(Minghui.org) I started practicing Falun Dafa in 1997. I was in the military at the time and just over 20 years old. I have since come to understand what Dafa is and why I came into this world. My life has improved in every way, and the changes have been enormous.
The CCP Teaches People to Do Evil
I was an innocent boy in my childhood, but grew up under the strong influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), where the evil side of human nature goes unrestrained. From TV programs, newspapers, and what people talk about, our society is filled with corruption, violence, and pornography.
I was strongly influenced by what I heard and saw. I started dating in middle school, and after I graduated from high school and stepped into society, I lived a rather depraved life, pursuing all kinds of material comforts.
I could sense that I was on a path leading downhill. I noticed this perhaps because my original nature was not completely ruined, so I searched for a way to improve myself. I thus joined the military, hoping for a better environment.
I had the impression that the army was a place where people were disciplined and behaved themselves well, but I was in for a surprise. After I joined, I soon realized that the behavior of the people there was even worse than in regular society.
I drank alcohol, played cards, and went to nightclubs. We sometimes didn’t get back to the base until the early hours. We used army supplies for personal business, and fooled around whenever possible. We all knew that this kind of army has no real combative skills or capabilities, so we did our work halfheartedly to just get by and not cause any trouble.
The army leaders must have realized that the situation was bad, so they organized “political classes” in the name of promoting morale. Though the instructors bragged about ideology and moral values, they had gained their positions by seeking friendships with senior staff and giving bribes. They lied, cheated, stole, and even had improper sexual relationships.
I was very worried about my future, and didn't know when or how I could ever escape from the depraved human realm. Although I kept a cool appearance, I was depressed, and believed that there was no hope for my future.
Zhuan Falun Taught Me the True Purpose of Life
Just when I was starting to feel total despair, a friend introduced me to the book Zhuan Falun. After reading it through the first time, I realized that it was just a book that teaches people to be good. There were many profound principles that I didn't understand, and I had many questions about what I'd read. Thinking that I had gotten all I could from reading it once, I put the book aside.
My friend urged me to read it again. I did, and afterwards came to understand that the book goes beyond teaching people to be good. It teaches us to be kind and to pay attention to virtue. I came to understand the answers to many of my questions, but there were still many concepts that I didn't comprehend. Once again, I put the book down.
My friend urged me to read it a third time. This time he asked me to share my understandings with him once I had finished.
I set aside time to read Zhuan Falun every day after dinner, when no one would bother me. It took me seven days to read it through the third time. This time I read the book with all my heart. And while I was reading, I kept having an unexplained feeling of excitement. It was like nothing I had ever felt before. I came to understand that it was an extraordinary book!
Although Zhuan Falun is written in plain language, I realized that it has extremely profound connotations. The book not only teaches people to be good, it also teaches one how to cultivate their character. There were principles that I still had not yet understood, but knew that if I just kept reading, all my questions would eventually be answered.
My Life Renewed
Once I realized how precious Falun Dafa was and decided to practice, my entire life changed completely. From reading Zhuan Falun, I came to understand that the purpose of people coming to this world was to return to their original true selves.
I learned what is truly good and bad, and how to be a good person. I was astounded upon understanding the true purpose of being a human. It was a profound experience beyond description! I started eagerly studying the book and doing the exercises every day, and went out to tell people about Dafa in my spare time.
Master began purifying my body, cleaning out the filthy things that I’d accumulated. I quit smoking and drinking in a very short space of time. The neurasthenia and rheumatoid arthritis I’d had for years disappeared, and my outlook on life improved. I was suddenly able to think of others first and take fame and personal interests lightly. My body now feels light and I have boundless energy.
It has been over 15 years since I started practicing Falun Dafa. All my bad habits have been completely abandoned. I stopped drinking, going to nightclubs, and having improper relationships with young women.
It would have been impossible for me to have changed so dramatically had I not practiced Dafa and studied the Fa every day.
I know that Master has lifted me out of hell. He has been purifying my body and mind, and given me the opportunity to return to my origin: The true purpose of having a human life.
