(Minghui.org) It has been 17 years since I began to practice Falun Dafa, and I am now in my 70s. I was illegally detained and have firsthand experience of the persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners.
When I was released from prison in June 2014, I felt that I needed to catch up with fellow practitioners in doing the three things. I told myself that I had to remember that I am a Dafa practitioner, strengthen my righteous thoughts, seize the time to study the Fa, and talk to people about this cultivation practice and the persecution.
I have spoken with close to 1,400 people about Dafa since I was released from prison.
Last January, my sons, who work in different cities, believed that where I lived was not warm enough, so they decided that I should move to Hainan Island for the winter.
I didn't want to go at first because I wouldn't know anyone. I thought that this was not good for Fa study, doing the exercises in a group, or telling people about Dafa.
However, my sons had already paid the rent, so I agreed to go.
It turned out to be an unforgettable experience, especially since I could feel Teacher's protection at all times.
After arriving in Qionghai City, I sent forth righteous thoughts and asked for Teacher's help to eliminate any interference and help me decide what to do.
I soon found a place where senior citizens got together. I wasn't sure how to approach the subject of Falun Dafa at first, but then Teacher's Fa began to echo in my mind:
“I have to do a tremendous amount of preparation, which you cannot see, and all of those gods work on it too. Everything has been prepared, and all that’s missing is for you to carry it out.” (“Dafa Disciples Must Study the Fa - Fa Teaching Given at the 2011 Washington DC Metro Area Fa Conference”)
I started a conversation with some people in a pavilion and gradually started to talk about Dafa. Then I asked if they would like to quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its affiliated organizations. All of them quit.
There were a lot of other people in the park, and I waved at some to stop and chat. I could answer most of their questions about Dafa and clear up many of their misunderstandings. They also agreed to quit the CCP.
When I bumped into them again, they greeted me warmly. Some of them also told their friends that I was a Falun Dafa practitioner and asked them to withdraw from the Party. I knew that Teacher made arrangements so that I could help them understand Dafa.
I went to shopping malls to talk to people whenever it rained. I have been all over Qionghai City and also talked to people from Hainan City and other provinces about Dafa.
When I saw people from Guizhou City and the surrounding areas, I asked if they if they had heard about or seen the large stone that revealed that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) would collapse.
When I spoke to young people and intellectuals, I often talked about the corrupt officials, pollution, poisoned food, decline in morality, etc. Then I explained how Dafa has benefited people around the world. I also talked about the staged “self-immolation incident” on Tiananmen Square, how the CCP persecutes Dafa practitioners, and how retribution awaits them.
I made certain that people knew about reciting the sentences “Falun Dafa is good! Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good” when facing danger or problems.
On one of my outings, I took the wrong bus. The driver dropped me off in the middle of nowhere. While walking, I saw a woman cleaning the road. I figured it must be someone who had to hear about Dafa!
I first asked her for directions and then told her about Dafa. She didn't hesitate to quit the CCP after I asked her if she would like to.
I kept walking until I heard a motorcycle approaching. The person stopped and agreed to give me a ride. It was yet another opportunity to talk about Dafa and why Jiang Zemin, the former head of the CCP, persecuted Dafa.
I realized that I hadn't taken the wrong bus, as the people I met were all waiting to hear about Dafa!
Some people commented that I was very brave and asked if I was not afraid of being arrested.
“Your life is more important than my safety,” I responded. “Our Teacher teaches us to think first of what's important for others. I am not afraid!”
During these three months, I only cooked once a day or every other day. Although I was all by myself, I didn't feel lonely, nor was I fearful. I knew that Master, righteous gods and heavenly law guardians were protecting me.