(Minghui.org) The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time to give thanks, reunite, and celebrate with loved ones. Besides conveying their respect and gratitude, Falun Dafa practitioners in Ottawa, Canada, wish their founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi, a happy Mid-Autumn Festival. They say practicing Falun Dafa has benefited them physically and mentally, while elevating their moral standards by following the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.

Falun Dafa practitioners in Ottawa wish Master a happy Mid Autumn Festival.

Video 1: Falun Dafa practitioners in Ottawa wish Master a happy Mid Autumn Festival.

A Testament to Faith

Artist Kathy Gillis, now in her 90s, continues to paint artworks that incorporate her faith, Falun Dafa. Many of her works can be seen in the “The Art of Zhen, Shan, Ren (Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance) Exhibition.” Kathy said practicing Falun Dafa helps her maintain clarity of thought and increased her stamina. She continues to participate in weekly peaceful petitions outside the Chinese Embassy to expose the persecution of practitioners in China.

Falun Dafa practitioner Kathy Gillis expresses her sincere respect and gratitude to Master Li.

Video 2: Falun Dafa helps Kathy Gillis maintain clarity of thought and increased stamina.

On October 1, Kathy and the other practitioners realized the Chinese Communist Party flag in front of the embassy had been hung upside down. “The Party has committed a sin, and this is a warning to them.”

Kathy said, “I sincerely thank Master for all that he has done for humanity, and for everything he continues to do.” Dafa has guided and supported Kathy for years, and despite her age, she is able to do many things. She believes this energy and clarity of thought are blessings brought about by cultivating in Dafa.

Understanding the Truth

Su Jiawen grew up in China. Brainwashed by the Chinese Communist Party’s education system, which encouraged her to compete and fight with others from a young age, she developed a strong but isolated personality, with inner pain that had no outlet. After she moved to Canada, Jiawen met Falun Dafa practitioners and realized many truths after reading the book, Zhuan Falun.

The book answered all her questions about life and even gave her answers to some that never crossed her mind. She learned to live by the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and experienced the joy and tranquility that comes with selflessness. Jiawen no longer chases after fame, wealth, or appearance, and enjoys an inner happiness that transcends the mundane.

Su Jiawen wishes Master Li a happy Mid Autumn Festival.

Jiawen said, “I am deeply grateful to Master and Falun Dafa. I wish Master a happy Mid Autumn Festival.”

Jiawen also expressed her commitment to spread the beauty and truth of Falun Dafa’s goodness to more people, giving others a chance to learn more about this upright practice.