(Minghui.org) I’m a 67 year old woman from the countryside and I’ve practiced Falun Dafa for 20 years. Under Master’s compassionate protection I’ve overcome many difficulties. In the process of constantly cultivating my xinxing and eliminating my attachments my belief in Master and Dafa has deepened. I also understand that practitioners in the Fa-rectification period have great responsibilities. I’d like to tell you some of my insights and how I improved my cultivation.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) began persecuting Falun Dafa in 1999. I hadn’t begun practicing yet so all I knew about Dafa was the CCP’s lies and propaganda I heard on TV.
In 2004 a practitioner told me about the persecution. I was shocked to learn that the Tiananmen Square self-immolation incident was a hoax! After watching the VCD and reading the materials I understood that Falun Dafa follows the highest characteristics of the universe—Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. The first time I read Zhuan Falun, the words “Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance” took root in my heart, and I decided to practice Falun Dafa and return to my true nature.
I liked to argue. I also liked to get angry and complain. My husband and I often quarreled over trivial matters. After I began practicing Falun Dafa, I found that my behavior was contrary to the characteristics of the universe—Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. If I didn’t correct myself my attachments would hinder my cultivation path. I also found that my behavior was caused by jealousy.
If I want to be a good person, I need to correct myself. But how?
Master said:
“As practitioners, you will suddenly come across conflicts. What should you do? You should always maintain a compassionate and calm heart. Then, when you run into a problem, you will be able to do well because it gives you some room as a buffer. You should always be benevolent and kind to others and consider others when doing anything. Whenever you encounter a problem, you should first consider whether others can put up with this matter or if it will hurt anyone. In doing so, there will not be any problems. Therefore, in cultivation you should follow a higher and higher standard for yourself.” (Lecture Four, Zhuan Falun)
In order to improve as quickly as possible, I memorized this paragraph of the Fa and often recited it, in order to guide my words and deeds. I underwent a big change and I became more tolerant and peaceful. My husband and I stopped fighting and lived in harmony.
Soon after I started practicing Dafa I experienced a big xinxing test. Because my husband was deceived by the CCP’s lies, he was opposed to my cultivation and increased my tribulations. I followed Master’s words: “...you did not strike back when hit or talk back when cursed at.” (“Lecture Given at the Conference in Sydney”)
When he scolded me, I didn’t talk back, and when he argued with me, I didn’t respond. I prepared delicious food for him and I ate the leftovers. This would have been impossible before I practiced. These small changes in me helped my husband to understand Falun Dafa. He went from opposing me to supporting me. Now when he visits his friends he takes truth clarification materials with him so they can know what Falun Dafa is and about the persecution.
A few years ago some CCP members came to our home and tried to deceive me into signing a document to stop practicing Dafa. My husband stayed by my side. I resolutely refused to cooperate with them and told them the truth. My husband was very righteous and the way he spoke made them think. The leader asked my husband, “Do you also practice Falun Dafa?” My husband answered confidently, “I haven’t learned it yet, but I will in the future!” They were speechless after hearing this.
My husband’s righteous thoughts and attitude towards Dafa brought him blessings. When he had severe pain from kidney stones, and the injections and medication didn’t work, I asked him to listen to Master’s lectures. After he listened to a few recordings of Master’s Fa teachings in Guangzhou the pain went away and did not return. Since then he’s had even more respect for Master and Dafa.
After my son graduated from college he worked in a state-owned enterprise. He has a good character, works hard, and has strong professional skills. His leader trusted him very much and wanted to promote him to a middle-level manager. His leader talked to him several times and tried to persuade him to join the CCP. My son knows Dafa is being persecuted, so no matter what the leader said, he refused to join. In the end, the headquarters made an exception and promoted him. He is the only middle-level manager in the head office who is not a CCP member.
My daughter-in-law is kind and virtuous. When I was persecuted in the labor camp she and my son had just gotten engaged. To help our family she quit her job, helped take care of our small store, did the housework, and comforted my husband and son who were hurt by my being persecuted. She has a conscience and sense of justice. Despite the persecution she is not afraid. She disregarded her personal safety and wrote to the police telling them not to persecute good people, that persecuting Falun Dafa is a crime, and she reminded them that good deeds are rewarded and bad deeds are punished.
My little granddaughter could recite many poems in Hong Yin before she attended school, and she could sing songs composed by Dafa practitioners. Her teacher said she was smart, kind, pretty, and helpful.
It is hard to describe everything that Master has given me. On behalf of our entire family I would like to thank Master again! In this precious time left in Fa-rectification cultivation, I will be more diligent, do the three things well, and repay Master’s compassion!