(Minghui.org) I would like to share my experience of rescuing my wife when she was detained for her belief in Falun Gong. As a practitioner myself, I clarified the truth to CCP members and helped stop the persecution against her.
1. Seeking My Wife's Release in a Dignified and Upright Manner
One of the main perpetrators of the persecution, Zhou Yongkang, visited our city two years ago. Afterward, more than ten practitioners were imprisoned. Five were sent to brainwashing centers. One of them was my wife.
When my wife was imprisoned our relatives blamed me. To help the people who arrested her understand the truth, I went to the 610 Office to request my wife's release.
First, we went to the Domestic Security Division. They were very aggressive and treated us badly, but we were not frightened. We did what we needed to do and next went to the appeals office.
We explained why we were there and asked the receptionist to help us contact the 610 Office. She told us the 610 Office telephone number was private.
We went to an office and five young officers were there. I told them to tell their boss that my wife was arrested by more than ten officers, and since then we have not had any news about her. I said, “You guys said if she practiced Falun Gong at home, no one would care. But you came to our home and arrested her. Our lives were already tough, and you've made it harder. How will we survive?” They all lowered their heads and did not say anything.
Walking into the 610 Office
My sister in-law (not a practitioner) and I went to the 610 Office. I talked about my wife and told them what a good person she is. They said some terrible things about Falun Gong and said practicing Falun Gong is not allowed.
I told them that freedom of belief is protected under the constitution and reminded them that when they arrested practitioners they were violating the law. They handed me some documents and I looked through them but nowhere did it say that practicing Falun Gong is against the law. They did not bother looking for any legal documents to support their actions.
The next day, they ordered domestic security personnel to search my home. I hid a picture of Master. They didn't find any reason to arrest me and left without getting anything.
2. Looking Inward and Finding My Compassion
Master said:
“The old forces had already done evil to the extent that they had, and I wanted to have Dafa disciples seize the opportunity to establish themselves, for it would be simply magnificent if they could emerge from an ordeal as great as this. It would be simply phenomenal if you could do well in this affair. But if this undertaking was finished and that was the end of it, that wouldn’t be fair to Dafa disciples. Since the groups of lives behind those who you save are indeed so large, then what should the future bring for Dafa disciples? This will give rise to a being of an even higher level and greater caliber—a god of even greater caliber, of even greater magnificence. If the old forces were to see that beings of such stature were being made, and yet all of it was thanks to Master carrying you along, would they see it as you yourselves having achieved that? They would insist upon you walking the path yourselves. It is thus all the harder to, while being subjected to ordeals imposed by the old forces, manage to walk the path correctly. And this is even more so for the Dafa disciples in mainland China. For them, amidst the tremendously harsh persecution, every single thought and idea is critical. Whether you’ve done well or not; whether or not you’ve been susceptible to being persecuted; whether or not you’ve handled things correctly and to what degree you have been persecuted—all of this is directly connected to how you have walked your path and how you have thought about things. Things are extremely difficult for Dafa disciples, and, because it is during the final phase of the world, when the setting is at its most complex, that Dafa disciples are making their way out, cultivating their way out, and even saving others, Dafa disciples can thus establish themselves as beings of such greatness and such high levels.” (“What is a Dafa Disciple”)
I looked inside and found my shortcomings. I was not afraid to request that practitioners be released or to stand up for Falun Gong. However, during this process I realized that I didn't have much compassion, thus people were not willing to listen when I clarified the truth.
It never occurred to me that helping the police and 610 Office personnel understand the truth about Falun Gong was as important as rescuing my wife. After studying Master's teachings more, I now clearly understand that the persecutors are the ones truly being victimized.
I went to the 610 Office and local police station. With compassion I clarified the truth to them.
Talking to the Political and Legal Affairs Committee
I went to the Political and Legal Affairs Committee. One of officers was very angry and yelled, “Why do you always come here?” I brought her a letter explaining the facts and said, “Please read it and you will understand. Thank you for your help.” I also gave a copy of the letter to her boss.
Her boss read it and said, “I will talk to the police director and give your letter to the 610 Office.” The next day I went to the 610 Office. The officer said my letter had been sent to the 610 Office.
My Wife Is Tortured
My wife was tortured in the brainwashing center. Some of her teeth were broken and knocked out during the beatings, and she was also tortured with electric batons. She was then transferred to a detention center.
I wrote a letter describing how my wife was arrested and what she suffered. I gave the letter to the head procurator and encouraged them not to make any illegal decisions and to be responsible for their jobs and their staff. One of the prosecuting attorneys told me to request the city procurator deal with this case, since it was a Falun Gong case.
I then went to the head city procurator to clarify the truth to him. Five months passed, during which time I went back and forth between the local procurator and the city procurator.
Most of the time, I could not find anyone to talk to in the procurators' office. But I did not let up. I held the belief that since I am a practitioner, I came to clarify the truth.
With Master's help and the support of local practitioners' righteous thoughts, the attorney decided that there wasn't enough “evidence” to sentence my wife to prison. The case was returned to the domestic security and 610 Office. However, the 610 Office still continued to persecute my wife.
I was so frustrated. I discussed the situation with other practitioners. I realized that I had a strong attachment to rescuing my wife and getting her out of jail. I did not use every opportunity to clarify the truth to all the various offices. I decided to hire a lawyer to defend my wife.
My Relatives' Attitudes Change
We found a righteous lawyer and several relatives came to the court hearing. Many practitioners sent righteous thoughts outside the court. My wife cooperated with the lawyer, and also defended herself.
Her lawyer asked the prosecuting attorney, “You said my client used an organization to break the law. But I ask if my client used the organization inside China or abroad? What law did she abuse?...... Falun Gong teaches people to follow Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. You are trying to force my client to change her belief and you are torturing her. Your behavior is illegal. My client is innocent. Please release her.”
The lawyer's defense had a huge impact. He told the people in the courtroom how Falun Gong is practiced in over one hundred countries overseas, and that it teaches people to be good and helps people be healthy. My relatives listened to the lawyer's defense and understood the truth. They now understand that it's completely legal to practice Falun Gong.
My relatives and I also wrote letters to clarify the truth and gave them to the justice and other officers. Finally, the judge said there was no basis for the case. The 610 Office continued to persecute my wife however, and she was sentenced to prison for three years. My wife appealed to the city court.
All Our Relatives Help Rescue My Wife
We visited the city court, where my relatives all participated in rescuing my wife. We clarified the truth to the related officers. We wrote letters to different judges and answered their questions.
On the day of the court hearing, local practitioners kept sending righteous thoughts. My wife had strong righteous thought to stand up for Falun Gong and defend herself. The field was very righteous.
Fellow practitioners inside and outside the courtroom and my relatives worked together as one body. The judge could not find any reason to sentence my wife to prison. He was in a dilemma. If he decided that my wife was innocent, he was not permitted make such a decision. If vice versa, the court would obviously be breaking the law.
The prosecuting attorney wanted to negotiate with us, asking to review the case. We agreed. But after two months, there was no response. I requested that the city court judge make a decision. He said it would take a couple more days.
My Wife Returns Home
After two days, my wife came home. Soon after I heard the city court wanted to return the case to the local court. But the local court could not accept the case any more since it was already held there twice. They could not make a decision. If she was pronounced guilty, it would have clearly been an unjust verdict. If declared innocent, the 610 Office and police would cause trouble. This is why Falun Gong cases are usually handled by the 610 Office, police or the Political and Legal Affairs Committee.
Conclusion
My wife was detained for two years. During the process of rescuing her, I encountered many difficulties but still did not find the best way to rescue practitioners. I then recited Master's poem:
“When disciples have ample righteous thoughts
Master has the power to turn back the tide”
(“The Master-Disciple Bond” in Hong Ying Vol. II)
“Compassion can harmonize Heaven and Earth, ushering in spring
Righteous thoughts can save the people in this world”
(“Fa Rectifies the Cosmos” in Hong Yin Vol. II)
When my righteous thoughts are strong, I have compassion and everything becomes easy.
Fellow practitioners, if anything in my understanding is incorrect, please kindly point it out.
