China Fahui | Righteous Thoughts Originate From Master’s Fa

(Minghui.org) I am 69 years old and live in the countryside. I began practicing Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) in 1998. Under Master’s guidance, I found the bright path of returning to my true self. Through cultivation, I have gradually transformed from someone extremely self-centered and selfish into someone who strives to let go of self and help save sentient beings.

After more than twenty years of cultivation, my deepest realization is that Dafa is the source of a practitioner’s righteous thoughts. Only by studying the Fa well can we overcome trials and tribulations. I would like to share part of my cultivation journey to report to Master and exchange experiences with fellow practitioners.

Dafa Transformed Me Into a Good Person

I used to have a fiery temper and a domineering personality. Conflicts with my parents, relatives, and neighbors were frequent. I would curse others until I felt satisfied, and argue relentlessly until I felt I had won. I couldn’t tolerate even the slightest loss. I was unafraid of physical confrontations. At one time I fought two people at once. People were afraid of me and avoided me. At the time, I felt pretty proud of myself, believing I was “tough” and stronger than others.

In August 1998, Falun Dafa was introduced to my township. I joined others to watch Master’s lectures and learn the exercises. After reading Zhuan Falun, the main book of Falun Dafa, I suddenly understood that the universe is governed by principles—the fundamental one being Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. I realized that only by following these principles and striving to be a good person can one have a bright future. From that moment, I resolved to change myself.

I began to transform. When conflicts occurred, I treated others with kindness and no longer argued or fought. I showed respect to the elderly and offered help to others. I improved my relationship with my neighbors, and my family became harmonious. Seeing the changes in me, people said, “Practicing Falun Gong really makes a difference!”

I also actively helped spread the Fa. To make it easier for others to learn, I opened my home for group Fa-study and practicing the exercises. My door was always open, and I warmly welcomed everyone. To make it convenient for practitioners from both near and far, I even prepared meals for everyone free of charge.

At that time, people were very enthusiastic about practicing Falun Dafa. Many people experienced significant health improvements. My own chronic conditions—middle-ear infection, stomach problems, rheumatism, anemia, and gynecological issues—were all healed quickly.

People no longer feared or avoided me. Instead, they said, “You are completely different now—like a new person.” I truly felt the Buddha’s light radiating everywhere, bringing peace and beauty.

For more than two decades of cultivation, under the compassionate protection of Master, I have walked through every test with the righteous thoughts derived from the Fa.

Breaking Through Transformation in Forced Labor Camp

In November 2000, I was sent to a women’s forced labor camp for one and a half years because of my steadfast belief in Falun Dafa. My first challenge upon arrival was the so-called “transformation”—a demand to abandon my faith.

The so-called helpers attempted to deceive me, saying, “Hundreds of Falun Gong practitioners have already been transformed. Every single one of them gave in. You should just transform quickly. Once you do, you can socialize freely, study the Fa, and share experiences.” They also maliciously slandered both Master and Dafa.

I thought to myself: Master is so good, Dafa is so wonderful, how could they ask me to “transform?” Transform into what? If I betray Master and the Fa, wouldn’t I become part of the evil persecuting Falun Gong? I will never do that!

I had a clear sense of right and wrong, saw the essence of good and evil, and knew that “transformation” was absolutely unacceptable. Yet how should I confront the persecution that lay ahead?

I recalled Master’ teachings:

“Under trying circumstances of any type, you must all keep steady in thought. Just by staying unaffected you will be able to handle all situations.”(“Teachings at the Midwestern U.S. Conference”)“Your cultivation, as well as your determination in Dafa, are rock solid, and have strongly stabilized Dafa.”(“Teachings at the Conference in New Zealand”)

Master’s teachings inspired in me the righteous thoughts a true Dafa disciple must have. No matter how wildly the “helpers” spoke, they could not shake my faith. Their threats and intimidation did not sway me. They demanded that I sign statements, write guarantees, and renounce my practice, but I refused. Even beatings and humiliation could not break my will.

The ‘helper’ threatened: “Anyone who refuses to transform will be sent to the desolate Gobi Desert in Xinjiang. We will wipe out every last Falun Gong practitioner!” I replied, “As long as I remain practicing, Falun Gong will never be extinguished.” My determination only grew stronger.

The persecution escalated.

I was forced to stand facing a wall for more than ten hours each day. Under the scorching summer sun, I was made to stand for hours without permission to use the restroom. On one occasion, when I could no longer endure and went to the bathroom, as punishment, I was shocked with electric batons—the scars remain on my palms to this day.

I was repeatedly locked in solitary confinement, surrounded by swarms of mosquitoes and bedbugs for periods lasting ten days or even a month. I was slapped for refusing to watch brainwashing videos and forced to stand all night without sleep when I failed to complete the demands for excessive labor.

I realized that practitioners must always uphold righteous thoughts, which originate from the Fa. Regardless of the intensity of the torture or the persuasiveness of the deception, I continuously encouraged myself with Master’s teachings, silently reciting:

“Dafa does not leave the body,The heart harbors Zhen-Shan-Ren;In the world is a great Arhat,Spirits and ghosts fear greatly.”(“Might Virtue,” Hong Yin)

“Be resolute cultivating Dafa, the mind unstirredAscending in levels is what’s fundamentalFaced with tests, a person’s true character is revealedMay you achieve Consummation—Buddha, Dao, or God”(“True Character Revealed,” The Essentials of Diligent Progress II)

I felt the boundless power of the Fa. With Master’s compassionate protection and empowerment, I upheld my belief and safely returned home in March 2002.

“Falun Dafa Is a righteous Fa” on Banner

On May 13, 2001, the forced labor camp made all Falun Gong practitioners who had not “transformed” watch videos slandering Falun Dafa. I thought: Today is Mater’s birthday –a most sacred day when we miss Him deeply and feel our greatest gratitude. How could we sit here passively and allow ourselves to be manipulated by evil forces?

The moment this righteous thought emerged, I stood up, kicked aside the small stool underneath me, and declared loudly: “Today is Master’s birthday. I will not watch this!”

Another time, the labor camp organized a large-scale signature campaign against Falun Gong, requiring everyone to sign a huge banner slandering Falun Gong. As a Dafa disciple, I felt a solemn responsibility to safeguard the Fa — how could I possibly sign such a thing? Instead, I wrote on the banner: “Falun Dafa is the righteous Fa.”

This incident caused quite a stir. A ‘helper’ said, “This banner cannot be submitted now. These words must be blacked out or we will all get into trouble.” Someone reported it to the prison chief, who was notorious for his ruthlessness. He arrived soon after, but instead of punishing me, he gave me a thumbs-up and said, “You are really something.”

Destroying Videotapes Slandering Dafa

One rainy day, a group of practitioners who had refused to “transform” sat with me under the eaves, with our feet almost touching a rain-filled gutter. On a nearby table, several boxes of videotapes were stacked—all contained brainwashing materials that slandered Falun Dafa. Seizing a moment when the guards were distracted, I grabbed the tapes and threw them into the gutter.

Later, the center threatened to deduct money from my account as compensation. I remained unfazed, knowing I had done what a Dafa disciple must do. I let go of fear, hesitation, and even my attachment to life itself. In the end, nothing happened, and this squadron never played such videos again.

Breaking Through Brainwashing Class with Righteous Thoughts

One day in August 2010, as I was leaving for work, personnel from the street agent, along with seven or eight unidentified individuals, stopped me and forced me into a van. They drove me more than a hundred kilometers to a brainwashing center concealed within a hotel deep in the mountains of a neighboring county. Two other fellow practitioners were abducted at the same time.

The brainwashing site was located on the second floor, secured behind an iron gate. Upon arrival, I resisted with all my strength and refused to go inside. The head of the district “610 office” stepped forward and kicked me forcefully in the back, signaling others to drag me into the hotel.

Each abducted practitioner was isolated in a separate room, monitored around the clock by ‘guards.’ We were forced to watch the CCP’s propaganda videos slandering Falun Dafa, to write so-called “reflections” dictated by their agenda, and to sign a statement renouncing our belief. This was what they called a “study” program.

Officials at every level—town, district, county and city—took turns serving as “counselors” during the brainwashing sessions. I remained steadfast, holding onto righteous thoughts, knowing that the mission of a Falun Gong practitioner is to clarify the truth and save people. I explained the facts to them, such as the evidence that the Tiananmen Square self-immolation was a staged hoax, and shared how practicing Falun Dafa had brought me profound physical and mental well-being.

One day, the head of the county’s “610 office” visited. I took the opportunity to tell him about the persecution my family had endured over the years, along with the countless disasters the CCP had brought upon the people through its lies and deception. He listened quietly, speechless, and never returned. Every day, I continue to send forth righteous thoughts to dismantle the evil behind the brainwashing center.

Although we practitioners who were held at the brainwashing center could not see one another, we each resisted the persecution with strong righteous thoughts. The brainwashing efforts failed, and after 13 days of illegal detention, we were released and sent home.

Forced Labor Camp Refused to Accept Me

One day in October 2010, officers from the district “610 Office” abducted me from the bank where I worked as a cleaner. They forcibly took me to a hospital for a medical examination. I asked, “What is the purpose of the exam? Are you planning to harvest my organs?” One replied, “You are being given one and a half years detention in a forced labor camp.” To protest the persecution, I immediately went on a hunger strike.

Three days later, they drove me to the forced labor camp. During the trip, I continued clarifying the truth to them, urging them to do good, and hoping they would stop participating in the persecution—for the sake of their own futures.

At the labor camp, I was forced to undergo another medical examination. The results showed everything was normal. They brought me to the intake office, expecting to leave me there after completing the paperwork.

I understood clearly that the labor camp was no place for a Dafa disciple. I refused to accept the persecution; I resolved to resist it, completely rejecting all arrangements made by the old forces. With my fists clenched, I refused to sign anything or provide fingerprints. Four men and one woman entered the room, holding me down and attempting to pry my fingers apart. I resisted with all my strength, kicking the ink pad away and shouting, “This labor camp is hell on earth! So many practitioners have been tortured to death here. Ms. Zheng, sixty-one years old, intelligent and capable, was tortured to death in this very place. Ms. Zhu was also killed here. I can not stay here. I must go back!” Despite their efforts, they still could not force me to sign.

What they never expected was that the labor camp refused to accept me. I heard someone speaking on the phone in the intake office, saying to the police, “We will not take this person. Take her back.” Yet the officers still weren’t willing to give up. They took turns to plead with the labor camp chief to admit me. When they spotted a camp officer passing by, they asked him to accept me, but were told, “We have been instructed from above not to take her. No one dares to accept her.”

While they spent hours shuttling back and forth trying to persuade the camp, I sat in the vehicle maintaining strong righteous thoughts and a clear mind, despite not having eaten or drunk anything for three days. I knew that even a moment of weakness could allow interference from the old forces.

I had arrived at the labor camp around 9 a.m. After trying every possible method to leave me there, the officers finally gave up. By around 4 or 5 p.m., they had no choice but to send me home.

Saving Beings, Rain or Shine

After going through many trials in cultivation, I gained a much deeper understanding of why Master repeatedly emphasizes the importance of studying the Fa. Someone once asked me, “All these years, no matter what circumstances you faced, you never stopped saving people. What keeps you going?” I replied, “Through studying the Fa, I understand that the mission of Dafa disciples is to save people. The collapse of the CCP is Heaven’s will. Those who are members of the party and its affiliated organizations will be eliminated along with it. Who will save them? Only Dafa disciples.”

To save more lives, I went to work in the city where transportation was convenient. Partnering with my sister-in-law, also a practitioner, I learned how to produce truth-clarifying materials. We traveled to various markets to hand them out, each carrying about 170-180 copies per trip. After distributing all the materials, we used any spare time to speak to people face-to-face, helping them understand the truth and persuade them to quit the CCP and its affiliated organizations. In recent years, surveillance has become widespread; however, my resolve to save people has never wavered. I believe that as a Dafa disciple assisting Master in validating the Fa, I am under Master’s protection—the surveillance cannot restrain me.

We expanded the areas where we distribute truth-clarifying materials, especially after hearing that certain remote regions need help, prompting us to go there. Some places required two or three transfers to reach. In winter, riding motorcycle taxis through bitter winds left us shivering even beneath multiple layers of clothing. With limited income, we rarely ate at restaurants. When hungry, a steamed bun and some water were enough.

Over the past two years, we have returned to the countryside. Thanks to significant improvements in transportation, we are able to go out almost every day to share the truth—rain or shine, in every season. Every time we step outside, someone learns the truth or decides to quit the CCP, and a life is saved. After finishing our work for the day, we return home to tend to farm work and household chores. Over the years, we have visited more than ninety townships.

I occasionally traveled to the city to work as a cleaner. I talked to everyone I met, whether along the road or waiting at the bus station. No worldly enjoyment—eating, drinking, or entertainment—could ever compare to the goodness of saving people. As long as I was doing the work of saving people, my heart felt peaceful and grounded. Even during the COVID lockdowns, I always found ways to continue reaching out to people.

Over the years, my sister-in-law and I have worked together to compassionately share the truth and help save others, forming countless meaningful connections—especially during face-to-face conversations. Many people have come to understand and sincerely thanked us. Some offered money, gifts, or meals, while others exchanged contact information to stay in touch. I always told them, “It is Master who is saving you. Please give thanks to Master.”

It is Master and Dafa that transformed me from an extremely selfish person into a Dafa disciple who puts others first and cares deeply about the salvation of all beings. Walking this divine path, I feel that I am the happiest person.

The above are some of my personal experiences. I sincerely invite fellow practitioners to kindly point out anything inappropriate.

(Selected submission for the 22nd China Fa Conference on Minghui.org)