Minghui Helps Me Walk a Divine Path

(Minghui.org) About twenty years ago, in the spring of 2005, I found a small CD in my mailbox. The CD contained the Freegate software, which was used for bypassing the Great Firewall of China. I was thrilled because I had always wanted to obtain such software to access Minghui.org. I surmised that it must have been left by fellow practitioners dedicated to spreading the truth. I am genuinely grateful to those who have persistently continued participating in this noble endeavor.

Over the past two decades, whenever I had access to a computer and an internet connection, I never missed a day of logging onto Minghui. Every time I saw photos of Master calmly observing the world, I felt a deep sense of peace and no longer felt lost or helpless.

Minghui compiles cultivation information from Falun Dafa practitioners worldwide. I deeply cherish the opportunity to connect and exchange experiences with fellow practitioners online, especially in recent years when I had to work and live in other cities and cultivate alone. Logging onto Minghui has become a daily routine for me. The unwavering online support has enabled me to understand and keep pace with the progress and momentum of the Fa-rectification process.

Since its establishment in 1999, Minghui has weathered 26 years of storms. The process of accessing Minghui is worth reviewing, recording, and sharing below.

My First Encounter with the Falun Dafa Website

Since July 20, 1999, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been using the media to spread rumors, suppress, and persecute Falun Dafa practitioners. At first, fellow practitioners were confused and at a loss as to how to respond to the government's suppression. However, the vast majority of them had personal experience and knew that Falun Dafa was good, so they sought opportunities to communicate and encourage one another.

Shortly after July 20, a fellow practitioner gave me a printed article from a webpage. At the time, I was delighted to see the Minghui website URL printed at the bottom of the page. I wanted to go online and see it for myself, as during that difficult period, I could not hear or see any information about Falun Dafa, or rather, the information I heard or saw came from various sources and was challenging to verify.

So, I asked a colleague in my office who knew how to use a computer to help me open the website on the office computer (at that time, I had little understanding of internet security, and the concept of safe internet use was something I gradually developed later).

After my colleague entered the URL, the screen remained blank with no content displayed. My colleague informed me that the webpage couldn’t be opened. I was puzzled, as I was certain the URL was correct - why couldn't it be accessed? At that time, although I was in my thirties and still working, the internet was not yet widespread, and I had limited knowledge of network technology.

I had no concept of network censorship, did not know what a firewall was, and had no idea who had set up this “wall,” where it was located, or what “fires” the network tries to prevent. A single “I don’t know” blocked my understanding, and I did not delve further into it. In the following years, I obtained Master Li Hongzhi’s new scriptures, truth-clarifying materials, and the “Minghui Weekly” from fellow practitioners.

Minghui Helps Me Keep Pace with Fa-Rectification

In 2005, the “Three Withdrawals”, a movement encouraging resignation from the CCP and it’s affiliated organizations, had already begun. At that time, driven by a burst of enthusiasm, I began by persuading my acquaintances and colleagues to withdraw, but I soon encountered a bottleneck.

When faced with rebuttals and opposition, I was unsure of how to respond. There were no precedents, no references, and no experience to draw upon. There was no ready made path to follow; I had to blaze my own trail, and the difficulties were numerous.

So I wrote a short article seeking guidance, asking fellow practitioners for advice on several specific issues I had encountered during the persuasion of others to do the “Three Withdrawals,” and tried submitting it to Minghui. To my surprise, the article was quickly published online; soon after, several response articles offering assistance also appeared.

One article, written by a practitioner in Beijing, left a deep impression on me. It described how practitioners had shared the truth and encouraged the Three Withdrawals with educated and opinionated individuals, including a PhD classmate. In addition to thoroughly preparing the content for explaining the truth, the practitioner also emphasized the importance of sending forth righteous thoughts in advance, which resulted in relatively good outcomes in persuading people to withdraw.

This provided me with significant inspiration and encouragement and was of great assistance in my subsequent efforts to persuade others to withdraw. I am deeply grateful for the prompt selfless help I received from fellow practitioners on Minghui. Minghui unites every Falun Dafa practitioner, forming an indivisible, one body.

Minghui is truly a treasure trove, compiling all kinds of information and materials needed to spread the truth. I select appropriate truth-clarifying content based on the needs of a specific audience. In the early days, without my own computer, I utilized my work conditions to print truth related materials.

Typically, I would arrive at the office early in the morning to print the materials needed for the day or use the time after work to print and distribute them promptly. This allowed me to be largely self-sufficient. Later, with my own internet access and computer equipment, it became even more convenient—I could download and print materials as needed.

Benefits of Reading Sharing Articles

Following the events of July 20, 1999, I endured significant economic persecution and interference from the old forces for an extended period. I found it challenging to break through these obstacles, as my righteous thoughts were weakened, leaving me with a sense of helplessness and a feeling that I couldn’t overcome the barriers.

I persisted in visiting Minghui to read the experiences and insights shared by fellow practitioners from various regions. Gradually, I was transforming. By strengthening my Fa study, my righteous thoughts were slowly rising. I looked inward to identify my shortcomings and attachments and strived to eliminate them. Simultaneously, I increased the frequency of sending forth righteous thoughts, rejected the economic persecution imposed by the old forces, and refrained from clinging to outcomes, focusing instead on doing what I should do.

One day, while walking home from work, I suddenly felt a sense of ease and joy after being elevated in the Fa. My body felt incredibly light and free as if I had reached a level where the Fa had fulfilled its requirements at that stage. Looking at the economic challenges, they no longer touched my heart; they felt very distant from me. Soon after, what seemed like an insurmountable economic problem in the ordinary world was suddenly resolved.

Cultivating in the Fa is truly mysterious and indescribable. In the mainland China environment, it is possible to cultivate in harsh conditions. Minghui played an immense role in helping me overcome challenges.

I Have Found a Healthy Cultivation Environment

Once practitioners relax their Fa study, they are easily disturbed, slack off in cultivation, and find it difficult to make progress. Therefore, for practitioners in mainland China, it is particularly important to have a safe and timely platform like Minghui, where practitioners from around the world can exchange experiences and learn from one another, just like studying the Fa together. Everyone shares their experiences, learns from one another, and encourages one another.

When I was reciting the Fa in the early days, I gave up after a short time. One day, I read the experience of a fellow practitioner who seemed to be from Southeast Asia. I felt very ashamed and embarrassed, as Chinese was not his native language, yet he could memorize it while I couldn’t.

The practitioner started by memorizing one sentence of the Fa. I thought to myself, “At least I can start with one sentence.” Gradually, like rolling a snowball, I memorized more and more. I recited while taking the subway, walking, and doing household chores. Whenever I slacked off in my efforts, the perseverance of that foreign practitioner greatly encouraged me to keep going.

I still have a long way to go in this regard. In recent years, I have occasionally become complacent and distracted. Still, I remain steadfast in my resolve to stay connected to Minghui. This invaluable platform allows Falun Dafa practitioners worldwide to exchange experiences and to strive to cultivate diligently.

Identifying Shortcomings in My Cultivation

Reading about the experiences of many practitioners has also prompted me to write a few short articles for submission to Minghui. I plan to keep writing more articles as time goes on as well.

After an article is published, I compare it with my original draft to see how the Minghui editors edited it and understand why they made those changes. Sometimes, a single word can make a world of difference in how the article is read. In fact, it is not a difference of one word, but a difference in realm.

On one occasion, when I sent a short poem to Master to celebrate Falun Dafa Day, the Minghui editor adjusted the position of a word, which immediately enhanced the poem's meaning and imagery. After reviewing and revising it several times, I was deeply impressed and moved. I felt the humility, practicality, and professional acuity of the Minghui editors in capturing the essence of the content. This also prompted me to reflect on my own shortcomings in cultivation and strive to practice more diligently.

I am paying increasing attention to calls for articles for the World Falun Dafa Day and the mainland China Fa Conference, both initiated by Minghui every year. This is a significant event that everyone should participate in, integrate into one body, and keep up with the progress of the Fa-rectification. It is also an excellent opportunity to reflect on one’s own stage of cultivation. Through participation, one purifies the mind and improves one’s xinxing.

Closing Remarks

The title of this article came to mind some time ago, and I have been working on it for quite a while. There have been significant obstacles along the way. Besides my laziness, which I still need to overcome, there has been an internal force holding me back from completing this piece. As a result, I kept putting it off until recently, when I finally decided to dedicate my weekend to finishing it.

I view the act of writing itself as a breakthrough and wish to share this process with fellow practitioners who have been inspired to write but have not yet taken action. We can all cherish and fully utilize the Minghui website as a valuable platform for Falun Dafa practitioners to share experiences, remind one another of the cultivation path, and work together to progress.