(Minghui.org) The 2014 Taiwan Falun Dafa Experience-Sharing Conference was held at Taiwan University Sports Center on November 9, 2014. More than 7,000 practitioners from all walks of life participated in this event, and listened to others share their experiences.

Many practitioners heard about Falun Dafa through word of mouth, or from their family or friends. They attend experience-sharing conferences to improve their cultivation, and become more diligent. Below are some examples.

“We Are So Happy to Practice Falun Dafa”

Mr. Lai Shijun a government employee, said that his family started practicing Falun Dafa in 1997. “Today we learned a lot from other practitioners. For example, one practitioner took the initiative to hold an art exhibition, and really put her heart in it. There were also experiences regarding encountering the test of fame, material interest, and sentimentality. As long as practitioners look within and follow the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, the surroundings will change. After all, this is cultivation.”

Ms. Lai was especially touched by a few elderly practitioners who often went to tourist sites to tell visitors about Falun Gong. “They care about other people more than themselves. That is why they work very hard, hoping Chinese people will learn the truth after being brainwashed for decades by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). These practitioners all seem to be in fine shape, and are so happy to be practicing Falun Dafa.”

Mr. Lai Shijun's family started practicing in 1997

Mr. Lai's older daughter, a college senior, was in tears when sharing her understandings, “I was moved to tears starting from the first talk. They reminded me to look inward and cultivate better.” She said one of the practitioners had stopped practicing for ten years. Watching the Shen Yun performance and seeing other practitioners demonstrate the exercises brought that practitioner back to cultivation. “Master is so compassionate and he doesn't want to leave anyone behind.” Some practitioners in their seventies, although not fluent in expressing themselves, were also doing their best to awaken sentient beings, and their hearts were very pure.

“Because of practice, I learned to evaluate things based on the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. By setting a higher standard for ourselves, we will be able to diligently move forward in cultivation, instead of being lost in the maze of everyday society,” she said.

Mr. Lai's daughter, although only 19, has been practicing with her mother since she was a year old. “When looking back, I realized I did not take cultivation seriously until middle school. For example, I used to be self-centered and not considerate of others. As a result, I often ran into conflicts with others.” She said that when she later learned to follow Falun Dafa's principles and look within, she was able to do much better.

Be More Diligent

Mr. Zhong Huanglin and his wife, who both work in the teaching profession, have cultivated for 12 years. “The sharing was very helpful. Especially one lady who was 75 years old, and was so eager to tell others about Falun Gong to awaken them. Compared to her, I have too much attachment to comfort and really need to do better,” Mr. Zhong said. His wife also had similar feelings. “Letting go of attachments is easier said than done. I need to catch up with other practitioners.” Ms. Zhong said.

Mr. Zhong Huanglin and his family have practiced Falun Gong for 12 years.

Before cultivating Falun Gong, Mr. Zhong was often cynical about unfairness in society, and his anger sometimes hurt others as well as himself. “Through practicing Falun Gong, I learned to remain clam and treat things with compassion. I no longer make excuses for myself—a big change compared to how I handled things in the past.”

“Practicing Falun Gong gives us wisdom, and it is easier to tell right from wrong,” Ms. Zhong explained. “We do no longer follow the trend to pursue personal gain. Interestingly, when you do not focus on personal gain, the outcome is usually much better.” She said that it also made her coworkers respect practitioners.

Gap Identified in Cultivation

Ms. Huang Miaoru attended the experience-sharing conference with her family, including her husband, daughter, son-in-law, and niece. “I deeply respect those elderly practitioners who have gone out to tell people about Falun Gong and the persecution every day, regardless of the weather. Their words during sharing were simple, but there was much hard work behind them, and I could also sense their sincerity and compassion.”

Another example she was especially touched by was how a 69-year-old practitioner overcame tribulations and kept memorizing Zhuan Falun. “As a practitioner, I learned a lot from them and I know where I can do better.”

Ms. Huang Miaoru and her family

Ms. Huang used to have a bad temper. “But as we learned 'The movements are gradual, slow, and smooth. ' in The Great Way of Spiritual Perfection,I often think about these three words, and remind myself to calm down.”

Mr. Huang also noticed, “Her mood improved dramatically, and so did her health. In the past, a flu would last weeks or months for her. Now similar symptoms last a few days. After witnessing these miracles, our entire family began practicing.”

School Grades Improved

Mr. Wang Gemou, his wife, and their two sons are all practitioners. “In the past, I was always nervous of my children's education and did not know what to do. I later not only had a better understanding, as did my sons.” said Ms. Wang.

She specifically mentioned her younger son, who used to be below average in his class. “After practicing and following Dafa's principles, his school performance improved. He was later able to go to a good high school and a top university.”

Mr. Wang Gemou, his wife, and their younger son

“One day he came home from school and looked very sad. I asked him what happened. He then told me another student was cheating and had a better score than he did.” Mr. Wang recalled. “We discussed it, and I asked him how he, as a practitioner, could apply the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance to his daily life.” His son thought about it and was relieved, “I feel much better now because I was honest.”

His son added that he had poor grades when he was young, because he was too naughty. “Later I came to understand that as a practitioner I needed to fulfill my responsibility. I was then able to calm down and concentrate on school work.”

Not only did his school grades improve, but so did his personality. “I am glad I practiced Falun Gong with my parents. It helped me so much.”