(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa is practiced worldwide, and an increasing number of people in South Africa know about Dafa. Local practitioners do the exercises on weekends, discuss their cultivation experiences, and learn from each other. Some new practitioners recently shared their experiences and insights after reading Zhuan Falun.
A Clearer Mind and Positive Thoughts
Danielle and Skye, who work in a law firm in Cape Town, began practicing Falun Dafa over a year ago. They talked about some of their experiences through reading Zhuan Falun.
Danielle said, “This book was a gift from a Falun Dafa practitioner at our practice site. Reading Zhuan Falun was a thought-provoking experience that deeply impressed me.
“The values in Zhuan Falun have been guiding principles in my life, shaping the way I view challenges, relationships, and personal growth. I often find myself randomly opening the book and reading any chapter that reflects the problems I have encountered. I have learned the importance of telling the truth and living a life that truly aligns with correct values.
“My understanding of kindness is compassion, which resonates deeply with me. In a fast-paced world, it is easy to get caught up in personal struggles, but this teaching reminds us to be kind to others. Practicing compassion can promote inner peace, strengthen relationships, and create a more harmonious way of life.
“Patience is a principle that represents patience, resilience, and endurance. Difficulties are inevitable in life, and this teaching encourages people to accept them rather than resist them. Cultivating patience allows people to deal with difficulties gracefully and maintain inner balance despite external turmoil.”
Skye said, “In addition to the three core values of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance, Zhuan Falun teaches [about] karma, virtue and purification of body and mind. The book tells people that by letting go of attachments, whether it is attachment to material desires, self, or negative emotions, people can cultivate a more peaceful and enlightened mind. The book puts forward the view that true happiness and wisdom come from aligning with higher moral principles rather than from external pursuits.
“Reading this book again and again is a meaningful journey. The wisdom in Zhuan Falun reminds us that growth is an ongoing process, and by striving to embody these principles, people can live a more meaningful and harmonious life.”
A New Life
Ernesto, a local practitioner who runs a business, has studied the Fa and practiced the exercises for more than two years. He has known about Dafa for a long time, and said the death of one of his family members and the confusion in his life made him determined to practice Dafa.
He said, “Since I first heard about Falun Dafa, [the books] Falun Gong and Zhuan Falun have become priceless treasures. Every time I read Master Li Hongzhi’s books, I understand new connotations, and I have new discoveries. Most of the time, when I suffer, Master’s words ring in my ears, pointing me in the right direction and teaching me to walk the right path.
“The most inspiring words in Zhuan Falun for me are the second to last paragraph of the last lecture.”
Master said:
“When you are overcoming a real hardship or tribulation, you try it. When it is difficult to endure, try to endure it. When it looks impossible and is said to be impossible, give it a try and see if it is possible. If you can actually do it, you will indeed find, “After passing the shady willow trees, there will be bright flowers and another village ahead!”” (Lecture Nine, Zhuan Falun)
“I also like to read Master’s poems in Hong Yin ,” he said.
Ernesto said that in 2024, he translated some Falun Dafa books into Afrikaans at the request of the Falun Dafa Association. He hopes these books will help African-speaking people and help many South Africans learn about Dafa.
“I know that I still have many attachments and sometimes become lazy, which will affect my cultivation. But Dafa is in my heart and is the most important thing in my life. When I started practicing in January 2023, I vowed to practice for the rest of my life and to the end. Cultivation is not easy. It has many precepts and constraints on xinxing, so I have been working hard.”
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