(Minghui.org) The Tianti Bookstore in the Yongsan District in Seoul held a book club meeting on January 4, 2025, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the publication of Zhuan Falun. Since 2022, the bookstore has been holding events every year to commemorate the first publication ceremony that was held at the People’s Public Security University of China on January 4, 1995.
The Tianti Bookstore in the Yongsan district, Seoul
Falun Dafa’s main book Zhuan Falun combines the founder’s Mr. Li Hongzhi’s lectures given in various parts of China. In 1996, Beijing Youth Daily ranked Zhuan Falun among the top 10 best selling books in Beijing. The Beijing Evening News ranked it the best seller in January and February. Zhuan Falun Volume II was ranked in the top 10 best sellers in April by Beijing Daily. To date, Zhuan Falun has been translated into over 40 languages. Thirty years after it was first published, it’s still Tianti Bookstore’s number one selling book.
More than 60 people from Busan, Buyeo, and Cheonan-si attended the book club meeting that day. They talked about how their lives changed after they read Zhuan Falun and their cultivation experiences.
Group photo of the morning book club meeting attendees.
Book club meeting held in the morning.
Book club meeting held in the afternoon.
Group photo of the afternoon book club meeting attendees.
Amazing Changes After Reading Zhuan Falun
Wu Xiaoxi began to practice cultivation about three years ago. He explained that his mother had cancer, and when he searched for ways to help her he found Falun Dafa. He began to practice with his mother. However, it wasn’t easy for him to accept the contents of Zhuan Falun. When he made up his mind to truly practice, he experienced astonishing changes, “After I decided to truly cultivate, I felt the various changes mentioned in Zhuan Falun. Since then, my attitude towards cultivation has gone through a tremendous change.”
He added, “Everyone has their own issues and many questions that they don’t know the answers to. I heard many people today share their experiences after they read Zhuan Falun, and I realized how the book helped many people answer their many doubts. It reaffirmed my conviction to practice.”
Jin Chengjun, who has practiced for fie years, said his health improved and he found inner peace. “The first time I read Zhuan Falun, I was excited. I found clear answers to why we came to this earth, and how to live our lives.” He said he tries to read the book on his way to work every day.
Mr. Jin said, “I will work harder in future, and I will cultivate diligently.”
I Understand How to be a Good Person
Zheng Meihua from Gunsan said she began to reflect on her shortcomings and realized what it meant to a be a good person after reading Zhuan Falun, “In the past, my brother criticized me, but I always thought I was a great person, a kind person. After reading Zhuan Falun and practicing cultivation, I realized I need to seriously consider my brother’s words. I finally understand what it means to be a truly good person. I will work hard to become a better person from now on.”
She suffered from illnesses before she practiced Falun Dafa. She often felt tired and relied on health supplements. She took pills for insomnia. Ms. Zheng said, “I no longer need pills, yet I sleep very well. I don’t even need health supplements. I’m very healthy. Practicing cultivation brought me so many benefits, and therefore I came to this event with a grateful heart.”
Pu Linrui has read Zhuan Falun every day since she began practicing Falun Dafa in 1998, and she experienced many positive changes, “In the past, I thought my opinion was important—I only cared if I was hurt or happy. After practicing cultivation, I let go of these thoughts and I began to think of others.”
Li Taixi, who came with Ms. Pu, read Zhuan Falun for the first time that day. Afterwards she attended the nine-day introductory class at the Tianti Bookstore. Ms. Li said, “When Falun Dafa was first taught in China, many people knew the benefits of the practice. After the persecution began, I was afraid. A friend suggested that I practice Falun Dafa after I moved to Korea. I did, and discovered the teachings were amazing.”
Positive Changes After Reading the Book
Jin Xidong, who is in his 70s, said after he began to read Zhuan Falun and practice cultivation, he learned to control his hot temper. He said he heard about Falun Dafa four years ago at the peak of the COVID pandemic. He went to the fitness center to exercise, but it was closed. He decided to go for a walk and saw someone doing the Falun Dafa exercises. After reading the flier, he searched online for more information and immediately decided to practice.
He said. “My moral standards changed completely and I am a kinder person after I began practicing. I often lost my temper in the past. I’ve learned to control myself and think of other people’s feelings. My health also improved tremendously. I used to find it hard to go up and down the stairs. Now, I can run up and down easily. My friends and family say I’m a nicer person.”
Reflecting on One’s Cultivation State
Pu Zhongkei, who hosted the meeting that day, said, “I’m delighted to be able to participate in this event, it’s also an opportunity to look at my cultivation state.”
He said, “Because this Fa is so precious, it makes me more determined to practice cultivation solidly.
“For an ordinary person, to be able to read Zhuan Falun, find the way home, conduct oneself according to Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance, he will have a good future. To those who practice cultivation, Zhuan Falun is a book from heaven that Master gave to humanity to return to their true origins. I am grateful to Master. Without Zhuan Falun, how can we persevere in practicing cultivation amid such brutal persecution by the Chinese Communist Party? That we can continue practicing cultivation is a result of Falun Dafa’s amazing power.”
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