Falun Dafa Practitioners from Quebec, Canada Wish Master Li a Happy New Year

(Minghui.org) As 2025 approaches, Falun Dafa practitioners throughout Quebec, Canada, wish their founder, Master Li Hongzhi a happy New Year. Practitioners from different ethnicities and backgrounds shared their cultivation experiences and expressed gratitude to Master and Falun Dafa, for showing them the true meaning of life and the way to become better people.

Falun Dafa practitioners in Montreal gathered at Zhongshan Park in Chinatown on December 15 to wish Master Li Hongzhi a happy New Year.

Practitioners gathered at the Botanical Garden of Laval University in Quebec City on December 14 to wish Master Li Hongzhi a happy New Year.

Practitioners gathered at La promenade du Lac-des-Nations in Sherbrooke on December 14 to wish Master Li Hongzhi a happy New Year.

Falun Dafa Taught Me to be a Better Person

John Halas from Montreal expresses his gratitude to Master.

John Halas, from Montreal, worked as a senior accountant with the Canadian Pacific Railway before he retired. “If you ask me why I practice Falun Dafa, it’s because Falun Dafa truly teaches one to be a better person.”

Halas grew up in a religious family and possessed a staunch belief in God since childhood. Yet he found himself asking many questions that his pastor could not answer. His search ended in 2006 when he discovered Falun Dafa. Since then he’s advised others, “Read the book Zhuan Falun, and you’ll understand many truths (about life).”

With 2025 drawing near, Halas said, “Master teaches the Fa to save the world and everyone. The depths of Master’s compassion cannot be expressed in human language. All I can do is try my best to follow Master and his teachings.”

From Skeptic to Firm Believer

After practicing Falun Dafa, driving school instructor David said he found happiness in life.

David’s mother began practicing Falun Dafa before the CCP began persecuting the practice in 1999. Falun Dafa helped his mother recover her health and stamina. Although his entire family knew that Falun Dafa was good, David refused to practice despite multiple suggestions from his mother—he believed cultivation was superstitious.

David’s wife happened to see Master Li Hongzhi’s book Zhuan Falun in 2013, while visiting David’s mother’s home. Impressed by its contents, she quickly called him over. While reading the book, the couple found themselves intrigued and decided to practice Falun Dafa.

By watching Master Li Hongzhi’s videos and reading the books, David said that many of his questions about life were answered, such as, “What is the origin of human life? Why does suffering exist in this world? Is there life after death? Where do people go after they die? Is reincarnation real?” Questions which baffled modern science were answered in an instant, and David said his mind became clearer and lighter.

David’s character changed for the better after he began practicing Falun Dafa. Whenever he encounters difficulties, conflicts, or setbacks, he adheres to Dafa’s cultivation requirements—he strives to improve his character and be kind to others.

David works as a driving instructor. The driving school assigned David to teach an elderly retired aunt. Having acquired her driver’s license in China through bribes, she had no driving experience. Yet she needed to quickly pass the Quebec driver’s license test. The driving school considered her situation very difficult, yet David remained unphased. As conventional teaching methods were deemed unsuitable, David racked his brain to think of a solution. A sudden burst of inspiration led him to design a customized teaching program suitable for the elderly woman. This lesson plan helped her overcome her psychological fears and master the technical difficulties of driving. She passed the test on her first try!

David said that cultivation practice has greatly improved his outlook on life. He is grateful to Master Li Hongzhi for spreading the Fa and improving practitioners’ morality. “Master Li has endured much for us and for the world. Words are inadequate to express my gratitude, and I would like to wish Master a happy New Year!”

A Former Practitioner Returns to Cultivation

Ms. Chen from Montreal thanks Master during the event in Zhongshan Park in Chinatown.

Ms. Chen, a new immigrant to Canada, practiced Falun Dafa with her mother when she was a high school sophomore in 1997. However, she stopped after moving to attend college in another city, in part because of the CCP’s terrifying persecution.

After she graduated, Ms. Chen landed a job that offered a good salary and benefits. While her mother often reminded her to practice Falun Dafa, Ms. Chen continued to brush aside her suggestions.

Ms. Chen’s marriage started to deteriorate in 2016. Her relationship with her husband deteriorated to the point they even had divorce papers drawn up. Their son began to display signs of trauma due to their incessant arguments. Highly depressed, Ms. Chen sought answers in psychology books and various other methods, but was unable to rid herself of her resentment.

Just as she was at her wit’s end, her mother advised her, “You should practice Falun Dafa. Only Falun Dafa can help you resolve this dilemma.” Willing to give it a shot, Ms. Chen picked up a copy of Zhuan Falun.

The principles she read within the book shed new light on her problem. She came to realize that conflicts could not solely be blamed on the actions of others, and she began to look within herself. She realized she was arrogant, and looked down on others due to her high social status and income. She gradually eliminated her resentment towards her husband, improved her character, and soon saw improvement in her family relationships. Upon seeing his wife change for the better, Ms. Chen’s husband began encouraging their son to practice Falun Dafa with his mother.

Ms. Chen said, “When you cultivate according to the requirements of Falun Dafa, things go smoothly, and miracles will happen. Master has done so much for me, such as improving my physical health and moral character. I am very grateful and would like to wish Master Li a happy New Year!”