(Minghui.org) Greetings, Master! Greetings, fellow practitioners!
I’ve practiced Falun Dafa for nearly eight years. When I truly placed Dafa first, my cultivation became more solid.
Looking Inward and Improving Myself
After I began practicing, I understood the importance of attending community events to clarify the truth and help Master save sentient beings. Seeing my heart, Master arranged many opportunities for me to participate.
I remember my first Vietnamese community event. As someone from northern Vietnam, I soon noticed the gap between people from the North and South. Because the communist regime is based in the North, many Vietnamese from the South hate those from the North.
When I greeted the Vietnamese group, a former community president pointed at me and shouted, “You are a communist, get out of here!” She continued to accuse me for nearly 30 minutes. Although shocked and hurt, I reminded myself I was a Falun Dafa practitioner. I remained calm, smiled, and gently said, “Yes, I grew up under communism, but I am no longer part of that. I did not know the truth in Vietnam because the regime hides its evil. Now, I am here to learn, and as a Falun Dafa practitioner, I follow Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance and contribute positively.”
Through this test, I reminded myself that difficulties in society are arranged to help me cultivate, let go of my attachments, and improve my xinxing. The lady softened, which showed that I passed the test, and she welcomed me into the Vietnamese community in the Victoria Chapter.
Since then, Falun Dafa in Melbourne has become closer to the community. Our group and performers are regularly invited to their activities, and the community president often attends our events and gives speeches. We have also seen many Vietnamese people purchase Shen Yun tickets and sign petitions calling to stop the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) state-sanctioned forced organ harvesting and end the CCP.
However, fulfilling the three things in different levels of society is not easy when our human attachments remain hidden.
Recently, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Tatler Vietnam magazine for their feature on “Health and Successful Businesswomen.” During our discussion, I spoke about how my health clinic serves the community and how practicing the Falun Dafa exercises significantly improved many people’s health. The editor’s appreciation for traditional culture aligns with the principles of cultivation. This gave me the opportunity to share how Dafa guided my life, both in my personal journey and in running my health business. I felt grateful that, through this interview, I was able to let more people learn about Falun Dafa and how living by the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance brings health, balance, and direction in life.
Afterward, I became anxious, fearing they might edit my words to suit their affluent audience. I also had zealotry. In the end, the interview was not published, and I initially felt disappointed. However, by looking inward, I saw my fear and zealotry.
Through this, I learned that when we tell people about the persecution, we must consider others’ perspectives and interests, rather than just focusing on our own.
In September, while in Darwin, I met a disability advocate who had cerebral palsy and a background as a former Minister’s Advisor for the Northern Territory Government. After her two-hour talk with our class, I stayed back to thank her for her fearless efforts in speaking out about unfairness and hidden issues, even bringing them to the attention of Australian prime ministers and health ministers.
I presented her with an origami lotus flower and briefly explained the principles of Falun Dafa that I follow. Aware that she had already spoken at length, I kept our exchange brief. She expressed genuine interest in the lotus flower’s story and Dafa’s principles, offered me her business card, and encouraged me to contact her later.
This experience taught me to approach public speakers with sincerity and respect, offering a simple introduction rather than overwhelming them with too much information.
Improving Myself Through Coordinating Dafa Projects
Every practitioner walks a different cultivation path. Since obtaining the Fa, Master has arranged for me to serve as a coordinator for a Vietnamese group in Melbourne. I experienced both successes and failures many times, but each time was a chance to improve my xinxing.
As a practitioner, business owner, and full-time student, my time is very limited. I tend to make decisions quickly, which becomes a barrier when working with practitioners who are not ready. I often disagreed with my husband [who is also a practitioner] about how to coordinate and do projects effectively. My high expectations and habit of taking on many projects at once created challenges. On the surface, finishing things quickly seemed efficient, but deeper reflection revealed that my impatience stemmed from ingrained notions influenced by a communist mindset, which often prioritized my own desires over those of others. Through studying the Fa, I recognized that these notions are not good.
It took me a long time to recognize this attachment, but over time, I gradually made progress.
After I let go of some of these attachments, more practitioners stepped forward to take the lead in Dafa projects within society. I know I still need to put in more effort every day to eliminate this attachment and harmonize with fellow practitioners. This not only saves time, but more importantly, helps us form a stronger and more solid body.
Master is always by our side. Whenever I encounter challenges, I turn to Zhuan Falun, Minghui sharings, or other teachings, and I immediately find guidance. I feel fortunate to have found the Fa. Each day, I remind myself to honor the vows I made to Master and be more diligent.
Cultivation Journey Through as a Local Coordinator
Since obtaining the Fa, my xinxing has improved significantly. In the early years of my cultivation, I often used Fa principles to measure others, and I focused on what fellow practitioners hadn’t done well. One day, my husband gently reminded me, “If you think Falun Dafa is good, then you should cultivate yourself well instead of complaining about others.”
At first, I wanted to demonstrate how wonderful Dafa is so that he could soon obtain the Fa. However, his words awakened me, and I realized that I had developed an eager attachment to have those around me obtain the Fa. Although my intention was good, I was focusing outward instead of cultivating inward.
Master said,
“Each of you is like an Assistant, each of you is a particle of Dafa, each of you is immersed in and being tempered in the Fa, and each of you knows what to do.” (Teachings Given on Lantern Festival Day, 2003)
I enlightened that each practitioner has their own cultivation path arranged by Master. My duty is to do my part well and let Master arrange the rest. Once I adjusted my mindset and began to look within, about a year later, I was entrusted with the role of local coordinator for the Vietnamese group.
It has now been six years since I began this role. Looking back, I am deeply grateful for Master’s compassionate arrangement and for all the practitioners who worked with me.
I understand that being a coordinator does not mean I cultivate well because of the position—instead, it is a role that helps me recognize and eliminate more attachments. Working with practitioners from Chinese, Western, and Vietnamese backgrounds, I have learned so much. From the Chinese practitioners, I learned patience and diligence; from Western practitioners, I learned gentleness and politeness, and from Vietnamese practitioners, an easy-going nature. Guided by the Fa, I gradually learned to see others’ strengths instead of their shortcomings.
In some projects, if I did not take the initiative, things would not move forward. I often wondered why there were times when I made announcements, and no one volunteered to lead. When I looked within, I saw that I tended to rely on my own abilities instead of helping others grow. Was this not a form of selfishness?
I realized that I needed to change my approach to coordination. Now, when I post a project and there’s no response, I reach out to a few practitioners and encourage them to take the lead, offering my full support. Although this approach takes more time, I find it allows compassion and forbearance to manifest naturally, and as a result, our group has become more harmonious and we are able to participate in many community events.
This role has provided a valuable cultivation environment for me. For example, a practitioner once called me, distressed about a misunderstanding while distributing Shen Yun flyers. She apologized to another practitioner, but received no response and was unable to sleep because of it. I listened patiently and reminded her that “there are no coincidences in cultivation.” She wondered how I managed to stay calm in such situations. I told her that every conflict is an opportunity to improve and eliminate attachments. She later agreed and decided to participate in more projects with a more open heart.
Recently, during a Fa sharing, one practitioner became visibly upset when he noticed another practitioner using a mobile phone. Their exchange grew somewhat tense, partly because of language barriers. After Fa study, the practitioner shared his frustration with me. I gently said, “Perhaps we both have attachments; otherwise, why would we both notice and feel disturbed?” Later, I spoke privately with the other practitioner and reminded myself that compassion is key in all interactions. The practitioner who shared the concern with me also looked within and no longer felt frustrated. We thanked each other for being open to sharing and cultivating together.
Master said,
“It’s not that just because you’re the coordinator of a center and work for Dafa you can reach Consummation without having to improve your xinxing. Even a student can realize that he’s improving his xinxing in any disagreement—why can’t the coordinator of a center? In order for you to improve, your heart has to be provoked when problems arise; otherwise it won’t do. Working for Dafa is also a good opportunity for you to improve your xinxing!” (“A Person in Charge is Also a Cultivator,” Essentials for Further Advancement)
These words often echo in my heart. I constantly remind myself not to become attached to being right, but to truly cultivate myself through each challenge. Each practitioner’s sharing, whether pleasant or difficult to hear, helps me let go of attachments and deepens my compassion.
I feel deeply grateful for this path. Without the opportunity to take on this coordinating role, I might not have experienced so many opportunities to temper my heart and strengthen cooperation with practitioners. Through this journey, I’ve come to understand that true coordination is not about leading others; it’s about cultivating oneself among cooperative efforts, harmonizing as one body, and fulfilling the vows we made long ago.
Thank you, Master! Thank you, fellow practitioners!
(Selected article presented at the 2025 Australia Fa Conference)
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