(Minghui.org) Ms. Ogura was only 42 years old when she had to have surgery for uterine fibroids. In addition to menopause, her poor family, and work environment, she suffered from insomnia, for which she had to start taking medication and gradually increase the dosage. Her friends advised her not to rely on medicine, which would weaken the her immune system. Ms. Ogura was then 52 and remembered that a friend in Taiwan practiced Falun Dafa. Hoping to improve her health, she asked her friend to tell her about the practice and teach her the exercises.
Ms. Ogura said, “At that time, I thought my husband was useless and we quarreled over trivial matters. After I read Zhuan Falun, I realized that I was really far from Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. I finally saw my issues and learned to look inward. I’m grateful to my husband for always tolerating me. Communicating with other practitioners also helped. My marriage was saved and my family is now harmonious. If I hadn’t encountered Zhuan Falun, I would have never seen my own problems and changed my thinking and behavior. I’m filled with gratitude and I’m determined to improve. Thank you, Master!”
Having Consideration for Others
In 2003, Ms. Kodera, who was in her 50s, lived in the United States. She had just gone through a divorce and looked for something to improve her physical and mental health. Her Japanese neighbor suggested she read Zhuan Falun.
She said, “I was born prematurely, so even when I grew up, I was still weak. I constantly caught colds and coughed for one or two months. The doctor said it was bronchial asthma. I was easily fatigued when I was a child, and I had no physical strength or patience. I couldn’t stick to anything. My friend told me that Falun Dafa was a very powerful qigong. I thought it was just exercises, but she gave me Zhuan Falun and suggested that I read it. At first I had difficulty accepting what was written in the book because I believed in a religion.
“After a while, I read Zhuan Falun again. I was drawn by the content and finished reading it in two days. When I read the book, the words became larger and floated upward. I rubbed my eyes several times in disbelief. When I walked around outside, it felt like I was floating. When I practiced the exercises, I clearly felt the Falun spinning in my lower abdomen. When I practiced the second set of exercises I closed my eyes and vaguely saw purple and blue. What Master said in Zhuan Falun actually happened to me. I now realize that Master was encouraging me. I’m grateful for Master’s compassion.”
Ms. Kodera said, “Because of what I experienced, I realized that Zhuan Falun was not an ordinary book. I’ve been eager to know the mysteries and truth about the universe since I was a child.
“I paid more attention to the exercises than the book. I only remembered the words, Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, but I didn’t understand their profound connotations. However, in the process of cultivation, Master’s compassion helped me gradually accept everything. I changed from a self-centered person to a person who can be considerate. Through cultivation, I became healthy and no longer had colds and coughs every year. Thank you, Master.
“In early 2017, I returned to Japan to take care of my father. I read Zhuan Falun and Master’s other teachings with practitioners every night. Sometimes I was disturbed by my attachment to comfort and selfishness because I lacked righteous thoughts. Whenever this happened, the other practitioners encouraged and helped me. I also slowly understood the profound connotations of Master’s teachings. In order to save sentient beings, I will not slack off in cultivation and will continue to make progress. Thank you, Master and fellow practitioners.”
Continuing Cultivation
Ms. Maeda, who is now in her 70s, started practicing Falun Dafa in 2010 because it helped resolve her friend’s health issues. She read Zhuan Falun and went to a distant practice site every week for more than two months to do the exercises with other practitioners.
She said, “When I did the exercises I felt a heavy thing was removed from my body. I always had difficulty climbing stairs, but after I began practicing I was able to climb them easily. This encouraged me to continue practicing. Five years later, I started reading the Fa with other practitioners and I gradually understood what cultivation was. My neighbors and relatives said, ‘You’ve become more cheerful recently.’ I replied, ‘Because I read Zhuan Falun. My every thought is about cultivating myself. I will study the Fa well and improve my cultivation.”
Becoming Peaceful
Ms. Sasaki first read Zhuan Falun 14 years ago, and said the book answered her questions. She feels the book is a treasure.
She said, “In my daily life, no matter what troubles I encounter, I remember what Master said in Zhuan Falun, and I can deal with it calmly. Now when I tell people about Falun Dafa, I ask them to read Zhuan Falun. I tell them the book is great, and clearly explains things that I hadn't understood before. Through this book, I have become a peaceful person.”
Determined to Cultivate
A practitioner suggested Mr. Abe read Zhuan Falun in 2016. He skimmed the book in a few days during his commute from work. However, he did not really read it carefully until a year and a half later.
He said, “I didn’t want to practice right away, because I wasn’t sure if I could let go of all my attachments. It’s strange to think about it now. Even though I realized that I had attachments, I still hesitated to let go. It wasn’t until the fall of 2017 that I finally made up my mind and contacted the practice site.
“After that, I kept reading Zhuan Falun. Although I haven’t done some things well, I’m determined to let go of all my attachments and practice diligently. This firm belief came from my persistence in reading Zhuan Falun. I’m determined to practice diligently and eliminate my attachments.”
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