(Minghui.org) Practitioners in Seoul gathered at Cheong Wa Dae Park (also known as the Blue House, a former presidential residence with diplomatic reception halls) on May 12, 2024, to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction to the public as well as World Falun Dafa Day, which is on May 13.

Practitioners do the exercises at Cheong Wa Dae Park on May 12 to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day.

The event was held the day after Shen Yun Performing Arts completed the Asian leg of its tour for this season. Their hearts were filled with gratitude for Falun Dafa and in celebration of Master’s birthday, practitioners did the exercises during the event and distributed informational materials to passersby.

Dr. Wu Shilie, secretary-general of the South Korean Falun Dafa Association, said the practice was introduced by Master Li to the public in Changchun City, China on May 13, 1992. The practice brings physical and spiritual improvement to practitioners while benefiting society in general.

Falun Dafa practitioners in many cities across South Korea also had similar events that day, including Suwon, Anyang, Ansan, Ilsan, Changwon, Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, Gwangju, Daejeon, Cheongju, Cheonan, Gimhae, Gangwon, Gwangju, and Honam.

Group practice by Dafa practitioners from Busan, Ulsan, and other places in Gyeongsang Province.

Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day by practitioners in Gwangju and places in Jeolla Province.

Practitioners from Anyang of Gyeonggi Province also celebrated World Falun Dafa Day.

Impressed by the peaceful practice and gentle exercise movements, many people took pictures or videos and read the materials including Minghui Weekly. Some were interested in learning the practice and asked how to get started.

Group practice at Suwon.

Celebration at Changwon.

Celebration at Cheonan.

Group practice at Ilsan in Gyeonggi Province.

One passerby at Changwon said the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is very vicious in persecuting Falun Dafa and they thanked practitioners for their efforts. He also took a lotus flower for his daughter. Upon hearing what is going on in China, three student cyclists said they would pray that the suppression ends soon. They accepted lotus flowers and waved to practitioners.

Group practice at Daegu.

Celebration at Gimhae.

It rained heavily the day before, but the weather was great on May 12. While some practitioners did the exercises, others distributed materials and explained to passersby more about the practice. That evening, practitioners held a group study followed by a group discussion and reviewed the cultivation path they have walked.

Free Teaching

Choi Kyeong-soon (최경순) has practiced Falun Dafa for over 10 years. In the beginning, she doubted the practice would be taught free of charge. So she paid close attention to the practitioner who showed her the exercises. But that practitioner did not charge her and remained honest, wise, and trustworthy. Choi was touched, set aside her concerns and began to practice seriously.

Choi Kyeong-soon

After she began practicing, Choi said people said she looked younger. She used to be attached to material interests and life was tiring. “When I remember Falun Dafa’s teachings and I took a step back, I felt a heavy substance was removed. My conflicts with others were also resolved,” she explained. “I experienced this many times.”

A Happy Family

A friend suggested that Lee Hayoung (이하영) try Falun Dafa, so she started doing the exercises last year. Because of lower back pain, she was unable to do the sitting meditation. After attending a Nine-Day Lecture Session and watching Master Li’s video lectures, she was able to meditate, and the length of time also increased. “In the past I needed to wear glasses, but now I can see well without them. It’s a miracle,” she added. “When I apply the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance in my life, it’s easier to get along with my child. We were able to resolve our conflicts.”

Lee Hayoung

Lee is very thankful for everything. She hoped to be a better person who is considerate of others. “Falun Dafa helped me with this and much more. I am so grateful to Falun Dafa and Master Li,” she explained.

Recovery from Dementia

Lim Hyeongjin

After seeing practitioners doing Falun Dafa exercises at Cheonggyesan and Dobongsan, Lim Hyeongjin (임형진) started to pay attention to the persecution in China. His health later deteriorated and he was diagnosed with dementia. He tried all kinds of medicines and therapies, but there was no progress. One day he remembered Falun Dafa and began to practice it. All his illnesses were gone within three months.

“I used to have a bad temper. Now my coworkers say that not only do I look healthier, but I’m also a better person. I really want to thank Master Li for everything,” he said.