(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners in the central region of Taiwan held a grand celebration on May 2, 2026, in Houli Environmental Park to celebrate May 13 World Falun Dafa Day.
May 13, 2026, marks the 34th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction to the public and the birthday of Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa.
Falun Dafa practitioners from the central region of Taiwan gathered in Houli Environmental Park on May 2 to wish Master Li a happy birthday.
Houli Environmental Park is a tourist attraction. Practitioners set up canopies and a temporary stage for the event.
They did the Falun Dafa exercises before the Tian Guo Marching Band played several songs and another group of practitioners played waist drums. A choir sang songs about how wonderful Falun Dafa is.
Falun Dafa practitioners demonstrated the exercises, played musical instruments, and sang songs to celebrate Falun Dafa and to thank Master for his saving grace.
Family of Five Benefit from Practicing Falun Dafa and Thank Master
Guo Mingren and his family have benefited greatly from practicing Falun Dafa.
Guo Mingren, who has an engineering background, and his wife have benefited a great deal from practicing Falun Dafa. They recovered from allergies and hyperthyroidism. Guo recalled that he used to be on medication all the time and had used up all his medical care expenses. In 2013, a classmate asked him to write a couplet with the words Zhen Shan Ren (Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance) and gave him a copy of Zhuan Falun. Mr. Guo finished reading the book in four days and felt that all the questions in his heart, such as why human beings came to this world, had been answered.
His health improved significantly after practicing Falun Dafa for three or four months, and he recommended it to his wife, who was suffering from hyperthyroidism and had lost over 10 kilograms (22 pounds). Her doctor had said that she needed to have surgery and would be on medication for the rest of her life. She took her husband’s advice, and, after practicing for a few months, she gained weight, her skin improved, and she recovered from all her ailments. Her doctor was amazed by Falun Dafa.
Mr. Guo said he used to have a short temper, but after he became a Falun Dafa practitioner, he started to restrain himself. When he teaches his children and communicates with them, he is guided by the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. His children now attend Minghui classes, and he hopes that they understand the spirit of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. He believes that they will do well because they have the Falun Dafa principles in their hearts.
“I am very thankful to Master for guiding me when I was at a low point in my life and for never giving up on me,” Mr. Guo said with emotion. He said he had slacked off in cultivation somewhat due to family and work commitments when his third child was small, but Master was always by his side. Master gave him hints through his children so that he could fulfill his vows and complete his mission.
Young Practitioner Has Improved by Abiding by the Falun Dafa Principles
Zhang Yuzhi thanks Master Li for encouraging her to be resilient.
Zhang Yuzhi, who works in the finance industry, said, “When I encounter setbacks, Master always encourages me to keep going by using other people’s words.
“I thank him for encouraging me whenever I don’t do well. He has never given up on me,” she said.
Ms. Zhang said that she changed a lot after she started to practice Falun Dafa. She is introverted by nature and couldn’t express herself easily in public. After she became a practitioner, she became more courageous and now speaks up whenever she thinks it is in line with the Fa principles, which she abides by.
She gave a recent example to illustrate her point. When she applied for a new job recently, she used AI to help her with her resume. The finished product was not good. She remembered that Master has told us to return to our original, true selves and to our original nature. She realized she needed to be truthful and to present her true self. She rewrote her resume. During the five-minute job interview, the interviewer only asked her one question, which was if she really wanted the job. She was offered the position.
She later learned that other applicants who were more experienced and more professional were interviewed for over an hour. She realized that she should always do things according to the Fa principles.
A Blessing to Know Falun Dafa Practitioners
Mr. Chen and his wife set up a booth at the event. He recalled how he first heard about Falun Dafa. He said that several practitioners had been his children’s nannies. “I observed them and realized that we should return to our original nature, which is kindness. It is from their hearts. They don’t pretend. Nowadays, people like them are rare.”
Mr. Chen said, “Everyone has his or her own belief. Everyone has the freedom to pursue [things]. Every person is an individual. We should respect people’s choices and thoughts. Falun Dafa promotes Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. These are universal values, good stuff. They encourage people to be kind.”
“It is a blessing to know Falun Dafa practitioners. It is indeed a blessing,” he said.
Booth Holders Praise Falun Dafa
Falun Dafa practitioners hosted a celebration fair and invited more than 20 businesses to attend. Some of the people who set up booths commented on how calm and special the atmosphere seemed and how comfortable they felt. They asked if practitioners would hold the activity again next year.
Ms. Dai from Nantou remarked on how kind Falun Dafa practitioners are. She thanked them for airing an advertisement for her business on NTD TV. She said their sales have increased and their products have gained popularity. She and her son have seen Shen Yun perform. They said that Shen Yun is a wonderful experience that touches the heart.
Two brothers with the last name Chen came from Tainan. They said that the Falun Dafa practitioners they know were all very friendly. Both of them were interested in learning Falun Dafa. The older brother said that he had gone to China when he was in high school. When they visited the Great Hall of the People, the tour guide reminded them not to mention the words “Falun Gong,” because no one would be able to help them if anything happened. A few years later, he visited Spain and saw European Falun Dafa practitioners doing the exercises. It was calm and peaceful, and he was very impressed. He couldn’t understand why people could practice Falun Dafa anywhere except China.
Ms. Huang came to attend the fair from Taipei. Her company has aired advertisements on NTD TV for many years. She said that Falun Dafa helps reduce negative thoughts and improve health and enables one to feel more calm. She has started to practice Falun Dafa and said that, when she is busy and doesn’t practice the exercises, she doesn’t feel as good. When she does do the exercises, her mind and body are balanced. She said that Falun Dafa has become part of her life.
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