(Minghui.org) Greetings, Master! Greetings, fellow practitioners!
When I still lived in China, for many years one of my relatives refused to accept the truth about the persecution. This troubled me greatly. During a family gathering she told me that when she traveled to Japan she saw informational displays about Falun Dafa at tourist attractions. She realized that people of many different ethnicities all over the world practice Falun Dafa. She also learned that the “self-immolation” on Tiananmen Square was staged by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to persecute people that follow Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. This moved her deeply. She described the scene vividly, and that day I was able to persuaded her to quit the Party. I was amazed by how her thinking changed, and I felt the power of Master’s compassion and Dafa’s ability to save people. I thought: if I ever have the chance to go abroad, I will go to tourist sites to clarify the truth about the persecution.
Perhaps because of this wish, not long after, my husband and I came to New Zealand. Although we had no stable place to live and had to move from city to city, we continued going to truth-clarification sites. New Zealand extended its helping hand to shelter us from the CCP’s persecution, so I felt we should be grateful, and bring the beauty of Dafa to people here so that they too could receive Dafa’s protection and salvation. Over these years, we have fulfilled our vow to assist Master in saving sentient beings, and carry out our mission.
In the early days, we mainly clarified the truth at tourist attractions. New Zealand is famous for its picturesque scenery, so it attracts tourists from all over the world, including China. We chose sites popular with both tourists and local residents. Our display boards had striking images and clear text—people could see what we wanted to convey from afar. Back then, scenic areas were bustling with streams of people. Their joy at learning the truth and being saved was obvious, especially Chinese tourist. After they decided to quit the CCP and its youth organizations and learned about the auspicious phrases “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good,” expressed heartfelt gratitude to Master and Dafa. That sincerity remains fresh in my memory.
When the COVID outbreak devastated the world, New Zealand was no exception, and its tourism sector was hit hard. We moved our truth-clarification site to a central city square with heavy foot traffic, surrounded by shops, restaurants, municipal buildings, and entertainment venues—a gathering place for both locals and tourists. Streams of people passed by our site every day. Over time, people began to understand and accept us. Some signed petitions after reading our displays, others said they heard about Falun Dafa on social media. Nearby Chinese restaurant and shop owners became our friends, and usually took our most recent booklets.
One day, a tall, gentle-looking Western man passed by. With several heavy books cradled in his right arm, he looked like a scholar. I smiled and offered him some truth-clarification materials. He declined politely but, after a few steps, turned back and said arrogantly, “Do you know? The authenticity of forced organ harvesting is disputed online. Where are you from?” I said, “I’m from China.” He said, “Why are you here? Why don’t you go back to your country?” I said, “Because I practice Falun Dafa, I was persecuted by the CCP. I am here to let more people know about the CCP’s atrocities, and to call on the public to help stop the persecution that has lasted over 20 years.”
He angrily retorted, “You are lying! If the CCP really persecuted you, how could you still come abroad?” I looked straight at him, and firmly replied, “It is precisely because for many years righteous people and Falun Dafa practitioners around the world have been exposing and condemning the persecution that the CCP has somewhat restrained itself. I personally endured many brutal tortures in China. This is my story—please take a look.” I handed him my written testimony. He read it carefully, then looked at me in disbelief. Calmly, I pointed to my left nostril and said, “Please look—this hollow is the evidence left by force-feeding torture under the CCP.” He stared at me, and his expression softened. After a moment’s silence, he took the flyer from my hand and slowly walked away. I could feel how deeply he was shaken inside. The truth touched his heart.
Christians often gathered in groups of five or six at the square. I greeted them; most accepted flyers, some immediately signed the petitions. Once, a young couple joined me. The husband, a local New Zealander, spoke some Chinese; his wife was Chinese. Curious about why so many passersby were signing, they started talking with me. They read about Falun Dafa online but didn’t know much. I shared my story: how I obtained the Fa, the positive changes in my health and character, the miracles I witnessed among fellow practitioners, and my own persecution in China—how despite multiple detentions and inhuman tortures, I never betrayed Master. I told them this steadfastness is common among practitioners. The husband became more interested, and his wife eagerly translating. They accepted all the materials I gave them.
After learning about the persecution I endured in prison, they wanted to pray for me right there. I thanked them but said, “Master showed us how to send forth righteous thoughts, so I can protect myself.” They were amazed at the greatness of Dafa and admired practitioners’ firm faith. We talked for nearly an hour; the wife kept giving me thumbs up, agreeing wholeheartedly.
Another time, a Christian stopped at our “End CCP” display and said excitedly, “The CCP is the devil! Shouldn’t we do this to it?” He made a throat-slitting gesture. He signed our petition, and said he hoped the CCP would vanish from the earth soon.
Another day we noticed two Western men standing silently, looking solemn. After we set up, they came straight over to sign. One explained: “We are Christians. Our friend told us about what you do here, so we came especially to meet you today.” After signing, they looked relieved, as if completing something important in their lives.
On sunny days, the square was always busy. That day, as usual, I collected signatures while my husband meditated nearby. Suddenly, a young Western man passed me. I offered him a flyer, but he shouted angrily, “Go away!” Holding a liquor bottle in one hand, he raised his fist as if to hit me. At that moment, a passing Western couple intervened—the man pushed him away, while the woman spread her arms to shield me.
Two security guards rushed out of the mall; their supervisor followed the man and called the police. The man left in a hurry. During all this, the woman kept comforting me. I smiled and said, “Thank you, I’m fine. My husband is right there.” I pointed to where my husband was meditating. They relaxed, and I explained the truth to them. They thanked me. Afterwards, police officers often visited our site to check on us, ensuring no one was harassing us.
My husband and I both knew this incident wasn’t accidental. We argued that morning on our way to the site. I criticized him for taking the long route instead of the shortcut, and said he wasted time and gas. He complained I was nagging. Neither of us yielded. Through looking inward, we realized cultivation is fundamental—if we fail to meet a cultivator’s standard, human attachments easily invite interference. Our own energy field shifts with our hearts, giving the old forces excuses to exploit our gaps.
We also encountered Chinese students who tried to disrupt us. Seeing our display boards and the information about quitting the CCP, one man hurled insults at us nonstop. I saw how deeply poisoned he was by the CCP—even though he lived in a free society, his thinking remained bound by tyranny. I thought: if I don’t explain the truth to him, his life will be in danger. He was not only harming himself but also poisoning others.
I filmed him as he ranted, and then I said kindly, “Young man, you are a student, right? Do you know your behavior is illegal here in New Zealand? I’ve recorded this. If I give it to the police, your future could be ruined. But I won’t do that now. I know you’ve been deceived by the CCP’s lies. New Zealand is a democracy, not authoritarian rule. Here, take the Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party. Read it carefully—it reveals the CCP’s true nature. It will help you with your studies and life here. Your parents worked hard to send you abroad; don’t make them worry.”
His face turned pale. Realizing the gravity of his mistake, he quickly accepted the materials and left.
I saw him later. This time he smiled shyly. I asked why he was so agitated before. He admitted that most of his family were Party members, and seeing our “Heaven Will Destroy the CCP” message felt like a threat to his family. I explained, “When you go home, tell them the truth. If they quit the CCP, they’ll be safe.” He said he now understood after reading the materials.
Witnessing his change brought me comfort. At that time, I was studying the Fa diligently, so when interference came, I could measure it with the Fa. Using compassion cultivated through Dafa, I dissolved the evil behind him, allowing him to understand the truth. I too was elevated in the process.
Recently, at group Fa study, our local coordinator said that when she clarified the truth to local MPs, one said he had already signed at our site and accepted our materials. She said with emotion, “See, our efforts at truth-clarification sites aren’t in vain—they all make a difference.”
Over the years, we’ve encountered all kinds of people at truth-clarification sites, and the experiences have been profound. Each time we stand there, it feels like participating in a battle between good and evil. Amid this contest, we must remain unaffected by circumstances, unmoved by emotions.
Looking back at my cultivation journey, every step has been under Master’s compassionate care and empowerment, as well as encouragement from fellow practitioners. Master has given someone as insignificant as me extraordinary courage and wisdom. To follow Master in saving sentient beings in this great era is a sacred mission bestowed upon us. We simply move with the heavenly tide, and follow divine will—the true savior is Master. Each time I see the joy on people’s faces after they learn the truth I’m filled with boundless reverence for Master and Dafa. In the limited remaining time of Fa-rectification, we must study the Fa more, send righteous thoughts more, cultivate ourselves well, and help Master save as many sentient beings as possible.
This is my sharing. Please kindly point out anything inappropriate.
I’m grateful to Master! Thank you, fellow practitioners!
(Selected article presented at the 2025 New Zealand Fa Conference)