(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners in Eastern Canada gathered in front of Parliament Hill in Ottawa on May 28, 2025, to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the world.
Through many events, such as group exercises, program performances, and band performances, practitioners celebrated World Falun Dafa Day and displayed the goodness of Falun Dafa to local residents and tourists who were passing by. Fifteen dignitaries also joined the event to send their best wishes and commend Falun Dafa and practitioners for their contributions to Canada and local communities.
The Falun Dafa practitioners’ peaceful and beautiful performances attracted many people to stop by and watch. Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance resonated with passersby, and several people said that the world needs Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance more than ever.
Falun Dafa practitioners in Eastern Canada held a group exercise in front of Parliament Hill, displaying the goodness of Dafa.
Falun Dafa practitioners performed dances in front of Parliament Hill in Ottawa to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day.
Passersby were attracted by the Falun Dafa practitioners’ peaceful and beautiful performances, and looked for practitioners to learn more.
Tourist in Toronto: Attracted by the Falun Dafa Practitioners’ Peacefulness
Aneta Plaga, a Polish immigrant, said that the message of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance is unforgettable.
Aneta Plaga, who came to Ottawa from Toronto for a tour, said that the bright colors, peaceful meditation, and message of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance were unforgettable.
This was her first time coming to Ottawa for a tour. She arrived at the Parliament Hill buildings at 9 a.m., and saw Falun Dafa practitioners meditating on the lawn. “The lawn looks as though it is being covered with yellow blossoming flowers. This scene is so wonderful that I came back after two hours to continue enjoying the display,” she said.
When she learned that Falun Dafa’s core values are Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, Aneta said happily, “These values are universal and they belong to everyone. Everyone should have the freedom to believe in them.”
Aneta also said that she had signed the petition calling for an end to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s live organ harvesting just now. She grew up in Poland, so she was clear about what communism is. She had fled that communist country in 1989 and came to Canada. A few months later, the Berlin Wall fell. She said, “I know communism. This is not a natural way of life for humankind. Our Berlin Wall fell, and I believe one day you all will be free too. China will be free too.”
Aneta told the Falun Dafa practitioner, “You used a method that is full of kindness, and very peaceful, to awaken the attention of Canadians toward the persecution. I feel that you have done a great job. This is a great event and I like it very much.”
Congolese Immigrant: This World Needs Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance More Than Before
Begazi, a Congolese immigrant, was amazed by the scene of the practitioners’ group meditation.
Begazi, who works at the International Language Center, is an immigrant from the Congo. He was amazed when he saw so many practitioners holding a rally and meditating together. He went online to search “Falun Dafa” and read some information about the practice. He said that Falun Dafa is very good.
A practitioner introduced the cultivation principles of Falun Dafa to Begazi, saying that everyone asks themselves to abide by the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance to be good people. Hearing that, Begazi said that he fully agreed with that. He said seriously, “People need to abide by these principles. This is very important. This world needs the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance more than before. The message that you are conveying is wonderful.”
The practitioner also explained to Begazi that he can learn the Falun Dafa exercises online for free. He was pleasantly surprised and said that he will go online and learn them.
Dutch Exchange Student: I Want to Learn Falun Dafa and Let Myself Become Better
Nick, a Dutch exchange student, says Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are important values.
Nick, an exchange student in Ottawa who came from the Netherlands, passed by the rally venue and was interested in learning about what was going on. After listening to a Falun Dafa practitioner’s introduction, he said, “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are important values. They are often neglected in our daily lives. I think that everyone’s inner soul has compassion but we don’t always fully utilize it. “Truthfulness” is the same. Therefore, I think that a self improvement method that is based on “Truthfulness” is meaningful, and more people should research it. If more people paid attention to kindness and sincerity, everyone would become better. Therefore, holding this celebration here is a meaningful thing.”
Nick said that he wanted to learn Falun Dafa, because it can help him to improve. “I want to learn deeper and try to immerse myself in it, making myself become better,” he said.
Software Developer: This World Becomes Better Because of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance
Jonas signed the petition, calling for an end to the persecution.
Jonas, who is the person-in-charge of a local software development team in Ottawa, shared his thoughts after watching the practitioners’ rally, “This is a group of peaceful people. The principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, which they abide by, make sense. This world is going to become a better place because of these principles.”
He also shared his own understanding, “Truth is to be sincere; Compassion is to care for others; Forbearance, that is to treat others with kindness even though they may not share the same perspective as us. We cannot disallow others to speak. We need to be tolerant of others instead of attacking them.”
When he learned about the persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners in China, he felt sad and signed the petition calling for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to stop the persecution. He said, “The CCP persecutes religious groups and beliefs. In this so called ‘people’s republic’ they are doing things that persecute human rights. This is frightening.”
Before leaving, Jonas used some words from the Chinese language that he had learned in the past to tell the practitioner, “Keep going!”
Local Resident: Everyone Yearns to Have Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance
Vanda, an Ottawa resident, said that people’s interactions are inseparable from Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.
Vanda, an Ottawa resident, watched the events at the rally venue for a long time. When a Falun Dafa practitioner went over to talk to her, Vanda said that she really liked the content that she had seen. Although she is from Angola and speaks Portuguese and limited English, she still tried her best to express her inner feelings, “This is a wonderful celebration event. It is magnificent and meaningful. You are talking about humankind’s most fundamental thing,” she said.
“Everyone needs the three words, Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. They are very important. We need them every day at any moment. The interaction between people is inseparable from these three words. This is a traditional thing, and we all must practice it. We should practice these three words every day, be it at home, on the streets, in the shops, or at the library. We should practice them everywhere at all times,” she said.
Vanda also had a deep impression about the diverse backgrounds of the Falun Dafa practitioners at the venue, “I saw people of different ethnicities and ages. This shows that this is a wonderful group.”
Mehdi, an Ottawa resident, thought that Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are meaningful to individuals, and also to society.
After hearing a Falun Dafa practitioner introduce what Falun Dafa is, Mehdi, an Ottawa resident, and his father said that the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance resonated with them. Mehdi thought that these principles were meaningful to the individual and also the whole society.
Mehdi told the practitioner, “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance are what everyone yearns to embody. Compassion is very important. Without compassion, life will be filled with hardship. “Forbearance” includes compassion. Without compassion, we will not be able to attain forbearance. Truthfulness, we must first be truthful to ourselves. We need to attain truthfulness from our exterior to our inner self. This is beneficial to ourselves and will also be beneficial to others too.”
Foreign Tourists: Very Lucky to Meet Falun Dafa in Our Tour
Eduardo from Memphis in the United States was attracted by the Tian Guo Marching Band’s music.
Eduardo from Memphis, Tennessee, United States, came to Ottawa for a tour with his family, and they happened to see the Falun Dafa practitioners’ rally. He was attracted by the Tian Guo Marching Band’s music.
“I like the band’s music,” Eduardo said, “Everyone is well organized and I really appreciate that. Furthermore, their music makes me feel very comfortable.”
A practitioner introduced Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance to them, and Eduardo said that these kinds of principles will bring goodness to the world. He was especially moved by the word “Compassion.”
“A person without compassion is like an empty shell,” he said. “This world is ever-changing and there will definitely be setbacks in life. If people can have tranquility and gratitude in their hearts, they will be able to overcome the difficulties and become happy beings.”
Sam said that the scene of the practitioners’ group exercises made her feel warm.
Sam, who came from London in Ontario, had brought her family to Ottawa for a tour and they happened to encounter the Falun Dafa rally. She said that she was deeply moved by the banner with the words ‘Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance’, so she came over to watch the event.
Sam said that since having her child, she all the more felt the importance of the values of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. “Take for example, from the aspect of ‘Truthfulness,’ no matter what the current situation is, we must face it upfront instead of running away from it. We also need to treat others and different kinds of culture with kindness too. I also want to teach these principles to my child,” she said.
Sam also said that she was lucky to be able to see the Falun Dafa event while on her tour. She told the practitioner, “The whole scene of the exercises looks very peaceful and wonderful. Everyone meditating together looks like a big community. I can feel a form of warmth, and this kind of warmth can provide help to everyone on their path of life.”
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