(Minghui.org) I am an 80-year-old female Falun Dafa practitioner who obtained the Fa in 1996. Throughout my nearly 30 years of cultivation, I have experienced many amazing things.
One Saturday afternoon in February, during my second year of practicing Falun Dafa, my youngest son, who was studying in high school then, visited another high school to watch a basketball game. It was drizzling that day, and my son started coughing and had a fever of 38°C (100.4°F) after he came home. His condition worsened the following day, with his fever spiking to 38.5°C (101.3°F), and he completely lost his appetite. We rushed him to the provincial hospital emergency room, where he was given medication and put on an IV drip. Soon after, my son began shaking violently, as if struck by an electric current. The nurse quickly removed his IV line and his shaking calmed down. Unable to administer further treatment, the doctor advised us to take him home and place him under observation.
By the third day, my son’s temperature had risen to 39.8°C (103.6°F). He refused to eat or drink, was listless, and could not sleep. His eyes turned red, and a large lump appeared on the top of his head. Any attempt to touch it would elicit screams of pain. We returned to the hospital several times, but doctors could not provide a diagnosis or treatment and repeatedly sent us home. I was at a loss and feared I would lose my son.
As modern medicine was useless, I silently begged Master to save my son’s life. On the fourth day, as I sat in meditation beside my son’s feet with my hands conjoined, I entered a state of calmness which left my heart at peace and my mind blank. A moment later, I heard my son snore, as he had fallen asleep.
After sleeping for 40 minutes, he suddenly got out of bed and shouted, “Mom, I’ve recovered. I want to practice Falun Gong too!” I exclaimed in relief, “Son! You’re fine!” At that moment, I heard Master’s voice in my head, “Measles, measles, measles!” The words echoed in my ears and revealed the cause of my son’s illness. I told my son, “You have measles!” A quick examination found his body covered in a measles rash. When my son complained of hunger, I quickly made him some porridge, and he ate a full bowl.
I had just started cultivating Falun Dafa at the time and had a limited understanding of Master’s teachings. Therefore, my son and I braved the snowy, windy weather to visit the hospital after dinner. This time, the doctor thoroughly consulted medical books and confirmed that my son had measles. He prescribed no medication and simply told my son to stay warm and get plenty of rest. Able to eat and sleep well, my son recovered quickly and soon returned to school.
Clearly, modern medicine has limitations. The hospital could not provide a timely diagnosis or any treatment. My simple meditation and energy field from practicing instead became the key to curing my son’s abnormal illness.
In 1996, my husband (who does not practice Falun Gong) went on a three-to-four-month business trip to Guangxi. The scorching hot weather from June to September meant harsh living conditions. Unused to the heat and the food, my husband slept and ate poorly. He soon became unwell. He was unable to control his urine, which would splash onto his trouser legs and dry leaving crystals. Despite eating more, he felt weak. He went to the hospital for a checkup after getting home and found his fasting blood sugar was still quite low..
When I first obtained the Fa in 1996, I only possessed a copy of Falun Gong (revised edition). It took a while for me to obtain a copy of Zhuan Falun. My husband began reading it as soon as I brought it home. Although he praised the book’s excellent content, he never read it again. A short time after reading Zhuan Falun, he asked me, “Why do I feel full after only eating half a bowl of rice?” My husband used to eat two large bowls of rice and often craved sweets. Yet now he was able to eat less and stop eating sweets. As my understanding of cultivation practice was limited then, I refrained from saying anything and took him to the hospital for a checkup instead. Blood tests confirmed that my husband’s blood sugar levels had returned to normal.
Master said,
“When people show the appropriate respect and reverence toward Dafa as it manifests here in this world, they, their race, or their nation will enjoy blessings or honor.” (“Lunyu,” Zhuan Falun)
My husband, a non-practitioner, was completely cured after reading and agreeing with the content of Zhuan Falun!
Before practicing Falun Gong, I suffered from severe insomnia. I would lie in bed every night, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. By 5 a.m., I would fall into a light doze, though my body remained extremely uncomfortable and tired. I would wake up again around 6 a.m., exhausted but unable to fall back asleep. I would close my eyes and rest for another half hour before getting up to leave for work.
At work, I would drag myself through the day, completely listless, weak and pale. For years, I tried countless different Chinese and Western medicines, but nothing helped. One day in 1996, I found out about Falun Gong and started learning the practice. Within three days, I found myself able to fall into a sound and deep sleep by 10 p.m. each night. My appetite improved and I felt like a completely different person, bright and full of energy. From then on, I became a true Dafa disciple. Master arranged for me to meet with different people, experience events, and he even guided me in my dreams. Many of my human notions were dispelled and I gained enlightenment.
I have been clarifying the truth to people over the years. My experience with two people was instrumental in encouraging me to continue with truth-clarification work.
I once went to an elementary school not far from my home. I intended to clarify the truth to the parents waiting at the school entrance, but I arrived late and only managed to see the backs of the children and their parents as they rushed home.
About 20 meters away from the school gate was a young woman with a display board. I went over to chat and learned that she was a sophomore working part-time as a sales promoter for a children’s interest class. I explained the truth about the persecution of Falun Gong to her. The young woman gratefully accepted my advice and withdrew from the Communist Youth League and Young Pioneers. I also advised her to recite, “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good” frequently, as it would bring her blessings and save her from danger. She nodded and said, “Thank you!”
I turned to leave and saw she was wiping her eyes while putting away her display board. I quickly returned to her side and asked, “What’s wrong? Are you having any difficulties? Do you need help?” She choked up and said, “It’s nothing. After hearing your words, I was so moved that I started crying. My tears are flowing uncontrollably, and I’m not in a state to recruit any more students, so I decided to wrap up early.” She must have been truly precious to Master.
I once went to the Provincial Hospital not far from home. Across from the hospital were several areas for sitting and relaxing, and a young woman sitting there caught my eye. I approached her and struck up a conversation, carefully routing our topic to the point where I could clarify the truth about the persecution of Dafa. The young woman listened intently and let me finish without interruption. Finally, she agreed to withdraw from the CCP. I bade her farewell, intending to clarify the truth to another predestined being. Surprisingly, she asked me to tell her more, so I continued. When I stated my intention to leave, she said, “Let me follow you and see you off.” When I told her I intended to head to the bathroom first, she said, “Then I’ll go with you. I would like to spend more time at your side before we are forced to part.” I believe this precious life had been waiting to learn about Falun Dafa!