(Minghui.org) Practitioners in Toronto, Canada, participated in the Saigon Park Anniversary Event held in Mississauga on May 26, 2024. They set up a booth to introduce Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) to the public.

People learn about Falun Dafa.

Organizer Welcomes Practitioners

James Nguyen, the organizer of the event, welcomed Falun Dafa practitioners and said, “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are great. This event is held to let everyone share good things. People today are experiencing all kinds of stress in life, and I think anything that helps people’s physical and mental health is good.”

James Nguyen, the organizer of the event, welcomed practitioners.

James, along with more than 30 of his family and friends, watched the first Shen Yun performance in Mississauga on March 22 this year. He said, “We all loved this performance. It’s great.” Regarding the story of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners in the performance, he said, “I sympathize with practitioners. My family also suffered persecution under communism in Vietnam, and we had to flee by boat. So I understand your difficulties.”

“I Don’t Need Crutches”

Thang Tran said he would continue learning the exercises. 

Thang Tran, 67, is a retired Vietnamese martial arts teacher. He previously heard of Falun Dafa but had no chance to learn more about it. During the event, he was walking with his family on crutches and passed by the Falun Dafa booth, so he stopped to listen to the practitioners’ introduction.

“I heard of Falun Dafa before, but I didn’t have the environment or the will to start practicing,” he said. “In the past two years, I often had the thought that I should improve my heart nature and become a better person.”

He learned the first set of the exercises. After learning, he said excitedly, “I feel very good! I couldn’t raise my arms before, but now I can! My knees also hurt a little, but now they don’t, and I don’t need crutches. I want to learn more after I go home.”

When he left, he happily raised his crutches and thanked practitioners.

“It’s Great to See You”

A practitioner (left) introduces Falun Dafa to Vy Hoang (right).

Vy Hoang works in the real estate industry. She was surprised to see the Falun Dafa booth at the celebration in Saigon Park. 

The practitioner explained what Falun Dafa is and about the persecution and clarified some facts quoting the content of Zhuan Falun (Falun Dafa’s main book). After listening to the introduction, Vy Hoang thanked practitioners and said, “It’s great to see you and other young practitioners here. I am very happy to know the truth. I also want to join your activities. Please keep in touch with me.” 

A Way To Heal Oneself from Within

Annie said she felt relaxed after trying the exercises. 

Annie, a company manager, learned the four exercises. She said, “I heard of Falun Dafa before, but never tried it. After learning the four exercises, I feel relaxed.”

Practitioners also introduced the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. Annie said, “This is a way to heal yourself from within, which reminds me of some Buddhist ideas, which is different from some Western methods of seeking help from outside. I will sign up for the free exercise workshop when I return home.”