(Minghui.org) Practitioners from across the country, including Hokkaido in the north and Kumamoto in the south, attended the Japanese Falun Dafa Experience-Sharing Conference on October 13, 2025.
Twenty-one practitioners talked about their cultivation journeys. Despite various environments and challenges, they were able to adhere to Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. Through constantly looking within, they worked together to help save people. The conference had simultaneous translation in Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
The Japanese Falun Dafa Experience-Sharing Conference in Tokyo on October 13, 2025.
Always Remember That One Is a Practitioner
Ms. Zhu said she worked with some coordinators who had strong personalities. She initially endured passively, but she silently complained. Through looking inward, she realized her complaints were rooted in selfishness and sentimentality.
She was able to develop compassion but had difficulty accepting criticism. She gradually understood she felt this way because she wanted to avoid conflicts.
She reminded herself that eliminating karma and enduring hardship are good things. With that in mind, Ms. Zhu was no longer upset when she encountered conflicts. She was thankful for these opportunities to improve her xinxing.
Helping to Save People
Mr. Idei works as a journalist. He noticed that whether a news report is read by many people is not just because of the reporter, but also the efforts of the entire team. When he previously reported on Falun Dafa events, he was not sure how to interview everyday people. During a parade, he found it difficult to interview people since they were on both sides of the street. Another practitioner had no problem finding people. Mr. Idei realized, “It’s important to have a strong righteous thought to help Master save people instead of just relying on our skills.”
One event was a candlelight vigil near the Chinese Consulate. It was already late at night, and he felt that no one would come to the park that late. But remembering his role as a reporter, Mr. Idei was always prepared. Someone did come to the park, and the interview was later published. “If we don’t give up, Master will help us,” he explained.
Daily Practice Site
To help practitioners cultivate and improve together, Ms. Nguyen decided to establish a group practice site near her home so that practitioners could do exercises every day. First, she set up an online group to connect Vietnamese practitioners so that they could find help after they moved to Japan.
She and other practitioners did the exercises at 4:20 a.m. every day (rain or shine), including doing the second exercise for one hour. Afterward, they read the Fa (teachings).
As they continued telling people what Falun Dafa is, and why they were there, Ms. Nguyen said she and other practitioners decided to put up banners for passersby. Now practitioners from China, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam have joined the group practice site. Articles about their experiences at the site were also published on Minghui.
A Special Parade
Ms. Kodera coordinated the Falun Dafa parade in May this year, and a Chinese practitioner suggested Japanese practitioners wear a yukata (traditional Japanese clothing similar to a kimono) to show that Japanese people practice Falun Dafa. She bought some used yukata and wooden footwear (geta), but she was unable to find anyone to show practitioners how to put them on before the event. Practitioners from Hiroshima later volunteered.
It was very hot that day, but about 20 practitioners quickly learned the proper way to wear the yukata. The result was impressive, and many spectators took pictures. A police officer on duty exclaimed, “This is superb!”
Ms. Kodera said this was the first time she’s coordinated a parade consisting of mostly Japanese practitioners. “As long as we put in the effort, Master will help us,” she said.
Getting Back on Track
Mr. Zhang said he once had a major setback in his cultivation practice. He wished to cultivate diligently, but the painful experience bothered him. No matter how much he tried, he had difficulty setting it aside.
While he read the Falun Dafa teachings, Mr. Zhang suddenly realized that Master explained this in Zhuan Falun. If a person is willing to endure hardship, they can turn the black substance into the white substance, and this is a cultivation opportunity. Mr. Zhang decided to do his best. Rather than living in regret every day, he will always do his best to cultivate diligently.
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