(Minghui.org) At the 19th Polish Falun Dafa Experience-Sharing Conference in Warsaw on April 30, nine practitioners talked about their journeys of aligning with the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. When encountering conflicts, they were able to look within to improve their xinxing (character) and do better saving people. Both the speakers and audience learned from each other and gained insights on how to improve together in cultivation practice. 

The 19th Polish Falun Dafa Experience-Sharing Conference was held in Warsaw on April 30. 

For five days around the conference, practitioners met to read the Falun Dafa teachings, and they did the exercises. They also held activities in Warsaw’s Old Town to introduce the practice to people. 

Good Health

Minh from Vietnam said she started to practice in 2017. All the illnesses that tormented her for years were gone, including excruciating pain caused by severe knee joint degeneration. Amazed by these miracles, Minh read the Falun Dafa teachings and did the exercises every day. Gradually, the dark spots on her face disappeared and were replaced with a fair complexion. Even though she’s nearly 70, she looks much younger. 

Minh uses every opportunity to tell people about Falun Dafa. She has spent time calling people in China to clarify the facts and refute the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) defamatory propaganda. Recalling these experiences, Minh is thankful that Master Li, the founder of Falun Dafa, gave her the opportunity to practice and help others. 

Character Improves

When he started to practice Falun Dafa, Tomek Brzozowski found that the many questions he had about life were answered. He reads the teachings a lot and says they guide him in his daily life. He said it took some time for him to learn how to look within and align with the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, but he’s made progress. 

Having practiced Falun Dafa for over three years, Brzozowski could feel the elevation of his mind nature. In the past, he was selfish, attached to money, and easily got angry. He did not realize it at the time and even blamed others. After he began to practice Falun Dafa, he was able to see his own problems. As a result, it was easy for him to tell right from wrong and become more open-minded. 

In addition, Brzozowski used to be nervous when encountering changes or conflicts. By following the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, he gained more confidence since he focused on doing well in the process instead of worrying about the results.

This made his life and work environment better and better. “From my experience, I have learned Falun Dafa is extraordinary and miraculous,” he said. With a clearer understanding of life, he has become more determined in cultivation practice. He also joined various activities to raise awareness about the practice so that more people could benefit like him. 

Supporting Shen Yun Performances

A practitioner named Lin shared how she helped with the logistics to support Shen Yun performances. The Chinese and Western practitioners have different ways of thinking and approaching challenges. Lin realized that any complaint or negative feeling could affect the project. As a result, she let go of her own notions and kept communicating with other practitioners. In the end, mutual understanding and kindness brought the team together. Not only that, they learned from each other and complemented one another. In the end the team worked well together. 

In one city, a vehicle carrying cooking supplies did not arrive on time, so the team was unable to prepare food. Despite her frustration and anxiety, Lin understood she must have righteous thoughts to handle this situation. She was able to calm down and came up with an alternate plan so that the Shen Yun performers could eat on time. 

Eliminating Attachments

Andrzej Konieczny helped with Shen Yun production in Poland in many ways during the tour. He worked as a security officer, helped load equipment, and contacted theater officials about the program booklets. No matter what he did, Konieczny always did his best. 

But he said this was also a process of xinxing improvement. When contacting others, Konieczny noticed both sides had a different understanding and it was difficult to work together. He decided to stay low-key and let go of attachments to fame and material interest. When he humbly asked other practitioners for advice, he surprisingly found the issues easy to resolve. This taught him that the problem came from him, not others. When his xinxing improved, the situation changed. 

One task Konieczny needed to do was to discuss with the theater the dates for the tour. Time went by quickly and, after he finally worked out all the details, he was told the dates needed to be changed. He was frustrated and worried. But as he put down these worries and continued, he found everything worked out and the new timetable was actually better. Konieczny realized Master arranged everything and he just had to eliminate his attachments. He was thankful for these opportunities and Master’s compassion. 

Working Together

Tomek Kowalski talked about promoting Shen Yun in Poland. He said the successful performances in Poland reflected the cultivation environment and cooperation among practitioners. Without Master’s support and guidance, he could not imagine practitioners could put down their human notions and cooperate so well. 

There were many examples, ranging from contacting theaters, running advertisements, finding translators, and coordinating various activities. He said that every experience was a cultivation opportunity. Moreover, to support Shen Yun performances in more Polish cities, practitioners have to improve their cultivation, do the three things well, and support each other with righteous thoughts. 

In the end, Kowalski thanked Master for the opportunities in which practitioners could improve themselves and save people. With World Falun Dafa Day fast approaching, he and other Polish practitioners wish Master Li a Happy World Falun Dafa Day and a Happy Birthday!

Background: What Is Falun Dafa?

Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) was first introduced to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi in Changchun, China, in 1992. The spiritual discipline is now practiced in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Millions of people who have embraced the teachings, which are based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, and have learned the five exercises have experienced improved health and well-being.