(Minghui.org) I’ve worked away from home and cultivated by myself. For over 20 years, my cultivation journey has had its ups and downs. In 2024, I was detained by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and sent to a detention center for three months. I would like to tell you about some of the things I’ve experienced.
A few months after I began practicing in 1999, the CCP launched a nationwide persecution of Falun Dafa. At that time, I felt lost.
I truly enjoyed reading the Dafa books, so despite the persecution I read them whenever I had the chance. When working in the fields, I would take a Dafa book with me. When pumping water in the paddy fields, once the machinery was set up, I would sit and read. Sometimes, I read at night in the moonlight—I was unwilling to waste a single moment. During the autumn rice harvest I recited Zhuan Falun while I worked. I recited poems from Hong Yin while I worked alongside my wife and son. Because he heard me I recite the Fa so many he began reciting them.
Clarifying the Truth and Helping People Quit the CCP
Master emphasized how important it is to tell people the truth about the persecution of Falun Dafa and help them withdraw from the CCP organizations. I follow Master’s teachings and I clarify the truth to people. Each time I talk with people I reflect on whether anything I said was inappropriate so the next time I can do better.
I talked to a detainee and she listened with great interest. I noticed four or five people gathered around to listen. While I spoke I occasionally asked her, “Are you able to follow what I’m saying?” She answered, “Yes, I understand.” By asking this, I not only made sure she understood, I was also speaking to the people who were listening. I knew Master was helping me and giving me wisdom.
Another time, I talked to people at a banquet about traditional Chinese culture and the CCP’s tyranny. Everyone listened with great interest and agreed with what I said. I noticed the people at the table behind me all listened attentively. Since we were seated very close together, others nearby were listening as well. I knew Master was helping me.
Being a Good Person and Validating the Fa
We’re practitioners and our behavior and interactions with others may influence their opinion of Falun Dafa. We must pay attention to our personal cultivation—always considering others first, not caring about personal loss or gain, and doing good deeds while refraining from doing harm.
I worked in the fields one spring shortly after I began practicing Dafa, and I spotted a horse-drawn cart galloping down the road without a driver. I realized the horse was bolting, so I sprinted over and positioned myself to the left and just ahead of the runaway cart. When the cart reached me, I seized the reins, and used all my strength to bring it to a halt. Moments later the owner arrived, and kept thanking me. I encountered two similar incidents and in both cases I was able to resolve the situation and avert disaster. A bystander exclaimed how dangerous the situation was, and said, “You were the only one brave enough to step in!”
When I worked at a gas station I occasionally found money. I always returned it to the owner. My boss appreciated my hard work and gave me a raise and a red envelope for Chinese New Year.
In rural areas, accidents like carts turning over are quite common and I always help. I also help elderly people in the village who were unable to work, and I give them information about Dafa. I believed this was something a cultivator should do.
Eliminating Attachments and Improving My Character
One of my biggest obstacles is eliminating my attachments, which were deeply ingrained—especially resentment, lust, and desire. Even though I’ve cultivated for many years, I haven’t be able to eliminate them completely. I failed to pay sufficient attention to these attachments, so I’ve intensified sending righteous thoughts to eliminate them.
The local police recently came to my home to harass me. They wanted to photograph me. I refused and said, “I won’t let you take a photo of me.” They left without giving me any more trouble. When my thoughts are righteous and I have no fear nothing happens.
My neighbor built a house last summer. He is a smooth-talking fellow, the kind of person who avoids getting shortchanged and always tries to gain the upper hand. He kept asking me for favors. I agreed to every single request—I assisted him with both my labor and resources. Whenever he asked, I helped him out and he was very pleased. I made the most of these opportunities to cultivate my character.
These are some of my recent experiences. Please point out any shortcomings.
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