(Minghui.org) As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Falun Dafa practitioners in the greater Los Angeles area gathered at Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley, Orange County, on September 10, 2026. They did the exercises together and wished Falun Dafa’s founder, Master Li Hongzhi, a happy Mid-Autumn Festival.
Practitioners do the Falun Dafa exercises and wish Dafa’s founder, Master Li Hongzhi, a happy Mid-Autumn Festival. (Minghui.org)
Improving Health and Relations
Judy shared how she learned she had a gluten allergy in 2015: “I had an allergic reaction to almost anything I ate. I suffered from rapid heartbeat, sleepless nights, and severe headaches. I lost over 40 pounds, and I looked like a bag of bones.” She spent the next five years seeing doctors, yet they were at a loss for a solution. “I took so much medication and tried every method I could find. I became irritable—back then, life just was incredibly bitter.”
Judy had browsed the Internet and visited temples and churches in her search for the meaning of life before finding Falun Dafa in 2020. She recalled, “I thought what Master said about Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance was great. A few months after I began practicing [Falun Dafa], all my allergy symptoms were gone. It really felt wonderful to be free of illness.
“Master teaches us to look within when we face conflicts,” she continued. “In the past, whenever an issue arose, I would immediately notice what my colleagues or family members were doing wrong. After I understood the principle of looking inward when facing situations, I began to examine my own shortcomings and make changes. I found that conflicts were easily solved, and I also saw the good in others.
“Master teaches us to be considerate. I have been trying hard to do that. Now I am healthy and happy.”
Young Practitioner Appreciates Master
Nguyen Hao, a 28-year-old from Vietnam, has practiced Dafa for 10 years. He said his parents believed in Buddhism. His mother started practicing Dafa after her friends did. “My mom gave me a copy of Zhuan Falun, the main text of Falun Dafa. It was a real eye-opener for me.
“I started practicing on my 18th birthday. I felt energy when I initially learned the exercises from my mother. Now when I feel tired from work, I recover after I meditate, and my mind is more peaceful.”
He continued, “Dafa teaches me to be a better person and gives me a clear direction in life. Like many young people, I was at an age of easily getting lost. The timing of my finding the Fa was perfect.
“Some young people want to make a fortune, crave approval and recognition, or look for a beautiful girlfriend. But none of those things ever brought me true peace of mind or fulfillment.
“Dafa lets me understand that the real meaning of life is not to pursue wealth or joy in the secular world. Rather, it is about constantly improving oneself to become a better person. Master teaches us to uphold universal values and have higher standards for life.”
Nguyen said, “This journey is challenging, but it gives me true peace. I believe that I am doing the right thing. I am gradually getting rid of bad habits and notions. Instead of evading them, I am not attracted or restrained by external things. I know that I have a pure and wonderful life.”
Nguyen concluded, “I appreciate Master Li very much. He truly lets us have better health and life.”
Unwavering for 27 Years
Helen Li started practicing Dafa 27 years ago. She said, “Master Li gave a lecture at the California Institute of Technology in February 1999. My friend told me to go listen. When I entered the conference hall, it was full. Master Li was lecturing on the stage. I hurriedly sat down on the floor.
“I recalled that Master said that if everyone behaved better, there would be no need for police. I thought this reasoning was very good. I also listened to the experience sharing later and noted that this practice was different from other qigong practices. How nice to be a good person!” She drove to a practice site over 40 minutes away the next day, stopped doing other qigong practices, and solely practiced Falun Dafa.
“I gradually came to know what Falun Dafa is. It is beneficial to health, family, and society,” Helen said. But before long, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) launched the persecution. Helen grew up in China and experienced the social upheaval and family misfortunes brought about by the CCP. She knew that the CCP maintained control via lies and violence.
She said, “The more good people, the better. Why does the CCP persecute good people? I’ve never wavered and I’ve continued practicing. Some people do not know the facts. We should let them know. For example, today we hope people in the community will learn about Dafa. We also wish to express our gratitude to Master.”
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