(Minghui.org) I have been cultivating for the last 17 years. When I recall my path of cultivation, my gratitude toward Master is beyond words.
Though I was firmly walking on the path of Fa-rectification and assisting Master, I was not studying the Fa well, my righteous thoughts were not strong, and I had several setbacks as a result.
I went out with fellow practitioner A on September 18, 2008, and had truth-clarification materials with me. I thought I was just talking to my fellow practitioner, but in reality, I was showing off. Because of this strong attachment to showing off, I was illegally arrested that day.
The police could not get any information from me. Eventually, they transferred me to a detention center. On the way there, I sent forth righteous thoughts. I did not belong at a detention center, but as this was the situation, I decided that I was going to save sentient beings there before leaving.
I was held in a cell with a dozen inmates, who were eager to know why I was there. I told them that I practiced Falun Dafa, an advanced self-cultivation practice of the Buddha School that not only guides people to be kind, but also helps them to become healthy. I went on to tell them how I had so many illness before I began the practice that I did not even want to live. After I began practicing, however, my illnesses disappeared and I felt like a new person.
I told them that Falun Dafa has spread all over the world, and that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has irrationally persecuted good people, arresting, beating and even killing them. I explained to the inmates that the propaganda they saw on TV was all lies, and that the Tiananmen Square self-immolation was a hoax staged by the CCP to defame Falun Dafa. Everyone listened intently.
The following morning, I woke up at 3 a.m. and completed the five Dafa exercises facing the security camera. Everyone else got up around 6 a.m.
I told the inmates that by believing the CCP, they were on the “CCP train,” whose destination was the abyss. I advised them to get off before it's too late. They were curious and asked me how. I told them that heaven would eliminate the CCP, and they must withdraw from the Party and its affiliated organizations. I explained that whether they used their real names or an alias, it would work just the same, as long as it came from their heart. Later that day, many approached me and told me their names, so that I could help them withdraw from the Party.
Later that day, I was transferred to another cell, which housed drug addicts and prostitutes. I tried to clarify the truth about Dafa to them, but they cursed me and would not listen. I then tried to think of another way to save them. I sent forth righteous thoughts to eliminate the evil that was preventing them from listening.
Then I decided to tell them some stories. I told them the story of the lamb blood: When God eliminated foes, the homes marked with lamb blood were spared. Then I went on to tell them some other stories. The room was very quiet; everyone was listening.
Inmate Xiao A noticed the guard coming. She rushed up to him and complained that she constantly had to go to the bathroom. She wanted to know what to do about this. Others started yelling to get the guard's attention as well. Not knowing what to do, the guard pointed to me and said: “Ask her. She can help you.”
I told them to go to the bathroom and then go directly to bed and repeatedly recite, “Falun Dafa is good; Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” They followed my instruction. Their voices could be heard throughout the building. I advised them to continue reciting these words quietly until they fell asleep.
The next morning, many said they felt great. Xiao A said, “Dafa is amazing!” She wanted my phone number so I could teach her how to practice Falun Dafa as soon as she was released. She also said that she wanted to stop using drugs.
Xiao B no longer wanted to be a prostitute. She also wanted to learn Falun Dafa. Hearing that, others shouted: “I want to learn, too! I want to learn!” I was so happy that they could be saved.
The next morning, I met the detention center's doctor. I clarified the facts about Dafa to her and helped her quit the CCP. She told me that her mother, who was in her 80s, had previously practiced Falun Dafa and had regained her health as a result. When the persecution began, however, the children were afraid and stopped their mother from practicing. Now, the mother had lung cancer and the children felt regretful for their behavior.
The detention center had three female cells. I clarified the truth about Dafa to all of the inmates in those cells within 10 days. It was Master's arrangement; I only carried out the task.
It was just like what Master said:
“Actually, when Master wants something done a certain way, it’s not simply that he thought of something and then that’s it. I have to do a tremendous amount of preparation, which you cannot see, and all of those gods work on it too. Everything has been prepared, and all that’s missing is for you to carry it out.” (“Dafa Disciples Must Study the Fa - Fa Teaching Given at the 2011 Washington DC Metro Area Fa Conference”)
Thank you, Master, for picking me out of hell, cleansing me, and compassionately saving me!
