(Minghui.org) The 19th China Fahui (Experience Sharing Conference) on Minghui.org has given Falun Dafa practitioners around the world the opportunity to learn about the experiences of practitioners cultivating in the harsh environment of persecution in China.
Practitioners in Mexico said they were moved when they read the articles that show the power of Dafa. The touching articles motivated them to cultivate better and save more people.
Every Monday, practitioners in Mexico City and Puebla gather in their respective cities to read the Fa in person. Lately, after reading the Fa teachings, they read articles from the 19th China Fa Conference. They talked about how they benefited from reading them.
After reading the article “Young Lady” of 71 Years Saves People Every Day,” Tere said that she was deeply moved by how practitioners in China bravely took to the streets to clarify the truth to people despite the constant threat of persecution. This motivated her to continue to participate in group activities to help people learn about Dafa and stand up against the terrible persecution in China. She said that, at a local activity attended by thousands of people, many accepted the Dafa leaflets with great interest. They said they realized the world is at a pivotal moment in history. From that experience, she understood the urgency of helping to save more sentient beings. There are many people who are still waiting to learn about Falun Dafa and the persecution in China.
Laura said it inspired her to know that practitioners in China were increasingly assimilated to the Fa and are stronger and more determined to fulfill their historic vow to Master. “I am very encouraged to realize how the evil has been losing strength and that the rectification of the Fa has been advancing, both in China and in the rest of the world. I feel that, no matter where we are, all practitioners are Master’s disciples, and we are assisting Master together on the final leg of the Fa-rectification.”
After reading the article “Looking Within When Being Criticized by Fellow Practitioners,” Mariana shared her recent experience of realizing the importance of helping each other by compassionately pointing out to fellow practitioners where they fall short in order to improve together as one body. She said that, at first, the practitioner to whom the criticism was directed reacted defensively, but as other practitioners shared their understandings, he understood, and they were able to elevate together based on the Fa.
Oscar said that we must eliminate attachments that prevent us from telling other practitioners about their shortcomings, since it is essential to speak from the Fa compassionately without being hindered by ordinary people’s notions. He said that it was also important that those who received criticism exercise tolerance, look inward to find attachments that may be feeding what was pointed out to them, and have the determination to eliminate them.
After reading the articles, Jennifer said, “Sometimes, because of friendship, we don't point out each other’s issues, as practitioners should. This is a fault.” She said it was important that we treasure the fact that we are fellow practitioners. We can point it out when we see shortcomings and receive those comments with humility and gratitude. “Although sometimes, because of ego, we have a hard time accepting criticism. However, this is the only way we can improve.”
She added, “Master gives us hints—through fellow practitioners, family members, or people we meet—on the issues we should pay attention to and improve on. We must be open-minded to accepting criticism, comments, or suggestions so that we can improve in cultivation.”
She mentioned a recent experience. “When a family member said that he didn’t want to come to my house, I realized that it was because we’d made some comments like ordinary people. As a result, he had a misunderstanding of Dafa. Fortunately, we were open and listened to him. He told us what he understood. We then clarified the truth, apologized for what we said, and thanked him. He was reassured and now knows that Dafa is Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. It was a gift from Master to bring him to my house. Accepting his criticism was a great gift.”
She added that she would share with her fellow practitioners, “in a more compassionate way, so that a message is well received and we can elevate ourselves. If there’s something that I must improve on, I hope they point it out so that I can improve in my cultivation.” She said that she understood that she had to eliminate the thought of wanting to be right so that she can cooperate with other practitioners to form one body. Regarding another recent experience dealing with a conflict with a fellow practitioner, she said, “Being able to step back from a conflict gives me a sense of liberation. By cleansing my heart, I realize that, after correcting my thoughts, everything is back to normal. This is the magic of cultivation.”
Aidé said that she enlightened after she walked out of a café and fell and hurt her face and body. “I realized it happened because I hadn’t behaved like a cultivator. Thanks to Master and the teachings, I improved in a few days despite being very injured.” She said she admired practitioners in China, who went out to clarify the truth even in the midst of adversity. She said this recent experience motivated her to continue fulfilling her vows. “Despite my injured face, I continued to participate in group clarification activities and local group study.” She added that when she felt some physical discomfort, she remembered Master’s teachings, which strengthened her. She said, “I have not stopped clarifying the truth, and every day I try to reach more people so that they can know the facts about the persecution, position themselves well, and be saved.” She thanked Master for the opportunity to assist him in saving people.