(Minghui.org) I'm a new practitioner who began practicing Falun Dafa in 2012. I first encountered Dafa in 2009 when one of my former colleagues told me about it. By studying the Fa I have enlightened to many Fa principles and I've also clarified the truth to people. I'd like to share my cultivation experiences.
During the first six months after I began practicing I discussed all the problems that I encountered with practitioners A and B, who had both helped me to obtain the Fa. They patiently helped me analyze my problems and reminded me that I have to look within.
I've watched Master's lecture videos attentively and understood many Fa principles. I seemed to have awakened from a dream and know what it means to cultivate. Every morning as soon as I wake up I do the exercises. Each night I read Master's Fa teachings. I use the time going to and from work and doing housework to listen to the recordings of experience sharing articles by Dafa disciples and the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party.
The arthritis, insomnia, and other illnesses that had been troubling me for many years disappeared soon after I began studying the Fa and doing the exercises. The worries in my work and life also vanished. Now I walk into the office with a positive attitude every day, finish the tasks at hand, and study the Fa with a calm mind afterward.
An Opportunity
In 2009, I ran into a former colleague (Practitioner A). She told me that she had been practicing Falun Gong and had become very healthy. I was startled and looked at her carefully. I hadn't seen her for ten years, yet she had not aged and her complexion and temperament were very good.
I asked, “How do you practice? Teach me.” She said, “If you want to practice, you have to first read a book called Zhuan Falun.” I said, “Where can I find this book?” She replied, “Let me think of a way.”
Two weeks later, she brought Zhuan Falun to my house and said that she could only lend the book to me for one week. She asked me to wash my hands first before I read, to sit upright, and to not miss any words.
I said, “Give me ten days and I will follow your instructions to finish the book.” After she left, I washed my hands and sat at the table. The first time I opened Zhuan Falun and saw Master's photo, I felt Master was very warm and compassionate. When I saw the Falun emblem, I felt that it was beautiful and sacred.
By the third night I finished reading Zhuan Falun , the content in the book impressed me deeply and I felt it was really a good book. By the tenth night, I had read Zhuan Falun three times. I did not quite understand the Fa principles at that time and only felt that this was a treasured book that teaches people to be good.
When I saw the report “Tiananmen Square Self-immolation” on television in 2001, I didn't know what Falun Gong was or if what was broadcast was true or false. When I finished reading Zhuan Falun for the third time, I deeply thought about the news that was reported on television.
A month later, Practitioner A came to my house and I asked her many questions. She clarified the truth to me, so I had some understanding about Falun Gong. She said, “Since you think that Zhuan Falun is good, I will give you this book.” My heart was filled with gratitude and joy.
Because I frequently have to travel for business and was also busy with my studies and exams, I thought that I would wait until I had time to practice Falun Dafa. Thus, I brushed past Dafa and waited three years.
Enlightenment in Dafa
In the blink of an eye, it was 2012. I met Practitioner B through Practitioner A and helped her get a job in the same building as me. At first, I did not know that B was a practitioner. I only felt that she was a good person. Why didn't she have a job?
I later learned that she had been imprisoned for three years because she cultivated Falun Dafa and was unreasonably fired from her job.
Through deeper contact with A and B, I was even more impressed by the beauty of Dafa and made up my mind that I must begin practicing.
Practitioner B taught me the five exercises and even helped me find Master's Guangzhou videos lecture, MP3, and e-books. She also brought me to visit a few practitioners so I could experience the power of group Fa-study and sending forth righteous thoughts.
Practitioner A often comes with me to study the Fa and do the exercises. She also rectifies my incorrect attitude and even brings me materials such as Minghui Weekly.
More than a month ago, after many setbacks, Practitioner B found all the Dafa books for me, a total of more than 40 of them. When B placed these precious treasures in front of me, I was stunned. When I saw each beautifully printed book, I could even more feel Master' compassionate, mighty, and painstaking efforts to save sentient beings. I also felt that Dafa disciples are truly remarkable. I wrapped each book with care and printed out the contents in chronological order. I labeled them on the back. The content of each book moved me deeply.
Clarifying the Truth and Becoming a Dafa Disciple Who Cultivates Solidly
Two weeks ago while I was reading the Fa at home, a former colleague called me and asked if I wanted to go mountain climbing. My first thought was, “I should seize the time to study the Fa.” I said, “I don't have time. How about another day?” However, she asked again and said that she wanted to confide in me. I agreed.
By the time we reached the top of the mountain it had begun to rain. I suggested, “Let's talk in the car.” I listened quietly to what she had to say. It turned out she was worried over buying a house and her son's marriage. However, her husband was not understanding and did not cooperate, so she was distressed. I told her what I thought and made suggestions regarding her problems and she was very happy. She said, “I have not talked to you for more than a year and I feel that your thoughts have changed greatly. You are more optimistic and kinder.”
I smiled and said, “Do you know why I've changed?” She said, “Tell me, quick!”
I told her that I'd started practicing Falun Dafa. She said that she knew about Falun Gong before 1999 and even practiced it at a practice site. She even had a Dafa book at home. However, she stopped practicing when the CCP started persecuting it. She felt that Falun Dafa was good, so she did not hand her book over to the authorities but hid it. I was very glad when I heard what she told me.
Above are some insights from a new practitioner. If there's anything inappropriate, please kindly point it out.
