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In order to reflect changes in the Chinese text of "Explaining the Fa During the 2003 Lantern Festival," please note the corresponding changes in the English version.

Previous: Of course, I'm only talking about the student who submitted the question

Changed to: Of course, I'm not just talking about the student who submitted the question

Previous: Question: Many among the disciples currently hold this thinking: when a practitioner receives tribulations because of interference from the old forces, other practitioners think that even if he does have attachments, practitioners shouldn't allow the persecution to take place and everyone should send righteous thoughts. My question is, if the practitioner himself doesn't want to improve, will this work?

Changed to: Question: Many among the disciples currently hold this thinking: when a practitioner receives tribulations because of interference from the old forces, other practitioners think that even if he does have attachments, the persecution shouldn't be allowed to take place and everyone should send righteous thoughts. My question is, if the practitioner himself doesn't want to improve, will this work?