(Minghui.org) I began practicing Falun Dafa in 1997. Through all the ups and downs over these years, I’ve only made it to today thanks to Master Li’s protection.
I was so happy when I first began that I smiled all day. From that point on, I felt that my life had meaning, and my joy was beyond words. I studied the Fa eagerly and attended group Fa study to watch Master’s lecture-series videos. Without realizing it, my body became healthy, and I was full of boundless energy.
The first time I went to a group Fa study, I felt like crying when I saw Master’s portrait and the poster of Lunyu on the wall, though I didn’t know why. As I sat reading the Fa, I felt waves of intense heat in my lower back. I couldn’t help but twist my body back and forth throughout the study session. I later thought, “I’m studying the Fa—how can I keep moving around like this? This is disrespectful to Master.” Although my lower back still felt hot, I forced myself to sit still.
On my way home, I suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of lightness and comfort in my lower back. I had previously been unable to straighten my spine, but I could now stand straight and felt very relaxed. I realized that the burning sensation in my back was Master adjusting my body. Tears streamed down my face, and I silently said to Master in my heart, “I must cultivate diligently!”
I felt very anxious when I first started cultivating. During Fa study, I read in Lecture One of Zhuan Falun:
“I’ll tell you a truth: The entire cultivation process for a cultivator is one of constantly giving up human attachments.”
I understood that cultivation means eliminating attachments, and I kept this firmly in mind.
Before I became a cultivator, I felt good about myself and thought I was an outstanding individual, better than others in many ways. After studying the Fa and measuring myself against Dafa’s standards, I was shocked. What excellence? I was nothing but a slick, ordinary human. I had so many attachments that I hardly knew my real self. What should I do? Only by studying the Fa more could I eliminate them. I felt as if Master was speaking directly to me when I studied, and I would nod in response. The more I read the Fa, the more deeper meanings I saw.
My spouse and I were once about to go grocery shopping, but the moment I opened the door, I saw two police officers blocking the doorway. Six more officers then rushed into my home. I was startled, and asked, “What’s going on?” They didn’t answer, but went straight into the room with the television, turned it on, and exclaimed, “You’re watching NTD TV!” I said yes.
The program on NTD happened to be an interview with a practitioner, who said, “Before practicing Dafa, I was a murderer. I met a Falun Dafa practitioner while in prison, learned about it from him, and began practicing Dafa. Cultivating Dafa changed my thinking and my behavior. Falun Dafa is truly wonderful.” The police immediately turned off the TV. They ransacked my home without a warrant, leaving the place in a mess.
They then took me to the police station. When I arrived, fear arose in my heart. I silently asked Master, “Master, please save me. I’m afraid.” Suddenly, I felt a momentary, irregular heartbeat, and I was no longer afraid.
Two officers had me sit on an iron chair and questioned me. “Where did you get the satellite dish for watching NTD?” I answered, “They’re sold everywhere on the street. Anyone can buy one and watch it. The NTD programs are rich and diverse, and include sports, travel, food, parenting, and of course, the truth about Falun Gong. All of its programs are positive and promote kindness.”
I told the officers, “You blocked my door this morning, rushed into my home, turned it upside down, and took my belongings. I resented that very much. But my Master teaches me not to hate you. This is your job—you do it to support your families.” Both officers pounded the table and said in unison, “That’s right, that’s right—your Master is right!”
I continued, “I’ve been persecuted by police officers and sent to labor camps twice. After I returned, I continued practicing Falun Gong. Why is that?” The officers glared at me.
“If someone hasn’t bathed for 10 days and takes a comfortable, warm bath, with every pore in his skin open, would that feel good?” They replied, “Of course it feels good.”
“That’s how I feel every day after doing the Dafa exercises. Every pore is open, and my whole body feels light and relaxed. Is it wrong for me to pursue good health?” They replied, “Not at all. Not at all.”
“We’re actually cultivating ourselves. We don’t engage in politics. We follow Master’s teachings and strictly discipline ourselves. For example, if I have a conflict with you, Master teaches us:
“[During a conflict, if you can remember:]“He’s right,And I’m wrong,”What’s to dispute?”(“Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong” in Hong Yin III)
It’s quite difficult to meet Master’s requirements, and I often feel anxious when I don’t do well. Tell me, if everyone acted according to what our Master teaches, wouldn’t society become incredibly harmonious?” They nodded.
When my daughter got married, the couple traveled abroad. While walking down the street, a motorcycle suddenly rushed alongside them. There were two people on it, and the passenger snatched her bag. She was terrified and stood there not knowing what to do. The bag contained their passports, bank cards, cash, and other valuables.
Being in a foreign country, what could they do? Just when they were at a loss, something unbelievable happened—the robbers suddenly threw the bag onto the road and fled. She ran over, picked up the bag, and felt greatly relieved. After returning home, she said to me, “We just can’t understand why that happened.” I said, “It was Master protecting you!”
When my granddaughter was young, she had a fever and was taken to the hospital. After various tests, the doctor said she had sepsis. I was terrified because my cousin had died from that illness. I was so anxious that I was soaked with sweat. After calming down, we asked Master to save my granddaughter.
Holding her in my arms, I repeatedly said, “Falun Dafa is good. Truthfulness- Compassion-Forbearance is good.” Then a miracle happened. Within a week, she fully recovered.
Our entire family is grateful to Master. There are simply no human words that can fully express our gratitude!