(Minghui.org) I was still in my 50s in 1997, but I was frail and sickly. I suffered from heart disease and frequently experienced heart palpitations, shortness of breath, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and a slow heartbeat. I had several chronic illnesses that tormented me—I never had a good day. My life was truly unbearable.
I often felt as if my heart couldn’t pump blood to my head. Whenever this happened, a chill gradually spread from the top of my head throughout my body, and I lost consciousness. The medical term is “shock.” These episodes occurred more often in cold weather. I had to always carry nitroglycerin with me. After I regained consciousness, I felt extremely weak. I could breathe, but I didn’t have any strength. All I could do was groan in pain, not knowing when my life might end. I lived each day as if it could be my last.
My systolic blood pressure sometimes reached 180 or even 200. I couldn’t exert myself, become upset, eat rich or salty foods, or engage in much mental activity. I constantly suffered from dizziness and a swollen feeling in my head. I lived in a daze, lacking energy and clarity.
I also suffered from rheumatoid arthritis, which caused swelling and pain throughout my body and made movement difficult. Even though I was young, I often needed help to get around. This debilitating disease is sometimes called “the cancer that does not kill.” Life was truly unbearable. Compared to that, the cervical spine problems, gynecological issues, and other ailments I had hardly seem worth mentioning. All of these issues are painful memories that I don’t want to think about now.
Then, in 1997, I obtained a precious book that completely changed my life. It is truly unforgettable. A coworker brought me the book Zhuan Falun. The moment I saw it, I felt drawn to it. The prominent Chinese characters—Zhuan Falun—stood out on the cover. When I opened it and saw Master Li Hongzhi’s photograph, I felt he looked kind and compassionate. As I read Lunyu, the words “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance” caught my attention. Looking through the table of contents, one title stood out in particular: “Zhen-Shan-Ren is the Sole Criterion to Discern Good and Bad People.” I often heard people say that one should be kind, but I never heard these words: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance used together. I felt this was an extraordinary book that taught people how to be good, and I wanted to read it.
I also heard that Falun Dafa is effective in improving health and resolving illnesses. I previously practiced other forms of qigong to treat my illnesses, but they didn’t help much. To cure my illnesses, I decided to practice Falun Dafa. Miraculously, I immediately found a practice site; it was also a Fa-study site, and I knew the volunteer assistant there. We practiced the exercises in the morning, read the teachings in the evening, and often introduced Dafa to others during the day. I embarked on my path of cultivation.
Looking back at that time, it was both joyful and fulfilling. Through a predestined opportunity, I formed a connection with Dafa. I felt deeply honored and proud from the bottom of my heart.
Without realizing it, my heart pain subsided, my dizziness disappeared, my mind became clear, and I moved about freely. I felt comfortable. The changes were not limited to my physical health; my temper also improved, and I wasn’t as impatient as before. I became gentle and considerate. Most importantly, my inner world underwent a significant transformation. Past feelings of resentment, bitterness, and jealousy gradually disappeared, and I learned to treat others with kindness. In short, both my mind and body underwent tremendous transformations.
There is so much I want to say, yet words seem inadequate. I know only that all I have gained has come from our infinitely great and compassionate Master. Today, at the age of 87, I enjoy robust health, a cheerful personality, a tolerant heart, and a kind and benevolent moral character. The sacred words “Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance” often echo in my heart, reminding me to be a good person—and inspiring me to go beyond that. I am profoundly grateful that Master found me and bestowed on me the Great Law of the universe. My gratitude is endless and comes from the depths of my heart.
Thank you, Master! Master, you have worked so hard!
By a Falun Dafa practitioner in Heilongjiang Province, China
My son’s in-laws live in southern China, and they worked in the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) government agencies. My son’s father-in-law was the director of the local Urban Planning Bureau, and his wife was a police officer. In 2023, she was diagnosed with cancer. After a year of treatment, the doctors said she recovered and was able to eat normally. However, in April 2025, her illness recurred. She couldn’t eat, and she had abdominal pain. Further examinations confirmed that the cancer returned and spread throughout her body. The doctors recommended chemotherapy. I was heartbroken when I heard this. She’s such a good person and only in her early 60s, yet she seemed to be facing the end of her life. I thought to myself, “How can I help her?” She lived so far away, I wondered what I could do to help her. I thought about making a trip to see her.
Then my son called one day and said, “I can’t come home to visit you. If you can come here, please do.” He, his wife, and their child were preparing to go abroad and wouldn’t be back for a long time. They happened to be staying with his mother-in-law, so this meant I would have a chance to see her. I was overjoyed and immediately replied, “All right, we’ll come.” I knew this was Master’s compassionate arrangement. Thank you, Master!
I started preparing audio discs of Master’s lectures and the exercise music, a digital copy of Zhuan Falun on a tablet, and a small audio player. My son purchased airline tickets for us, and we flew to southern China. When I met my son’s mother-in-law, I told her about my own experiences of poor health in the past and told her how wonderful Falun Dafa is. I said, “I wanted to tell you about Falun Dafa and encourage you to practice.” She agreed immediately. I then took out the audio player I brought and played Master’s audio lectures for her. She listened to two lectures. During the five days I was there, she listened to all nine lectures, and she asked me to teach her the exercises. After I returned home, she called and told me that her test results showed that her tumor shrunk. She was overjoyed and repeatedly thanked me. While I was staying at her home, she even offered to give me her monthly salary because I do not receive a pension.
My daughter-in-law was misled by the CCP’s propaganda and strongly opposed Dafa. I could not even mention the words “Falun Dafa” in front of her. Now, however, she understands that Dafa is good and is supportive of it. She even bought her mother a laptop and transferred all the materials from the discs I gave her to the computer. My son’s father-in-law also said that Dafa is good and expressed his support for freedom of belief. They’ve all withdrawn from the CCP and its affiliated organizations.
I hope that people everywhere remember, “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good,” and be blessed with peace and safety.
I am deeply grateful to Master for his compassionate and painstaking salvation.