(Minghui.org) On May 13, 1992, Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, held the first class in Changchun, China. Since then, Falun Dafa has benefited millions of people, both physically and mentally. On the 31st anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa, some young practitioners in Toronto, Canada, expressed their gratitude to Master Li for his teachings. They thanked Falun Dafa for renewing their lives.

Video: Young practitioners wish Master Li a happy birthday on the 31st anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa.

Young practitioners wish Master Li happy birthday!

The True Meaning of Life Is Cultivation

Yulia just graduated from school

In 1999, Yulia’s mother began practicing Falun Dafa. Yulia said, “I didn’t understand much about cultivation at that time, but I found my mom became optimistic and gentle after practicing Falun Dafa.”

Yulia’s mother was arrested by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for practicing Falun Dafa when Yulia was only five years old. She was given a three-year term in a forced labor camp where she was brutally tortured. She was deprived of sleep for forty-one days because she refused to give up her faith, Falun Dafa. “Mom said that she firmly believed that Falun Dafa was good. She said when she reached the limit, it was her faith in Falun Dafa and her love for me that encouraged her to persist.”

Yulia was ostracized and isolated in school by her classmates, who believed the slanderous propaganda in the textbooks. The fierce attitude of her classmates made little Yulia sad.

For ten years, from her early childhood to high school, Yulia’s mother was not home when Yulia needed her most. Besides being incarcerated in the labor camp, her mom was sent to brainwashing centers multiple times and sometimes she had to leave home to avoid further persecution.

In 2018, Yulia went to Japan to attend college. She said, “At that time, I pursued fame and personal interest. I spent all my time and energy competing and struggling in order to get a good job after I graduated. I was depressed as I had nobody to turn to when I had difficulties. As a result, I began having health problems.”

In pain, Julia thought, “Since my mother got through hardships by reading Zhuan Falun I decided to read it.” She said, “After reading Zhuan Falun once, my mind and body changed drastically. I became open-minded and gradually took fame and personal gain lightly. I also learned to be selfless and think of others. I was willing to help others and I shared my hard-won notes and experiences with my classmates. I became healthy, and I was able to cope with the stress of school and life.

“Master’s teachings are profound and broadened my mind and opened my wisdom, enabling me to achieve twice the result with half the effort in my studies.”  
Yulia got into her desired graduate school and ranked first in her major. 

In 2022, Yulia moved to Toronto to work for a media company. She said, “I learned that the true meaning of life was not about striving and struggling, but about finding our true selves.” She learned to put aside her ego and cooperate with others at work.

Yulia said, “I thank Master for giving me a healthy body and for teaching me to be a good person. I can face all the difficulties in life as long as I think of Master.”

Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Is the Beacon in My Life

Max said, “My wife said I became new people!” 

Max said he used to be obsessed with surfing the Internet and playing games. He often stayed up late into the night, until 3 or 4 a.m., and didn’t get up until noon. “I was grumpy and stubborn and did not care about anybody else. I never accepted it when people pointed out my shortcomings.”

He often quarreled with his wife. “I was angry for days after every fight. Each time, my wife had to apologize first.” Later, their relationship grew increasingly tense, and they almost divorced.

In 2003, when Max was 27, a practitioner gave him a copy of Zhuan Falun. It took him more than six months to read it. After reading the book, Max suddenly realized that he shouldn’t have lived that way. He wanted to change, but he didn’t know how.

It wasn’t until 2017 that Max began to think seriously about what he wanted. He decided to practice Falun Dafa and sincerely follow its principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.

When he decided to cultivate, Max stopped stayingup late to surf the Internet and play games. Instead, he started to get up early to do the exercises. In his daily life, he learned to look inward when he had conflicts with others rather than blaming them.

In 2020, Max and his family moved to Toronto. “I became considerate and caring at home. I no longer complained about my wife. My family became harmonious. My wife always says that it’s like I became another person! Dafa changed me, reshaped my character, and gave me a happy family.

“I am so lucky to find Falun Dafa,” Max said, “When I was lost, Dafa showed me the way, like a beacon, guiding me out of the maze.”

Falun Dafa Brought Me Hope During the Pandemic

Rachel said she learned to think in a positive way

Rachel had to close her clothing store in March 2020 due to the pandemic, and she didn’t know what to do with her other retail store. “That was the most vulnerable time of my life. In May, I came across Falun Dafa by chance. Falun Dafa has brought me light and hope,” she said.

“By studying the Fa, I looked at the closure of the business from a different perspective. I was no longer bothered by it, but became grateful for what I already had. I volunteered in the community in my free time. After my attitude to life changed, my business also took a turnaround. I became a partner with a business competitor.

She said, “After learning the truth about the CCP’s persecution of Falun Dafa, I started to talk to people about the facts of the persecution and told people that Falun Dafa and practitioners are not like what the CCP claims.

“In the past, I always lived in my own little world, measuring everything by my notions and prejudices. After practicing Falun Dafa, I learned to think in a positive way. I learned to look inward instead of blaming others. I became humble and easygoing and no longer looked down on other people.”

Rachel described her pre-practice life as empty. She didn’t know what else to do except go shopping, take care of her skin, and try different food. “Now I’ve become considerate, self-disciplined, and calm. People around me always said I bring them peace and positive energy.”

Rachel said, “I am grateful to Master for teaching us to behave according to the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. Since I was a child, I dreamed of changing the world for the better. Master fulfilled my childhood wish when I introduced Falun Dafa to more people.”