(Minghui.org) With 2026 just around the corner, Falun Dafa practitioners in Montreal expressed their gratitude to Master and wished him a happy New Year.

Practitioners in Montreal wished Master Li a happy New Year.

Practitioners from Quebec City wished Master Li a happy New Year.

Practitioners from Sherbrooke wished Master Li a happy New Year.

Members of the Montreal Tian Guo Marching Band wished Master Li a happy New Year.

Young practitioners from Montreal wished Master Li a happy New Year.

Practitioners shared their experiences of practicing Falun Dafa. They expressed their gratitude to Master for his immense compassion in introducing Falun Dafa to the world people and bringing hope to mankind. They hope more people will learn about Dafa.

Retired University Teacher: I Am More Open-Minded After Practicing Dafa

Hema, a retired teacher from the University of Montreal

Hema, a retired psychology teacher at the University of Montreal, is grateful to practice Falun Dafa.

Hema saw a Shen Yun performance in Montreal several years ago and was amazed by the beautiful dancing. She was moved to tears by the performances and learned about Falun Dafa—afterwards she decided to learn more about the practice. She attended a nine-day Falun Dafa class and said she realized how wonderful Falun Dafa is.

Hema said that practicing Dafa completely changed her. She said she had many attachments and bad habits, and after she began practicing she decided to eliminate them.

“For example, I tried to deny my negative thoughts whenever I was angry but I couldn’t because the root cause was not removed. After practicing Dafa, I could face the fundamental issue and eliminate it. My mind broadened and I’m calmer.

“Master is so extraordinary and has such great compassion and love for mankind. Master is bearing great suffering out of his love and compassion for humans,” Hema said.

College Student: Fortunate to Practice Dafa

Yan thanked Master.

Yan is a sophomore in biomedical science. He said he appreciates Master’s teaching, which guides him to walk on the right path and not get lost in life.

His mother and grandmother practiced Dafa when he was born. His grandmother was illegally detained multiple times due to the Chinese Communist Party’s persecution in China. His family was later granted refugee status in Thailand and moved to Canada. He and his grandmother often clarified the truth, collected signatures, and protested the persecution so more people would pay attention to this issue and help stop the persecution.

He said that since he was a small child he had lived by Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. He felt that Falun Dafa was even more precious after he grew up. Since people are easily lost in today’s society because they are surrounded by various temptations and attachments, when he has questions about life he reads Dafa books and gets answers. Dafa also gives him direction and reminds him that the true goal of life is to return to one’s true nature.

“Thank you, Master, for protecting and guiding me so I don’t lose my direction in this chaotic world. Thank you for showing me how to improve,” said Yan. “I will treasure this cultivation opportunity, follow the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, and be a better person. I wish Master a happy New Year!”

Brother and Sister Hope People Know About Dafa

Karim and Phoebe

High school students Karim and his sister Phoebe began practicing Falun Dafa with their parents when they were children, and said practicing Dafa is great.

Karim said, “I usually have a lot of schoolwork, which causes me stress, but practicing Falun Dafa helps me relax. I study the Fa with my parents every day.” He said that following the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance helps him, and he has more patience with his friends and parents.

Phoebe said because she practices Falun Dafa she knows that doing bad deeds causes karma. One must do good. “In school, when someone hurts me, I’m able to remember Falun Dafa principles and I have more tolerance for them.”

The brother and sister are members of the Tian Guo Marching Band. They said every time they participate in parades they hope people learn about Dafa.

In advance of the 2026 New Year, they expressed gratitude to Master Li. Karim said, “Master, thank you for teaching me Dafa and guiding me to the path of returning to my true self.” Phoebe also said in Chinese, “Thank you, Master!”