(Minghui.org) The 21^st Poland Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference was held in Warsaw on June 21, 2025.

Practitioners from different parts of the country gathered in Warsaw for the event. Those who were unable to attend submitted cultivation experience-sharing papers. Eleven practitioners talked about how they put the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance into practice in their daily lives, at work, and while participating in truth-clarification projects. Many attendees felt the conference was sacred and noble, and the atmosphere was tranquil. Everyone said they felt the amazing benefits of practicing Falun Dafa and gained from hearing how others progressed in cultivation.

The 2025 Falun Dafa cultivation experience conference was held in Warsaw.

Practitioners in Poland spoke about their understandings of cultivation.Participants took a group photo.

Finding Falun Dafa After a Tumultuous Life

Mr. Aleks began practicing Falun Dafa two years ago. This was the first time he shared his story about the suffering he went through before he began practicing cultivation and the changes he experienced after he began practicing Falun Dafa.

Aleks was a teenager and was expelled from school for fighting. In his adulthood, he was detained and imprisoned many times for taking drugs and drunk driving. Yet, there was hope and expectation in his heart. He visited China and toured the famous mountains, but returned home without learning anything. He also studied Buddhist teachings such as Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism, but still he did not find any answers. He read nearly all introductions on various cultures, yoga, and many philosophies, including Indian religion, Maya faith, Chinese medicine, divination, and astrology. He felt these were not what he was searching for.

Aleks also studied Zen Buddhism in depth and practiced Tibetan Buddhism, but fell into a deep abyss in real life because he did not know the importance of improving one’s morals and character. When he returned to his parents’ home after being released from prison and burdened with huge debts, although he was utterly discouraged, he still picked up a book among the many books he collected over the years in search of spirituality. He wanted to see if there were spiritual practices he had yet to hear of. When he read about a practice called “Falun Dafa cultivation,” it sounded unfamiliar, so he thought he should find out what Falun Dafa is. He began to search online and downloaded the main book Zhuan Falun. As soon as he began to read the first part, “On Dafa,” Lunyu he suddenly felt enlightened and realized that this was what he had been searching for. Isn’t this the truth he had been looking for in spite of the suffering he went through? He finally found it!

He could not control his excitement and did more research online. He was astonished to learn there are people practicing Falun Dafa in over 100 countries worldwide. He immediately contacted practitioners in Warsaw and obtained a copy of Zhuan Falun. He felt great interference the first time he read the book. He had to put it down after reading several pages, picked it up and read a few more pages, and then stopped again. He overcame challenges and managed to finish reading the book. The questions he had were answered, and he realized the first thing in cultivation is to improve one’s morals and character. Simply doing the exercises is not practicing cultivation. The book also answered his questions on spiritual faith and real-life conflicts that troubled him for years. He also understood the principle of only practicing one way and got rid of all the books, photos, etc, on other spiritual practices in his house. When he read Zhuan Falun again, it was easier. A foul smell that lingered in his home for many years disappeared as well.

Aleks began to truly practice Falun Dafa. He did the exercises and read the teachings, participated in truth-clarification activities, and even set up a practice site near his house. He holds nine-day introductory classes to help people learn about Falun Dafa.

He got rid of his addiction to drugs and alcohol, got along better with his family, and became healthier. He introduced Falun Dafa to his parents. His father recovered from cancer through the practice. He said, “I am grateful to Master for saving me from hell and allowing me to practice Falun Dafa. I thank Master for giving me a new life. I want to walk on the path arranged by Master with compassion, dignity, and courage. I hope to race against time, make up for lost time, and follow Master home.”

Elderly Woman Got Rid of Reliance on Wheelchair After Learning Falun Gong

Minh recovered from degenerative knee joint disease that brought her tremendous pain after she began practicing Falun Dafa. The dark spots on her face also disappeared. Although she’s nearly 70, she looks much younger and is full of energy. She was awed by how extraordinary Falun Dafa is. To help more people know about the practice, she decided to overcome her language problem and set up a practice site near her home.

One day, an 82-year-old woman came to her practice site in a wheelchair and asked if she could do the exercises although her legs were weak. When she learned it was free to learn Falun Dafa, the woman tried the exercises at once. Minh patiently showed her the movements again and again. As the woman was frail, she could not do the second set of exercises for a long time.

Unexpectedly, one day, she stood up from her wheelchair and walked by herself to join everyone in doing the exercises. Everyone was happy for her, and Minh gave her a copy of Zhuan Falun. The woman said, “I must read this precious book carefully. I want to know why Falun Dafa is so extraordinary.” When practitioners went to visit her at home, she walked outside by herself to welcome them. Now, the woman can walk normally and no longer needs a wheelchair. She goes to the practice site every day to do the exercises. She said, “Perhaps no one will believe me if I tell them my story. Falun Dafa is amazing!”

Minh realized how great a responsibility she has to let more people know about Falun Dafa. She also knows the best way to improve people’s lives is if they practice cultivation.

Sending Righteous Thoughts Outside the Chinese Embassy and Telling Chinese People About the Persecution

Ms. Lin observed that practitioners sent righteous thoughts outside the Chinese embassy on Sunday, but few people came to the embassy on weekends. To let more people know about the persecution of Falun Dafa in China, after discussing it with practitioners, Ms. Lin switched to sending righteous thoughts at the embassy during the week. Not only did this catch the attention of Chinese visitors to the embassy and passersby, but she believed this would also catch the attention of embassy staff. The staff swore at practitioners, lodged complaints against them, and threatened to harm them.

Ms. Lin and the practitioners who sat quietly outside the embassy handled various sudden situations calmly. They had a mobile phone ready at all times to take photos as evidence while explaining why they were there to the policeman on duty in front of the embassy. She also sent letters to government departments explaining the facts about the persecution. Ms. Lin made two banners and display boards so that people could learn the truth, and drivers who drove past could read about Falun Dafa.

She regularly hands out the Chinese-language Epoch Times newspapers in Chinatown and talks to Chinese people about the persecution. She tries to maintain a peaceful mindset and not let people’s attitudes bother her. People ask her: “How much do you get paid for handing out papers?” “Why are you protesting against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) when you have not been persecuted?” “Why do you continue to do this, rain or shine? Is it worth it?” She patiently answers their questions. Because she studies the Fa diligently, she realizes the importance of distributing The Epoch Times to the Chinese.

Improving Cultivation Through Coordinating Shen Yun Shows

Ms. Sonja from Austria lives in Poland. She helped coordinate Shen Yun when it toured Poland and took on various roles such as advertising, marketing, logistics, security, and even stage set-up, lighting installation, etc. Her responsibilities changed from specific tasks to overall coordination, her scope of work expanded from Poland to Latvia, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, and even Israel.

This year, Sonja followed Shen Yun on their tour of Eastern and Central Europe, driving alone in a car. She said, “As long as you don’t slack off in Fa study and in doing the exercises, remind yourself that you are a true practitioner, do the three things Master asked us to do, practitioners can do everything they should do. As a coordinator, there are many small, complicated things I need to consider. There could be severe consequences if I forget something, not to mention doing something wrong. Yet, we don’t have professional training, and it is impossible to become an expert in every area. However, as Falun Dafa practitioners who are uniquely blessed, Master has arranged everything. We are able to perform the tasks well. Falun Dafa helps us be capable of anything; this is something a non-practitioner cannot accomplish.”

Overcoming a Sudden Tribulation

Mr. Piotr began practicing Falun Dafa in 2008 and feels very honored to be the Polish language MC for Shen Yun. This role makes him proud and happy, but he also feels the huge responsibility. Therefore, he is strict with himself and does not dare to slack off in studying the Fa, doing the exercises, and clarifying the truth.

A sudden test helped him see a deeply hidden attachment. Just before the Shen Yun performances this year, Piotr received news that a family member had suddenly died. Piotr was attending training meetings in another country. He was devastated and wondered if he should return home. The training is an important opportunity that is hard to come by. He thought, “I’m a Falun Dafa practitioner, no matter how difficult the situation, Master will arrange the best for us. We just have to believe in Master and the Fa at crucial moments.” He decided to continue with the training. When he returned to Poland, he was able to attend the family member’s funeral.

Mr. Piotr said, “In the future, no matter how many sudden tests come up, as long as I remember I’m a Falun Dafa practitioner, I will be able to overcome problems and hardship for sure.”

Attendees were reluctant to leave at the end of the conference. After taking a group photo, they discussed the cultivation environment in Poland. Everyone said more and more people have begun practicing Falun Dafa. Practitioners need to strengthen their Fa study, improve in cultivation, and put in more effort to introduce Falun Dafa in Poland.