(Minghui.org) “Why is there so much suffering in life?” Although many people ask this question, it is difficult to find a clear answer. The book Zhuan Falun not only provides the answer to this question, it also clearly points out the purpose of life.

Twenty-nine years ago, on January 4, 1995, a ceremony for the inaugural publication of Zhuan Falun was held at the National Public Security College in Beijing. To commemorate and celebrate this day, the Tianti Bookstore in Yongsan District, Seoul held two book reading sessions—one in the morning and another in the afternoon of January 4, 2024. More than 70 people from various districts in South Korea, including Seoul, Gyeongsangnam-do, Geochang and Gunsan attended the sessions. Participants talked about the physical and mental changes they experienced after reading Zhuan Falun and practicing Falun Dafa.

Some said their health and character improved after practicing Falun Dafa. One said, “I feel extremely fortunate and grateful to find this life-changing book – Zhuan Falun.” Other attendees said, “This is indeed an extraordinary book,” “I found direction in life,” and, “Dafa brought us hope in this chaotic world.” 

The Tianti Bookstore in Seoul held book readings on January 4, 2024 to celebrate the 29^th anniversary of the publication of Zhuan Falun.

People from all walks of life sent flowers to celebrate the 29^th anniversary of the publication of Zhuan Falun.

Zhuan Falun, the main book of Falun Dafa, systematically guides one to practice cultivation according to the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. It was formally published and distributed in January 1995. The author of the book is the founder of Falun Dafa, Mr. Li Hongzhi.

Mr. Li started teaching Falun Dafa publicly in 1992. In the two years from May 1992 to end of 1994, he traveled to over 20 cities in China holding a total of 56 classes that were attended by people from all strata of society. Classes were held over a 9-day period. Mr. Li compiled the contents of the lectures given during those two years and published Zhuan Falun in 1994. To date, the book has been translated into 40 languages and has changed countless people’s lives all over the world. 

My Life Changed After Reading Zhuan Falun

Ms. Ryu Pilnam, a retired teacher with 37 years of teaching experience, began practicing Falun Dafa 6 months ago. She said her life changed tremendously after she read Zhuan Falun.

Ms. Ryu Pilnam said Zhuan Falun dissolved all her resentment.

After Ms. Ryu Pilnam married, she felt that her in-laws treated her badly. Her heart was full of resentment and her health declined as a result. She suffered from gastric problems for years and could only eat porridge. In 2023, she picked up a flier about Falun Dafa at a park near her home and learned of the book Zhuan Falun.

She recalled that the first month she carried Zhuan Falun with her wherever she went and she read it four times. She discovered the true meaning of life, and the resentment in her heart vanished. A month later, her stubborn gastric problems were gone, and her relationship with her husband improved.

Ms. Ryu said, “In the past, I was unhappy with my husband because I did not get on well with my in-laws and there were many challenges. After reading Zhuan Falun, I let go of my resentment towards my husband and even my tone of voice when I spoke to him changed. I used to throw tantrums and did not speak to him kindly. After practicing cultivation, my voice became softer and my husband also changed. He actually took the initiative to wash the dishes and clean the house. I finally understood the principle that only when I first change myself will the other person change.”

Calligrapher Gains New Lease on Life After Reading Zhuan Falun

Mr. Han Chiseon is a calligrapher who presents calligraphy and videos on humanities on social media. In 2021, a subscriber to his channel held a long conversation with him, and Mr. Han heard of Zhuan Falun for the first time. He began his relationship with the book.

Mr. Han Chiseon and his wife attended the Zhuan Falun reading session.

He said, “After I found Zhuan Falun, my life changed fundamentally; my ideas were straightened out and I began a new chapter in life.” He added, “I was very interested in Buddhism and spiritual cultivation in the past. I also practiced other spiritual ways. However, after reading Zhuan Falun, I decided to only practice Falun Dafa.”

Mr. Han persuaded his wife, Ms. Choi Gyeonghui, to read the book together with him and she began to practice cultivation too. She said, “My husband and I tried different spiritual practices before and read many books. Yet, only Zhuan Falun answered all my questions. I even stayed up all night to finish reading Zhuan Falun.”

True Happiness After Reading Zhuan Falun

Ms. Kwon Huijeong, from Gunsan, shared, “Thanks to Zhuan Falun, I can truly smile from my heart.”

Ms. Kwon Huijeong said she found happiness in life after reading Zhuan Falun.

Ms. Kwon’s child is disabled and as a result she always felt sorry for herself. “Why did something like this happen to me?” No one could explain why, and it made her suffer for many years. However, since she did not want others to look down on her, in spite of the pain inside, she tried her best to put on a smile. Yet her inner torment caused her health to deteriorate.

Three years ago, her friend suggested she practice Falun Dafa.

Ms. Kwon said, “After reading Zhuan Falun, I understood why my life is like that and why my child came to be with me. Since then, my life changed 180 degrees.

“I often smiled in the past and gave people the impression that I was fine—but other people knew it was not sincere.” After she began practicing Falun Dafa, those who know her well say that she is truly happy now.

Recovering from Depression

Ms. Park Migyeong, a primary school teacher in Gyeongsangnam-do in her 40s, said, “Thanks to Zhuan Falun, I became a good teacher.”

Park Migyeong wanted to find a book to guide her. She finally found the precious book – Zhuan Falun.

Ms. Park Migyeong had a difficult marriage and career. “I had always been kind, so why did such bad things happen to me?” These thoughts tormented her and she suffered from severe depression. She even thought of killing herself.

Ms. Park said that after she read Zhuan Falun, “I felt a sense of comfort I never had before. I suddenly remembered that since childhood I always wanted to find a book that would guide me in life like a compass, but I never found it. Now I understood, it turns out that I was still alive so I could read Zhuan Falun.” She said her heart was most moved by the emphasis in Zhuan Falun on “Tolerance” (Forbearance).

She said,“I am one who often tolerates things. People around me say ‘why do you put up with this? Don’t keep holding things inside, you will become ill.’ Yet only Zhuan Falun explains why we should practice Forbearance. When I read this in the book, I decided I would read this book for the rest of my life.

“The suffering I went through previously was the result of my karma. I realized that I was repaying karma accumulated through past lives. Therefore I am grateful to find Zhuan Falun. After reading it, I happily take on tasks other people are reluctant to handle; I am also more patient towards my students.”

Participants in the book reading sessions to commemorate the 29^th anniversary of the publication of Zhuan Falun thanked Master Li for teaching them the Fa.