PureInsight | February 21, 2026
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Greetings, benevolent Master! Greetings, all practitioners!
Today, I would like to share my cultivation experiences over the past period to report the progress to Master and share it with fellow practitioners. Please kindly point out anything improper.
I obtained the Fa in September 2017 in Japan. Shortly after that, I gave birth to my second and then third children while also caring for my eldest, who was 3 to 4 years old at the time. During that period, my husband often worked and lived far from home, while I was a PhD researcher. After graduation, I returned to the university as an assistant professor, responsible for teaching and doing research.
Those three years after obtaining the Fa in Japan were among the most challenging periods of my life. I experienced pregnancy and childbirth while working in a demanding academic environment. However, under Master’s protection, I overcame these challenges and remained steady on my cultivation path.
To have enough time to study the Fa and do the exercises, I slept only about three hours each day. I woke up at 1:00 a.m. to send forth righteous thoughts, recite the Fa, and then do the exercises with other practitioners at dawn. I used my commuting time—on the train and by bicycle—to recite the Fa and listen to Minghui Radio. Even during pregnancy, I often ate instant noodles at noon in the laboratory to save time for Fa study.
After more than five years in Japan, I left behind a promising academic career to follow my husband as we immigrated to the United Kingdom. That period coincided with the peak of the CCP-virus epidemic. My family faced many difficulties as countries tightened immigration controls and enforced strict quarantines.
Upon arriving in the UK, I focused on caring for our children instead of pursuing work. Life there brought profound changes in many aspects — from financial challenges to the solitude of cultivation. Nevertheless, to make a breakthrough in my cultivation, I woke up at midnight to recite the Fa and connected with Chinese-speaking practitioners in clarifying the truth to sentient beings in Mainland China through online communication platforms.
Apart from daily meals and time with my children, I dedicated five to eight hours each day to making truth-clarification calls. Through these efforts, my fellow practitioners and I helped 20 to 30 people withdraw from the CCP and its affiliated organizations every day — and on some days, even more.
After finishing the early morning calls, I went to the park to do the exercises alone. The weather in the UK was often cold, rainy, windy, and foggy. Yet remaining persistent in going out to practice helped me greatly in overcoming laziness, the attachment to sleep, and the fear of cold and hardship. Every time the exercise music is on, even when the wind and coldness made me feel shivering, I still felt an indescribably warm and serene feeling.
Because of my consistency in doing the exercises in the public park, many local residents came to know about Falun Gong. Quite a few people actively approached me to request truth-clarification materials or expressed their wish to learn Dafa.
Persistently cultivating while overcoming tribulation
After two years of living in the United Kingdom, as our family life began to stabilize, we were struck by the news of increasing visa fees. Extending the visa for a family of five required a significant amount of money. After careful consideration, my husband and I decided to immigrate to the United States.
In early 2024, my husband applied for a green card and began searching for jobs in the U.S. However, before he was able to secure a position, our landlord suddenly sent us a notice to terminate our lease. Once again, our family entered a hectic period of searching for and moving into a new home. After much effort, we finally found a suitable place. Yet, only two weeks later, an unexpected incident disrupted everything.
One morning, shortly after my husband had left home, he texted me that he had been dismissed from his job immediately and was required to vacate his office that same day. The reason was that he had registered a limited liability company — an action prohibited under the university’s policy — even though the company existed only on paper and had never begun operation.
I was utterly stunned by the news. My mind went blank, and I did not know what to do. I had given up my entire career in Japan to follow my husband to the United Kingdom so that he could advance his career. Yet now, with him suddenly out of work, I was overwhelmed by questions — how would our family survive? How would we manage financially? What would happen to our children’s education? Countless worries filled my mind, and I could find no clear answers.
My husband is a career-oriented person, and being dismissed so abruptly caused him to experience a mental breakdown. In that situation, I had to console and support him while taking care of everything on my own — from paperwork to household responsibilities and family planning. There were simply too many problems to solve. My thoughts were constantly occupied, and I could barely eat or sleep. It was truly an agonizing period.
Fortunately, Master’s teachings reminded me to trust both Master and the Fa — to let go of attachments and sincerely believe in Master’s arrangements. Deep down, I knew this tribulation was an opportunity for inner improvement — a chance to take a great step forward on the path of consummation.
After realizing this, I began reciting the Fa continuously, every day and wherever I was. Whenever anxious thoughts arose, I recited the Fa again and again. After three days, my mind became clear and calm, free of worries. I regained a sense of peace and carried on with what needed to be done. As a result, everything began to unfold smoothly and effortlessly. I quickly found someone to sublease our house for rent and secured the deposit. We even managed to arrange time for a short trip back to Vietnam.
Master said in Teaching the Fa at the Conference in Vancouver, Canada, in 2003, “Also, a lot of our students are concerned about many things, all kinds of stuff. In fact, once you think about those things your realm has dropped. Don't think about anything, and don't worry about anything. Master is compassionate, and he'll definitely arrange for you what's the best.”
Let joy be found in hardship
My family returned to Vietnam during the hottest and harshest period of summer. Having grown accustomed to wearing thick clothes in the cold climate of the United Kingdom, I found the burning heat in Vietnam almost unbearable. Combined with the uncertainty of my husband’s unemployment and the fact that my children were unable to go to school and had to stay at home, I fell into a state of exhaustion and lethargy, often wanting to sleep all day.
After a few days, I saw Master in my dream. He looked at me sternly, with disappointment. When I woke up, I immediately realized my mistake — I had failed to overcome such a small test and had let Master down. From that moment on, I corrected my state of mind, focused on studying the Fa more diligently, and stopped being afraid of the heat and fatigue.
I learned to ride a motorbike by myself so I could buy groceries from the wet market and cook meals for the family. I also found extracurricular activities for my children and took them to these activities every day. While riding the motorbike, I used the time to recite the Fa, section after section. I was able to memorize sections of 10 to 20 pages, and I could feel that reciting the Fa in this way helped me retain it more deeply and firmly in my heart.
I also used the time spent grocery shopping to clarify the truth to people I met along the way. I always carried a bag filled with informational materials and handed them out to anyone I encountered. In the market, I joyfully purchased items without bargaining and often chatted kindly with the sellers. Over time, this friendliness helped me form good relationships, which made it easier to talk to them about Falun Dafa.
I also took the initiative to visit many different markets so that I could reach out to and clarify the truth to more vendors. I usually told them that natural and man-made disasters occur because human morality has declined, and that only by cultivating one’s heart and becoming a good person can one receive protection from the divine. I also shared with them the prophecy of Shakyamuni Buddha about the Udumbara flower and the Holy King Who Turns the Wheel descending to spread the righteous Fa and save people during the end times. Then I clarified the truth about Dafa and the persecution, and offered them lotus flowers as symbols of peace and blessing. Most Vietnamese people are reverent toward the divine, so they listened to me attentively. At some markets, the vendors were overjoyed whenever they saw me coming. I knew that their clear, enlightened side has awakened after hearing the truth. Many of them have since begun listening to the Fa teachings and practicing the exercises.
I remember one evening, I went to the market and met an elderly couple who invited me to buy their vegetables. Since I had already bought some, I said, “I’ve already bought vegetables, but I’d like to give you a lotus flower of good fortune and a truth-clarifying booklet to bring you peace.” After that, I explained the truth to them. As I walked away and looked back, I saw the two of them carefully reading the booklet, their faces bright and joyful like two children who had just received a priceless gift. Seeing that scene filled me with immense happiness—happiness for their lives. I am deeply grateful to Master for arranging this precious encounter.
In Vietnam, I continued to wake up early to go to the exercise site. During this time, I also worked on the Dafa project, where my role involved reaching out to influencers in the United States and Europe. Because of the time zone difference, I often had to stay up late — sometimes until 1:00 or 2:00 a.m., or even later. Despite this, I still woke up at 4:30 a.m. to do the exercises with other fellow practitioners as usual.
At times, laziness would make me want to stay in bed, but I reminded myself, “The exercise site is so close to home, yet I am too lazy to go. If I cannot overcome such a small test, how can I be worthy of being a Dafa practitioner?” The moment I thought this way, I immediately got out of bed and left for practice. Because of the lack of sleep, I often felt drowsy during the exercises — sometimes I even felt as if I might fall while doing the second exercise. During those moments, I reminded myself of Master’s words in Lecture at the First Conference in North America, “Cultivation is the best form of rest.”
I also continuously sent forth righteous thoughts to eliminate the feeling of sleepiness, and gradually, I no longer felt tired during the exercises. No matter how late I went to bed, I always woke up on time and completed all five exercises with a clear and conscious mind.
There were many forms of interference when practicing outdoors. On days when it rained heavily, most practitioners chose to stay at home, but I still went out to do the exercises, even if I was alone. Sometimes, while meditating, mosquitoes would bite my arms, or on extremely hot days, my clothes became drenched with sweat. There were also times when flies swarmed around my face, biting my eyes and mouth. Yet through it all, I remained unmoved. I thought to myself, “It’s good that you have come to remove karma from me and take away the bad substances from my eyes and mouth.”
Gradually, I began to feel the serenity and sacredness of doing the exercises. Even while enduring physical discomfort, my mind felt light, pure, and filled with joy.
Trust Master, trust Fa and make breakthroughs
During our time in Vietnam, my husband applied for a U.S. green card. However, the process was complicated and prolonged because our family had lived in several different countries. At times, I felt as though we were waiting in vain. Impatience and weariness filled my mind, and whenever I became anxious, the application process seemed to stall even further. Yet, once I let go of my attachment to the outcome and decided to trust in Master’s arrangements, everything began to move smoothly again — and the application advanced to the next stage.
In early April 2025, we completed all the necessary paperwork and only needed to wait for the visa interview. However, weeks passed with no communication from the U.S. Embassy. I understood that nothing happens by coincidence — this delay must have been related to my personal cultivation. Looking inward, I discovered several attachments I still needed to remove: attachments to my children, the pursuit of reputation, the mentality of showing off, and the desire for a comfortable life. These were far from the pure heart required to assist Master in Fa-rectification, to cultivate diligently, and to save sentient beings.
After rectifying my mindset, everything began to change swiftly and harmoniously. My husband, who previously could only secure a part-time university position, suddenly received a full-time teaching offer and was asked to arrive in the U.S. as soon as possible. Remarkably, just two days after the university sent the invitation letter to the visa processing center, we received a call from the U.S. Embassy inviting us to attend the visa interview the following week.
We were required to complete health checks and vaccinations beforehand — a process that usually takes considerable time — yet we finished everything in one morning and were not required to take many vaccines. Everything progressed unbelievably fast. Thanks to Master’s compassionate arrangements, practitioners in the U.S. even helped us secure accommodation in advance. Our family quickly purchased flight tickets, organized our affairs in Vietnam, and prepared for the move to the United States.
After a year of challenges in Vietnam, I came to a deeper realization: Dafa practitioners must first cultivate themselves well, find joy in hardship, remain steadfast in saving sentient beings, and place unwavering trust in Master and the Fa — regardless of circumstances. When we do so, Master arranges the best and most righteous path for us to follow.
I sincerely thank our compassionate Master for always guiding me, protecting me, and arranging the best path for my cultivation. Although I still have attachments to remove, I will definitely strive to cultivate myself well and save more people in the time ahead— to live up to my sacred vows and to return home with Master.
These are my recent cultivation experiences. Please kindly point out anything improper. Thank you, fellow practitioners.
Chinese version: https://www.zhengjian.org/node/300048
