Practitioners held an event in Hong Lim Park on May 6 to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction. (minghui.org)
Falun Dafa is a spiritual practice based on the principles of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance
By Minghui.org
Practitioners in Singapore gathered at Hong Lim Park on the afternoon of 6 May 2025, to mark the 33rd anniversary of Falun Dafa’s introduction to the world and to celebrate the birthday of its founder, Mr Li Hongzhi.
Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, was first introduced to the public on 13 May 1992. Over the past 33 years, inspired by the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, millions of people in more than 100 countries have benefited from the practice physically and mentally. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the publication of Zhuan Falun, Falun Dafa’s main text, which has been translated into 50 languages.
People From All Backgrounds Are Interested in Falun Dafa
Practitioners set up large display boards in the park. Along the sidewalk, they displayed several paintings from the “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance International Art Exhibition”.
Paintings from the “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance International Art Exhibition” were displayed in Hong Lim Park.(minghui.org)
Nilan from India and her ten-year-old son were visiting family in Singapore. Three days earlier, after a practitioner introduced the practice to her, she tried the second exercise and said she felt especially comfortable. The day of the event, she made a special trip with her son to participate in the celebration. She said she was looking forward to participating in the upcoming free nine-day Falun Dafa class.
Nilan (left) from India celebrates World Falun Dafa Day with her son and practitioners. She plans to join the upcoming nine-day Falun Dafa class.(minghui.org)
Her son loved the colourful lotus flowers, and respectfully pressed his hands together to say, “Happy Birthday, Master!” He also followed practitioners and cheerfully repeated in Chinese, “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.”
A nurse from France, who was visiting Singapore, was drawn in by the peaceful exercises she saw in the park. She said she felt a sense of kindness and calm, and it made her feel very relaxed. She took photos and said she would share them with friends back in France. Practitioners told her that Zhuan Falun, the main text, has already been translated into French, and many people in France practise. She was surprised and interested.
She said she works in a hospital and often feels stressed. A practitioner told her that the practice is a great way to relieve stress. She said she would search online for Falun Dafa books and learn the exercises when she returns home.
A young man in his early 20s watched the event for a long time. He then spoke with a practitioner at length. He said that he was a Christian and already knew a bit about Falun Gong, including how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) harvests organs from practitioners. He had an in-depth conversation with the practitioner about spiritual practice, the universe and the meaning of life. He said that having faith and upholding morality are important.
A professional from the UK stopped and listened carefully as a practitioner explained everything from Falun Gong’s health benefits to its popularity in China before it was banned and persecuted by the CCP, and finally to the CCP’s crimes of forced organ harvesting. He took photos of the display boards and said he would learn more when he returned home.
A second-year student at the National University of Singapore, originally from Hong Kong, was amazed by the large and vibrant event. Practitioners showed him the latest news and photos from that day, including the US House of Representatives unanimously passing the Falun Gong Protection Act, which, if enacted, calls for the US government to investigate the persecution of Falun Gong in China, including organ harvesting, and to sanction those involved.
He was deeply moved, and said, “No other media reports this kind of news.” Practitioners gave him several truth clarification booklets and asked him to share them with his classmates, especially those from China, to help them learn the facts.
Eye Disease Disappears
Eighty-four-year-old Yan Hua hosted a family gathering this Chinese New Year, and prepared two tables of delicious dishes. Her family marvelled at her health and energy. She told them, “Without Falun Dafa, I wouldn’t be who I am today.”
When she was in her 40s, Yan Hua developed an unexplained eye condition. Despite seeking medical treatments everywhere, nothing helped. She eventually became nearly blind in her left eye, and was losing sight in her right eye.
She recalled, “My left eyeball sunk in. I could barely open it and couldn’t see anything. Then my right eye started to dry out, too. I spent a lot of money seeing many doctors in Australia and in China. I tried both Western and Chinese medicine in Singapore. I had all sorts of tests and treatments, but nothing worked.”
A well-known traditional Chinese medicine doctor in China told her that he couldn’t cure her. A doctor in Australia said the eye problem was linked to liver issues and that her condition was beyond help.
Desperate, Yan Hua turned to praying, donated money to build temples and tried everything she could think of, but the pain and worry never went away. She took ten Panadol tablets a day just to manage the pain. Even the pharmacy owner warned her that she was at risk of drug poisoning.
In 1998, through one of her husband’s old friends, Yan Hua and her husband were introduced to Falun Dafa.
Talking about her first experience reading Zhuan Falun, she said, “It felt like electricity. It ran through my whole body. The book spoke directly to me. I couldn’t put it down.”
While doing the exercises, Yan Hua felt something spinning in her eye area. “When the Falun (law wheel) spun near my eyes, tears started to flow. It felt so soothing. My eyes became moist again. Slowly, I could open them. They returned to their normal position, and my vision started to clear. Even my headaches got much better. The change happened very quickly.”
Yan Hua, 84, and her husband Mr. Huang, 85, express their gratitude to Falun Dafa for blessing them with health and longevity. They warmly wished Master Li a happy birthday. (minghui.org)
Her husband, Mr Huang, who is now 85, also experienced remarkable changes. Before practising, he had a condition causing yellow sweat, which even stained his shirts. No treatments worked. But after he started practising Falun Dafa, the yellow sweat disappeared quickly, and his bad temper also improved.
Seeing how Falun Dafa transformed their lives and health, Yan Hua said, “I am very lucky. Master Li saved my life! My family sees how healthy I am now. I’m so thankful for Master’s care all these years. Happy Birthday, Master!”
Young Couple: A New Beginning Through Dafa
For Mr Yao, a computer engineer, and his wife, the year 2023 was truly unforgettable.
In February of that year, due to extreme work stress, Mrs Yao began suffering from insomnia. A few months later, she developed a strange pulsing sensation at the back of her neck, which eventually spread into a full-body tremor. She visited both Western and Chinese doctors and went through a range of tests, including a full-body MRI, but nothing worked. Eventually, she had to quit her job and return to her hometown to rest.
She considered travelling to Taiwan to see a well-known traditional Chinese medicine doctor. She didn’t expect that this trip with her husband would lead to a completely new chapter in their lives.
Mr. Yao and his wife express deep gratitude to Master Li for giving them a new life, and join in celebrating his birthday. (minghui.org)
Back in high school, Mr Yao had practised Falun Dafa with a close friend, although he didn’t fully understand what cultivation meant at the time. Before that, he struggled academically, but after starting the practice, his mind became clearer, and he achieved excellent results on his graduation exams. However, while attending the university, he moved away from home and lost his supportive cultivation environment. As a result, he stopped practising, and more than a decade passed.
At the Taiwan clinic, they saw truth-clarification displays about Falun Dafa, including photos of large-scale group exercises and images of 5,000 people forming Chinese characters. These displays awakened memories in Mr Yao, while his wife felt a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. After a few visits, Mr Yao gently encouraged her to try reading the teachings and learning the exercises.
“When I first started doing the exercises, I was so moved by the music that I cried,” said Mrs Yao. “When I practised the second exercise, I kept crying. It felt so beautiful and touching, beyond words.”
She said that reading Zhuan Falun was a magical experience. “I remember when I got to Lecture Two, I saw the words in different colours, and there were lots of little Falun around them, also in bright colours. It was amazing!”
Over the past year, they supported each other in their cultivation. The changes were obvious. Before practising, Mr Yao was domineering and Mrs Yao was very stubborn, which caused the couple to have many conflicts. After they began cultivating, they learned to think of each other and communicate kindly. They no longer handled issues with anger or by going to extremes. They’ve now become true life partners who can communicate sincerely.
Mr Yao said, “I feel more energetic than I did five years ago. Before practising, I had no energy at work. Now I feel totally different. When I face difficult problems, I stay calm, and solutions come to me quickly. I used to be selfish. If I did my part well, I felt it was enough. Now I think about how my team can succeed together. I quietly help others without needing to be given credit.”
Mr Yao said with emotion, “Thank you, Master, for your compassionate salvation! Master never gave up on me, even though I wasted so much time. He kept guiding me back and helping me along the way.”
Mrs. Yao added, “Happy Birthday, Master! Thank you for your compassion!”