(Minghui.org) The International Centre in Toronto hosted the Seasons Christmas Show on November 10-12, 2023. The show is dedicated to holiday decorations, gifts, and handicrafts.

Falun Dafa practitioners set up a booth at the show to introduce the practice and teach the five sets of exercises free of charge. Many people at the show told practitioners that they had encountered Falun Dafa at local truth-clarification sites or at other events in the past. People showed interest in the practice and some wanted to learn the exercises on the spot. One woman stated that she had come across Falun Dafa online and had started practicing the exercises at home.

People approached Falun Dafa practitioners’ booth at the Seasons Christmas Show and chatted with practitioners to learn more about the practice.

“I can’t wait to practice Falun Dafa.”

Carla (left) said that she can’t wait to practice Falun Dafa, and will practice it when she arrives home.

Carla, who is a nurse, has learned yoga, meditation, and qigong in the past, but she had never heard about Falun Dafa. A practitioner gave her a detailed introduction to the practice and answered all of her questions.

“I am very interested in Falun Dafa,” Carla said. “Not only does Falun Dafa have standing and meditation exercises, this practice also guides people to a high level.

“The principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance should be a part of our daily lives. I resonate with these three principles.

“One’s spirit and inner self world are so important that they directly determine our physical health. Falun Dafa teaches that the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance are the basis for all living and non-living matter. These principles will make us do better and be happy. Therefore, I completely and very much agree with these principles.”

She continued, “Young people, in particular, cannot get used to life and society. Therefore, they feel anxious and depressed. I hope they can come and learn this practice. I cannot wait to practice Falun Dafa. I will register for the online webinar to practice and learn more about Falun Dafa.”

The practitioner explained the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) ongoing brutal persecution of Falun Dafa and how the practitioner’s mother was once held in a labor camp. Carla’s eyes were filled with tears, and said, “I am very sad for practitioners who are going through this persecution. We should all come together and care about the persecution. I want more people to learn about this. This is important. Everyone’s voices will bring a big change.”

“I hope more people can experience Falun Dafa for themselves.”

Sue (right) hopes everyone can experience the wonders of practicing Falun Dafa.

Sue is a real estate agent. She was surprised to see a Falun Dafa booth, and a practitioner handed her a truth-clarification flyer. “I came across the Falun Dafa website when I searched for a practice that can increase one’s energy in the past. I felt really good after practicing Falun Dafa’s five sets of exercises by myself. The exercises made me feel very comfortable, relaxed, and refreshed from the inside. I hope everyone is able to experience this wonder. Not only does this practice make me feel calm, this practice also gives me... full of energy.”

Sue suddenly recalled the CCP’s ongoing persecution and said, “I remember that the CCP does not allow Chinese people to practice Falun Dafa. People benefit from this practice and yet the CCP bans it. It is a pity that practitioners are forbidden to practice Falun Dafa in China.”

“My face feels warm when practicing the exercises”

Karen (right) learns to practice Falun Dafa’s first standing exercise.

Karen accepted a flyer from a practitioner and listened as the practitioner introduced Falun Dafa to her. She agreed almost immediately when the practitioner asked her if she would like to try the Falun Dafa exercises.

Karen kept saying that her body felt warm, despite the fact that the exhibition center’s temperature was quite low because of the winter season. “I feel hot, and my face felt warm when practicing the exercises. I came to the booth because I saw the principles Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. I will register for the online exercises webinar when I get home,” she said.

“I want to practice the exercises before I go to bed every night”

Kristina (right) learning about Falun Dafa

Linda and her daughter Kristina learned to practice the exercises after practitioners introduced Falun Dafa to them.

Kristina said, “I am excited to be able to learn and practice Falun Dafa. I like to practice the exercises because it can make me feel relaxed. I want to practice the exercises before I go to bed every night. I want to make this a habit and I will guide my children to practice the exercises as well.”

Linda said, “The exercises movements are easy to learn. I will research more about Falun Dafa. I want to register for the online exercises webinar.”

“I will also tell my friends and family so they can benefit from the practice”

Pamela wants to share the practice with her friends and family.

Pamela learned to practice the exercises at the booth. “I feel really good. I wanted to keep it up until I learn how to practice the exercises properly. I enjoy the process. I will also tell my friends and family so they can benefit from the practice. Thank you for teaching me the exercises. It is great,” she said.