Falun Dafa Gave Me a New Life

(Minghui.org) I began practicing Falun Dafa in 2002. Looking back at my cultivation journey, from enduring hardship and tears to calmly facing adversity, and ultimately letting go of resentment and hatred, I recognize that every step was guided by the compassionate teachings of Master Li. I would like to share some of my experiences with fellow practitioners, in the hopes that they may find encouragement and strength.

A Life of Hardship

Born in the 1960s, I struggled with poor health from an early age. Even during the heat of summer, I wore thick pants to keep warm. After marrying, life became even more difficult. My husband, the eldest son in a large family, had two younger sisters and two younger brothers. We lived in poverty. When our son was born, my mother-in-law asked us to move out, yet my husband continued to give her all his earnings. With no money of my own, I let my mother care for our child while I worked weaving carpets in a nearby village.

My husband had a volatile temper. Our arguments were frequent, and he often resorted to throwing objects or even physical violence. I felt deeply wronged and burdened with resentment. My health deteriorated further. I suffered from cholecystitis, rhinitis, and chronic colds. Despite trying different treatments, including Chinese and Western medicine, acupuncture, folk remedies, qigong, and temple prayers, I remained in poor health and later developed insomnia. I relied on pills to get through the day, often crying in despair. After our daughter was born, I hoped my husband would change. Instead, he had an affair and frequently stayed out late.

Starting to Practice Dafa

May 2002 marked a turning point in my life. During my children’s school break, I took them to visit my sister, whose father-in-law introduced me to Falun Gong (Falun Dafa). He said, “Practicing Falun Gong can heal illnesses and improve one’s health. Many people have recovered through it. You should give it a try.” My sister had just begun practicing, and I joined her in learning the five Dafa exercises, hoping to improve my health. At the time, the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution of Falun Gong was severe, and Dafa materials were scarce.

Upon returning home, I practiced diligently every day in secret. I noticed remarkable changes that autumn. I didn’t catch a cold, my legs stopped aching, and I no longer needed to wear thick pants. Later, my sister gave me a copy of Zhuan Falun. Through studying the book, I realized that Master had completely healed me. I was deeply grateful for the newfound health and clarity.

I soon connected with fellow practitioners in nearby villages and borrowed additional Dafa books and meditation music. Occasionally, they gave me truth-clarification materials, which I distributed to people’s doors at night. Fearful of my husband’s reaction, I kept my practice hidden. If he saw a Dafa book, he would try to destroy it. I told him it belonged to someone else and continued my study in secret.

Eventually, my husband fathered a child with another woman and demanded a divorce. When our son asked him why, he struck our son. Seeing his resolve, I agreed to the divorce. He left our two children with me, intending to start a new family.

Cultivating Through Memorizing the Fa

After the divorce, I finally had a peaceful environment for cultivation. Fellow practitioners helped me obtain all the Dafa books, and I immersed myself in study and memorization of the Fa. I copied Zhuan Falun three times. Through Dafa, I came to understand the true purpose of life: to return to one’s original nature and fulfill the mission of saving sentient beings.

Master’s teachings helped me get rid of the resentment toward my ex-husband and his family. Instead, I focused on saving them. I would take milk and canned goods to the children’s grandparents, along with truth-clarification materials. They were receptive and grateful. The grandfather even said, “I won’t throw these away after reading them. I’ll place them by the roadside for others to see.” I was moved by their understanding and helped them quit the CCP and its associated organizations. Later, I assisted the families of the children’s aunt and uncle in doing the same. During the holidays, I had my children send their grandparents 100 yuan.

As I deepened my Fa study, my fear diminished. I began distributing truth-clarification booklets and calendars to people throughout the village. In 2017, our local materials production site was destroyed due to persecution. Because my environment remained relatively safe, I established a small home-based site to produce truth-clarification materials to support other practitioners. Under Master’s protection, I continue to operate it smoothly to this day.

Helping My Ex-Husband and His Family Understand Dafa

After Master published the article, “How Humankind Came To Be,” I felt compelled to help my ex-husband and his wife understand Dafa. I brought some of Master’s teachings and truth-clarification materials to his store, where only he and his young daughter were present. He was surprised and pleased to see me. I explained my purpose, and he was receptive. He shared that someone had already told him the facts about Dafa and that he had quit the CCP. He said he would read the materials carefully. Before I left, he insisted on giving me 500 yuan. I could not refuse it, so I planned to use the money to print more materials.

The next day, he called again. I told him, “Please don’t call me, and don’t give me any more money. If you want more materials, I’ll bring them to you.” A few days later, I returned with a USB drive and more materials. His wife was there too. She had previously quit the CCP but I had explained about Dafa with strong attachments. This time, I spoke with a calm and sincere heart, urging them to read the materials carefully. I told them that Falun Dafa had helped me let go of all grudges and had healed my body and spirit. They felt my sincerity and treated me politely. As I left, they warmly told me to visit them whenever I had time.