Singapore Fahui | Believing in Master and the Fa and Cultivating Diligently

(Minghui.org) Greetings, Master! Greetings, fellow practitioners!

I started practicing in 1998 when I was 35 years old. Over the past 20 years of cultivation, I faced many challenges. With Master’s compassionate care and support, and my firm belief in Master and the Fa, I overcame one difficulty after another. I’d like to tell you about my cultivation experiences.

I began practicing Falun Dafa because I had anemia that couldn’t be treated—I was weak and often fainted. My doctor suggested iron injections, but I preferred natural remedies. One day, I read a book that said practicing qigong could heal one’s illnesses, so I decided to give it a try.

In February 1998, I saw a banner near my home: “Free Falun Dafa class.” On the first night of the nine-day workshop, I was overwhelmed with excitement when I heard Master’s teachings. I thought, “Isn’t this what I’ve been searching for?” I found the answers to the meaning of life!

Since I was 25, I often wondered about the purpose of life as I saw people struggling. I finally had the good fortune to cultivate! Master gave me a new life!

When I first read Zhuan Falun, the main text of Falun Dafa, I felt a powerful energy. The words on the page grew larger and clearer, and I felt Zhuan Falun was a heavenly book! I no longer needed glasses to read. I often saw small, round Falun spinning at the corner of my eyes.

Practitioners set up an exercise site near my home. Every morning, we did the exercises together, and in the evenings, we studied the Fa at a practitioner’s home. Through group study, I quickly improved and realized this was genuine cultivation.

In August 1998, I had the unforgettable experience of seeing Master and hearing him teach in person. Master’s compassion filled the entire conference hall. The feeling was magnificent and indescribable! This strengthened my confidence and deepened my commitment to cultivation.

Understanding the Seriousness of Cultivation

Through studying the Fa, I realized that cultivation in Dafa is serious, and I need to do the three things well every day.

In the first few years of my practice, I was still working and I was quite busy. One morning, I woke up and saw it was only four o’clock. I wanted to sleep a bit longer but noticed the door, which I had closed the night before, was open! I suddenly understood that Master wanted me to get up and do the exercises. For the next few days, the same thing happened—the door would be open at four in the morning.

Once while I was walking and thinking negative thoughts about a fellow practitioner, I suddenly tripped and fell. This happened several times when I had bad thoughts—I realized it was a reminder that I should maintain righteous thoughts at all times.

Saving Those with Predestined Relationships

After the persecution began on July 20, 1999, I started to tell people about Falun Dafa and clarify the truth about the persecution. I talked to local residents from various ethnic backgrounds and tourists from around the world.

I met an elderly woman from Australia who was very interested when I explained the truth about the persecution. She took some informational materials, sat on a nearby bench, and watched us do the exercises. I also talked to a young woman from New York who was very interested in Falun Dafa. I told her about the persecution and said there were many practitioners in New York and she could contact them and learn more about Falun Dafa.

Whenever locals expressed an interest in learning the exercises, I asked for their contact information so I could notify them about upcoming nine-day classes. One day, I met a young Chinese girl exercising in the park. She told me it was the first time she heard about Falun Dafa. She listened intently as I explained what Falun Dafa is.

Shortly after the persecution began, I had some extraordinary experiences that deepened my understanding that all beings are waiting for salvation, and I must help them. I saw a monk one day, and I quickly took out a truth-clarification card from my bag and gave it to him. He accepted it. Later, on a bus, I noticed a nun and I offered her a card, which she gladly accepted. When I got off the bus, I saw an elderly monk. I offered him a copy of Zhuan Falun, and he took it.

While I waited for a bus in a desolate area, I saw a group of seven or eight monks in yellow robes walking towards me. I hurriedly took out a few truth-clarification cards and handed each of them one. They happily accepted the cards.

Eliminating My Attachments

In June 2019, some people suggested that I attend a government sponsored course—a 16-day program and I would receive 1,000 dollars when I completed it.

I attended the first three days. On the morning of the fourth day, I couldn’t get out of bed. My thighs were in severe pain. I couldn’t turn over, and any movement caused excruciating pain, almost bringing me to tears. I was frightened and wondered if I was paralyzed.

I calmed down, asked Master for help and sent forth righteous thoughts. After 30 minutes, I still couldn’t get up, and the pain in my legs was unbearable.

As I lay there I reminded myself, “I am a Dafa disciple. I only listen to Master. I don’t acknowledge or accept anything else. I will walk the path arranged by Master. He is in charge. The old forces don’t have the right to persecute me, and I don’t accept their arrangements.” I was determined to go to the practice site to do the exercises, so I grabbed the rail beside my bed. Enduring the pain, I managed to put my feet on the floor. Once I steadied myself, I slowly limped to the exercise site to do the exercises with the other practitioners.

The same thing happened the following days. I had difficulty turning over or getting up. This continued for some time, and it felt like I had lost control of my body. I realized this was a test to help me improve, eliminate karma, and repay debts—it was a good thing! Every day, I did the exercises, studied the Fa, sent forth righteous thoughts, and looked within, telling myself that I could pass this test.

It was soon time to hold the July 20th event to expose the persecution, so I booked my ticket to Hong Kong to participate in the parade. I was determined to go.

The day of the parade, I couldn’t get up on my own, so I asked a fellow practitioner to help me. I was assigned to carry a small flag that read, “Heaven Will Destroy the CCP,” which was exactly what I wanted. I was concerned about the pain in my legs and whether I could walk the three-hour route. As I walked, I kept sending forth righteous thoughts.

Master said,

“When it’s difficult to endure, you can endure it. When it’s impossible to do, you can do it.” (Lecture Nine, Zhuan Falun)

I kept looking within and realized that my motive for attending the course was greed—I wanted the 1,000 dollars. As a cultivator, I understood that I shouldn’t be attached to money. After I saw my attachment, I sincerely apologized to Master. My legs healed, and I could walk without pain. I am deeply grateful for Master’s compassion!

Letting Go of Sentimentality

In August 2022, during the pandemic, I received a call from the Day Care center informing me that my mother’s blood sugar was dangerously high and she had been rushed to the hospital. I was the oldest daughter, and my mother, who was 82, and I shared a deep bond. The doctor told us she needed to be hospitalized for observation, and said she had only three months to live. I couldn’t believe it.

My mother was moved to hospice care, and I constantly worried about what she might like to eat, whether she could eat, and how she was feeling each day.

While hospitalized, she appeared in good spirits, but the pain in her foot was excruciating, and required painkillers. She developed a fever and couldn’t eat. My mind was preoccupied with by her situation, and I found it difficult to calm down to study the Fa, do the exercises, or do the three things. During the pandemic, only two visitors were allowed at a time, so I spent my days waiting around the hospital.

In November, when the pandemic worsened, I began feeling unwell and I tested positive for COVID. I realized this was a wake-up call from Master. I acknowledged my mistakes and eliminated my sentimentality.

In January 2023, before my mother passed away, I read Zhuan Falun to her, and I’m confident that she will have a good future.

After my mother passed away and following three years of pandemic lockdowns, I found myself slacking off in my cultivation. I went to the practice site every day, but I wasn’t as proactive in doing the three things, especially in clarifying the truth to people.

In late November 2024, I needed to use my computer to draft a document, but it suddenly crashed. A technical practitioner informed me that it was not fixable. I calmed down, sent forth righteous thoughts, and looked inward. I discovered my attachment and how I had slacked off in my cultivation. I said to the computer, “You still have a mission to fulfill, to assist Master in the Fa-rectification and save sentient beings. You will have a good future. Wake up!” Shortly afterward, the computer seemed to come back to life and started working again!

Conclusion

As the Fa-rectification cultivation approaches its final stages, I deeply feel the weight of my responsibility as a Falun Dafa practitioner.

Master said,

“Be sure not to become lax. You must not slack off, and you must not become apathetic.” (Teachings at the Conference in Los Angeles)

I must seize the opportunity to save people and be worthy of Master’s compassion! Let us diligently improve together and return to our true homes with Master.

The above are my experiences based on my limited cultivation experience. Kindly correct me if there is any room for improvement.

Thank you, Master! Thank you, fellow practitioners!

(Presented at the 2024 Singapore Fa Conference)