(Minghui.org) The Tianti Bookstore in South Korea, located in Seoul, is close to the Samgakji Station in the Yongsan District. The bookstore holds a 9-day workshop every month to introduce Falun Dafa, a meditation system based on the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance.

The workshop is free of charge and open to the public. The participants discuss their experiences on the last day of the workshop, including what they learned and what inspired them to attend.

Sister’s Positive Changes

Li Qinghe from Namyangju in Gyeonggi Province recalled how her older sister recovered from lung cancer 30 years ago. Her doctors said she had late-stage cancer, and she had little time. The hospital had run out of options. Fearing the sister wouldn’t be able to bear the shock, the family hid the medical report.

“A friend suggested she practice Falun Dafa. She did and her cancer disappeared. It was a miracle,” Li explained. “That was thirty years ago and my sister is healthy.”

Impressed by the incident, Li also shared the story with others. Because she was busy she never tried to practice Falun Dafa herself. “I had a feeling I would practice one day. But I repeatedly postponed starting,” she recalled.

Li realized she shouldn’t wait any longer. “My husband has also been diagnosed with lung cancer, and he’s undergoing chemotherapy. I’m learning the practice and I’ll show my husband,” she said.

New practitioners learned the Falun Dafa exercises.

Li said she wished she had started practicing Falun Dafa earlier. Because she has to take care of her husband, however, she said it was difficult to find time to attend the 9-day Falun Dafa workshop.

“Fortunately, my younger sister is visiting. After she heard about my situation, she offered to help, and encouraged me to come. “I’ve learned so much these days. I now understand why my sisters strongly recommended Falun Dafa to me,” Li said.

Her arm was sore and felt cold before she attended the workshop. Even with acupuncture treatment, she was unable to rotate her wrist. “During the workshop, sometimes my body felt a little itchy, and sometimes I felt drowsy. But I found I was able to raise my arm,” Li said as she raised her arm.

Doctor: A New Life

Wu Tianyou is a retired doctor, and she’s treated countless patients. She was diagnosed with liver cancer last July.

“My mother used to suffer from hepatitis,” Wu said. “As a doctor, I understand illnesses very well. It’s hard to truly cure an illness—the symptoms can be temporarily subdued, but it will come back.”

After she began reading Falun Dafa’s teachings Woo realized it is true science. “The fiirst time I did the exercises it felt like someone sprayed a water gun at the top of my head three times. I later realized my body was being purified,” she said.

About a month ago she noticed a Falun Dafa practitioner was distributing the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Partyat Daerim Station, and she asked for a copy.

Because of her parents Woo knew about the communist party. “But I was curious why the Nine Commentaries is important to South Koreans. I was surprised that the book analyzed the CCP so thoroughly. Since the book has one chapter that talks about the persecution of Falun Dafa, I decided to explore more,” she said.

From Dafa books, Woo learned how one could become a better person by improving one’s character. “I gained a better understanding of illness. I’m no longer concerned about my cancer—instead I’ll read Falun Dafa’s teachings,” she added.

Resuming Practice

Hong Xiuyu attended a 9-day workshop six years ago, but due to her busy schedule she did not continue practicing. She fell about a year ago and injured her leg, which required surgery.

“Looking back, I realize I shouldn’t have slacked off these six years. This time, I am really touched by the profound teachings,” Hong said. “I didn’t understand how profound Falun Dafa is the last time I attended the workshop.”

She said the physical improvement was amazing. “Because of my injury I usually have difficulty sitting for a long time. But during this workshop I was able to meditate in the half-lotus position,” Hong said. “I’ve improved a lot in just these few days, both physically and mentally. The energy field here is very good, and inspires me to resume practicing.”