From Opposition to Admiration: My Husband Begins Practicing Falun Dafa

(Minghui.org) In 2000, a year after Chinese Communist Party (CCP ) began to persecute Falun Dafa, media outlets in China, including TV, radio, and newspapers, broadcast and published propaganda nonstop to vilify it. Countless people were deceived by these lies, including my family.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival that year, a relative lent me a copy of Zhuan Falun. I read it and realized that Falun Dafa was completely different from the CCP’s propaganda. I read Essentials for Further Advancement, Explaining the Teachings of Zhuan Falun, and Further Discussions on Falun Dafa. I knew I'd found  true Way, and I began practicing Falun Dafa.

My husband was seriously deceived by the CCP’s propaganda, and after I began practicing he didn’t treated me kindly. His stern face, glaring eyes, and harsh words became a norm in our home. When he saw our child reading the Fa with me, he threatened, “If I ever see you reading this book again, I will burn it.”

A few days later, he asked his older brother to come over and try to persuade me to give up Falun Dafa. His brother spoke for a long time but wasn’t able to move me. My husband was in a very bad mood, fearing that my practicing Falun Dafa might bring harm to the family, as the CCP’s persecution often targets not just those who practice but also their extended family.

I repeatedly told him, “You haven’t read the book or learned the truth. How can you speak badly about Falun Dafa? The teachings are about guiding people to be good; it’s completely different from what the CCP claims.” No matter what I said, he refused to listen. Instead he accused me of being stubborn and even called me a jinx, referring to someone who brings bad luck or disaster. But I wasn’t moved by his hurtful and harsh words. I remembered what Master said,

“... not fight back when you are beaten or sworn at.” (Zhuan Falun)

I knew I must hold myself to Falun Dafa’s standards of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, so I kept silent. If I hadn’t practice Falun Dafa, how could I have endured such anger? It’s hard to imagine how I might have behaved.

Despite my husband’s attitude I reminded myself that I’m a practitioner and conducted myself according to Falun Dafa’s principles and was considerate to him. Our child also said, “Dad isn’t a practitioner, so let’s be kind to him.”

My Husband’s Transformation

In my understanding, a person’s heart is like the root of a tree--with a good root comes lush branches and leaves; a good heart brings good health.

As I continued to read the Fa, do the exercises, and live by the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, my character improved. I learned to be considerate of others in all circumstances and look inward when problems arose. I became calm and peaceful, unlike what I used to be.

One day, I came home from work and saw my husband repairing the stove. I asked him, “Did you buy the noodles?”

He snapped back loudly, “You expect me to do everything!” I did not say anything and went out to buy noodles. I knew that if I got upset, I would not be practicing Forbearance.

As my character continued to improve through practicing Falun Dafa, I became more and more energetic each day. I felt light when I walked, and as if I were pushed from behind when I rode a bicycle. I no longer suffered from motion sickness or lower back pain, and my white blood cell count returned to normal.

I became so strong that I could carry a 55-pound box upstairs and outrun my husband and nephew. These changes in my health eventually changed my husband’s attitude about my practicing Falun Dafa.

Beginning Cultivation Practice

My husband runs a business and has many skills. He pays attention to details and likes to help those in need. He is very handy and takes care of things around the house.

The glue that bound my copy of Zhuan Falun dried up and started flaking off. The book was quite thick and would fall apart if it wasn’t repaired. Before I left for work, I asked my husband, “Could you help me fix my book?” He said okay.

When I came home after work, I found the book was nicely repaired. I told him, “You’ve really put your heart into it and put in real effort—threading the needle and binding the book so sturdily. Thank you so much. Take some time to read this book yourself when you get a chance.” He didn’t respond, but I could tell he felt embarrassed.

In my heart, I asked Master, “Master, if he is predestined, please guide him to practice cultivation.”

A miracle happened. A few days later, my husband told me, “While you weren’t home, I read Zhuan Falun once. It’s a good book.” I encouraged him to listen to Master’s lecture series in Jinan. He did, and then went on to read Master’s other lectures.

After he reading them he said, “I am convinced by Master’s teachings. I wholeheartedly admire him.”

It was Dafa that broke through all the CCP’s lies and cleansed the depths of his heart.

During the 2001 Lantern Festival, while reading Zhuan Falun, my husband saw the characters rising and falling like tiny little bricks, shimmering with a pretty green light. When he picked up Further Discussions on Falun Dafa, the same thing happened.

This magical experience completely broke through the CCP’s atheistic ideology and helped him realize Falun Dafa is a genuine cultivation way of high virtue. He was able to see the CCP’s true nature and he began practicing.

My husband benefited from Falun Dafa both mentally and physically. He and I take every opportunity to clarify the facts about Falun Dafa to family members, relatives, friends, management, classmates, colleagues, and peers. We bring Falun Dafa’s blessing wherever we go.

We feel we are most fortunate to be Falun Dafa practitioners! On our paths of cultivation going forward, we will continue to advance diligently. We will study and memorize the Fa, and cultivate ourselves well, so we can help save more sentient beings and fulfill our vows.

Thank you esteemed Master! Thank you fellow practitioners!