(Clearwisdom.net)
Teacher has mentioned many times the importance of studying the Fa. There are some problems existing in practitioners' study. Besides not having enough time to study the Fa, not being able to calm one's mind and encountering various types of interference, I think some practitioners still have several problems related to studying. I have put my thoughts in writing in order to discuss them with fellow practitioners.
1. Although practitioners are studying the Fa, some practitioners do not let go of certain attachments. They selectively assimilate to Dafa. In Teacher's lectures, Teacher has specifically pointed out and touched on these problems and attachments; yet, some practitioners let it pass, do not refer to Dafa to measure themselves to get rid of their attachments, or conduct themselves by truly following the requirements of Dafa. While studying the Fa, when they read the part referring to their attachments, they quickly pass over it and do not want to think about it. Sometimes, they are even reluctant to or simply don't read some of Teacher's lectures or articles.
2. Some practitioners do not let go of their fundamental attachments. They take the principles of the Fa out of context and use them as an excuse to defend themselves. They even twist or randomly interpret the teachings. This is especially obvious with those who have "enlightened" along an evil path, those who have been transformed by the evil on their own initiative, or those who have become accomplices of the persecution.
3. Some practitioners use the excuse of studying the Fa to stay at home in hiding. They don't clarify the truth to people, nor do they participate in other Fa-rectification activities. Although these people are studying Dafa¡ªand some have been studying for a long time now¡ªthey are holding on to their fear and fundamental attachments. They dare not step out to validate Dafa and they use studying Dafa as an excuse.
4. Some practitioners are attached to the mentality of pursuit and curiosity. They are always anxious to find out if Teacher has any new lectures or has said something new. They do not study Dafa and cultivate solidly and steadfastly. This explains why a while ago, practitioners in some areas were spreading and making copies of CD's with Teacher's unpublished lectures.
