(Minghui.org) I started cultivating Falun Dafa in 1998. Looking back over my cultivation path, I have changed from an ordinary person who was full of illnesses and living in a daze every day to becoming a cultivator who is vibrant and healthy. I had been a person who did not dare to speak when I saw people, and I have become a person who can clarify the truth and save people in a logical and intelligent way. I was once a timid person, and now I am someone who is not afraid of danger on the path of keeping up with the progress of Fa- rectification. The righteous thoughts that have carried me through tribulations and the wisdom during truth clarification were all bestowed by Master.
The Beginning of My Practice
Speaking had been a weakness of mine since I was young. I did not know how to greet people or speak to others. I was timid, and I was afraid of everything and would not dare to leave the house after dark. When I saw someone fighting, I would hide far away from them. What I worried about most was when guests came to my house, and I would go to my friend’s house to hide until the guests left.
Two years after I got married, my husband was diagnosed with stomach cancer. My child was small, and the stress was so great that I was almost on the brink of collapse. My healthy body gradually became plagued with illnesses. Under the mental and physical pressure, I suffered from severe neurasthenia. I could not sleep all night and felt groggy during the day. In addition, I had pleurisy, coronary heart disease, gynecological diseases, and rheumatism. I was terribly miserable.
I often said to the Heavens, “Heavens, I am too miserable. The hospital cannot cure my illnesses. What should I do? I have yet to reach 40 years old, but I am dying. What will happen to my child? She is so young. Heavens, please let me live till I’m 50 years old, and that will be sufficient. The child will be able to live independently, and I will have nothing to worry about anymore.” I tried my best to struggle forward and bear the hardship every day.
I was at work one day in 1997 when a colleague said to me, “There are people who practice Falun Gong at the park at 6 a.m. You can go and take a look.” My colleagues all knew that my health was in a really bad state, so they would often give me some information about how to heal illnesses. I replied, “I can’t go at that time. My daughter is getting ready for school, and I need to prepare her meals.” A few days later, she told me again, “They are selling the book Zhuan Falun at the park. Do you want to get one?” Without hesitation, I replied, “I’ll buy it,” and she helped me get a copy of Zhuan Falun and Zhuan Falun Volume II.
After work, I quickly prepared dinner and could not wait to start reading the books. When I opened Zhuan Falun, I saw Master’s photo and I was surprised: I knew him! I started thinking hard about where I had seen him before. When I opened Zhuan Falun Volume II and saw the photo in which Master is dressed in a kasaya, my whole body shuddered: Isn’t this a Buddha? Following that, I read Master’s scripture called “Firmament.” From deep within my soul, I had a very strong feeling that this book is really powerful, profound, and good.
I memorized this scripture whenever I had time. Before I really started cultivation, I had already memorized this scripture. Maybe because my affinity had yet to come, after I read these two books once, I placed them aside since I had already read them.
As my health deteriorated, I could no longer work. At the start of 1998, I had to stay home to recuperate, and my company would pay me 200 yuan [US $29] every month. One day at the end of 1998, the same colleague came to my house to look for me again and told me, “There are people practicing Falun Gong at the park at 2 p.m.. You should go.”
The next day, I went to the park very early. Honestly, I did not know what Falun Gong was all about. I also did not know that practicing the exercises would help me cure my illnesses. I just went to the park to pass the time. When it was almost 2 p.m., people started coming in groups. Before long, everybody stood neatly, and the music sounded. I followed everyone as I imitated their movements. Just then, an elderly female practitioner came over and taught me the movements very patiently. After a few days, I finished learning all five sets of exercises.
They recommended a Fa study group to me that studied the Fa from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every night. Hearing that, I replied, “I cannot go as I do not dare to walk when it is dark.” They all encouraged me, “Group Fa study can help you quickly improve in your cultivation. It will not work so well if you study at home by yourself. In the group environment, everyone can share their thoughts when there is a problem.” I finally agreed to join the Fa study group.
Every time I finished Fa study and had to head back home, the lights on the roads were all very bright, and many people were on the roads too. When I walked into my yard, although it was very dark, there would always be a small car with its taillights on facing the entrance of my building. It was so amazing.
During group Fa study, veteran practitioners often shared their thoughts, “With regard to this matter, I did not do it the correct way,” “With regard to this matter, my behavior was not in line with the Fa … ” Initially, I could not really understand what they were saying. Suddenly, one day, two words, “Cultivating Buddhahood,” appeared in my mind. It was like a sudden enlightenment, and my blood ran hot. Oh, so it is to cultivate to become a Buddha! I learned what it is to cultivate based on the Buddha Fa. It was also because of this that I truly embarked on my path to return to my original, true self.
“I cultivate in the Buddha Fa and I have a Master!” No words could describe the joy in my heart. Every day, I tried to finish my housework quickly and then studied the Fa after that. The more I studied, the more I loved it. The more I read the books, the more I loved reading them. Sometimes, I could study five lectures of Zhuan Falun in a single day. I was immersed in joy every day and did not know why I was so happy. When I went to the market, I did not feel tired when I climbed up and down the eight-story staircases. Sometimes, I would even hum a small tune because I felt so relaxed.
One day I discovered that I had recovered from all of my illnesses. How come I didn’t realize it when they had all gone away? Dafa is so good and miraculous. Master is so great.
Master Is Right By My Side
It was near the Chinese New Year one year, and during usual times, I didn’t have time to clean up, so I wanted to take advantage of the New Year to do a thorough cleaning. I was preparing to wipe the range hood and remove the big net. There was a small bowl underneath the net to collect oil, but I could not remove the small bowl no matter how hard I tried. I could not loosen the screws inside, no matter how hard I tried. My husband fiddled with it for a long time, but could not remove it either.
When the time to send forth righteous thoughts came, I stopped doing what I was doing and had just sat down when a voice in my head said, “Just turn the small bowl instead of the screws inside it.” After sending forth righteous thoughts, I followed the voice’s instructions and it really worked. Thank you, Master! Master is right by our side.
Assisting Master to Save People, Being Grateful for Master’s Grace
I have also clarified the truth frequently with fellow practitioners to save sentient beings. I once went to deliver truth-clarification calendars to a village before the New Year with another practitioner. I also made friends with people at a park who had an affinity, along with another practitioner, and clarified the truth to these new friends after that. The results were very good.
One day after the start of COVID-19, I clarified the truth with another practitioner in a park. As we walked, we saw a couple in front of us who were around 70 years old. I quickly went over to greet them with a smile, “Are you two strolling?” The man smiled and replied, “Yes, we are retired and have nothing to do, so we are just loitering around.” I said, “That is right. Getting some sunshine and a breath of fresh air is beneficial for our physical and mental health.”
I asked, “Which workplace did you retire from?” The woman replied, “He retired from a school.” I then continued asking, “Did he teach mathematics?” The woman replied that he had taught history. Hearing that, I smiled. I started talking about traditional Chinese culture and the chaos in modern society; the corrupt officials and the hardships that are suffered by the people; the CCP’s definite downfall; and quitting the CCP and its affiliated organizations to secure peace and safety. Both of them happily quit the CCP.
I am fortunate to be Master’s disciple. I have embarked on a path to return to my original, true self, and through this process, I obtained a new lease on life. Thank you, Master, for your benevolent salvation!
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