(Clearwisdom.net) The short winter vacation is over. Since I started practicing Falun Dafa, the students in my classes have been guided by the principles of "Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance." From the changes they have experienced, I can see that this precious gift has brought joy to their lives. I wanted to offer a Falun Dafa exercise class for students at the Minghui School over their winter vacation.
On the last day of the ten-day class, I was reluctant to say good-bye to all the students. The classes provided the young disciples and their parents with a cultivation environment that helped them improve together. It also helped me to enlighten to principles at different levels and to get rid of many attachments. No matter how much you give, what you attain is beyond description.
The following is the experience and thoughts of some of the participants.
My Children Participate in Winter Falun Dafa Exercise Class
Xia Cuimiao (Mother of Jun Lin and Duo Yao)
I was excited at the news that Yu Fang, a teacher at the Zhuangjing Primary School in Kaohsiung, was going to offer a Winter Falun Dafa Exercise Class for the young students. I knew that she would give the children a very good cultivation environment during their winter vacation. My children went joyfully to the class to study and do the exercises every day. If they were at home, it would be hard for me to get them to practice like this. What impressed me was that my five-year-old son would sit still instead of running around. For that I really admire Yu Fang. After talking with her, I realized that I lack the pure heart of a child. Whenever I tried to educate my children, I could not let go of the rigid attitude of a parent. Hence, I often had conflicts with them. This was in sharp contrast to Yu Fang's genuine happiness when teaching the young disciples.
Seeing that the young disciples, apart from studying the Falun Dafa books and doing the exercises, playing freely in school, I was extremely happy. It has not only replaced their old habit of watching TV or playing video games, but also helped them raise their xinxing levels. From other parents I learned that many young disciples have benefited from the class. I think it was the parents who benefited the most.
When young disciples go out to promote Dafa, the effect is very good. Yu Fang arranged some outdoor teaching and promotional activities. A group of over 30 people went to the ice sculpture exhibition and watched a 3D film. The young disciples performed the waist-drum and the Falun Gong exercises outside the ice sculpture exhibition. I was with them, and it is hard to describe my feelings when I saw the happy young disciples. After we returned to school, Yu Fang taught the students the principle that good is rewarded with good. She discussed the 3D film and how parents should treat their children. I am really grateful to her for her selfless contribution. She took every child as her own, giving them a rich and joyful winter vacation. Of course, I am also among those who have greatly benefited from it.
Falun Dafa Winter Exercise Class
Xu Junlin (3rd grader)
When doing the second exercise, I felt that my arms were extremely tired. Sometimes I could hang on and finish the exercise, but sometimes I just put my arms down. I really liked the winter class. I made a lot of new friends. I also liked the teacher, Yu Fang. She took us to her home and we made dumplings together. The dumplings we made were delicious. I hope we can eat such tasty dumplings next time. This afternoon, we are going to see the ice sculpture and will play on the slide. The winter Falun Dafa exercise class is really fun.
Experience Sharing
Liu Yitong (6th grader)
I am very glad to be able to attend the Falun Dafa exercise class in Jingzhuang Primary School. Ever since I attended the class, I have become more and more interested in studying the Fa and doing the exercises. Whenever I have time, I recite "Lun Yu", Hong Yin and Hong Yin (II). Yu Fang leads us in doing the five sets of exercises and reading Zhuan Falun and Essentials for Further Advancement. We also learned to play the waist drum. I feel very happy. Studying the Fa and doing the exercises can not only eliminate one's karma, but also improve the "xinxing" level.
On the last day, we went to the ice sculpture exhibition and played on the ice slide. I also performed the waist drum and the five exercises outside. We distributed Falun Dafa materials, too. It was indeed a day full of fun and meaning.
I am grateful to Yu Fan and for efforts of others who organized all the activities. I will do better in the three things Master asks us to do - study the Fa well, do the exercises, and send forth righteous thoughts.
Doing the Falun Gong Exercises at Zhuangjing Primary School.
Liu Peitong (5th grader)
Although it was only for two weeks, I was very happy to be there with Yu Fang. She really knows how to deal with kids. I badgered my mom to get to go to Zhuangjing Primary School, although I knew that it might be impossible. I felt that I would be very fortunate if I could be a student in Yu Fang's class.
Many parents think of us first and want to see us become better, but we often do not appreciate our parents concern. We might learn to cherish this only when we are about to lose it. When doing the exercises, I should not open my eyes and look around. Next time, I will close my eyes.
How time flies. I hope next time, Yu Fang can take us to study the Fa and do the exercise together. Next time I will make greater progress.
Experience Sharing
Guo Zhiquan (6th grader)
I am very grateful to Yu Fang and the other parents who accompanied us in doing the exercises and studying the Fa. We learned that the purpose of being a human being is to return to one's original true self. "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" is the basic principle of life. I hope I can attend a class like this again next time.
Experience in the Winter Fa-study Class
Guo Zhiyuan (4th grader)
I thank Yu Fang for helping me in doing the Falun Gong exercises and Fa-study. From this experience we learned how to cultivate ourselves. I hope everybody can learn "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" and then there will not be bad people. Besides, to practice Falun Gong is really good. I have to thank all the mothers for their good will.
(To be continued...)
Written on March 15, 2005