Germany and Austria: Falun Dafa Practitioners Feel Encouraged After Reading China Fahui Articles

(Minghui.org) The 18th China Fahui hosted by the Minghui website ended successfully on November 21, 2021. Nearly 40 articles were translated into different languages, including English, German, and French. 

Practitioners in China continue to practice cultivation solidly, and assist Master in saving sentient beings – despite facing a severe and difficult environment. Their cultivation experiences show how much they cherish sentient beings and the wisdom, and compassion they had after letting go of self. Dafa practitioners in Germany and Austria were deeply moved and encouraged by these articles. They are now even more determined to save people in a dignified manner.

The Cultivation Experiences of Practitioners in Rural China Were an Excellent Reference

Johannes. a practitioner in Germany, has achieved great things in R&D. In the field of electronics, he has developed battery and electric mobility and has many inventions and patents. He wrote, “I live near the Germany-Austria border, far away from other practitioners. It was wonderful to read practitioners’ cultivation sharing articles on the German language Minghui website.

"I can’t wait to go onto Minghui every afternoon after lunch and read recent articles from all over the world that were published on the website. Every article helps me progress in cultivation. I look forward to the China Fahui every year. The honest sharing opened my heart during the past five years. I am especially moved to see practitioners in China practicing diligently despite such difficult circumstances.”
The author’s experiences in the article “Those Around Me Benefit from My Practicing Falun Dafa” struck a chord with Johannes. 

Johannes said, “I have been living in this small village where everyone knows everyone else for 5 years. All the villagers know me, and they watch me, a newcomer. People in small places also like to gossip about others. While I introduced Falun Dafa to the local residents, it is also important to give them a good impression through my upright behavior. I often feel I am treading on thin ice and worry that I did not do well.” 

Johannes continued, “I saw that this practitioner in China faced the same situation and helped me understand cultivation and saving people. I discovered I still have many attachments, such as embarrassment and fear, which I need to get rid of. I frequently resort to human logic, science and petty tricks in handling things. I saw where I was lacking through this practitioner’s story. I should use wisdom to help villagers who are suffering from illness.”

He was also touched by the article “A University Teacher’s Amazing Experiences in Prison.” He said, “I find it difficult to emulate the compassion and forbearance shown by the practitioner towards prison guards and inmates. All my life I have gotten used to avoiding conflicts, and hide in a corner. I want to be alone without any troubles. Consequently, I need others to help resolve and take on a lot of my problems. The actions of this practitioner while in prison made me see clearly the infinite power of compassion and tolerance. I saw the gap between me and this practitioner, and it helped me understand where I needed to improve.”

He added a few more insights, “Reading articles published on Minghui every day, especially the reports on practitioners detained in prison for refusing to give up their belief have become an important aspect of my cultivation. I feel extremely fortunate to be able to receive such news. I often think of how I would react if I faced the same circumstances described in the articles. I assessed how deep my faith in Dafa is. Can I pass the tests practitioners in China went through? Do I have as strong a conviction as these practitioners, those who have given me courage?”

“I also learned how to do better and be more courageous in clarifying the truth to people I meet in my daily life. I am grateful to practitioners for sharing their cultivation stories, and I learned a lot from them.”

Sharing Understanding by Practitioners in China Helped Me Overcome Tribulations

Sixty-five-year old Hermine is a practitioner living in Austria. She was touched by the article “Letting Go of Resentment and Fulfilling My Vow.” “This article helped me resolve my conflict with family members.”

Hermine held a different view of sickness from her son and daughter-in-law after she started to cultivate. Her daughter-in-law works for the Red Cross and has been stubborn in her opinion. This caused a rift between Hermine and her. She said, “In the past, I always thought my son understood how I felt. I even thought he and my grandson would also become practitioners because I took up Falun Dafa. Then, I realized later on things don’t turn out that way. We had vastly different views and often had arguments.

“The author in this article is a single mother. What I went through is trivial compared to her experience. I realized I needed to study the Fa more when I saw how she could let go of a great injustice.”

While studying the Fa, Hermine said, “I can feel Master helping me. I am too attached to sentiments and made things hard for my family. I know I should let go of my emotions.”

It is easier said than done. Hermine ran into difficulties putting theory into practice. “I keep reminding myself to let go of my sentimentality for my family and send righteous thoughts to eliminate it, but I can’t help thinking of their faults from time to time and feel resentful. I recalled the practitioner’s experiences. Not only was she able to let go of the hostility she held against her family members, she explained the facts about Dafa and saved them. I realized I need to treat the people around me with greater compassion.”

Gradually, Hermine learned to calm down. Her transformation changed the environment. She said, “Not long ago, I spoke to my son over the phone. I was composed. He became a different person. His tone and manner were much better.”

Eliminating Sentiments Through Reading Practitioners’ Articles

Karin, a German practitioner who is 77 this year, is a loving grandmother in the eyes of her three grandsons. She empathized with the author in the article “I Only Walk the Path Master Has Arranged for Me.” “The author is my age and also a grandmother. I am delighted to read about a practitioner in China who shares the same family background with me. I was moved to tears many times while reading this story.”

Karin found it most beneficial to read about how the practitioner balanced family relations and doing the three things well. She recalled an experience she had when taking care of her grandchildren not too long ago. “I wasn’t doing the three things diligently then. Practitioners at group study reminded me too, I was too caught in sentiments. I then thought of this article and reflected on myself.” She discovered the practitioner in China was selfless in handling her relationship with family members. In contrast, she was emotionally attached to her family.

Karin began to remind herself to let go of her sentiments. “It wasn’t easy in the beginning. I am grateful to this practitioner for showing me what she did. Now, I get on well with my family, including my grandchildren, and we live harmoniously. I am able to handle things rationally.”

Seeing the Power of Dafa Manifest in Other Practitioners

Detlef, who works in IT in Germany, said, “I was moved by the tranquility emitting from the words after reading four to five articles. Practitioners face danger in an environment such as in China. They move forward courageously and help one another overcome tribulations. It is astonishing. Whenever I read how practitioners in China overcome various challenges to save sentient beings, I was truly touched.”

“I don’t feel that these practitioners in China are living in a country that is persecuting them, they are so calm. This left a lasting impression on me. I can also feel that their surroundings is not always hostile. I realized I should look within and cultivate myself well during the pandemic.”

Grateful to Practitioners in China for Bringing Us Together

Natalie, who lives in central Germany, said she lives in a city where there are many practitioners from China. However, it is mostly Western practitioners who share cultivation stories during group Fa studies. At times she finds it a pity because Western practitioners could have learned a lot from Chinese practitioners.

She said, “I treasure the stories practitioners in China took time to write. Reading “Cherishing Our Predestined Relationships with Other Practitioners” helped me realize that as practitioners we should be close to one another. We – Western and Chinese practitioners – are bound together by our holy mission. We are like old friends who have known each other for thousands of years. We were born on earth during this life time to help Master save sentient beings. After reading this article, I felt a strong bond with other practitioners during our truth-clarification activities. It is as if we are one big family. Everyone trusts and helps one another, forming a powerful, righteous field. I thank practitioners in China from the bottom of my heart.”