(Minghui.org) Human eyes are made of molecules and can only see the world made of molecules, but the invisible factors are vital. For example, people can see the Buddha statue, but what is really at work is the invisible fashen (law body) of the Buddha.
Another example is the issue of consecration. It is easy to put a scripture in a Buddha statue, but it will only work if consecration is done with righteous thoughts. Those that do consecration must chant the Buddha’s name singlemindedly, with nothing else in mind. That is what will sanctify the object. Anyone can chant the Buddha’s name. However, that is not necessarily consecrating the object, but only the visual representation of an intent. To achieve the desired result, the heart must be calm and pure when chanting.
The above leads me to my topic--whether or not someone is a true practitioner. Different practitioners will do the same things but the results may vary. Why? Practitioners use a substance that cannot be seen with present day technology and is called gong, an energy developed through cultivation.
For example, when discussing healing, it is the hand in another dimension grabbing that being in the other dimension. When clarifying the facts about Falun Dafa, it is the truthfulness and compassion in the practitioner's heart that makes the other person understand, not the flowery words. It is the power of mercy that disintegrates the evil factors so that people can hear the truth the practitioner is imparting without being controlled by the evil.
Some practitioners do all that is required for a practitioner, but they are still ill. The reason is that they can’t let go of the attachment to the illness. They are doing the three things, some very actively, but they didn’t let go the attachment to illness in their heart. Their illness will disappear once they let go of the attachment, because once their xinxing level reaches the required standard for a practitioner, they can’t be interfered with. Even if they face the old forces' interference, it won't have any effect and will be disintegrated. The reason for this is that the practitioner's xinxing level has reached the required standard.
Some practitioners will count how many times they have read a Falun Dafa book, but this doesn't mean that they truly studied diligently. A number doesn’t mean anything. The only thing that affects Fa study is whether your heart is or is not calm, whether one looks inward, or whether one lives by the standard of the Fa.
What does cultivation mean? It is cultivating your heart. The essence of cultivation practice is to raise your mental realm higher and higher. Or it will be false and could lead to showing off. But what God and Buddha see is the heart.
Practitioners should not only pay attention to outward appearance but concentrate on xinxing and looking for shortcomings. We should set high standard for ourselves and improve, which is real cultivation.
Above are my thoughts based on my cultivation level. Please kindly point out any shortcomings.
