(Minghui.org) Mr. Li Hongzhi, founder of Falun Dafa, traveled to Gothenburg, Sweden in 1995 and gave lectures on the Fa. Many people in Sweden have taken up the practice since then, and have benefited spiritually, physically, and mentally. As the 2016 Chinese New Year approaches, Swedish practitioners have taken the opportunity to express their gratitude to Master Li.

English translation: All Swedish Falun Dafa practitioners wish compassionate Master Happy New Year!

The Best Thing in My Life

My name is Annie and I began practicing Falun Dafa 21 years ago, in 1995. Looking back on those years, I know that there were many things that I did not do well enough as a practitioner. Nonetheless, I am happy deep in my heart—because I am a Dafa practitioner, something we have been waiting for such a long time and through many life cycles. It is the best thing and the most important thing in my life.

At the beginning of a new year, I have a hope to achieve more as a Dafa practitioner and do well with the tasks that need to be done. I know Master is waiting for us to make more progress and to mature, and to keep moving forward, to awaken more people to learn about Falun Dafa and the persecution.

Compared to 1995, I have a much clearer understanding of what it means to be a Dafa practitioner and the importance of making good use of every opportunity to fulfill our prehistoric vows. To achieve that, I need to increase my time in studying the teachings of Falun Dafa, to upgrade my moral character, and eliminate my attachments. This will allow me to let go of human notions and move forward faster. Many times when I have eliminated human notions, I would be encouraged by a phone call or email that would often come afterwards.

I also wish all practitioners a Happy New Year! By working together, we can become more diligent, and become more solid in our individual cultivation. This can present more opportunities to help other people understand Falun Dafa.

I am also grateful to practitioners in China for their sharing articles. They help us as one body to learn from each other, and help us keep up with the current situation of the persecution.

Learning to Be a Better Person

My name is Thomas and I live in a town near Gothenburg, the second largest city in Sweden. Ever since 1998, when I was 14, the principles of Falun Dafa – Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance – have been guiding me, teaching me to be a better person, and improving my health. I now feel that every day is productive and joyful.

Thomas started practicing Falun Dafa when he was 14.

The suppression of Falun Dafa in China has lasted almost 17 years. I want to do more to expose the atrocities of the Chinese Communist Party to the world and to the people in China. I also hope that the persecution can end soon and that Master Li can return to China and see practitioners in public.

I also wish that Master can come to Gothenburg again. Master, Happy New Year!

The True Meaning of Life

My name is Brett and I began to cultivate Falun Dafa in 1995. Before that I had been searching for my true home and the true meaning of life. That search ended when I found the answers in Falun Dafa, the best thing that ever happened in my life. Thank you, Master!

I am Peter and I also became a Falun Dafa practitioner in 1995. I am grateful, as Falun Dafa helped me understand the important questions that we all have in life. I sincerely wish Master Li a Happy New Year!

Everlasting Compassion

I am Pirjo from Northern Finland. My family moved to Sweden when I was 9. I was very fortunate to attend the lecture given my Master Li in Gothenburg in 1995. It was Easter, and I will never forget Master's compassion and patience. Starting from that time, Falun Dafa has been guiding my life.

Pirjo became a Falun Dafa practitioner in 1995

My happiness comes from the bottom of my heart, because Falun Dafa taught me the purpose of life and awakened me. Through these years, Master also compassionately helped us overcome lots of difficulty on our cultivation journey, and I now understand the deeper meaning of what it means to be a Dafa practitioner.

For the remaining time we have, I will work hard to let go of human notions, help more people understand Falun Dafa, and fulfill my prehistoric vows.

Learning Falun Dafa at 80 Marks a New Beginning in Life

My name is Ronald Franklin and I live in Gothenburg. I heard about Falun Dafa in the summer 2014, right after turning 80 years old. Since then I have been attending Falun Dafa exercises and Fa-study. Both my body and my mind have greatly improved.

I am very thankful to Master for introducing Falun Dafa. It is a blessing for us, for society, and mankind in general. My gratitude is beyond what I can express in words.

Master, Happy New Year!