(Clearwisdom.net) It is a cultivation process for one to be able to truly respect Master and Dafa. I remember when I first obtained Dafa, due to my ignorance of how noble and solemn Dafa is, I casually placed Dafa books everywhere and read the books while lying in bed. Gradually, with the progress of my cultivation, I developed a deeper understanding of Dafa. From a shallow perception to one with profound reasons while witnessing the mighty power of Dafa during the persecution. I truly realized that no matter how we respect Master and safeguard Dafa, we cannot pay back what Master and Dafa have given us or repay the Buddha's infinite grace.
I have read several articles on this subject and they are very inspiring. However, I find that some veteran practitioners are still unable to do well during this last stage of Fa-rectification. For example, studying the Fa is a holy event. However, during group study, some of us do not dress appropriately. Some lay down against the bed covers with both legs stretching out; some sit on chairs with their legs crossed high; some are not serious in reading the Fa; and some chat about other things loudly or continue answering their cell phones. Seeing such a situation, a new practitioner may get a negative perception resulting in an adverse impact on their cultivation. Fellow practitioners want to obtain a healthy group study environment to improve as a whole. With such poor postures and attitudes, how can the profound Fa principles manifest before us?
This is not intended to blame anyone here. I know I have not been doing very well either. As a matter of fact, let us think calmly. Although Master has suffered so much for all practitioners, he never asked us to worship him with any religious formalities such as burning incense or kowtowing. He only asks us to cultivate a heart of compassion. Without Master's protection, in such a brutal environment, how could we still be able to sit together to study the Fa? How can we be worthy of Master if our behavior is as described above? Moreover, the fellow practitioners who are still detained in those demonic dens are not only unable to study the Fa but also unable to do the exercises. How strong their urge must be to be able to study the Fa! How can we not treasure such a precious opportunity to be able to study the Fa together.
Here is my personal understandings on the correct posture in studying the Fa. Keep the upper body straight, sitting in the double lotus position or the single lotus position. Hold the book with both hands with an attitude of reverence and sincerity. Take turns reading the paragraphs with clear pronunciation and with the proper speed, so that everyone can follow along in their minds. Reserve a sufficient amount of time to share experiences while discussing more on the Fa principles and avoid ordinary people's topics. A practitioner with an opened celestial eye mentioned what she saw. During the group study, Master's fashen and other Gods are all present. They all listen to the Fa sitting in the double lotus position. When she uncrossed her legs, a god would say, "You stepped into me." She then would resume the lotus position quickly. If someone read too fast, there would be a god saying, "Slow down." Another fellow practitioner said that many gods were listening to the Fa while kneeling down. Apparently, studying the Fa is very serious and important. We should truly do well.
Fellow practitioners, please treasure what we have! Such an incomparable and magnificent Dafa has been passed down to us who are filled with karma. We were scooped up from hell, cleaned and purified, and are bestowed with the glory of the Gods. To be worthy of the beings created by Dafa and to manifest as true Fa-rectification period Dafa disciples to sentient beings, we must be more diligent on our cultivation path and be responsible to sentient beings. We should mind minor details while holding great aspirations and respect Master and Dafa wholeheartedly. This is what we should do and we should do it well.
