(Minghui.org) On the eve of Mother’s Day, Falun Gong practitioners from the Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli regions of Taiwan gathered at Fenghe Park on May 10 to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day.
Falun Gong practitioners gathered at Fenghe Park in Taoyuan to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day.
Practitioners worldwide have celebrated “World Falun Dafa Day” on May 13 since 2000. This day marks the anniversary of Mr. Li Hongzhi holding the first Falun Dafa study classes in 1992, marking the first time that Falun Dafa—also known as Falun Gong—was officially introduced to the general public. Practitioners deeply cherish this special day as an opportunity to share a spiritual practice that has profoundly benefited their lives.
The event venue was filled with an atmosphere of peace and joy. The program featured a rich variety of performances, including a majestic display by the NTDTV Flag and Drum Troupe, elegant and graceful Chinese classical dance, instrumental renditions on the piano, erhu, and violin, as well as heartwarming performances by young Falun Dafa practitioners and a lively, festive waist drum ensemble. The program concluded with a demonstration of the five peaceful Falun Dafa exercises.
On May 10, 2026, Falun Gong practitioners celebrated World Falun Dafa Day at Fenghe Park in Taoyuan with a variety of artistic performances to express their deep gratitude to their Master. (Minghui.org)
Several practitioners also shared personal stories of how their physical and mental well-being improved and their family lives became more harmonious through their cultivation practice. In doing so, they expressed their gratitude to Falun Dafa and voiced their hope that more people will come to understand the beauty and radiance of the practice.
On May 10, 2026, Falun Gong practitioners demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises during an event at Fenghe Park in Taoyuan to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day.
Encountering Dafa at Life’s Lowest Point—Only Then Did I Realize That “Cultivating the Mind” is Paramount
In 2003, at just 21 years old, Xiaoting was in the prime of life and free from worries, when she suddenly found herself at rock bottom due to inexplicable insomnia. Unable to control even her own sleep, the overwhelming panic and frustration triggered depression, leaving her in tears every morning as she gazed at the sunlight streaming through her window. Caught in this vicious cycle, her academic performance plummeted and her health deteriorated. In her youth, she found herself questioning: What is the meaning of life?
Xiaoting (right) and her mother, a fellow practitioner, conjoin hands in reverence to thank Master.
At that time, she observed her mother benefit both physically and mentally from practicing Falun Dafa, overcoming her chronic ailments and becoming more open-minded. Despite Xiaoting’s scientific background and initial skepticism toward “cultivation,” witnessing her mother's transformation convinced her that nurturing the heart was of paramount importance. As a result, she began practicing in 2004 as well.
Her once-stubborn and inflexible personality has since gradually softened. Her friends have all remarked on how much she’s changed, that she’s no longer so competitive or concerned with saving face, but instead thinks more positively and feels calm and at ease. As the saying goes, “Your circumstances change as your mindset changes.” In just one year, her physical and mental health miraculously improved.
For 23 years, she has cherished Mr. Li Hongzhi’s teachings of “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance,” reminding herself to be a good person wherever she goes. This positive energy has sustained her through all her ups and downs, and has always brought her back on track at crucial moments. On Falun Dafa Day, Xiaoting proclaims, “The world needs Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance!” She also expresses her gratitude to Master, and hopes that more people around the world will experience the beauty of Falun Dafa for themselves.
The Goodness of Falun Dafa: The Whole Family Benefits
Ms. Yu, now 42, also came into contact with Falun Dafa while in college, after witnessing the dramatic physical and mental changes in her mother. Following her marriage, Ms. Yu was delighted to learn she was expecting twins. However, due to their prematurity, both babies were placed in incubators. During this time, they faced alarming health issues. The older son developed sepsis, while the younger son showed signs of potential complications related to prematurity.
The demands of parenting, combined with a high-pressure job at a foreign company, prompted her to leave the workforce and truly begin her cultivation practice. Having reaped both physical and mental benefits, she persevered through it all, and her children grew up safe and healthy. She said from the bottom of her heart, “It feels so good to be back on the path of Dafa!” Through her cultivation practice, she has come to truly understand the purpose of her life on this earth, and she raises her children according to the principles of “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.”
Ms. Yu and her family of four express their gratitude to the Master.
One incident that left a deep impression on her was when her eldest son was injured by a classmate in elementary school and required several stitches. Although her heart ached, she followed the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. She decided not to pursue the matter, thereby defusing a potential conflict. This kindness impressed her children. Her second son recently tripped and fell while playing with classmates, dislocating a bone in his hand, yet the child did not blame his classmates, but instead let go of any resentment with a heart of understanding.
Not only has she become a better parent, but the spiritual growth she experienced through her practice also improved her relationship with her husband. They no longer argue as often as they used to. In recent years, her husband has also taken up the practice and has come to appreciate the beauty of Falun Dafa.
The practice has brought harmony to her home and benefited her entire family. With deep gratitude, Ms. Yu remarked, “Encountering Falun Dafa is truly the most blissful thing that could ever happen.” She also wished to take this opportunity—Falun Dafa Day—to express her gratitude to Master for his compassionate salvation, and looking ahead, she aspires to cultivate diligently and earnestly as a way of repaying Master for his kindness.
Bidding Farewell to Chronic Insomnia, Embracing a Beautiful Life
Ms. Liao Qiuhua, now 69, spent over 30 years teaching floral art. Due to a heavy workload and accumulated stress, she suffered from chronic symptoms, including autonomic nervous system dysfunction, insomnia, stomach pain, and allergies, that eventually became so severe she would experience an allergic reaction “the moment she touched a flower,” forcing her into early retirement. She noted that while she did seek medical help and take medication at the time, the results were minimal.
Ms. Liao Qiuhua clasped her hands together in gratitude to Master.
In 2016, she noticed people practicing exercises in a park. Deeply moved, she began searching online for related information, and in doing so was introduced to Falun Gong. Later, upon a friend's recommendation, she read Zhuan Falun and was profoundly touched, “The moment I took it home and opened it, I thought—Oh! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!” She finished reading it quickly, and formally embarked on the path of cultivation.
In the early days, she mostly practiced the exercises and read the scriptures on her own at home. Her physical condition gradually improved over the course of two or three years. “Those symptoms just disappeared without me even noticing—things like allergies and stomachaches were all gone.” Later, after joining a group study environment, she made a firm decision to stop taking the sleeping pills she had been taking for five years, and her sleep quality thereafter returned to normal.
In addition to physical improvements, Qiuhua’s mental transformation has been even more profound. Since beginning her practice, she has used “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance” as her guiding principles to reflect on herself, “looking inward first for the source of any problems,” rather than striving excessively for perfection.
As a result, her overall state of mind has become more open and peaceful. This change is also evident in her family relationships, “My husband says I’ve changed a lot,” and their interactions have become much more harmonious.
Qiuhua’s transformation has had a profound impact on her family and friends. Her husband not only supports her practice but even takes the initiative to share her changes with others, and her children feel that her complexion and mental state have visibly become more youthful. She laughs, saying that even her family and friends have noticed the change in her appearance, “They all say my appearance has changed a lot.”
“Truly, the greatest blessing of my entire life is having obtained the Fa.” As she expressed her gratitude on the 34th anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa, Qiuhua affirmed that she would continue to cultivate diligently and make steady progress in the future, in order to repay Master’s boundless grace.
Severely Traumatized by Car Accident, Cultivating Dafa Brings a Complete Transformation
Ms. Xiao Jiahui conjoined her hands to express gratitude to Master Li.
Ms. Xiao Jiahui, a hairdresser, was once involved in a serious car accident that injured the left side of her brainstem. She subsequently long-suffered from physical discomfort, with frequent pains on the right side of her body “from head to toe,” requiring frequent trips to the hospital for treatment and rehabilitation, which greatly impacted her daily life.
She recalled that before the accident, her older sister, who practiced Falun Gong, had encouraged her many times to join in the practice. However, due to long working hours and an irregular schedule, she was unable to continue. Later, after returning to Miaoli, she began studying the teachings and practicing the exercises. She said, “The areas that used to hurt seemed to suddenly stop hurting.” Her overall health improved significantly.
Jiahui now runs her own hair salon in Miaoli, and both her physical and mental health have fully recovered. When interacting with customers, she shares her personal experiences of benefiting from practicing Falun Dafa, hoping to give more people the opportunity to learn about the benefits of the practice. In addition, she adjusts her mindset and thoughts in her daily life in accordance with the principles of the Fa, maintaining a calm state of mind, which often helps her resolve unexpected situations or physical discomfort.
She is grateful to Master for allowing her to witness firsthand the greatness of Falun Dafa, and she cherishes the opportunity to cultivate deeply. On this special day, Jiahui would like to say, “Thank you, Master, for allowing me to obtain the Fa.” She noted that had she not embarked on the path of cultivation, her life might still be mired in illness and hardship. Now that she has regained her health and found a new direction in life, she will cherish it all the more.
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