(Clearwisdom.net] (The purpose of this article is not to display evil "enlightenment" but to let people know what is basically happening in labor camps and brainwashing centers. I will explain various evil theories so that people can fully realize how evil and absurd they are. As a consequence, I hope Dafa disciples going through tribulations will understand Dafa more solidly, deeply and comprehensively during this period and see through the evil "enlightenment.")
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Evil "Enlightenment" # 5: Cultivation should become more and more relaxing as you cultivate longer; then why do you end up in labor camps? This is not normal. Cultivators should look inside themselves instead of looking externally, so there must be something wrong with you. Moreover, the higher an enlightened being is, the less he gets involved in ordinary society. Falun Dafa is such a high level Fa; in addition, it has been spread in society. It has actually already severely disrupted society because everyday people cannot accept it. So as a divine being who has reached a very high level, you should not interfere with society but should comply with it. Therefore, being "transformed" is right.
Analysis of # 5: It is just an assumption that cultivation should become more and more relaxing. This actually stems from an everyday person's pursuit of comfort. It is not a principle of Dafa. As a matter of fact, I think it is impossible for Dafa disciples to feel extremely relaxed in their bodies, no matter where they are. As long as the course of cultivation is not over, there will be suffering, karma elimination, and such things as sore legs during the sitting meditation. A cultivator's mind may be relaxed if he bears necessary suffering, gets rid of his attachments, and harmonizes his environment well, but this kind of relaxation is not the comfort of an easy environment, but a realm that was created by making improvements in a complex situation. I think, as cultivators, when we talk about relaxing, it is a manifestation of our xinxing [mind nature, moral character] level instead of the comfort everyday people talk about.
Now is the period of the Fa-rectification. Dafa disciples' cultivation is associated with Fa-rectification. The old forces have imposed tremendous tribulations, including imprisonment, on some disciples for various reasons. Some practitioners wavered and doubted Dafa because the tribulations in the labor camps were too big for them. This indicates that they don't have a deep understanding of and strong belief in Dafa.
It is correct to look into oneself amidst conflicts, but the question is how to do this. "Looking into oneself" is a requirement by Master for Falun Dafa practitioners. Its prerequisite is to steadfastly cultivate Dafa, and to follow it and look for one's attachments under any circumstances. One should realize the truth of Dafa and improve one's xinxing through looking into one's self. "Looking into oneself" does not mean to slander Master or to give up Dafa. Some people quote out of context and ignore other principles of the Fa. They only pick up a few words from Dafa and emphasize them as well as use them as excuses to pressure practitioners to give up Dafa. This is a completely evil "enlightenment."
Regarding the relationship between Dafa and human society, Falun Dafa is the highest and most benevolent great law in the cosmos. It must have its corresponding manifestation in human society. The spreading of Dafa restores people's moral standards and physical health. It also makes people understand what truth and righteousness are. Looking at the present world, outside of Mainland China, Falun Dafa has spread to more than 60 countries and districts. People who know the truth acknowledge its benefits. Doesn't this indicate that everyday people can also accept it? A god at a very high level should indeed not interfere with human society, but Dafa disciples, who cultivate in human society, should validate Dafa and spread Dafa. That is their kindness and benevolence.
Evil "Enlightenment" # 6: One should look into oneself in conflicts. Falun Gong practitioners are encountering many tribulations at present. This must indicate that you are against the universal characteristics. Why do people treat you badly? Why does one's environment become harmonious once one accepts "transformation?" (Compared with the vicious living conditions of labor camps, those who "enlighten" along an evil path have much better living conditions. This is only for tricking people into accepting brainwashing). It is because when one gets rid of one's attachments, he or she conforms to the universal characteristics again. Therefore, being "transformed" is right.
Analysis of # 6: Before we talk about looking into oneself or whether we do not conform with the universal characteristic, we should first be clear that steadfastly cultivating Dafa is a prerequisite. At present, the persecution of Dafa by the evil is vicious. Some tribulations are completely the result of different forms of evil (of course they take advantage of our karma and bad thoughts). It is not that we have failed to assimilate to the universal characteristic, but that the old forces in the cosmos are undermining Fa-rectification. When we look into ourselves, at the same time, we should have a clear understanding about the whole situation of the Fa-Rectification. If we have attachments, then we should get rid of them; if we see the evil interference, then we eliminate it using righteous thoughts.
Some people entirely ignore the persecution of Dafa by the evil forces as a whole. Whenever they encounter tribulations, they narrowly think it has resulted from their behavior. Furthermore, they even think it is wrong to cultivate Dafa, so they give up their belief in Dafa. This is due to their lack of a clear understanding of the whole situation of the Fa-rectification as well as the fact that their belief in Dafa has been undermined.
Evil "Enlightenment" # 7: Master mentions the urgency of cultivation many times, and hints that this cultivation will be over soon. The 1998 article "A Dialogue with Time" already stated that gods are not willing to wait any longer. The lecture in America at the beginning of 1999 says that the Fa-rectification has reached the very surface of molecules. In 2000, Master published the article "Eliminate Your Last Attachment(s)." It seems cultivation has reached the final stage. But the present tribulations are still huge. No signs indicates it will be over soon. We are still detained in labor camps and no one is coming to rescue us. Hence, all Dafa teachings are wrong. We should be awakened and accept being "transformed."
Analysis of # 7: In many lectures and articles, Master has indeed said that the time for cultivation is limited or that the Fa-rectification has approached the layer of outermost matter, etc. My personal understanding is that when Master talked about this, he looked at it from the highest level, and was guiding the whole course of Fa-rectification and pointing it out to beings at different levels. We should not understand this using human thinking or everyday people's concept of time. Teacher has told us that today's Fa-rectification is the fastest.
In addition, the length of cultivation time is related to us. If each of us is determined, able to put down the thought of life and death and is enlightened to go out to validate Dafa, the time will probably be shortened. I think at this stage, we cannot see the most microscopic nature of things. But as long as we know Dafa is righteous and good as well as that the time for cultivation is limited, that is enough.
While in tribulation, some practitioners have strong attachments to "when this will end." They guess the date according to their calculations. Once this time passes and nothing happened, they are disappointed and begin to waver and therefore doubt Master and Dafa.
I think, as Dafa disciples, we should emphasize how we validate Dafa, spread Dafa and clarify the truth under any condition, rather than think about when this will end. Maybe Master has to use this format to get rid of our attachment to time. Master has told us that it is urgent-- then let's strive hard, do what we should do and be worthy Dafa disciples. This is the righteous path we should take.
(To be continued)
For Parts 1, 2, and 3, please see
http://www.clearwisdom.net/emh/articles/2003/2/5/31736.html
http://www.clearwisdom.net/emh/articles/2003/2/6/31177.html
http://www.clearwisdom.net/emh/articles/2003/2/7/31829.html
