(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa is a high level cultivation way introduced by Mr. Li Hongzhi in May 1992. Based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance, it is a cultivation practice informed by the processes that underlie transformation throughout the universe. It is now practiced in over 100 countries and regions on six continents, including a number of countries and areas in Africa. On the morning of October 6, 2024, practitioners did the Falun Dafa exercises together in Green Point Park in Cape Town, South Africa.

As practitioners did the exercises, the calm energy and relaxing music attracted many passersby who stopped to watch. Many took information about the practice, and several new practitioners also joined in the group exercises that day.

Falun Dafa practitioners do the exercises at Green Point Park in Cape Town on the morning of October 6, 2024.

Danielle, an English teacher who previously studied in Korea, joined in the group exercises at Green Point Park. She shared how she began to practice Falun Dafa: “I saw a group of people meditating when I went to visit a park in Seoul one weekend, and I asked what they were practicing as I enjoy going to fitness centers or practicing yoga. A practitioner told me about Falun Dafa. I wanted to learn it after I returned to South Africa. My friend Skye suggested I search online for practice sites in South Africa and I found the group at Green Point Park. It’s perfect!”

Danielle’s friend Skye works in an office and is usually busy with work. On her days off, she often goes mountain climbing or exercises with friends. She was happy to join in the group exercises at Green Point Park, and commented, “I decided to come with Danielle to practice this ancient cultivation way from China when she told me about it.”

After doing the exercises, several practitioners stayed behind to study the teachings (the Fa) and talk about their understandings. It happened that a cultivation experience sharing conference among practitioners in Africa was held in June this year. Practitioners took the opportunity to look back and share their understandings on cultivation, hoping to encourage one another and improve together.

Cultivation Experience Sharing Conference Held in Lomé

On June 15 this year, Falun Dafa practitioners from many countries and regions in Africa gathered at Lomé, the capital city of Togo, for a cultivation experience sharing conference. They spoke of how they made progress in cultivation, maintained faith in Dafa, and stayed diligent in studying the teachings as well as doing the exercises.

A Falun Dafa cultivation experience sharing conference was held in Lomé, Togo, on June 15, 2024.

A young practitioner speaks about his cultivation experiences.

Practitioners share insights on how they improved in cultivation.

Sharing Cultivation Experiences

A young practitioner spoke of how he began to practice Dafa and how he put Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance into practice in his daily life. When he said, “I will persist in practicing cultivation till the end!” the other practitioners applauded because they were moved by his conviction.

Peter spoke of the hardships he went through while practicing cultivation. He encountered many setbacks when he told people about Dafa and the persecution in China. However, through looking inward, strengthening his faith in Dafa and studying the Fa, as well as doing the exercises diligently, he was able to face the tests with righteous thoughts and passed them. He said, “I believe Master is right next to us!”

Wassiou spoke of how he began truly practicing after overcoming mental obstacles. He also motivated other practitioners to join him in doing the three things well. He said, “Thank you, Master, for your compassionate salvation!”

Florent, a veteran practitioner, talked about how he helps family members and friends learn about Falun Dafa. He owns a small grocery store. Since he became a practitioner, Florent strives to follow the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance in daily life. He never scams or deceives people in operating his store, works hard without complaint, and helps many people. He often uses the money he earns to print books and various truth-clarification materials for local practitioners.

Introducing Falun Dafa 

Practitioners take a group photo at the beach in Lomé.

Practitioners do the Falun Dafa exercises at the beach in Lomé.

The day after the conference, practitioners did the exercises at the beach in Lomé to share how wonderful and peaceful Dafa is. Several children playing on the beach joined them in doing the exercises.

A young man from Europe and his friends drove past practitioners. When the man heard the peaceful exercise music, he returned and asked what they were doing. He was moved by the tranquility he sensed, and followed the movements as the practitioners did the exercises. Afterwards, he said he felt better. Before leaving, he apologized for the noise he made driving past practitioners earlier. He also took some informational materials and said he planned to find out more about the practice.