(Minghui.org) Falun Gong practitioners in central Taiwan shared cultivation experiences at the Chiaohsin Primary School, in Yunlin City, Taiwan, on January 11-12, 2014. They expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the opportunity to cultivate a true teaching, and wished Master Li Hongzhi a Happy Chinese New Year.

Practitioners in Taiwan wish Master Li a Happy Chinese New Year.

Many practitioners shared how practicing Falun Dafa had improved their health and moral character. 

Reporter Chen Han-chang talked about how he had changed since he took up the practice. “Before practicing Falun Gong, I was very weak and had many illness,” he said. “Although I did not smoke or drink, I suffered from immune system disorders, heart palpitations, chronic insomnia, emphysema, and gastrointestinal ulcers. Every medical insurance company I applied to rejected my application. I had visited many doctors and took a lot of medicine, but my health did not improve at all.

“I am almost 5' 9” tall, but I only weighed about 108 pounds before I started the practice. I had a fierce temper and was very proud of myself. I did not like the fact that others knew how weak and ill I was. As a result, I stayed home for three months, without going outside.

“The Chinese medicine doctor who I was seeing at the time, was unable to successfully treat me. As a last resort, he suggested that I give Falun Gong a try. I bought the book Zhuan Falun in March 2001, and read it three times within three days. I then went to a nearby practice site to learn the exercises. Twenty-two days later, all of my illnesses had disappeared. My doctor was speechless when I told him how quickly I had recovered. I shared my experience with everyone I had met and encouraged them to practice Falun Gong, too. I have greatly benefited from Falun Gong!”

Wu Chong-kuan, a 58-year-old engineer, said in his speech, “I used to suffer from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, myocardial ischemia, allergies, and chronic headaches.

“I also had a bad temper and got upset easily. I once drove to work and saw a driver not following the traffic rules. I almost collided with his motorcycle. At the next stop light, I rolled down my window and yelled at him.

“After I started practicing Falun Gong, I followed the principle of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance in my daily life and seldom got upset with others. Words cannot express my appreciation for what Master has done for me. I am very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to practice Dafa!”

Liao Ping-feng, a former director of student affairs at a junior high school, said that the biggest changes he underwent after practicing Falun Gong was that his moral character greatly improved."Thank you very much, Master, for everything that you have done for me. I now have a new life,” he enthused.

He talked about how he had often reprimanded or punished rebellious students, which created a stressful and tense environment in the school. “However, after practicing Falun Gong,” he said, “I understood that predestined relationships exist between people, and that the principle of 'no loss, no gain,' is always operational. I demanded of myself to follow the teachings of Master Li and improve my heart and mind. My hot temper gradually changed. My son even said, 'Falun Dafa is good. Take a look at my father, he has completely changed!' My relationship with my family and others are now harmonious. I sincerely thank Master!”

Wu Cai-yun, 84, exclaimed, “Thank you, Master! I would not be in this world if I had not practiced Falun Gong!” Before she began practicing Falun Gong 14 years ago, she suffered from heart disease, anemia, osteoporosis, and gastroptosis. She is now healthy and needs no medicine.