On our path of cultivation, there was a time that we went astray. It started in June 2001 when we were posting Dafa truth-clarification materials. Because we had many attachments that hadn't been let go of, and because we weren't steadfast enough in Dafa, we avoided the police using only human methods, and we didn't think about eliminating the evil or safeguarding the sacredness and dignity of Dafa. Consequently, we were taken advantage of by the evil. We felt helpless, and let them do what they wished without restraint. In the end, we said against our will that we would give up cultivation. During the first month of our illegal detention, we also felt confused about Dafa.

In November, we were abducted and taken to a brainwashing center. Since we had been brainwashed with a lot of evil methods, and in addition, since there was a person who had a knack for talking to us about his biased theories about Dafa, our hearts were moved. In the end, we said and wrote words which were unworthy of Dafa and of our Teacher. This is a stain on our cultivation path. We hereby solemnly declare that our actions and words which were not in accordance with Dafa are all void. We are determined to follow our Teacher's words, walk a righteous path, and be qualified Dafa practitioners. We'll redouble our efforts to make up for the losses that we have caused for Dafa.

Fu Tingfa & Wang Zhenchuan

May 17, 2003

Chinese version available at http://www.minghui.ca/mh/articles/2003/6/24/52794.html

I obtained the Fa in December 1996. Before that, I was a trouble-maker in society; I was always seeking fights with others, and I didn't work hard in my work unit. Since obtaining the Fa, I have come to understand the meaning of life, so every day I studied the Fa and did the exercises. Since 1999, Dafa has been persecuted. I went to Beijing to appeal in September 1999, and I ended up being detained for 10 days by Beijing police with no explanation. After I was sent back, I was detained in a detention center for a long time, and against my will I wrote a pledge to stop practicing. I didn't recognize the solemnity of Dafa, and due to my human notions and my attachments, my main consciousness wasn't clear, and I slipped. Society didn't allow me to be a good person, so I smoked, fought with others, and picked up lots of bad habits. Looking back on all the bad deeds that I have done, I humiliated Dafa, and I feel shameful at even mentioning Dafa. How I feel sorry for our Teacher who has been saving us painstakingly! I was so wrong. From Teacher's recent lectures, I understand that Teacher is still waiting for us, so I feel shameful and happy. I hereby solemnly declare: All my actions and words which weren't in compliance with Dafa are null and void. I will do my best to make up for the losses that I have caused to Dafa. I will fulfill my vow, and I will never disappoint Teacher, who has been benevolently saving us.

Liu Jun

June 6, 2003

Chinese version available at http://www.minghui.ca/mh/articles/2003/6/26/52929.html

I was fortunate enough to start studying the Fa on New Years day of 2003. Before that, the police and local residential committee often came to my home to disturb my wife and my daughter's Fa-study and cultivation. Prior to October 1, 2002, they came again. My daughter was steadfast in cultivation, and she has never signed anything for them, nor did she write any pledge, yet they deceived me into signing their so-called "pledge." However, for the past few years, I have witnessed the miracles of Dafa and the kindness of Dafa practitioners, so I joined Dafa cultivation. At the time that I write this solemn declaration, I deeply realize how the old forces have deviated, and though I made three attempts to write this, I couldn't fully express my feelings.

On the evening of April 14^th, my wife was taken advantage of by evil because she had an attachment; half of her body suddenly became paralyzed, her eyes became dry, and her mouth started watering. Her fellow practitioners sent forth righteous thoughts for her collectively, and I participated as well. Within half an hour, her situation improved, and after another half hour, she was almost back to normal. By the next morning, she could do the exercises, and she was fine.

Through studying the Fa, I realized that I let Teacher down in signing the pledge and conceding to them. I hereby solemnly declare that what I have signed on their behalf is all null and void. I will strive forward, maintain righteous thoughts and righteous actions, and return home with Teacher.

Xue Peng

April 18, 2003

Chinese version available at http://www.minghui.ca/mh/articles/2003/6/27/52948.html