(Minghui.org) I am 77 years old and I began practicing Falun Dafa in 1997. Throughout my cultivation, Master helped me eliminate my karma and overcome many tribulations. He continuously enlightened and guided me. Everything I’ve achieved is due to Master’s immense compassion.
Brought Up in a Poor Family and Plagued by Illnesses
I am the oldest of eight sisters, and I was sickly since birth. My mother called me a “Melon Girl”—a local term for “stupid.” Life was extremely difficult then—many people were starving, and my family struggled to survive. I attended school for only four years, and as I had little interest in studying, I left to help at home and feed the cows. When I got older, I went to work in our village production team.
During the recruitment process, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) village branch secretary noticed my honesty and recommended me for a job opportunity. A good thing happened to me—“a melon girl”—I was allowed to leave the farm, something everyone in the village envied. I met my future husband who was a college graduate at my new job.
After I married, I gave birth to my daughter, followed quickly by a son, but my health continued to deteriorate. I suffered from numerous ailments and was often hospitalized. I suffered from cervical spondylitis, lower back pain, and most painfully, colitis and hepatitis B. My condition became so severe that I was unable to eat or sleep. I felt very tired, groggy and light-headed all day. An injection due to a medical error almost cost me my life.
When my husband returned home from work he had to care for our two children. I was desperate and contemplated suicide several times to end my pain. For eight years I frequently took sick leave, and I finally retired early due to my poor health.
I Begin Practicing Falun Dafa
When qigong became popular in China I started practicing because I hoped it would cure my ailments. I bought many qigong books, but my health did not improve.
In August 1997, I overheard two people talking about how many people were practicing a type of qigong in the local stadium that made them feel as though they were “flying.” So, I went to the stadium and was told they practiced Falun Dafa. Some of my acquaintances were there and they invited me to join them. The assistant at the site taught me the exercise movements and helped me get a copy of Falun Dafa’s main book, Zhuan Falun.
A week later, my various symptoms gradually subsided, my bowel movements became regular, and my body felt much lighter, even though I hadn’t finished reading Zhuan Falun. It was truly miraculous! I no longer needed to take medicine.
I often saw a red light enveloping me before I started practicing cultivation, and it followed me wherever I went. When I asked my husband to look, he said he couldn’t see it. After I started practicing I realized I had a predestined relationship with Dafa, and that Master had been looking after me.
Every morning I went to the practice site to do the exercises and I studied the Fa with other practitioners in the afternoon. My ailments vanished, and I experienced the joy of being illness-free. I felt light when I walked—it truly felt like I was flying. I understood Falun Dafa teaches us to be good by following Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance which helps to improve our moral character and maintain a strong and healthy body.
Master cleansed my body and gave me a new life. I was not only able to care for myself, but I also looked after my family, which eased their financial burden and mental stress. Those were truly joyful times! The other practitioners and I traveled far and wide to introduce Dafa, and I never felt tired. During holidays, we visited the city, countryside and sightseeing spots—we hoped more people would practice Dafa so they could benefit mentally and physically. At times, over 100 people practiced with us, and the scene was peaceful and magnificent.
Practicing Falun Dafa Despite the Persecution
Former Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Jiang Zemin launched the persecution against Falun Dafa on July 20, 1999. Our cultivation environment and lives were disrupted and people who didn’t understand what Falun Dafa is participated in the persecution.
Staff from the local 610 Office broke into my home and searched it. They confiscated a tape recorder, Dafa books, and other items. I had just returned home from grocery shopping, but I was dragged, shoved into a vehicle, and taken to the 610 Office.
Twelve practitioners were illegally arrested that day. I was interrogated and forced to sign a confession. Police officers took turns torturing me until late at night, afterwards I was sent to a detention center. However, I didn’t give in. I took every opportunity to talk to them about the beauty of Dafa and clarify the facts to the person in charge. The police asked us to write a “Thought Reflection.” I wrote about why I wanted to practice Dafa and that Dafa taught people to be good. I thought this wasn’t where practitioners belonged, so I asked Master to help me leave.
Later I was illegally sentenced to two years in prison. During the medical examination, I was found to have severe hepatitis B and I failed the test. That night, I had a dream that a wall in the detention center collapsed. Not long after, I experienced difficulty walking and I became mentally confused. After extorting money from my family, they granted me “medical parole.” By then, I’d been illegally detained and persecuted for more than four months. I knew it was an illusion, as my hepatitis had long since healed. Thank you Master for your benevolent protection so I could leave that dark den.
My husband was a teacher. During the time when I was illegally held, people in the local 610 Office, the legal department, the education bureau, and the school exerted pressure on him, preventing him from going to work, suspending him from classes for a week, and threatening to dismiss him. They also forced him to pay 1,000 yuan, saying that this was to cover the expenses for sending me to the brainwashing center. He was also scolded by our friends and relatives.
My husband witnessed the amazing transformations I experienced after I began practicing—both in my character and in my health—and he was very supportive. However, when the CCP began broadcasting lies about Dafa on TV and radio and in the newspapers, and practitioners were illegally arrested, their homes ransacked, and many sentenced without cause, out of fear, my husband no longer permitted me to talk to others about Dafa. He went from supporting my practice to opposing it.
When I returned home, I cared for and empathized with my husband, knowing the pressure he faced and the challenges of supporting our family. I was very grateful that he managed my convenience store while I was imprisoned. When he got angry, I stayed silent; when he was upset, I tried my best to give in to him and used a practitioner’s mentality to resolve conflicts. No matter how much hardship I had to endure, it didn’t matter to me, because I had the Fa in my heart.
Whenever I encountered difficulties, I opened Zhuan Falun and a passage seemed to address my issue directly. I understood these were hints from Master. As I let go of my attachments, and upgraded my xinxing, my family environment changed accordingly—so did my husband’s attitude. This allowed me to study the Fa and do the exercises openly. Facing harassment from the local government staff, I clarified the facts to them. The CCP arranged two people to follow and monitor me. I wasn’t moved by this and I did whatever I was supposed to do.
One day in 2003, the new factory manager summoned me and demanded I copy something they had written, read it, then curse Dafa and Master. I said, “When I was ill you didn’t care. Now that I strive to be a good person, you ask me to curse others and be a bad person. What kind of leader are you?” I refused to cooperate with them and I resolutely refused to write anything, so they sent me home.
No matter how harsh the environment was or how brutal the persecution was, my faith in Master and Dafa never wavered. When I was confronted with all kinds of harassment including a “Follow-Up Visit,” “Door-Knocking activity,” and “Zero-Out activities”— I simply clarified the facts to the people who came to harass me.
Two years ago, a police officer called and told my son to bring me in to be photographed. I refused.
Studying the Fa Well
For all these years, I have risen at 3 a.m. to do the exercises. After I eat breakfast, at 8 a.m., I head out to clarify the facts to people and hand out informational materials. I read two chapters of Zhuan Falun at noon. I also read Master’s new articles, listen to sharing Podcasts, and read the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party. Group Fa-study is the format set out for us by Master. I overcame difficulties and persisted in joining Fa study groups at a practitioner’s home. Whenever I have a xinxing conflict, I share and discuss with fellow practitioners. The group Fa-study environment continually helps our overall improvement.
Many practitioners distribute truth-clarification materials. I recently suffered from lower back pain that flared up as soon as I went out, yet with steadfast faith in Master and Dafa, I continued my efforts despite the pain. I completely negated the old forces’ persecution of my physical body. Whatever Master does not acknowledge, I also refuse to acknowledge. I’m determined to walk the Fa-rectification path arranged by Master righteously and do the three things well.
I visited a friend who used to be the director of the county Party committee office. After we talked, all five of his family members decided to quit the CCP and its affiliated organizations. Another time, I ran into the wife of the head of a detention center. She understood Dafa is good, and after I clarified the facts to her, she also decided to quit the CCP’s organizations.
I talked with a man in his 50s about Falun Dafa, and suggested he remember: “Falun Dafa is good. Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” I told him that he would receive blessings. He said, “I know where you live. My superior asked me to track you down and monitor you. I didn’t know the truth about Falun Dafa before, but now I do. I won’t do this again.” I helped him quit the CCP.
During the years when the persecution was severe, he had staked out my door on the CCP’s “sensitive days” and followed me for two years, wherever I went. His sister-in-law lived in our neighborhood, and she later told me what happened.
My Husband Helped Me Cultivate
My husband was diagnosed with lymphoma and was repeatedly hospitalized. I devotedly cared for him for four and half years. In early 2025, he passed away peacefully. Just before he died, I suggested he recite the auspicious phrases, wishing him a good and peaceful transition.
Before he passed away, he installed an air conditioner in the room I used for Fa study and replaced the old water heater. He left our joint savings to our son, daughter, and grandchildren. My friends were concerned and asked, “How much money did your husband leave you?” I replied, “Not a penny.” They said, “He didn’t leave any money so you could retire?!”
I thought to myself; with Master and Dafa in my life, why would I still need money? My husband made the arrangements, so I didn’t have to worry about anything, it was a relief. My son, daughter-in-law, and daughter all respect me. Whenever I need something, they buy it for me. My children are considerate of each other and don’t argue over my property.
My daughter-in-law said, “I dreamed that my father was sitting on a high platform, smiling.” Two days ago my daughter said, “I dreamed that my father was riding in a large sedan chair, carried by several people, wearing clothes that resembled a dragon robe.” Through these dreams Master helped me let go of my sentimentality. I understood that my husband went to the place he belonged to, and our predestined relationship was over.
My son, daughter-in-law, and daughter all know Dafa is wonderful and supported me in my cultivation. I often gave them informational materials to read. When my daughter-in-law brought her classmates and friends over, I’d clarify the facts to them and help them quit the CCP. Relatives on my parents’ side of the family understood the truth and decided to quit the CCP. My other relatives also know that Dafa is good. Our big family is immersed in the Buddha light, and they enjoy good health. They are blessed by Dafa and Master’s grace.
Conclusion
I will treasure the cultivation environment arranged by Master, work with other practitioners to improve together, and walk the final leg of my Fa-rectification path well.
Thank you Master!
