(Minghui.org) The Ottawa Falun Dafa Experience-Sharing Conference was held at the University of Ottawa on September 6, 2026. Several practitioners spoke about how they apply the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance during challenges in their daily lives.
Some practitioners discussed how they helped promote Shen Yun and told people about Falun Dafa and the persecution despite interference from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) over the years. Others talked about the conflicts and trials they encountered in projects, within their families, or at work. Through looking inward and cultivating away their attachments, they were able to strengthen their righteous thoughts in the face of difficulties and walk their cultivation path well.
The 2026 Ottawa Falun Dafa Cultivation Experience Sharing Conference was held on September 6 at the University of Ottawa. (Minghui.org)
Kindness and Perseverance
Ms. Zhou said the CCP’s interference with Shen Yun performances at the National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa has gone on for 18 years. This includes the Chinese consulate’s smearing Shen Yun in the media through pro-CCP journalists, the embassy’s complaining to the theater and defaming Shen Yun directly or through agents, sending letters to politicians while claiming to be Falun Dafa practitioners to defame the practice and Shen Yun, and damaging the tires of Shen Yun busses, and so on. Practitioners overcame these challenges through continued truth-clarification and their faith in Falun Dafa and Master Li (founder of the practice).
For nearly a year, Shen Yun in Ottawa has faced obstacles in its application to return to the NAC due to the CCP’s interference. The growing number of signatures from Canadian residents that support Shen Yun’s return to the NAC greatly encouraged Ms. Zhou. During her participation in helping Shen Yun return to Toronto this year, she deeply realized the importance of teamwork and realized that the same cooperation can also enable Shen Yun to return to the NAC.
Two Falun Dafa practitioners shared their experiences of actively clarifying the truth in the process of advocating for Shen Yun’s return to Ottawa. They realized that as long as one believes in Master and Dafa, along with maintaining righteous thoughts, seemingly difficult obstacles on the path of cultivation can be overcome, and the battle between good and the CCP will eventually bring a rainbow after the storm.
In her active participation in clarifying the truth, Ms. Wu realized that righteous thoughts and actions can disintegrate any interference and pave the way to help save people. During her interactions with different groups of people, she shed her arrogance and discrimination, witnessed the support many people had for Shen Yun, and realized that only by cultivating herself could she help Master save people. When she clarified the truth about the persecution in the community, she patiently explained the facts to people who were poisoned by the CCP’s lies and their attitudes changed. She also looked inward during conflicts with fellow practitioners, let go of her attachments and rectified her heart and mind.
Ms. Wu also realized that in the final stage of the Fa-rectification, every moment is precious. Only by cultivating oneself well, maintaining righteous thoughts, and cooperating with other practitioners can we fulfill our vows, assist Master in rectifying the Fa, and save more sentient beings.
In his interactions with people Mr. Lei realized the power of practitioners’ compassion which can resolve misunderstandings, build trust, and pave the way for clarifying the truth. He interacted with people in a peaceful and inclusive manner, and gradually helped those around him understand Dafa and support the practice in crucial moments. For example, he communicated with the former mayor’s office director with compassion, and resolved the director’s misunderstanding about Dafa. This director also proactively helped practitioners in other activities and helped the municipal government to declare that Falun Dafa is a protected belief.
In his efforts to bring Shen Yun back to Ottawa, Mr. Lei realized that if every practitioner could cultivate themselves well and jointly create a positive environment, breakthroughs will come naturally. He firmly believes that good intentions, compassion, and collective collaboration are the keys to saving sentient beings and assisting Master in Fa-rectification.
Looking Within When a Project Encounters a Downturn
Mr. Wang experienced a prolonged slump in his social media promotion projects: platform traffic restrictions, a sharp drop in traffic, confusion and negativity within the team, and he felt immense pressure.
After communicating with fellow practitioners, he realized that the root of the problem lay in insufficient righteous thoughts. Being bound by the concept of “flow restriction,” he failed to truly negate interference. Mr. Wang began to look inward, break through old ways of thinking, actively seek new methods, and he strove to lead the team by setting good examples. After several months of effort, he guided fellow practitioners one by one, helping them overcome fear and change their mindset, ultimately leading to a comprehensive recovery in flow, and they reached the best level they ever experienced.
Mr. Wang learned that difficulties do not come from the outside; rather, it is a test of whether practitioners can let go of attachments and strengthen their righteous thoughts. As long as one firmly believes in Master, looks inward, and dares to break through, one can find a new path in seemingly insurmountable difficulties and see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Cultivating Oneself in Family and Life
Despite their advanced age, many practitioners continue to fulfill their missions and help Master save sentient beings. Kathy, a painter in her 90s, realized that “old age” is not necessarily physical decline, but rather a stage of cultivating the mind through consistent learning and solving problems. She and her husband are grateful that they can still cultivate. When she was faced with fatigue, attachments, and technological difficulties, she constantly looked within. She continues to peacefully protest the persecution at the Chinese Embassy every week, and uses every opportunity to clarify the truth and help save people in the art world and society. During this process, she deeply felt Master’s compassionate arrangement.
How should practitioners cherish opportunities in daily life and treat their families kindly? The couple also shared their stories of cultivating themselves while interacting with both young and elderly people.
Mr. Li talked about his experiences in raising his child. He gradually learned to let go of ego, and replaced it with respect and trust—that is, he moved away from the coercion and control way of parenting prevalent in mainland China. He also experienced Master’s compassionate arrangements during his child’s difficult academic and musical journey. His child’s rapid recovery after a car accident further strengthened his faith in Falun Dafa.
After they left China Mr. Li and his son continuously cultivated their hearts and minds while promoting Shen Yun and opposing the CCP’s transnational repression. During this process, they witnessed more and more people awaken. In the process, Mr. Li cultivated away attachments and let go of anxiety. He is deeply grateful when he remembers that Master arranges every step of our cultivation.
