(Minghui.org) Before I obtained the Fa in the spring of 2006 I was plagued by many illnesses. I suffered from diabetes, heart problems, and chronic stomach conditions. My diabetes in particular made me lose a lot of weight and left me feeling very weak. I took many types of medicine, but nothing helped.
My father passed away in 2005 and we buried him in my hometown, which I had not visited for 20 years. While I was there for the funeral I stayed with a distant aunt who was only 2 years older than me. During that time, I noticed that her health had deteriorated. She had just turned 60 and already had a full head of gray hair, and hyperostosis had made her a hunchback. A severe coronary condition made her appear pale and weak, and she carried her emergency medication around with her constantly. She said to me, “Today, I am still alive, but I could die at any moment.” I was filled with sadness when I heard this, but there was nothing I could do to help.
When I returned to my hometown during the spring of the following year to tidy up around my dad's grave, my aunt came out to welcome me even before I set foot into her home. She stood there with a big beaming smile on her face. With a glowing complexion, she looked full of energy and her back was no longer hunched. While I looked in amazement at her changed appearance, I asked her, “What miracle drug did you take?” She replied, “None. It is because of Falun Gong.” I though it was a miracle and told her that I wanted to practice, too. Upon returning home, I borrowed the book Zhuan Falun and seriously started practicing. Within two months, all of my illnesses had disappeared.
The profound principles of Dafa helped me to change my views on life. In the past, I worried about losing out, but now I place less emphasis on money and wealth. I used to erupt in anger whenever anyone criticized me or made a negative comment, but now I look inward to remove this attachment. Even my children have said that my character has changed for the better. Dafa's supernatural miracles also helped my stubborn husband to believe in the Fa and take up the practice.
My husband did some carpentry work at a plastics factory last summer. The total bill, which included materials, came to 14,000 yuan. When he returned home, he told me that the supervisor had taken 4,000 yuan. I immediately flew into a rage and scolded him. I said, “Why didn't you find his boss to get an explanation? You did all that work during the whole of spring and summer.” My husband replied, “The supervisor wanted us to give him some commission. As practitioners, we walk a righteous path, and I knew that I should not get into an argument with him.” By then I was so angry that I was trembling, and I wondered why this had become so complicated.
I suddenly recalled Master's teachings:
“If something is yours, you will not lose it. If something is not yours, you will not have it even if you fight for it.”
“Therefore, from now on when you come across a conflict you should not consider it a coincidence.”
“As you know, when a person reaches the Arhat level, in his heart he is not concerned about anything. He does not care at all in his heart for any ordinary human matter, and he will always be smiling and in good spirits. No matter how much loss he suffers, he will still be smiling and in good spirits without any concern. If you can really do this, you have already reached the entry-level Fruit Status of Arhatship.” (Zhuan Falun)
I was ashamed. I had fallen short in my cultivation and had not been able to let go of that small amount of loss and let things take their natural course. When I realized this, my heart and body felt lighter and my calm composure returned. Later that night, we received a phone call from the factory boss, who asked my husband to come to his office at 8 a.m. the next day to collect the rest of the money. We later found out that the workers at the factory had told their boss what had happened. I was deeply moved. The great law of the universe is deep and profound and rectifies all wrongs. It was just like Master said, “The appearance stems from the mind” (“Fa Teaching Given at the Epoch Times Meeting”). Everything changed as soon as I let go of my attachment.
Through constant Fa study, I understand that we are Fa rectification period Dafa practitioners who assist Master in validating the Fa. Clarifying the facts to save sentient beings is our sacred duty. Below I'll share some examples from our experiences of saving sentient beings.
Staying focused while saving sentient beings
When I went to visit my cousin in the countryside to attend a ceremony last summer, I took 60 small truth clarification leaflets with me. Throughout the journey, I told my fellow passengers about Falun Gong and gave them each a leaflet to read. They were gladly accepted. When I arrived at my destination, I helped 35 people attending the ceremony to quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
After we ate, my cousin arranged for me to share a ride back to the city. As I was getting in the car, I noticed three people were already sitting inside, and from their clothing I could tell that they were from the police department. I knew that this could not be a coincidence, that Master had arranged for me to save them. Whatever their social status, sentient beings are waiting for salvation, so what is there to fear? Master said, “Saving people is just that, saving people, and to pick and choose would not be merciful.” (“Fa Teaching at the 2009 Greater New York International Fa Conference”)
I smiled at the passengers and said sincerely, “I am delighted to share a car with you. It must be fate that we meet here like this. Where do you all work?” Two of them replied that they were from the police department, while the third was from the Water Conservancy Bureau. I then pulled out three truth clarification leaflets and offered them to them. One of the men said abruptly, “Isn't this part of Falun Gong? You dare to promote Falun Gong to us!” He then said to the driver, who also happened to be the head of the local police department, “Chief Zhang, arrest this old lady! We have the person and the evidence right here!”
I remained very calm and asked, “Why do you want to arrest me? This leaflet saves lives, how can it be considered 'evidence' to have me arrested?” I then went on to explain, “Goodness will be rewarded, while bad deeds will result in retribution. Falun Gong benefits our country and its citizens. Since the founding of the CCP, 80 million Chinese people have been killed in its political movements. Now the CCP moves to persecute Falun Gong practitioners who practice Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. This is against heaven's will and the CCP will soon be eliminated by heaven. We have printed truth clarification leaflets to let people know what is happening. Do not be fooled by the Party's lies and propaganda. Quit the CCP as soon as you can to save yourselves.”
The men listened and seemed to agree with me. Then the one of them said, “You see this wide road and all of the cars. If it were not for the CCP, would China be able to enjoy all of this?” I replied, “The CCP cannot be given credit for these things as they are the result of society's natural development. Overseas where there is no CCP, the roads are much better, and the vehicles are larger and grander.” The man thought that I knew a lot, but I was quick to tell him that it is Master who has given me this knowledge and wisdom.
I then continued, “Every word I speak is the truth. Do not miss this opportunity before heaven eliminates the CCP. Hold compassion within your hearts and quit the CCP.” They all agreed to quit and proceeded to tell me their real names. I had tears in my eyes when I saw that these men understood the truth and wanted to be saved. I silently thanked Master for His compassion.
When we reached my destination and I was getting out of the car, I turned to the police chief who was driving and said, “I hope from now on you will treat Dafa practitioners with kindness, and, in return, you will enjoy limitless good fortune.” He replied, “I will.”
Master is beside me
Before the Chinese New Year holiday, I went with another practitioner to a local supermarket to talk to people about Falun Gong and hand out Shen Yun DVDs. Within half an hour, we had clarified the facts to 16 people and distributed nine DVDs.
We later went to another supermarket, but when we saw that there were no customers there, we turned around to leave. Just then, a police car pulled up to us and two young police officers got out shouting, “What are you distributing?” I replied, “We are not promoting anything bad, just explaining the truth to people and advising them to quit the CCP for their own safety.” One of the officers said, “What safety? I am from the police department.” I replied, “Even though you are the police, you also should be saved.” He then opened the rear door of the car and told me to get in. When I asked him why I should get in, he tried to push me in. I resisted and held onto the side mirror. He tried harder to push me into the car, so I cried out, “Master is by my side!” He replied, “Even if your Master was right here, He would not be able to protect you.” I shouted from the bottom of my heart, “He will!” Upon hearing my words, the officer appeared stunned and immediately released me. He hastily climbed into his car and drove off.
My eyes were filled with tears. Master had protected me once again by saving me from danger and had showed me the power of Dafa.
Master said:
“When disciples have ample righteous thoughts
Master has the power to turn back the tide”
(“The Master-Disciple Bond” in Hong Yin Volume II)
Truth clarification materials must be cherished
I once clarified the facts to a young man, and handed him a truth clarification leaflet. He took the leaflet, read it, and agreed to quit the CCP. I then went to another area to talk to people about Falun Gong with the fellow practitioner I was with. When we returned, I noticed this young man was sitting on the leaflet. I said to him, “Young man, that is not appropriate. To print these materials, Dafa practitioners save their own money. They want people to understand the facts and choose a bright future for themselves. You should treasure it and pass it on to your friends or relatives once you have finished reading it. You will also be doing a good deed.” The young man nodded and folded the leaflet carefully before putting it in his pocket.
Every morning before I step outside to clarify the facts, I send forth righteous thoughts: “Dafa practitioners saving sentient beings is the most sacred thing in the universe, and all of the old forces are unworthy of trying to hinder us.” I then ride my tricycle out to a shopping mall, railway station, and other places to clarify the facts. I manage to help about 20 people a day on average to quit the CCP. Within these few years, I have helped more than 10,000 people quit the CCP, although I know this is entirely done by Master, for we only travel around and talk to people.
