(Minghui.org) On the occasion of the 31^st anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa, practitioners in South Australia held activities in the city center to celebrate the event.

May 13 is World Falun Dafa Day. Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a practice based on the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and was introduced to the public by its founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi, on May 13, 1992. Today, hundreds of millions of people worldwide have benefited physically and mentally from practicing Falun Dafa, which is practiced in over one hundred countries and regions, including Australia.

Practitioners in South Australia wished Master Li Happy Birthday as May 13 coincides with World Falun Dafa Day.

It was a particularly warm, sunny day after several days of cold, wet weather. Practitioners gathered at North Terrace in downtown Adelaide to do the exercises and tell people the benefits of practicing Falun Dafa.

Many people said they felt the calm energy and stopped to watch and talk with practitioners. They thanked them for their persistent efforts in passing on the beautiful values of Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance and wished them Happy World Falun Dafa Day.

Practitioners held activities on May 13, 2023, in downtown Adelaide to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day.

Practitioners set up an information table and did the exercises in the heart of Adelaide’s cultural center to tell people about Falun Dafa.

Practicing Dafa Is My Choice for Life

Barbara said practicing Dafa is her choice for life.

“I loved to read books on spirituality. One day, I saw Zhuan Falun in the bookstore I often go to and I started to read it. I discovered this was what I had been looking for. Although I did not fully understand everything written in the book, I knew it is good. The more I read it, the more I understood the principles. Everything in the book is true. I found inner peace. At last, I found the most important thing in life – Dafa and where I was heading.”

Since then, she has introduced Falun Dafa to many people. She recommended the book Falun Gong to the bookstore and donated Dafa books to the library. She went to other states to take part in parades as well as spoke at rallies to raise awareness of the persecution in China.

Barbara said, “I thank Master for taking me as a practitioner. Happy Birthday and I hope more people can practice Falun Dafa like me.”

Practicing Dafa Has Truly Helped Improve My Character

Sveta expressed her gratitude to Master Li for teaching the Fa.

Sveta began to practice Falun Dafa in 2000. She encountered practitioners before the persecution in China began in 1999 and her impression of Falun Dafa was that it was a peaceful practice. After the persecution started, she could not understand why something so good was banned and began to read the books.

“Upon reading the books, I thought this is how one should practice cultivation. I, too want to practice cultivation.” Prior to that, she did not experience any changes by going to church but after practicing Dafa and following the teachings, not only did her health improve, her surroundings were transformed as well. “For example, if I was mistreated at work, I handled the situation according to the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance. The other person felt my kindness and gradually changed too. Conflicts were resolved and the environment became harmonious.”

She said she is grateful to Master Li for offering salvation, “Thank you Master for the care you show every practitioner and arranging for us to improve in cultivation step by step. Master, you have worked hard!”