(Minghui.org) Australian Falun Dafa practitioners participated in the annual Mind Body Spirit Festival at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center from June 5 to 8, 2026, where they demonstrated the exercises and introduced the spiritual practice to visitors.
Over 100 different exhibitors were featured at this year’s festival, covering areas such as health foods, natural beauty products, and holistic therapies. The event included interactive experiences and wellness experts sharing insights on maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
The Falun Dafa booth stood out with the practitioners’ golden-yellow suits against the striking blue backdrop. Many people learned the exercises, purchased books, and inquired about local practice sites. Visitors commented on the sense of peace and serenity around the booth.
Practitioners introduce the practice to visitors at the 2026 Mind Body Spirit Festival in Melbourne. (Minghui.org)
“The World Needs Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance”
Marie (right) said she was happy to experience the peaceful energy at the booth. (Minghui.org)
Marie, a local resident, said a friend had mentioned Falun Dafa a few days ago, and after talking with practitioners at the booth, she realized this was the practice she had been looking for.
“I walked past, and I just got drawn in here,” she said. “I think it really hits the heart. It’s like I’ve been called here to find hope. I always believe there is hope.
“I think the world needs Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, and more people should get involved. I think maybe I should help share these principles.”
Marie asked about practice sites in Melbourne, and was happy to find out there is one near her home. She said she would learn the practice.
Also at the festival were Tracy and her friend, who attend almost every year to gain new knowledge about wellness. “I stopped here because I saw this word, 'Forbearance,'” Tracy said. “I was wondering what it meant, because I’d never encountered the word before. But after a practitioner explained it to me, I understood immediately.”
She said she was touched when learning about the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. They deeply resonated with her, and she wanted to learn more about Falun Dafa. She said the exercise movements looked smooth and natural.
When they heard that this peaceful practice had been persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for 27 years, Tracy said the CCP does not want people to have freedom of belief. One of them mentioned that the COVID pandemic exposed the Chinese regime for what it really is and expressed sympathy for practitioners being poorly treated in China.
Visitors Eager to Learn the Practice
Josef decided to buy the book Zhuan Falun, and said Falun Dafa is beneficial for the mind and body, as well as all aspects of life.
“I want to learn about the history and hope to join the practice site near my home. I’ll talk with local practitioners and start practicing,” he said.
He already knew about the persecution in China and said, “I heard about this issue. I’ve been wondering why the CCP wants to persecute it. So I’m hoping to learn more from reading the book and going online.”
Vincent wants to learn Falun Dafa. (Minghui.org)
Another visitor, Vincent, said he had not heard of Falun Dafa before and thought the practice sounded like a lifestyle for self-improvement. “I picked up one of these flyers that caught my attention,” he said. “This energy is quite beautiful.”
“I think that Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is missing in today’s society.”
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