(Minghui.org) From Inner Mongolia to Yunnan and from Xinjiang to Heilongjiang, Falun Dafa practitioners in China diligently study the Fa teachings in small groups and strive to align themselves with the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. They feel this is more urgent since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) began to suppress the practice in July 1999.

As the Moon Festival (also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival) approaches, these practitioners have written to Minghui to reflect on their cultivation and express their appreciation to the founder of Falun Dafa, Master Li Hongzhi.

“Dear Master Li, our small study group has met regularly for 30 years. We constantly encourage and remind each other,” wrote practitioners from the Shijingshan District in Beijing. “As we improve ourselves and strive to become selfless, we are very thankful for everything you have done. It is an honor to be Fa-rectification period Dafa disciples, and we will cultivate diligently.”

Practitioners from Jiamusi City, Heilongjiang Province, said they know human beings were once divine. “After countless reincarnations throughout history, we are here, and Master has awakened our deepest memories. Our hearts are filled with sunlight and hope, something we have been waiting for all along,” they wrote in their greeting. “Master has not only provided us the best, but also suffered for us tremendously. We will do things well and complete our prehistoric vow to help save people.”

Practitioners in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, said they know they will soon reunite with Master Li. They wrote, “Although we look forward to this moment, we also know our responsibilities here are critical. On the last few steps of our cultivation journeys, we will make the best use of our time, do the three things well, and return home with Master.”

One greeting from the Changping District in Beijing said they cherish the small study group because they are able to remind each other and support each other to do better. “When we encounter conflicts, we first look within to see where we could do better. That way, we are able to better follow Dafa teachings with righteous thoughts and righteous actions.”

Practitioners in Xianning City, Hubei Province, said they are very grateful because Master has sacrificed so much and saved countless beings. “After more than 26 years of harsh persecution, we have learned and improved and now know how to be genuine Dafa practitioners. We will follow Master closely, remain diligent, safeguard Dafa, and help save people,” they wrote.

Practitioners in Dalian City, Liaoning Province, wrote that, despite the continued tribulations plaguing Dafa both in China and overseas, “With firm belief in Dafa and the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, we know all these things are transient. This Fa-rectification is a process and an opportunity for us to continue maturing. We will study the Dafa teachings more, fulfill our mission, and be worthy of Master’s expectations.”

Practitioners in Fushun City, Liaoning Province, remind each other that, “Although there seem to be continuing adversities, let’s recall why we began practicing Falun Dafa and what we are here for. Please remember our heart-felt wish, wake up, and do our best to help Master save people. Compassionate Master has done so much for us and for sentient beings. Let us do even better and fulfill our prehistoric vow to help him save people. Thank you, Master Li! We wish you a happy Moon Festival!”

A practitioner in Liaoyang City, Liaoning Province submitted a poem,

“Bright moon high in the sky,reminding me of Dafa’s blessings, which often makes me cry;We miss Master Li very much,and thank him for uplifting our bodies and souls as such.Cherishing this opportunity in our hearts,like the moment when our cultivation started;Remaining even more diligent with no omission,we are grateful to Master and will fulfill our mission.”

Additional greetings were received fromUrumuqi, XinjiangHulunbuir, Inner MongoliaGuangzhou City, Guangdong ProvinceLaizhou City, Shandong ProvinceJilin City, Jilin ProvinceThe Pudong New District, ShanghaiLinyi City, Shandong ProvinceBazhong City, Sichuan ProvinceShijiazhuang City, Hebei ProvinceChangsha City, Hunan ProvinceFushun City, Liaoning ProvinceYantai City, Shandong ProvinceQingdao City, Shandong ProvinceQiqihar City, Shandong ProvinceChangchun City, Jilin Province