(Minghui.org) Many practitioners in my area experienced sickness karma in 2025, and some situations were serious. Other practitioners helped by sending forth righteous thoughts and studying the Fa teachings with them. Some practitioners improved—a few practitioners went to hospitals for treatment, but some passed away.
Zhou, who is in her 80s, had severe symptoms of “Influenza Type A,” including fever, shortness of breath, and coughing. She was unable to take care of herself and at one point lost consciousness. Two practitioners helped her, and she pulled through. Two weeks later, Zhou was able to study the teachings and do the exercises as usual. She was able to take care of herself, cook, do laundry, and clean the apartment. She did not complain about what happened.
However, some practitioners who experienced illness symptoms became resentful and complained. Some tried to cover up their human notions. They said they let go of their attachments to fame, material interests, and sentimentality, but they flew into a rage when topics they felt were sensitive were mentioned, and they made inappropriate remarks.
Master Li, the founder of Falun Dafa, did not abandon them, and compassionately and repeatedly gave them hints. But some practitioners failed to look inward and improve their xinxing. As their conditions fluctuated, some said, “I already looked within [to improve myself], so why I am still like this?” I think these remarks were disrespectful of Master.
I hope practitioners who find themselves experiencing illness symptoms can look inward unconditionally. When they can genuinely and solidly cultivate themselves, their situations may change.
We should always remember that Master Li and Falun Dafa are helping us. When some practitioners helped others who experienced sickness karma and the situation improved, they were pleased, and told others—implying that they were outstanding. The reality is that without Master’s blessing and protection we do not have any abilities. Any credit for our successes and achievements should go to Master and Dafa.
Some practitioners don’t have a clear understanding of cultivation and Master Li. They seem to think they are special, and even claim they guided some practitioners, brought others back on track, or helped certain practitioners become diligent. Some practitioners agree and say they were led by someone.
Practitioners can’t actually do anything without Master’s protection and support. Whenever we start thinking we’re special, we should be on alert, as this may be “demonic interference from one’s own mind,” as Master mentioned in Zhuan Falun.
When a practitioner experiences sickness karma, there’s no need to involve every practitioner and ask them to send forth righteous thoughts or take turns caring for them. The practitioners should instead continue telling people facts about Dafa. When every practitioner has righteous thoughts, the sickness karma may end instantly.
Studying the Teachings and Obtaining the Teachings
Practitioners know the importance of Fa study. Some recite the teachings, and others have repeatedly hand copied them. This is very good, but we should reflect on whether we truly obtained the Fa in the process.
Some practitioners read the teachings a lot, but they don’t remember the Fa when they experience challenging situations. They handle these issues with everyday peoples’ thoughts and everyday means. Therefore, although some practitioners have consistently studied the teachings, when issues arise they are not genuinely cultivating. As a result, they may encounter interference, sickness karma, family conflicts, or other tests.
Some unusual incidents happen because of our situations. Only through solid Fa study and following the teachings during tests can we resolve these issues and achieve a stable cultivation status. Genuine cultivation and solid cultivation are most important.
Distributing Materials and Telling People the Facts
Many of us have practiced Falun Dafa for more than 20 years. It is great that we are able to pass various tests and persevere despite the persecution. Time flies and another year has arrived.
When we reflect on 2025, we may ask ourselves how many materials we have handed out, how many people we have talked to about Dafa, and if we have truly improved by looking within to improve ourselves.
After the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) started the “zero-out” campaign in 2020 to persecute practitioners, some of us were fearful and did not dare go out and distribute materials. Instead they focused on studying the Fa—morning, afternoon, and evening. If practitioners do not help Master save people, are we fulfilling our vows?
Compared to those practitioners who continue telling people the facts, and those who consistently work on Dafa projects, the gaps are widening.
Master said:
“I hope that every Dafa disciple can recognize that clarifying the truth is what really matters.” (“To the France Fa Conference,” The Essentials of Diligent Progress III)
But some practitioners do not hand out materials at all, not even a single copy.
Master said:
“But however hard it was, there was still a way forward for you. It was just a question of whether you sought it out. Some people suggested that it would suffice to just send righteous thoughts. But if you were to just send righteous thoughts, and not do anything, how could that be called cultivation? It’s similar to how some people treat reading the book. They just read, and don’t do the things that Dafa disciples are supposed to do. In that case, do you count as a Dafa disciple? That’s not Dafa cultivation.” (“20th Anniversary Fa Teaching,” Collected Teachings Given Around the World, Volume XI)
It seems that China is now filled with surveillance cameras, and CCP officials instigate people to report practitioners. But this situation is also a test for us. Master mentioned that there is always a path no matter how difficult the situation appears. As practitioners, do we listen to Master or do we allow ourselves to be intimidated?
If every one of us stepped forward, handed out materials, and told people the facts, it would relieve pressure on other practitioners. This way, our efforts would be more powerful as one body.
Master said:
“With the things that Dafa disciples are supposed to do, there exists a process that progresses forward. When this time period has passed, it’s over. If then, in hindsight, you find that you didn’t do certain things well, there will be no opportunity to make it up.” (“20th Anniversary Fa Teaching,” Collected Teachings Given Around the World, Volume XI)
I hope practitioners can do better in this new year. Many practitioners have done well in some aspects, and I hope we can all catch up, and fulfill our mission to help Master save people.
Above are my personal understandings. Please point out anything I’ve said that is inconsistent with the teachings.
Heshi.
Articles in which cultivators share their understandings typically reflect an individual's perception at a point in time based on their cultivation state, and they are offered in the spirit of enabling mutual elevation.
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