(Minghui.org) Practitioners from Switzerland, Germany, France, and Austria attended the sixth Falun Dafa Cultivation Experience Sharing Conference in German speaking Switzerland on October 19, 2025.

Some of them have practiced Falun Dafa for nearly 30 years, while others started just a year ago. Those who attended ranged from children to the elderly. After the conference, many people shared their insights from listening to their fellow practitioners talk about their cultivation experiences.

The sixth Falun Dafa Cultivation Experience Sharing Conference in German speaking Switzerland was held on October 19.

Grateful to Master for Making It Possible to Attend the Conference

Susanne, a practitioner from Germany thanked Master for making it possible for her, her husband, and her son to attend the conference.

Susanne, her husband, and their son drove over 1000 km from northern Germany to Switzerland to attend the conference. “I feel so relieved and encouraged that we were able to make it to the conference. It made me resolve to continue practicing diligently and walk well on my path,” she said. “I feel so light, as if a huge burden was eliminated.”

She explained that, two weeks before, attending the conference seemed impossible. When they received the invitation from practitioners in Switzerland, Susanne didn’t think they could possibly go, because she took care of her mother and they hadn’t made any arrangements for her to be looked after, plus they had their own transportation and accommodations to figure out. But she wanted to hear other practitioners share their cultivation experiences and how they put the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance into practice. “Once I had this thought, Master made everything possible,” she said.

Doors opened one after another. The next day, they bought a suitable car, made arrangements for her mother’s care, and, although there were complications in getting accommodations, it was finally sorted out. “It was a test for me to see if I believed Master arranged everything. I am extremely grateful to Master for making it possible for us to attend the conference, share understandings with other practitioners, and gain inspiration. This is so important. It really made me feel the power of Dafa.”

After listening to other practitioners’ experiences, she said, “They left a deep impression on me, the content was so rich. When they ran into conflicts bringing up their children, at work, or at home, they overcame their difficulties through the power of Dafa and by following Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. Everyone has their own cultivation path. I was greatly inspired by everyone’s experiences. They encourage me to keep practicing diligently.”

A Precious Opportunity to Practice Dafa

This was the second time Nadja, a sports therapist, was able to attend an experience sharing conference, even though she began practicing in 2001. Various things that happened in her life made her stop practicing, but she often thought about Falun Dafa. What a practitioner said about resuming cultivation after giving up resonated with her: “I was like that, too. After I started to practice again, I realized how serious cultivation is, how precious it is. I was sufficiently mature by then. I needed to go through some things and mature before I could make it.”

After she thought about returning to the practice, she saw practitioners doing the exercises. But she was treating a child with autism then and didn’t get their contact information. She later found a Falun Dafa flyer in her letterbox. “That really made me want to resume practicing. That day, I drove home from shopping a different way and saw a man doing the exercises. I stopped and asked, ‘Can we do the exercises together?’ It felt wonderful.” She smiled as she recalled that day.

When asked why she decided to practice Dafa again, she said, “I knew this was right. Although cultivation isn’t always easy, it gives me peace of mind. After I resumed practicing, I became more patient and resilient, and I was able to handle things in my everyday life. I learned to resolve conflicts better. I also discovered my shortcomings and know I need to improve.”

Nadja also gained inspiration from the experience sharings: “Practitioners talked about how they obtain wisdom. If they make an effort, they will see the right results.” She usually feels uneasy around so many people, but during the conference, she felt “very comfortable.”

The Best Way to Repay Master Is to Practice Cultivation Solidly

Nikolai has practiced for nearly two decades. He said, “I’m inspired by many of the experiences. I can feel practitioners’ sincerity from the bottom of their hearts. It feels so real. I am touched and greatly encouraged.”

He was particularly moved by a practitioner who spoke of telling Chinese people about the persecution. “I often thought it was hard to tell people about Falun Dafa in my everyday life. It’s different from taking part in activities, because you have an environment for truth clarification then. I need to overcome some difficulties in order to tell people about the persecution in my daily life. I was greatly inspired to hear how practitioners clarify the truth in their daily lives.”

Practitioners’ sharings on how to study the Fa better also left a deep impression on him: “Many practitioners spoke of how their cultivation improved tremendously after they paid attention to studying the Fa. In other words, the greatest change comes from Fa study. I too will work hard and focus on studying the Fa more and be more diligent.

“I feel light and happy and deeply inspired. I hope the energy I gained from the conference can continue and push me to keep progressing in cultivation for the rest of the year. We can motivate one another by exchanging experiences. When we hear good examples, it helps us all progress on our path of cultivation, see our shortcomings, and change for the better.

“I am extremely grateful to Master. I felt this deeply during the conference. At the end, when we said ‘Thank you, Master,’ I felt profoundly grateful. It’s hard to express my feelings because we don’t really know what Master has done for us. The best way to repay Master is to cultivate solidly.”

The Conference Motivates and Encourages People

Catherine, who has practiced Falun Dafa for 28 years, said, “Through this conference, I noticed everyone is rectifying themselves. After finding our fundamental attachment, we are able to eliminate it. It’s also time to get rid of the fundamental attachment that is preventing us from completing cultivation. Many of the sharings were very helpful to me.” 

Referring to a practitioner who spoke on how to handle conflicts with family members, she said, “It made me realize we should think of others first. We often hope our family members will be saved, but the best way to do that is to change ourselves. That will influence those who want to change. But we cannot choose who will change.” Another practitioner said he discovered his problem of arrogance through his relationship with neighbors. Catherine said, “What he said helped me realize I often have the same problem. It’s a flaw in my character. There were many other areas that touched me as well, including how others got through the illusion of sickness after they began cultivating. I was very touched.”

This was the first time that Yolanda, who began to practice over a year ago, had ever been to a conference. She said, “I feel so honored to have this opportunity. The event and all the practitioners’ experiences were precious and encouraging.”

She said she was moved by other practitioners’ experiences, that their honesty showed her their courage and sincerity and inspired her. She intends to practice diligently and put Dafa first. “I learned many important things, and I am thrilled to know we encourage and support one another on this common path. Master arranges everything. I’m already looking forward to the next conference!”