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Solemn Declaration
A few days ago, when a fellow practitioner pointed out one of my attachments in a slightly stronger manner, I felt hurt and was unable to bear the comments. My demon nature emerged and I said to myself several times, "I am not practicing anymore." After calming down and sharing with some fellow practitioners over the last few days, I have discovered my fundamental problems--I was attached to my self esteem and personal image, and afraid of losing face. In trying to defend myself, I became aggressive, demonstrative, and jealous and all my acquired human notions poured out. I realize that I had been weak in my faith in Master and Falun Dafa, and took Teacher's compassion lightly. That made me very sad. Master has done so much for us, saved us from the eternal inferno, yet we haven't done properly the three things stipulated.
I hereby declare invalid what I said previously-- "I am not practicing anymore." I completely refute everything arranged by the old forces. From now on, I will walk well the path set by Teacher, and be a noble and qualified practitioner. I will always look inside, let go of my attachments, cultivate myself well and do the three things well.
Shi Fenglan
August 01, 2007
The Chinese version is available from http://www.minghui.ca/mh/articles/2007/8/8/160418.html
Solemn Declaration
During forced brainwashing sessions, my not-so-deeply seated cultivation and shallow understanding of Falun Dafa led me to accept erroneous perceptions of Falun Dafa by some others. Then, under further bombardment of over 30 atheistic brainwashing sessions, I could no longer keep a clear mind. Gradually, I deviated from my belief in Falun Dafa. In addition, my vanity and demonstrative behavior led me along the path set up by the old forces, resulting in disrespect towards Teacher and Falun Dafa. Recalling the past with pangs of regret in my heart, I have now awakened and realized the gaps in my cultivation. My cultivation had been founded on selfish and demonstrative behavior, vanity and jealousy, and desire for comfort. From the above lesson, I realize cultivation practice is a serious matter - righteous thoughts and actions cannot be moved.
I hereby declare that all my previous disrespect towards Dafa and Teacher are invalid. From now on, I will respect Teacher, honor the Fa, constantly clear and empty my tumultuous mind, double my efforts to make up for the losses I have created, and do the three things well.
Sun Ziqin
May 13, 2007
The Chinese version is available from http://www.minghui.ca/mh/articles/2007/8/10/160529.html