Written by practitioner Xiao Tan
Greetings to Master, and fellow practitioners.
I am a new practitioner attending the Malaysia Falun Dafa disciples’ cultivation experience sharing conference for the first time. Below are sharing of my cultivation experience, from 4 years of obtaining the Fa, and entering cultivation formally for more than half a year. This is to report to Master and to share my experience sharing with fellow practitioners:
I obtained the Fa during the pandemic in 2020 in China. Over these four years, I practiced alone, with no practitioners around me. As time passed, I gradually became lax, it would take me many days to finish one lecture, and sometimes even stop studying the Fa or practising the exercises. This was not cultivation. Later, I realized that I could not continue like this, I had to integrate myself into the group as a whole. I wanted to be with fellow practitioners and do the three things well. At that time, I didn’t know how to clarify the truth, so in the end, I came to Malaysia, to practice with so many practitioners—studying the Fa, doing the exercises, clarifying the truth, learning from each other, cultivating and be diligent together.
- Studying the Fa and practicing the exercises:
I do the exercises with fellow practitioners every morning at 6:30 am sharp. If it rains, we go to a practitioner’s house or return to our own homes to continue practicing. We persist every day and no longer like I did before when I was alone, make excuses not to practice. Speaking of studying the Fa, I truly feel ashamed. I remember the first time I participated in a group Fa study session, fellow practitioners began reciting Lunyu. I was stunned at the moment. I was shocked by the scene: ‘What? They can all memorize such a long Lunyu?! Later, I heard that some practitioners can recite Zhuan Falun fluently. The gap between me and fellow practitioners is simply too vast! I must strengthen my Fa study! And I must study the Fa seriously with my heart! We have two Fa study groups, I make sure to participate in both; I also try to attend the Malaysia group Fa study and group exercise as much as possible.
- Clarifying the truth: As for clarifying the truth, I think: I should stand in the other person’s shoes and think from their perspective—what to say, and how to say it so that they can understand the truth. I will explain the truth the same way I understood it before.
- One time, I encountered someone from China who studied Marxism-Leninism. He asked, ‘What exactly is Falun Gong? What is Falun Gong about?’ I replied, ‘Falun Gong is a high-level Buddhist cultivation practice based on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.'” Since he studied Marxism-Leninism in China, I immediately asked, ‘Do you know that Gods and Buddhas really exist?’ He replied, ‘Aren’t they all atheistic? I said, ‘I used to think the same way as you, believing in the CCP’s atheism, but atheism is wrong! Gods and Buddhas do exist.’ I also told him, ‘I used to be a tourist like you, but now I’m standing here clarifying the truth. Let me tell you: Falun Gong has been persecuted.’ And I showed him a few of the clearest photos I had saved on my phone, which I believed to be the most convincing photos: I showed him photos of the awards and trophies Falun Gong practitioners received BEFORE the persecution in China, photos of the spectacular scenes of hundreds and thousands of people practicing the exercises across the country, photos of thousands of Dafa disciples in Taiwan forming characters, and photos of more than 6,000 awards Falun Gong has received worldwide. Then, I showed him truth-clarification materials and, as we went through the materials, I told him: Falun Gong has spread to over 150 countries and regions worldwide, and people from all walks of life, including many highly educated individuals such as master’s and doctoral graduates, university professors, etc., are practicing Falun Dafa. The main book, Zhuan Falun, has been translated into more than 50 languages. I also told him: The founder of Falun Gong, Mr. Li Hongzhi, has repeatedly emphasized in the main book of Falun Gong, Zhuan Falun, that Dafa disciples must value virtue and improve their xinxing. The purpose of the CCP’s firewall is to prevent the people from knowing these truths. In the end, he said, ‘I’ll take a copy of the materials to read.’
- Often, foreigners would ask, ‘Why persecute Falun Gong?’ I would begin by explaining what Falun Gong is, based on the truth clarifying materials: ‘Falun Gong is a practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture that follows the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance to improve physical and mental well-being. It has remarkable effects on health, so more and more people in China began practicing it. However, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is a dictatorship, similar to the recent authoritarian regime in Bangladesh; dictators fear that gatherings of people may lead to a unified force. The former chairman of the CCP, Jiang Zemin, once said, “Even my wife believes in Falun Gong; who would still believe in me?” At this point, this foreigner would respond, “Oh!” with an expression of sudden realization. I knew that he understood. I continued, “The Chinese people have no freedom of belief under CCP rule, so the CCP launched a brutal persecution against Falun Gong, including forced organ harvesting, which is a crime against humanity! We are here to speak the truth to end organ harvesting and to advocate for human rights. The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution in support of protecting Falun Gong practitioners. Please sign to support human rights!
- If time permits, I will explain in detail how the CCP framed and persecuted Falun Gong. When talking about the “Tiananmen self-immolation incident,” our display boards reveal evidence of the incident being fabricated. I add that the CCP first orchestrated the “Tiananmen self-immolation” to frame and defame Falun Gong, inciting public hatred against it. Experienced media insiders in China have pointed out that this was purely staged. I personally saw a slow-motion analysis of the footage broadcast by CCP media, and the flaws were obvious. Additionally, insiders within the CCP have revealed that the “Tiananmen self-immolation incident” was a fabricated case jointly created by two major CCP departments. The United Nations has long published research reports indicating that the incident involved a shocking conspiracy and murder, orchestrated entirely by the CCP as a framing operation. When discussing on organ harvesting, I will tell him, “We have accounts of Falun Gong practitioners who were forced to undergo full-body medical examinations in China. Moreover, not long ago, a survivor of organ harvesting who fled to the United States underwent medical examination by world-renowned organ transplant experts, confirming that he was indeed a survivor of organ harvesting. He has a 30 cm scar on his body, and he said that the doctors at the time explained the large incision was necessary to examine his organs. Later, the CCP claimed that he had swallowed nails in prison and had surgery to remove them, but doctors have pointed out that this is clearly a lie. Additionally, the first explosive increase in organ transplants in human history (according to official data from the CCP’s Ministry of Health) occurred in 1999, in mainland China, coinciding with the persecution of Falun Gong. Furthermore, conscience-driven doctors and insiders who have escaped China have confirmed the CCP’s crimes of organ harvesting.” Regardless of whether they are Chinese or foreign, I always tell them, “The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the ‘Falun Gong Protection Act.’”
- When discussing the “three withdrawals”, I personally think that it is important to eliminate the concerns of the people who are quitting the CCP, so I tell them: “Quitting the CCP is very safe for you. It does not mean withdrawing from the organizations directly. You can use a nickname or pseudonym on the largest Chinese-language media site overseas, The Epoch Times, and declare your withdrawal. This will not affect any other aspect of your life.” For example, once, after a fellow practitioner shared the truth, I pointed to a lady who was with two young girls and said, “Lian Hua, He Hua (Lotus, Lotus Flower) withdraw from ShaoXianDui.” I noticed the lady’s expression relax and soften, showing that she accepted this.
Master said in Collected Teachings Given Around the World: “You are all cultivators. I often say this: If you speak to others out of your kind-heartedness, entirely without any selfishness or your own self-interest, and completely for the sake of others, your words will move others to tears.“ 。《Teachings at the Conference of Changchun Assistants》. When we are clarifying the truth, it’s always heartening to see people understand, have a sudden realization, or even proactively ask questions. Sometimes, those who initially walked away return to listen further, and then take the truth materials with them. Mothers with children viewing our display boards, listening to us clarifying the truth and quitting the CCP. Some say, “I know, I know, I support you!” or “Eliminate the Communist Party!”, “Keep going!” Others even offer to donate. We’ve also had foreigners who, in order to sign the petition to end organ harvesting, wait patiently in line. After signing, they call back two young people who had walked a few meters away, saying, “Sign! Support human rights!” These moments truly bring us joy and encouragement! However, we’ve also encountered some troublemakers, , including the older and younger “Little Pink” (老小粉红) or those hardcore CCP members who shouted “CCP good”. When dealing with such individuals, we must remember to first record videos or take photos for evidence, then send righteous thoughts to disintegrate the evil behind them. We deal with them wisely.
- The Experience Sharing articles from fellow practitioners have been very helpful to me: One time, while reading an article shared by a practitioner in the group, I realized that I sometimes have the same issues as that practitioner. For example: 《The Old Forces’ Systematic Interference Revealed in My Dream》, “…the old forces had arranged for them to do evil. They told me how they interfered with Dafa disciples to destroy them. The first thing they do is to arrange for things that distract us to keep us from studying the Fa or doing the exercises: The moment we want to study the Fa or do the exercises, they throw a substance into our thoughts so that we suddenly have the urge to do something else. They use the same tactic to prevent us from sending forth righteous thoughts. They arrange for things to distract us so that we can’t remember to send forth righteous thoughts. If we don’t send righteous thoughts, we can’t eliminate their interference, which will then become a vicious cycle. “ I realized that I occasionally have these issues as well. Therefore, I need to study the Fa, practice the exercises, and send righteous thoughts to eliminate the interference of the old forces.
- The most important thing for a Dafa disciple is to focus on virtue, to improve xinxing, and look inward. For example, at the Fa study and sharing session in September, I added three points. After a fellow practitioner organized it into a document, I saw that he had only added one point. My first reaction was, “Huh? Why are the other two missing?” Later, I looked inward and realized the problem was with me: when I spoke, I didn’t position the microphone correctly, which made it difficult for the practitioner to hear clearly. In the future, I will pay attention to these issues.
Cultivation is serious; Buddha only looks at the heart. As a Dafa disciple, if we do not cultivate our hearts, everything is mere talk. If we do not cultivate the heart, we are just ordinary people. Therefore, we must hold ourselves to the standards of a cultivator. Master has already taught: ”You should always maintain a compassionate and calm heart. Then, when you run into a problem, you will be able to do well because it gives you some room as a buffer. You should always be benevolent and kind to others and consider others when doing anything. Whenever you encounter a problem, you should first consider whether others can put up with this matter or if it will hurt anyone. In doing so, there will not be any problems.” 《Zhuan Falun》Lecture 4.
The path of Fa-rectification is still ongoing. In the future, interference and destruction will still exist. We must use righteous thoughts and wisdom to eliminate the evil interference and destruction. We should cherish the relaxed cultivation environment provided by this free society.
The above are my experience sharing after formally stepping into cultivation for half a year. If there are any improper aspects or areas that are not in line with the Fa, kindly point them out. I know that I have a great gap to catch up, so from now on, I will strive to learn and cultivate together with fellow practitioners, assist Master in Fa-rectification, and diligently improve together!
Thank you, Master! Thank you, fellow practitioners!