(Minghui.org)
When I was little, I often saw my father pasting Spring Festival couplets on either side of the front door that read: Pass on family values with integrity; Live without pretension and with sincerity, (these contained truth); Families doing kind deeds are blessed with prosperity, (this contained compassion); Contentment brings happiness, endurance brings peace, (this contained forbearance).
Back then, I could only see the superficial meaning of being a good person. I was completely unaware that my life had already formed a connection with Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.
Because my parents were honest and never argued with others, I learned to take things in my stride.
I remember two significant events in my life. The first was when I scored the highest on an important promotion exam, but was replaced by someone who had been pre-selected. The second was when my marriage broke down due to someone else. Due to my straightforward personality, I didn’t want to cause mutual harm and get hurt again, so in both cases, I chose to leave quietly, leaving my job and my marriage. I believed that fate determined everything, and we should only look at the consequences. I thought this was a good perspective.
After obtaining the Fa, when I ran into problems, I would proudly tell my children, “I can endure this, but just wait and see what happens to them.” Perhaps Master was enlightening me because my son responded in a way that was entirely out of character, saying, “Mom, if you want to see other people’s downfall, that’s not kind!” I realized that cultivators must hold themselves to a high standard.
Before I started practicing Falun Dafa, I had dry eye syndrome. Whenever I read a book, my eyes feel dry and painful, making it impossible to read. I was afraid of using computers – I would feel anxious and get severe headaches whenever I used them. Additionally, my jaw was damaged, which affected my ability to speak. After I started practicing Falun Dafa, when I read Zhuan Falun, every word seemed to glow. Once, I read all nine lectures aloud, and before I knew it, my dry eyes disappeared and my speech had returned to normal.
In the early stages of cultivation, a practitioner told me that a particular website project was short-staffed and asked me to help out. I forgot my fear of computers and said that I didn’t know how to use one. The practitioner taught me how to use a computer, and I would often work for three or four hours at a time. My fear of computers disappeared.
After reading the precious book Zhuan Falun for the first time, I decided to start cultivating Falun Dafa. Since then, I have never stopped studying the Fa. After completing a nine-day lecture class, I began practicing outdoors and have continued to do so ever since.
I later began memorizing the Fa and clarifying the truth online, and have continued to do so ever since.
This perseverance has enabled me to maintain a clear understanding of the Fa and strengthen my righteous thoughts, helping me overcome several major instances of sickness karma.
My family also acknowledges the wonder of Falun Dafa. My mother had heart problems, and the evil forces tried to interfere, preventing me from going out to practice. My mother said, “Don’t worry! When you go out to practice, Master will protect me.”
My mother lived to the ripe old age of 94. On her deathbed, she was still saying, “Falun Dafa is good!” My mother witnessed the transformation I underwent through Falun Dafa. In the final two years of her life, I cared for her with great devotion, and she, too, felt the sacredness of Falun Dafa. As she lay dying, she said, “I don’t want anything now; I only want to say, ‘Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.’” At the end of life, if one can hold these auspicious phrases in their heart, they will have a beautiful future. I am grateful for the grace of our revered Master.
The year I obtained the Fa, Master published “Hurry Up and Speak” in Hong Yin II. I began to clarify the truth through the rescue cases on Taiwan’s rescue platform. I collaborated with other practitioners during the rescue, and the outcome was successful.
During the rescue process, I gradually learned many of the tricks the evil Party uses to persecute Falun Dafa practitioners. So, when I participated in the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China, I was able to see through the tricks used by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to deter people from entering Hong Kong. I made it through Customs.
Looking back now, it was truly harrowing. From the moment we departed Taiwan until we boarded our flight at the airport, throughout the entire flight, and all the way to Hong Kong International Airport, the evil forces were constantly employing underhanded tactics to prevent us from entering Hong Kong.
With my experience in rescue operations, I quickly recognized the CCP’s tactics, especially when the plane door opened, and I saw a row of Hong Kong police officers dressed in black and holding long guns. Cameras were flashing continuously, creating a terrifying atmosphere. At that moment, I recited Master’s article in my heart, feeling Master’s protection. With righteous thoughts and actions, I successfully negated their evil setup, cleared Customs, and participated in the next day’s parade in the pouring rain. Amidst rain and tears, we completed the activity, leaving a historic testimony. As disciples, we are deeply grateful for our Master’s protection!
I used to suffer from motion sickness and was afraid to travel long distances. I couldn’t sleep when I was in an unfamiliar place. However, after practicing Falun Dafa, I flew across the ocean to New York City in 2004 to clarify the truth. For ten days, I walked the streets, held banners, and clarified the truth. Falun Dafa improved my physical strength and left me with precious memories.
When the RTC platform was established, other practitioners in Taiwan came to support us. Gradually, more and more practitioners from other countries joined the platform, encouraging people to quit the CCP and related organizations.
Later, the coordinator set up a live-stream room focused on clarifying the truth with practitioners who had experience in rescue operations. This was to provide a guiding light of truth for those within the CCP system who were mindlessly following the regime.
In this room, we made calls to lawyers working on special cases and government agencies in various locations. During this time, we encountered many righteous lawyers and some honest officials whose actions were commendable.
Three to five practitioners would gather together to make calls to save people, encouraging and caring for one another, sharing insights on the Fa during times of tribulation, and leaving behind memorable moments worth cherishing.
Later, to save more people, the platform modified its original system of taking turns to make calls and changed to having on-duty practitioners make calls simultaneously. The RTC platform may be small, but it is fully equipped, with dedicated rooms for various projects.
Technical practitioners are constantly developing life-saving tools while tirelessly training practitioners to compile comprehensive materials to provide resources for sharing the truth. The practitioners delivering the messages speak earnestly and patiently, urging people to withdraw from the CCP and related organizations, bringing hope to people. The platform is filled with vitality. Despite the challenges and conflicts along the way, the practitioners were able to align themselves with the Fa and correct their actions.
I love standing up for those being persecuted and speaking up for what is right. Master taught us:
“This means that when you cannot see the karmic relationship, you are likely to do bad things and consequently lose de.” (Lecture Nine, Zhuan Falun)
I gradually understood the Fa teachings and cultivated away my human heart. However, my straightforward personality remained, which led to many conflicts. I believed that speaking the truth wasn’t wrong, so why did conflicts arise? It turned out that the issue was that I wasn’t kind, patient, or tolerant enough, which led to conflicts.
Once, when I failed to remain calm, another practitioner avoided me for a long time afterward. I continuously looked inward and realized that I lacked kindness. When the other practitioner felt wronged, I spoke the truth, but was careless with my tone, kindness, and reasoning, unintentionally hurting him. I continued to look for opportunities to apologize, ensuring that I didn’t let the old forces create barriers. When my heart was in the right place, Master arranged the timing, and we were able to work together again to clarify the truth and save people.
I also had an attachment: when I saw someone do something that didn’t conform to my notions, I almost always became agitated, sometimes pretty severely, no matter who that person was. Once, when I was strictly disciplining my grandson, Master showed me what compassion was. Instantly, tears welled up in my eyes, and I felt as if something negative had been removed from me. Compassion warmed my heart.
From then on, whenever I had a thought, I could quickly identify it and correct it if necessary. I activated the magic tool of looking within. However, after looking within, I must also practice to achieve inner peace.
The Power of a Dafa Song
Once, during a rescue operation, I called a police station but couldn’t find the person in charge. All I heard was a group of female police officers chatting and laughing. I told them the truth about Falun Dafa, explained the persecution, urged them to do the right thing, and asked them to help release the practitioners. No one responded. I felt that they were young and full of life and that believing lies was a dangerous thing. I was very worried for them.
I suddenly had an idea and played a song composed by a Falun Dafa practitioner to calm them down. Afterward, I asked them if they liked the music. One female police officer responded, “It’s very beautiful!” I saw that she had a kind heart, so I told her that this was a song created by Falun Dafa practitioners, which can purify the soul and change people’s hearts. I continued to clarify the truth and persuade her and her team to do the right thing, and I succeeded in persuading them to quit the CCP and related organizations.
Another time when I made a call, the other party didn’t respond to my greetings or introduction. I could hear the person listening to classical music, so I mentioned that music can cultivate one’s character and that people with refinement tend to appreciate elegant music. After we interacted, he agreed to quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its related organizations.
I recommended that he listen to a Falun Dafa song, and he loved it so much that he wanted to listen to it regularly. I explained that it was composed by a Falun Dafa practitioner and could only be heard on the Falun Dafa websites. He asked for the title and said he would look for it himself. This was another instance of using Falun Dafa music to save someone.
The Power of the “Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party”
Once, I tried to persuade a young person to withdraw from the Party. He said he was a Party member and that he would not withdraw. He also said that he was tired of hearing so many stereotypical statements.
With compassion, I told him that the truth is the truth, and the persecution of Falun Gong is a fact. Facts speak louder than words. I explained that truth is eternal and unchanging, while lies are ever-changing. The CCP’s policies change rapidly, and they are often full of lies and tricks, which is why they are ever-evolving. Its claims of being “great, glorious, and correct” are repetitive. He indicated agreement and didn’t argue.
I continued to explain to him how the “Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party” expose the evil nature of the CCP and how it exploits Chinese people to persecute their own countrymen. I told him about the evil deeds of the CCP. I reminded him not to let the CCP steal the kindness in his heart. The CCP has corrupted the moral system of the Chinese people and destroyed their sense of conscience and kindness. Those who lack virtue bring disaster upon the people.
During the process of clarifying the truth, I repeatedly urged him to withdraw from the CCP, but he remained silent. After listening to the Nine Commentaries, I encouraged him again, and he finally agreed: “Alright. I agree to withdraw.”
Master told us:
“As for the Nine Commentaries, well, everyone knows about clarifying the truth, saving sentient beings, and disintegrating the vicious Party’s evil specter—aren’t these things that Dafa disciples need to do while validating the Fa, and things that need to be done by Dafa during the Fa-rectification? Of course, it carries the Fa’s power.” (Teachings at the 2005 Conference in San Francisco)
I still have many attachments in my cultivation, and the human thoughts, ideas, and emotions that I have not yet eliminated have brought me all kinds of interference. Only by constantly studying the Fa, constantly improving my xinxing, and truly practicing can I walk steadily on the path of Dafa cultivation.
This is my understanding at my current level; please kindly point out anything inappropriate.
Thank you, Master!Thank you, fellow practitioners!