(Minghui.org) As 2025 approaches, practitioners in Taipei gathered on the morning of December 22 to read the Falun Dafa teachings. They took a group photo at noon and exclaimed, “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance” is good They wished their founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi, a happy New Year. 

It was the day after the winter solstice and the temperature suddenly dropped, but the atmosphere for group study and group discussion was very warm at the Banqiao District Office Auditorium in New Taipei City. 

Practitioners gathered at Banqiao District Office Auditorium on December 22 for a group study and group discussion. They took a group photo to wish Master Li a happy New Year. 

Group study

Hsiao Sung-shan, who is a professor and chairman of the Taiwan Falun Dafa Association, said the practice was first introduced to Taiwan in 1995, and Master Li came in 1997 and gave a lecture. The practice has attracted a large number of people since then, including college professors, doctors, lawyers, government officials, engineers, military soldiers, police officers, students, and others. By applying the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance in their daily lives, practitioners have constantly improved and become better people. 

Hsiao said that Falun Dafa is well respected in Taiwan, no matter which political party is in power. Every year they hold numerous events, such as parades and Chinese character formation activities to introduce the practice to the public and tourists. 

No Longer an Angry Youth 

Yao Yan-jun said Falun Dafa gave him peace of mind.

Yao Yan-jun said he practiced some other qigongs in the past, but he often had problems with insomnia. He also had hepatitis B, so he was exhausted both mentally and physically. 

One day, Yao saw a Falun Dafa flyer near the entrance to the college where he was studying. “I was interested because it was free,” he said. “To my surprise, my sleep disorder was gone before I finished a nine-day workshop watching Master Li’s video lectures.”

Because he was studying law, Yao always thought about seeking justice through the law. He later realized that there were many issues in this world that could not be resolved by laws. After he began practicing Falun Dafa, he understood that many things happen due to karmic relationships, so he was able to remain calm, have a peaceful mind, and forgive people. 

Yao joined a media organization when he graduated. “There are many chaotic situations in the world, and I didn’t know what was right or wrong,” Yao explained. “Fortunately, the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance taught me a standard on how to evaluate things.”

People around him also noticed the difference. “My family and friends called me an ‘Angry Bird.’” Now they said I’m patient and I’m able to handle situations calmly. I know this is because of Falun Dafa,” Yao continued. 

He’s thankful to Falun Dafa and grateful to Master Li. “Recently there have been some reports in China about killings, and many people are worried about society. In contrast, you see Falun Dafa has been suppressed for 25 years, and yet, practitioners are still peaceful and compassionate,” Yao explained. “From this we know that Falun Dafa is precious and our society will be better if more people know this.”

Looking Within and Having Consideration for Others

Liu Yu-tse

Liu Yu-tse said that by practicing Falun Dafa he learned to look within and improve himself instead of complaining about others. “In the past, I often shirked responsibility when something happened, thinking it was the other person’s fault. This often caused my relationships with others to be intense,” he said. 

While he helped make preparations for a recent young practitioners' camp, Liu had a major conflict with a female practitioner. After discussing this with others, he realized that he was very stubborn. He focused on studying Falun Dafa’s teachings and saw that he was self-centered and had no consideration for others. 

“After my realizations during today’s group study and discussion, I hope to do better,” Liu said. “There are many areas where I need to improve.”

He hopes that more people, especially those in China, learn about Falun Dafa. “The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has spread lots of lies about the practice, but we can learn the true situation for ourselves,” he added. 

Middle School Teacher’s Life Improves

Middle school teacher Chen Xun-xun said Falun Dafa gave her health, an open mind, and a happy family. 

Before she began practicing Falun Dafa, middle school teacher Chen Xun-xun said her life was very difficult. Her work ran into a bottleneck and her family was nearly broken. “I felt like a candle burning at both ends,” she recalled. To make things worse, her health was bad. Since childhood, her health was always poor and she was often dizzy. After she came home from work every day, she had to rest and she was unable to lift her arms or move her legs. 

One day, she saw an introductory video about Falun Dafa on television. “I was deeply touched by the words, ‘Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.’ I felt drawn to these three words,” she said. So she began looking for information about Falun Dafa. She attended a nine-day lecture workshop and joined a group practice. 

She said everything changed after she began practicing, that it was like a miracle. “As a practitioner, I realized that once I improved myself, the situation would change,” she explained. In the past, she became upset when her students misbehaved. Now, she’s able to remain calm even if her students swear at her. “I know that students today have been contaminated by modern culture and this is not their true selves,” she said. 

As Chen began treating others based on the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, many things changed miraculously. The students’ behavior improved and they became respectful. Her husband is now different and the family is harmonious. 

She also experienced positive physical changes. “I now have unlimited energy,” Yao explained. “My office is on the third floor and it used to be very difficult to walk up the stairs. Now it feels as though I’m flying when I walk up them.”

Chen said she’s worried about people in China because of the CCP’s defamatory propaganda about Dafa. She said it’s important for people to find out the truth and make their own decisions.