(Minghui.org) As the 2019 Lunar New Year approaches, practitioners in Canberra, Australia, send sincere greetings to the founder of Falun Dafa, Master Li Hongzhi, wishing him a Happy New Year!

Practitioners in Canberra, Australia, wish Master Li Happy New Year

Practitioner Understands the True Meaning of Life

David Kneipp, a Falun Dafa practitioner from Canberra, does the sitting meditation.

David Kneipp, who is now retired, has been practicing Dafa for 18 years. On a bus 18 years ago, he met a practitioner who told him her husband taught a form of slow, gentle exercises known as Falun Dafa in a park every Saturday. David was searching for a cultivation way at that time and since then, he has been going to the park every Saturday to do the exercises.

David said, “I read the main book, Zhuan Falun, and immediately understood the true meaning of life. This book answered many questions I had about human existence. I knew Dafa was an extraordinary cultivation way. I am very grateful to have learned it. Practicing Falun Dafa has become the most important part of my life.”

In the past, David suffered from depression and anxiety. He had trouble sleeping and was always tired during the day. He was short tempered and seemed to live in darkness. After practicing Dafa for several months, these symptoms disappeared and for the first time, he was happy.

He is strict about following the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and got rid of many bad habits. Now he gets along well with family and people around him. He has become a better person. David says he is very fortunate to have found Falun Dafa. He is grateful to Master Li for teaching Dafa. He wishes Master Li a Happy Chinese New Year.

Getting Rid of Bad Habits

Vietnamese practitioner Van thanks Master Li for helping him find the right path for his life. He wishes Master a Happy New Year.

Van came to Australia in 2016 and now works in a restaurant. Five years ago, his wife Kelly, who is now studying in Australia, told him about Falun Dafa. She suggested he read Zhuan Falun. Van read it but did not take up the practice. After migrating to Australia, he started to practice with his wife. He realized how precious Zhuan Falun was and the true meaning of life.

Van quit smoking and drinking and learned to be kind. Before practicing Dafa, he would get upset easily if he was mistreated. After he had been practicing for some time, his wife reminded him to improve his moral character. Through studying the teachings and talking to fellow practitioners, he learned to apply the principles of Dafa and find his shortcomings. He now doesn't get angry as easily. He is calmer and more at peace. He is also able to be considerate of others.

He said, “Falun Dafa and Master have given me a lot. Words cannot express my gratitude to Master. The only way to repay him is to be diligent in cultivation and follow the principles in my everyday life.” He also feels very honored and proud to be a Dafa practitioner. He sincerely wishes Master a Happy New Year.