(Minghui.org) On the morning of May 8, 2022, Falun Dafa practitioners in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, held activities in Russell Creek Park in the City of Plano to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction and send birthday wishes to Falun Dafa’s founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi. They expressed their heartfelt appreciation to Master Li for his compassionate salvation.

Falun Dafa practitioners wish Master Li a happy birthday!

Under a brilliant blue sky practitioners unfurled a large banner that read “Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day,” and decorated the lawn with beautiful pink lotus flowers. Wearing bright yellow T-shirts and white pants, they practiced the exercises accompanied by soothing music. The beautiful scene attracted residents taking a stroll in the park.

Practitioners from the Dallas-Fort Worth area held events on May 8, 2022 to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day.

On May 13, 1992, Mr. Li Hongzhi introduced Falun Dafa to the public, which spread to more than 100 countries. Falun Dafa was introduced to the Dallas-Fort Worth area in 1996.

“Falun Dafa Is a Beacon in My Life”

Vasudha is from India and works in the IT industry. She said, “I was seeking spiritual practices as early as in my 20s, but I could not find anything that could offer me high-level teachings. In 2001, one of my coworkers introduced me to Falun Dafa and taught me the exercises. I found practicing Falun Dafa helped me calm down quickly and helped me relax.

“At the same time, I began to read Zhuan Falun, and I found it very precious because Master teaches high-level principles. I understood that Falun Dafa is profound and can help people ascend toward higher levels through cultivation.”

Vasudha practices the fifth exercise

Vasuda said, “Falun Dafa practice has helped me improve morally and taught me to constantly look inward and remove attachments. Prior to practicing Falun Dafa, I looked at things from a selfish perspective. Now, following Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance to guide my thoughts and actions, I can consider others first and gradually remove selfishness. I have become a virtuous person by practicing Falun Dafa.”

She continued, “I have become more calm and gentle, and can handle things more positively. I no longer worry about material things and can get along with others better and in harmony. Falun Dafa has helped me work more efficiently; it gave me more wisdom and mental clarity. I am now a truly happy and healthy person.”

For Vasuda, who had sought the path of returning to her true self at a young age, Falun Dafa has given her a new life.

She said, “I am very grateful to Master Li for giving me the opportunity to practice Falun Dafa, for I was lost on earth and did not know the true meaning of life. Falun Dafa is a beacon in my life, and I thank Master Li for His merciful salvation! Falun Dafa guides people toward high levels, and it is truly saving people. I sincerely hope more people will come to practice Falun Dafa and benefit from it.

Vietnamese Practitioner: I Will Walk the Path of Practicing Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance

There are several practitioners of Vietnamese descent in Texas. Some of them have been practicing for more than 10 years, and some recently began to practice. Most of them were introduced to Falun Dafa by friends and relatives.

Many people in Vietnam practice Buddhism, and Thuy has always believed in the existence of higher beings. In 2012, her sister in Vietnam introduced her to Falun Dafa and gave her a link to Falun Dafa books online. After reading them, she became convinced that this was what she wanted and immediately began to practice.

Thuy from Vietnam practices Falun Dafa’s fifth exercise

Thuy said her physical improvements after practicing Falun Dafa were obvious, “I have benefited from practicing Falun Dafa in so many ways. My mental stress was gone, and I’m now much more relaxed. My body and mind are healthier and I walk lighter. My allergies, which had caused me so much pain for many years, have completely disappeared.

“I thank Master Li for imparting us the Fa. I will continue to practice and advance diligently, and remove more attachments. I will always walk the path of cultivation, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.”

In conclusion she said, “I hope the persecution of practitioners in China will stop, the CCP will be disintegrated, and people will have freedom. I hope more people will understand Falun Dafa and practice it.”

People Are Attracted by the Group Practice

People stop and ask about Falun Dafa

May 8 also happened to be Mother’s Day, and some residents were taking a stroll with their families to enjoy the holiday.

An elderly couple was drawn to the group practice. When they learned that there are Falun Dafa practitioners all over the world, they nodded happily and said, “We saw people like us in your group.”

They actually live in another city half an hour away, but because of Mother’s Day, their friends suggested everyone gather here to meet and relax, so they came. They said they were happy to talk with practitioners and they were interested in learning the practice. Practitioners provided them with the information they needed.

A sports coach told a practitioner that he noticed the group as soon as he passed by. He tried many different sports and was always looking for ways to improve, and now, after listening to the practitioners introducing Falun Dafa to him, he felt this was what he had been looking for.