(Minghui.org) At this historic and jubilant time marking the twentieth year of Dafa's spread throughout the world, I would like to report my experiences to Teacher and fellow practitioners.
On October 25, 1997, a close friend recommended the book Zhuan Falun, and all my questions about life were answered. Fortunately, I'd found the true Fa. From that moment, began following the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance and became one of the 100 million Falun Gong practitioners.
Remembering my cultivation path over the past dozen years, I'm filled with emotion. Words can't describe how grateful I am for compassionate, great Teacher. The principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance opened my heart, eliminated past grievances, and brought me from being a bedridden invalid to a healthy person. At the same time, many of my relatives and friends were blessed with Buddha light.
Saved at a Critical Moment
My ex-husband couldn't resist the temptations in current society with the fast decline of moral standards, and had sunk into the quagmire of drinking, gambling, and cheating, which broke our marriage. My child was only ten years old at the time. Even though he was financially well off, my child and I had nowhere to live. In order to raise my child in a healthy environment, I borrowed 300,000 yuan and purchased a house, even though I earned only 200 yuan per month. My ex-husband agreed to pay for half of the house, but then broke his promise.
My child hated his father, was not interested in school, and hung out with the wrong crowd. He often skipped school, and began drinking, smoking, fighting -- he even had a car accident. The school officials wanted to expel him. I was exhausted, suffering from numerous illnesses, and was living every day in misery.
I was saved at this critical moment when I began practicing Falun Dafa. Studying the Falun Dafa teachings and exercises, I quickly regained my health. My facial complexion became reddish white, I smiled all the time, and happiness came from deep inside. When people visited my workplace, they couldn't believe that I was 53 years old, commenting, “Are you kidding me, you look about 35 years old.” Witnessing my tremendous change, numerous coworkers, friends, and relatives began reading Zhuan Falun. My mother and her neighbor who was in his eighties read Zhuan Falun daily. A neighbor quit drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes after years of addiction, and my mother also became healthy and advised her children to practice Falun Dafa and do the exercises like me.
After my son finished his schoolwork every day, I let him listen to Teacher's Fa, since I believed that only the Fa could change him. Gradually, he began to change. When he came home, he listened to the Falun Dafa teachings. He commented that no matter how agitated or anxious he was, as long as he listened to the Fa, he quickly calmed down. With more study, he began abiding by the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, then stopped associating with the wrong crowd and focused on his studies. After high school, he went to a prestigious university and obtained a great job upon graduation. Thank you Teacher, for your tender protection -- my entire family has benefited from Dafa.
A Cultivator Has No Enemies
Less than ten days after my divorce in 1993, my ex-husband asked us to sign an agreement which stated that he was going to remarry, and in order for me to not interfere with his new family, under no circumstances could I, nor our son, ask him for anything, including money. Since that time, he renounced all responsibility and duties as a father. Our son was confined to home for one year due to a leg injury from a car accident, yet his father visited only once with six apples and a couple of pounds of ribs. He never came again. He bragged, “Those two only need five yuan a week for food, and I can afford over 1,400 yuan a week.” Even when our son received his college admission notice, he still didn't pay anything. Later, he was laid off and had no income. No woman would marry him, and he was diagnosed with cancer when our son was in his second year of college. His siblings couldn't help him. I heard this news when I was at work.
I remembered Teacher's words:
“...cultivators have no enemies, and nobody is worthy of being Dafa's enemy.” (“Turning the Wheel Towards the Human World”)
As a practitioner, I must listen to Teacher. A cultivator has no enemies, so it was predestined that he and I were husband and wife. He was also the victim of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) culture. I went to his place, cleaned his house, took out over twenty barrels of trash, then searched everywhere and found him a caretaker who looked after him until he passed away. I am a Dafa practitioner and should have a high standard.
I bought food and living items for him daily, patiently explained the truth about the “Tiananmen Square Self-immolation,” the truth regarding the persecution of practitioners, and helped him to remember that “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” He also vowed to cultivate in his next life. Although he'd abandoned his wife and child, and was unfaithful and heartless, he absolutely didn't expect me to treat him with such compassion. He was deeply moved, and repeated “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good” daily. He passed away peacefully, and my child and I then arranged his funeral and paid all the expenses. The respected uncle in his family held my hand and said tearfully, “Thank you for everything you have done for him. We didn't expect you to take care of him when he was sick, and take care of his funeral when he passed away. He was the one indebted to you. From your behavior, we all learned that Falun Gong is great. We know that the CCP specializes in creating injustice and is ruthless. Please take good care of yourself.” I replied, “I am abiding by the principles taught by my Teacher. I did not practice Falun Gong when I divorced him; otherwise, I wouldn't have divorced him. I am just one of many Dafa practitioners. There are many more people who cultivate better than I do.” From that point on, the relatives and neighbors respected me more, and I had laid a good foundation for clarifying the truth and persuading them to quit the CCP and affiliated organizations.
Falun Gong is Really Good!
One afternoon in November 2005 before I went to work, I suddenly wanted to bring my salary card to see how much money I had in my account, since I needed to pay my child's tuition. In July, one of my coworkers who I only saw a few times suddenly passed away. His wife didn't work and was preparing for her son's wedding, so she had to borrow money everywhere. She found me and borrowed all the money left on my card (4,000 yuan). She told me that she'd return the money in two weeks, but didn't. I thought that she was having difficulties, so I never asked her for it. It was now December, and the tuition deadline was approaching. I had 4,200 yuan on my card - still 2,000 short of the tuition.
I went to work and heard people talking next door, then saw the store clerk Xiao Chen crying. I asked, “What's wrong?” She was choked with sorrow, “It is Ms. Xia, very pitiful. You might want to see her?” I went next door, where a customer in her forties was talking on the phone and crying. She was talking with her daughter, who was supposed to attend the graduation examination the next day. Since she couldn't pay the tuition, her daughter wouldn't be allowed to take the examination, and of course, she would not graduate. They were both crying. Her father had a business and was doing well, but he had an affair, abandoned his wife and two children, and moved in with someone else.
After I heard this story, I knew it was no coincidence that I was carrying my salary card. I told her, “I still have 4,000 on my card that you can borrow, but what about the other 2,000 you're still short?” She was dumfounded, and almost wanted to kneel down to thank me. She stated that the rest should be easy to gather. I told her that my child was in his last year of college, and his tuition hadn't yet been paid, and as long she returned it in time, it would be ok. She immediately replied, “You are my benefactor, you saved me. Where can I find a good person like you nowadays!” I stated, “I practice Falun Gong. Teacher taught us to be good people, so if you want to thank me, you can thank my Teacher!” I gave Xiao Chen my card and took her to the bank. Later, she went to two other places to get money. The bank closed and she began crying outside. She told the bank clerk that a Falun Gong practitioner lent her money so she could pay her daughter's tuition for her graduation tomorrow. The bank staff was also moved, and processed her order after hours.
I only remembered that her last name was Xiao. I didn't know where she lived, or what kind of job she had. The couple was friends with the owner of the store, who told me, “Oh my goodness, this is too risky. Why didn't you ask me about it? They have tried to borrow money everywhere, but no one would lend them any. Her husband had an affair and moved in with another woman and stopped taking care of his family. I am sure that you've lost your money.” I replied, “I believe that kindness is human nature.” The next afternoon, Xiao returned my money along with a bag of bananas. She said, “I explained the situation to my mother-in-law last night, and she was in tears. A stranger would help my granddaughter like this, so how could she be selfish?” She took out 3,000 yuan she'd been saving for years and said, “She is also a single mother. Make sure that we don't delay her paying tuition on time. In this day and age, only Falun Gong is great!”
Five days later, the 4,000 yuan I lent in July was returned. The next day, my child called for tuition in order to be allowed to take the examination as well. I knew that as long as I abided by the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, compassionate Teacher would arrange everything for me.
Let Her Go, Take Us
When my son was in high school, his classmate Liang Yi, who was from the countryside, was having financial difficulties. I let him live with us and and provided him with food. During their break, I explained the truth about the “Tiananmen Square Self-immolation,” clarified the facts about the persecution of Falun Gong, and gave them related truth clarification materials to read. After they understood the truth, they made the right choice and both quit the CCP Youth League. His brother did the same. I made simple meals every night for them after their studies, even though we were still in debt. The kids were very grateful.
Liang Yi studied hard and had a sense of responsibility. He passed the college entrance exam with good scores and was accepted to a well-known college. His parents were quite grateful for my help. They later moved to the city to find work. I helped them find a place and lent them money to purchase a home. Over the years, they read Zhuan Falun, the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party, various truth clarification materials, and viewed the Shen Yun Performing Arts DVDs. They completely understood the evil nature of the CCP, that Falun Dafa is a righteous Fa, and that eliminating the CCP is heaven's will. They told their families and relatives about the truth they'd learned, so many more people came to understand the facts about Falun Dafa.
I was later arrested and taken to a brainwashing center. The couple came to see me, and didn't leave, even when they were refused entry by the staff. They spoke to the the head of the center, “We thought that the police were supposed to arrest bad people -- how can you arrest a good person like her? This is against heaven's will. Let her go, take us instead.” Later, the brainwashing center staff told me, “We've had no peace since you came. The phone is ringing off the hook from people looking for you. Many people have come to see you and request your release, particularly one couple who keeps insisting on seeing you. It seems that you're very popular.” I replied, “Dafa practitioners are good people, wherever they are.”
Eliminating the CCP is Heaven's Will
When I was being held in the brainwashing center, there were three collaborators monitoring each practitioner around the clock. I knew that they didn't know the truth, and were helping a tyrant to do evil, which was most pitiful. I didn't resent them, since we should save people and validate the Fa everywhere. I had to explain the truth about Falun Gong. The first thing that I explained were the Falun Dafa principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, that I lived according to these principles, and subsequently underwent positive physical and emotional changes. If not for the persecution by the Jiang Zemin regime, more people would benefit. Secondly, I explained that the “Tiananmen Square Self-immolation” was a ploy to frame Falun Gong, that there was contrary evidence to the CCP's claims everywhere in the video -- they could take a look and see for themselves. In order to break their mentality of atheism, I shared two things. The first was about the rock in Zhangpu Township, Pingtang, Guizhou Province which was 270 million years old, and fell down 500 years ago and broke apart. There were six Chinese characters carved into the rock, which stated, “Eliminate the Chinese Communist Party.” This was not manmade, and the area was already a tourists' spot. The divine will is to eliminate the CCP. The second event happened in our city. A retiree there was in his seventies, and his wife had passed away many years prior. They were very affectionate toward each other. He burned incense daily for his wife. Several years later, his wife appeared in a dream and told him that she'd already reincarnated in a village ten kilometers away, and that she was located in the third row, second house. She said there were two trees in front of the house, and she asked him not to worry about her any longer. After he awoke from his dream, he immediately wrote down the name of the village and found it on a map. He went there with his son. They found the house and learned from the couple there that a baby boy was just born. The two families subsequently became close. This verified that six-fold reincarnation does exist. I explained that they could verify these facts for themselves. Later, they agreed that this story was true. Gods and Buddhas do exist. Some of them agreed to quit the CCP, and made positive choices for their future. After they were released from their duties, they returned with fruits and snacks, and respected me. They notified me about things they knew were happening, and tried their best to protect Dafa practitioners. I was so happy for their awakening.
These many events are indications that the elimination of the CCP is imminent. However, so many of the world's people are still deceived by the CCP's lies, and perplexed by the so-called prosperity. I remind myself every moment that I am a Dafa practitioner during the Fa-rectification period, and the only hope for the these people to be saved. I can never slack off, and must accommodate Teacher's request. Through my words and deeds, I express the wonder of Dafa, helping more predestined people to be saved.
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