(Minghui.org) In July of 1999, 24 years ago, veteran Falun Dafa practitioners all entered the stage of Fa-rectification cultivation. In the process of counteracting the persecution and clarifying the facts, the cultivation environment outside of China has been greatly impacted.

For example, before Fa-rectification cultivation, most practitioners participated in group Fa study with the mentality of studying and obtaining the Fa, as well as improving their xinxing. When they encountered conflicts in daily life or at work, they looked for areas where they were lacking in their xinxing. They also looked to the Fa for answers. By cultivating themselves internally, they were able to resolve their external conflicts.

But after Fa-rectification cultivation began, when practitioners in many regions ran into conflicts or tribulations, their human notions, attachments to their own ideas, and even worse actions and speech emerged and garnered support from more local practitioners. Many of those in conflicts or tribulations tried to blame others for their problems and sought external solutions instead of looking at the issue from the perspective of cultivation. As a result, many new practitioners who took up Dafa after 2000 no longer experienced the serenity and purity that Fa-study groups and practice sites originally had.

Master has talked in several lectures about the responsibilities shouldered by coordinators of Falun Dafa Associations outside of China.

Master said:

“Master has entrusted so many Dafa disciples to you, and expects you to lead them well. So it is something you must do, and it is your responsibility. If you don’t do it well, it’s directly related to your cultivation.” (“Fa Teaching at the 2013 Greater New York Fa Conference,” Collected Fa Teachings, Vol. XII)

But in reality, some coordinators (as well as some individual practitioners) still often pushed conflicts and responsibilities onto Master or avoided them using everyday people’s ways instead of being “responsible to Master.” (“Be More Diligent,” Collected Teachings Given Around the World Volume X)

It’s also common for Dafa Association coordinators to be busy with projects that they are in charge of and thereby neglect the responsibilities of Dafa Association coordinators.

Master said,

“I would like to tell you that, since you are a coordinator, you should gather the local practitioners and bring them together on Master’s behalf so that they can improve in cultivation, and you should help Master by leading them well. That is your responsibility as a coordinator in your area.” (“Fa Teaching Given at the 2015 New York Fa Conference,” Collected Fa Teachings, Vol. XIII)

Only when Dafa Association coordinators take their responsibility in this role as their first priority can the cultivation environment in various regions recover. Only then can practitioners put more emphasis on cultivating themselves and elevating their xinxing and achieve more positive effects in the things they do to save people.

Although there are many difficulties, along with many complicated people and things, Dafa Association coordinators have to study the Fa well, have the courage to shoulder these responsibilities, and truly carry out the duties of the Dafa Association. Only then can they fulfill their missions well.

Minghui Editorial BoardJuly 1, 2023