(Minghui.org) Last weekend, Falun Gong practitioners from Taoyuan, Taiwan, assembled at the National Central University to study Falun Gong teachings. At the end of the event, practitioners took a group photo to send Chinese New Year greetings to Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong.

Practitioners from Taoyuan, Taiwan, wish Master Li Hongzhi a Happy New Year.

IT Engineer: A Calm and Broad Heart

Hsie Maozhan, an IT engineer in his 30s, started practicing Falun Gong one and a half years ago. He listened to Master Li's lecture series, which he found fascinating and later joined a local group practice site.

Mr. Hsie wishes Master Li Hongzhi a Happy New Year.

Hsie said the biggest change was his temper. Before practicing, he often had a sharp tongue with others. Through cultivation, he learned to control himself, and consider others' feelings. His family was amazed by this change.

By letting go of pursuit of fame and money, Hsie said he feels that his heart has become broader and calmer.

At the Chinese New Year, Hsie wants to tell Master Li: “I feel very lucky to have obtained the teachings, and begin to cultivate. Thank you for your guidance.”

Engineer: Cultivation Makes Me Happier

Twenty-eight-year-old Chen Yuwei is an engineer at a pharmaceutical factory. In 2000, his mother got sick. After trying a lot of therapies, she started practicing Falun Gong, which healed all of her diseases.

Mr. Chen Yuwei thanks Master Li for his teachings.

However, Chen Yuwei didn't start right away until he got a job. He also had a short temper, and often argued with others. During cultivation, he often reminds himself that the conflicts between him and others are caused by his own attachments.

“I must be a better person and follow the teachings of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance,” he said. “The first thing I need to do is to listen to others.”

“When I started to listen more, I found that my relationships with others improved.”

“Another teaching of Falun Dafa that changed me is to put others first. When I follow this teaching, many conflicts are resolved. The only thing I have to lose is my own attachment. After putting them down, I gain peace and happiness.”

He said, “I really appreciate Master's teaching, which makes me a happier person.”

Journalist: Giving Up a Combative Mentality

Ms. Lin Fangnuan works at a local TV station. Two years of cultivation has changed how she interacts with people. She used to constantly fight with others, as long as she believed that she was right, and the others were wrong. She never thought that such fights were wrong.

Ms. Lin Fangnuan becomes more peaceful.

But now, Lin has become more peaceful. In many cases, even if she is wronged by others, she will not start a fight.

Her co-workers were deeply impressed by her change. Once, one of her co-workers gave up on a project, and left her with a mess. She said, “The old me would have been very angry, and would have blamed him harshly. But now, I try to figure out how I can improve through this incident. Once I put down my fighting mentality, I found a good way to solve the problem.”

“Fighting only causes pain and resentment. It does not resolve conflicts. Now, I am able to follow Master's teachings and put others first. When I put down my attachments, the situation changes, and I am able to resolve the problems.”

Retired Teacher: Finding the Purpose of Life

Lin Ziyu, a retired elementary school teacher, had long pondered the purpose of life. When she ran into difficulties, she would ask divine beings for help. She looked for answers in many religions, but never felt she'd found her path.

Ms. Lin Ziyu

In 2010, she joined a Falun Dafa workshop, and watched Master Li's lecture series on video.

“The teachings struck a chord in my heart right away. I was delighted,” she said. “I had been suffering from insomnia. But that night, I had a really deep sleep. I felt that my body was purified, too.”

“I feel very lucky to have found Falun Gong. Master Li has answered all of my questions about life. My life has become pure and I've found my path. No matter how chaotic this world is, I have Falun Gong's teachings as my guide.”

“In cultivation, I try to follow Master Li's teachings, and look for my attachments and shortcomings,” she said. “Cultivation renewed my life. I deeply appreciate Master's guidance. Happy New Year, Master Li!”