(Minghui.org) I started practicing Falun Dafa in 2003, after a work colleague told me about the practice. I currently work full-time on a Dafa project. The following is my cultivation experience, which I would like to report to Master and share with practitioners.
Dafa Gave Me Wisdom at Work
I previously worked for nearly a decade as a software engineer at an airline. I was responsible for a customs clearance system, which was established after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States, when countries strengthened their aviation security requirements.
Airlines were required to report the cargo manifest of each flight to local customs upon arrival at their destination. Failure to complete this reporting could result in fines of thousands of dollars per flight.
The customs clearance system had a persistent, critical problem however, that couldn’t be solved. At the time, our company operated three or four cargo flights out of Taiwan each week, all scheduled for midnight. Any system failure would disrupt flight declarations, leading to severe consequences.
Several colleagues who were previously responsible for this system ended up resigning, due to overwhelming pressure. When my supervisor assigned me to take over, I was deeply apprehensive, fully aware of the immense burden. Whenever a flight departed, I would frequently receive calls from the company’s server room staff demanding immediate action, followed by the requirement to submit detailed reports the next day. That period was incredibly stressful, both mentally and physically.
Because I worked for an airline, I got a discount on tickets, so I often traveled abroad several times a month to clarify the facts about Falun Dafa, most frequently to Hong Kong. Remarkably, whenever I traveled abroad to spread the Fa, the system would run exceptionally smoothly that day, and I rarely received calls from the server room staff. This helped me understand that Master is by my side protecting me at all times.
Master later helped me enlighten to a solution to the software’s systemic issue, finally putting an end to that ongoing problem, once and for all. This experience was not merely a technical breakthrough for me, but also allowed me to deeply appreciate Master’s compassionate guidance and blessings during my cultivation journey.
Cherishing Group Morning Exercises
My practice site is at a public elementary school near my home. The environment is very serene, and I never have to worry about wind or rain. It’s only a seven-minute walk from my house. Every morning at around four o’clock, when the security guard at my apartment building sees me getting ready to go out and practice, he always says to me, “Falun Dafa is good.” I smile and reply, “Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance is good.”
I thoroughly enjoy doing group morning exercises. I always feel refreshed in both body and mind after completing the exercises each morning, and stay cheerful throughout the day. However, the biggest annoyance at the practice site are the mosquitoes. Often, several mosquitoes buzzed around my ears, making it hard to calm my mind during meditation, and I ended up with several bites every day. Later, through studying the teachings, I realized this was precisely the process of eliminating karma—so actually a great blessing. After I understood this, my mind gradually became calmer.
I often noticed that some of the practitioners’ movements were not quite right. Actually, as long as a practitioner regularly attends local group exercise, any errors are quickly corrected. Everyone looks out for and reminds each other, which significantly helps in correcting the movements. Other practitioners often point out my inaccurate movements, and I am truly grateful for their selfless help.
Maintaining a practice site relies on the sustained support and participation by other practitioners day after day, year after year. I recall that over a decade ago, my husband was transferred to London for work, and I went with him. I really wanted to establish a practice site in a scenic park, allowing more people to witness the peaceful practice of Falun Dafa.
It was challenging, however, to find other practitioners who lived close enough to attend. Although I initially wanted to persist, the lack of manpower ultimately made it unsustainable. This experience taught me a profound lesson, that maintaining a practice site isn’t solely up to one individual, but instead requires the collective participation and support of local practitioners.
Overcoming a Life-and-Death Tribulation
Over the past two decades of cultivation, I have faced several life-and-death crises. The most recent occurred at the end of May this year, when I had symptoms that closely resembled COVID-19 symptoms. My entire body felt utterly miserable, aching all over. My throat was so constricted that I couldn’t speak. All I could do was lie in bed.
At that time, I had only one thought in my mind: I must study the Fa to cultivate my xinxing and overcome this ordeal. So this is what I did: Whenever I was awake, I immediately studied the Fa. Even if it was only fifteen minutes, I persevered.
Often, after studying for fifteen minutes, my body would ache again, and I had to lie down and rest. As soon as I felt a bit better, I would get up and continue studying. This happened repeatedly throughout that first day, as I went back and forth between studying and resting.
Though I was only able to briefly study the Fa each time, Master still helped me enlighten to some incorrect thinking. For instance, I realized that I wasn’t kind enough to my husband and children. When their behavior didn’t align with my own views, I would get angry and speak harshly.
Additionally, I realized I should be trustworthy with my family and friends, rather than just going through the motions. Last year, I promised a friend that I’d buy a motivational book published by their company, but I kept putting it off. After reflecting on my mistake, I promptly ordered the book online.
The next day, my symptoms changed again and my voice partially returned, along with a runny nose and cough. Although I was feeling quite unwell, I didn’t take any sick leave and persevered in finishing my project work. On the third day, my body shifted into another state, and I had diarrhea. At around 11 a.m. that day, Master purified my body.
Having had a fever for the past few days, I could distinctly feel a flow of cool energy moving from my head to my toes, instantly relaxing my entire body and lowering my temperature. I knew that I’d successfully overcome this ordeal. I am profoundly grateful for Master’s compassionate blessings and for helping me endure all of this.
Benefits of Hand-Copying Zhuan Falun
For the past few years, I’ve had a desire to copy the Fa by hand, yet I never truly took action. In mid-July of this year, I spoke with a practitioner who is a medical doctor. She shared her experience of eliminating karmic debts by repeatedly transcribing the Fa, so I finally resolved to begin transcribing Zhuan Falun.
In addition to studying and memorizing the Fa every day, I also started copying the Fa. When I first began, my progress was painstakingly slow and it took me two hours to complete two pages. I copied each character meticulously, with reverence and devotion. Doing this swiftly immersed me in the Fa, gradually calming my mind.
During the process of copying the Fa, I discovered my own impatience and eagerness for quick results. The slightest lapse in concentration led to errors, and if I made a mistake, I had to erase the entire sentence and start again.
I further realized how strong my sense of self-importance was—I often assumed a particular Chinese character should appear in the text, only to find it was actually another. This revealed my deeply-ingrained sense of self-confidence.
While copying the teachings, I once incorrectly wrote “supernormal abilities” instead of “gong potency.” As I was erasing it to rewrite, a thought occurred to me: If this were an exam with essay questions, I’d have to memorize and thoroughly understand the Fa to score points.
Although the copying process was slow, it helped me truly experience the magnificence and wonder of copying the Fa. I deeply regret not starting to copy the Fa sooner, and I hope that other practitioners who have the means can do this too. I’m also very grateful to the practitioners who gave me manuscript paper with the same number of words per line and page as Zhuan Falun, which made it easier for me to complete the copying and comparison.
Closing Remarks
I am determined to actively assimilate to Dafa, to cultivate away any incorrect human thinking and attachments, and advance swiftly. I will steadfastly and diligently do the three things, and practice with unwavering commitment until I achieve perfection and return home with Master.
Thank you, Master! Thank you, fellow practitioners!
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