit was refreshed. All these changes are because of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.

At the coming of Chinese New Year, I wish to tell Master Li that I will study the Fa more diligently, improve myself at a fundamental level, and work hard to share the wonders of Falun Dafa with more people.

Markka Expresses His Appreciation to Master Li

I am Markka. I started practicing Falun Dafa nine years ago under the help of my two brothers who are practitioners too. Initially I thought to have a better health through the practice. Later I thought more about the meaning of life. I had an innate yearning to improve myself; to become a better person. But I did not know how to do so.

My efforts and diligent work bought me wealth, fame and a satisfactory life. But I was ill and the doctors could not cure it. My wealth and fame was unable to help me improve my health. My brothers introduced Falun Dafa to me. After practicing it, my symptoms disappeared. More importantly, I found a way to become a truly good person.

I wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to Master Li for purifying my body and heart and teaching me the meaning of life. I appreciate Master Li for his teaching what genuine cultivation practice is, and for safeguarding me. I won't let go the precious opportunity to practice Falun Dafa. I vow to validate Dafa from every aspect of my life, help world people to learn about the grace of Dafa and save them.

Michelle Wishes Master Li Happy Chinese New Year

I sincerely wish Master Li a Happy New Year! My name is Michelle. I have been looking for the meaning of life for a long time. I read Master Li's “On Buddha Fa” three years ago. I immediately felt that my questions were answered. I found even more answers reading the book Zhuan Falun.

Master, I appreciate your giving me the opportunity to practice Dafa. Compared to three years ago, I now enjoy a new life. I used to be selfish, had little tolerance, and lost my temper with my children. I had negative thoughts about my husband too. My relations with them were rough. After practicing Falun Dafa, all this changed. My daughter started to help me to do some Dafa projects.

I have grown to understand that as a Dafa practitioner, I need to let go of every attachment. My technical capabilities in work and life should be used to validate Dafa. I have better understanding in harmonizing one body and trusting fellow practitioners. I felt Master Li helped me move forward and improve.

Master Li, I know I have a long way to go. I appreciate Master's compassionate help and looking over me. I will do well in studying the Fa, sending righteous thoughts and helping others learn the truth.