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Profiles of Falun Gong Practitioners at the May 13 Celebration in Taipei, Taiwan

Falun Gong practitioners from Taipei and the surrounding areas gathered at 228 Peace Memorial Park in Taipei on May 9, 2026, to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day. The event also commemorated May 13, 1992, when Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong, first publicly introduced the practice.

Falun Gong practitioners around the world celebrate this day in various ways. They gather to practice the Falun Gong exercises, offer free instruction to those interested in learning, organize artistic performances in their communities, and share their personal cultivation journeys and insights with one another and the public.

Three practitioners from different backgrounds participated in the Taipei event. At first glance, they appear to lead ordinary lives, yet each vividly demonstrated how Falun Gong’s core principles, Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, help people find peace and happiness.

A Clear and Serene Mind Through Adhering To Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance

Mr. Peng shared that since he began practicing, he has been guided by the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance in everything he does.

Mr. Peng, a Falun Gong practitioner and owner of a tutoring center, said he has been guided by the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance in everything he does, ensuring that he never loses his true self. “It makes it very easy to make decisions in life,” he said. Before he began practicing, he was often tempted by material gains, but “since I started practicing, I have adhered to these principles. For example, when I do something, I am truthful, and my mind has become clear and serene.”

When preparing meals for children at the tutoring center, he now holds himself to higher standards. “I insist on being genuine and kind, and I won’t use anything unscrupulous or unhealthy. When it comes to food, I always demand high quality, and ensure it has a shelf life of no more than seven days.” Also, before he started practicing, he tended to favor children who had been enrolled for a long time, but he now he treats all students equally. “It seems as though everything is arranged by Master Li. I should be sincere and kind to everyone.”

From Osteosarcoma To Enjoying Full Health

Mr. Weng hopes that all his friends and relatives will come to learn about Falun Gong.

Mr. Weng, a financial advisor, discovered a tumor on his right leg in 2020, at age 34. “At first, I didn’t think much of it because it didn’t hurt at all, but it kept growing larger and larger.” It wasn’t until after the surgery that he learned it was malignant. “The doctor said it was an osteosarcoma, located behind the knee, measuring about four inches by four inches.”

After the surgery, the doctor told him that even with radiation therapy, there was still a possibility of recurrence, and that his knee might degenerate prematurely due to side effects, and potentially require a knee replacement. After undergoing surgery and radiation therapy, he began to rethink his life. Mr. Weng said that because both his parents are Falun Gong practitioners, he had known from an early age that Falun Gong is beneficial. After facing a serious illness, he decided to begin practicing.

When he first started the exercises, his right leg was excruciatingly painful. “The pain was so intense that I was sweating all over, but I told myself that I must push through this.”

During this period, he faced a test of his moral character that left a lasting impression. He was job hunting at the time, and one section of the application form asked, “Have you ever had cancer?” “I thought I’ve already recovered. Do I really have to disclose this? I was worried that the company might refuse to hire me because of it.”

He remembered, however, that as a cultivator, one must uphold the principle of Truthfulness. “We must not deceive others.” Unexpectedly, the very next day, while exercising, his right leg felt significantly lighter and more at ease.

That experience gave him a deep understanding of how spiritual elevation can transform the physical body. “I truly felt that when one’s state of mind improves, the transformation is reflected in the body.” Afterward, he continued studying the teachings and doing the exercises, and his health quickly recovered. Mr. Weng, who had previously been unable to squat, can now squat, walk, and run. Today, he enjoys full mobility.

In addition to the recovery of his leg, he noticed a fundamental change in his overall health. “I’ve had severe allergies since childhood. I was always weak and cold, and I frequently had a runny nose, a cough, and colds. But after practicing, those symptoms gradually disappeared. Now they hardly ever occur, and my health is getting better and better.”

Adjusting Mindset Amid Workplace Stresses

Ms. Huang said that her spiritual practice has taught her to look within and face life’s conflicts and challenges with courage.

Ms. Huang, a logistics planning specialist, has practiced Falun Gong for over 20 years. She said she was introduced to Falun Gong shortly before graduating from college, when her mother began practicing it.

It wasn’t until she entered the workforce that she truly understood how important spiritual cultivation could be. Ms. Huang recalls that after joining the company, she faced new job responsibilities, a new environment, and interpersonal conflicts and changes. Feeling frustrated, she was tempted to walk out and leave.

Instead of running away, she chose to stay, and face the situation head-on. “At first, it was very hard, but Master’s teachings gave me great strength. They taught me to look inward and identify areas where I could improve. Before, I might have blamed others, or external factors, for my problems, but I realized that changing my mindset and adjusting my behavior would make many things turn out differently.”

In addition to the change in her mindset, she noticed changes in her physical and mental well-being.

“You feel more clear-headed and find it easier to work. Sometimes, when I’m busy, I’ll find a spare moment to practice the exercises, and I quickly regain my energy,” she said.

On World Falun Dafa Day, Ms. Huang wishes to express her heartfelt gratitude to Master. “Since I began cultivating, I no longer feel lost about the meaning of life as I did before; instead, I now understand that we come into this world with a mission. I simply want to thank Master.”

At the end of the activities, many participants expressed hope that more people would learn about Falun Gong. Mr. Zhuang, a manager in the machinery industry, noted that while visiting local scenic spots, he sensed a growing level of support for Falun Gong in Taiwanese society.

Mr. Weng, a financial advisor, hopes to use his personal experiences to help more people learn about Falun Gong. Mr. Peng, the owner of a tutoring center, encourages everyone to give Zhuan Falun a try, “Just give it a read without any preconceived notions, and you will find that you gain something truly unique and profound.”