Texas: Falun Dafa Practitioners Wish Master a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival at Event in Plano

(Minghui.org) Practitioners held a group practice at Russell Creek Park in Plano, Texas, on September 17, 2023. They introduced Falun Dafa to passersby and wished Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa, a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.

Their yellow t-shirts and white pants were eye-catching as they did the exercises on the green lawn under the brilliant blue skies. The atmosphere was peaceful and serene.

Practitioners did the Falun Dafa exercises at Russell Creek Park on September 17.

A Peaceful and Serene Atmosphere

Russell Creek Park is a large community park popular with local residents who go there for recreational and sports activities.

Practitioners’ group practice attracted the attention of many who wanted to learn more about Falun Dafa.

Dan often walks in Russell Creek Park. He slowed his steps when he noticed practitioners. He said he was drawn to the peaceful atmosphere and wanted to learn the practice. A practitioner told him about Falun Dafa and also about the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) ongoing persecution. Dan took some informational flyers before he left.

Ashwini and his friend Ravi were walking around the park when, as Ashwini told practitioners, the principles of Falun Dafa, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, displayed on the poster board moved him. He said that many ancient traditions are lost and people now pursue materialistic, superficial things. He thinks that if people abide by the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, there will be a true elevation of human character and society will benefit. Ashwini and Ravi said they were interested in practicing Falun Dafa.

A woman who came to the park to exercise told practitioners she practiced yoga for many years. She said the atmosphere as practitioners did the exercises felt comfortable and different and she wanted to learn to practice. She chatted with practitioners for a long time and asked many questions.

When an elderly couple from Russia saw a photograph of practitioners being persecuted by the CCP, they said, “Falun Dafa must be good. We want to learn this.” 

A man from China who was visiting his family in the United States said, “Is this Falun Dafa? You can’t see this in China!”

Practitioners told him that there are Falun Dafa practitioners of different ethnicities in cities across the United States. The man took a photo of practitioners on his cellphone.

Practitioners of Different Ethnicities Wish Master a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

Sadhana does the Falun Dafa exercises with her parents.

Sadhana, a sophomore in college, came to the group practice site with her parents. She said that practicing Falun Dafa since she was a child has given her more energy and helped her to focus on her studies. However, she did not understand what it meant to cultivate until three years ago. Now when she reads Zhuan Falun (the main text of Falun Dafa). she is able to look inward and reflect on whether or not she is aligned with the principles of the Fa teachings. She also tries to see the positive side when there are problems and to use conflicts as an opportunity to improve her character. She is very grateful to Master Li for giving her the opportunity to cultivate. She wishes Master a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

Kadelin and her sisters participated in the group practice.

Kadelin said, “I began practicing Falun Dafa when I was a child. My mother began practicing in 2000. My sisters and I would follow along with her whenever she clarified the truth, read the Fa, and practiced the exercises. Falun Dafa has given me wisdom to differentiate between right and wrong, break through the delusions of the world, and not follow the tides of the modern world. My peers like to party and drink, but we practitioners focus on studying the Fa, practicing the exercises, clarifying the truth, and looking inward.

“I believe that many things will change as time passes, but the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion will forever stay with me. No words can describe my gratitude to Master. I feel very fortunate to be born in a family of Falun Dafa practitioners. I am also fortunate to be a Fa-rectification period Dafa disciple and fulfill my historic vow during this time of history.

“Thank you, Master, for your compassionate guidance! Thank you, Master, for your boundless compassion! Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!”

Practitioners in Dallas wish Master Li a happy Mid-Autumn Festival!