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Only the Principles of "Truth-Compassion-Tolerance" Can Genuinely Change a Person's Heart By Jiaoyu, a practitioner in Taiwan
(Clearwisdom.net) While explaining the truth of Falun Dafa on various
occasions, we often come across some people who are indifferent and unwilling to
learn the truth. Some even think it is none of their business when they see the
pictures of Falun Gong practitioners being brutally tortured. Some, even though
they do not have a negative attitude towards Falun Gong, think it has nothing to
do with them. Practitioners are clear on the point that all people have come to
this world for Dafa and nobody is excluded in the Fa-rectification. Then how
could we clarify the truth to touch their hearts and awaken their conscience?
How could we help them clear their minds so that they will acknowledge Dafa and
then start Dafa cultivation practice? Below are some of my personal ideas to
share with you: I think only the principles of "Truth-Compassion-Tolerance" can change a
person's heart. Therefore, we ourselves should meet the requirements of
"Truth-Compassion-Tolerance". If we could act according to
"Truth-Compassion-Tolerance" while clarifying the truth, ordinary people will
enjoy listening to the facts about Falun Gong. The energy field a practitioner
carries is harmonious and compassionate, which is a feeling that appeals to
everyone. Teacher also talks about it in Lecture Three of Zhuan Falun
that, "When an evil-minded person is thinking of something bad,
this person might change his mind due to the powerful effect of your field;
he might then no longer want to commit the wrongdoing. Perhaps a person
wants to swear at someone. Suddenly, he may change his mind and will not
want to swear. Only the energy field from cultivation practice in a
righteous way can produce this effect. Therefore, in the past there was this
saying in Buddhism: 'The Buddha-light illuminates everywhere and rectifies
all abnormalities.' This is what it means." If our attitude is not honest enough and our tone is not compassionate
enough, if we cannot tolerate it when ordinary people don't have a good
attitude, we cannot achieve a positive effect in truth-clarification. They may
not even want to listen to us any more. I remember when I first started to
explain the facts to people, I felt quite confident in my eloquence. However, I
was always rebuffed, which left me feeling quite defeated. Even my family
members did not want to listen to me, let alone the people in China. At the
time, I always complained that people were so indifferent and stubborn, and I
rarely looked within. But I kept clarifying the truth. One day, a precious
Chinese person directly interrupted me. He said, "You said that you are good
people who practice 'Truth-Compassion-Tolerance.' To me, you are not true, not
compassionate and not tolerant at all. What's the good of Falun Gong?" His words
woke me up, and I began to look inside myself. I found that I was so selfish - I
was not telling the truth out of compassion. I talked regardless of others'
reactions. Whenever others raised some negative ideas, I would heatedly refute
them. I did not follow the principles of "Truth-Compassion-Tolerance;" that's
why people did not want to listen. The more I explain the truth to people, the
higher my xinxing [mind nature; moral character] is raised. Now,
no matter how bad people's attitudes are, my heart isn't disturbed at all. I
keep on patiently explaining things to them. As a result, many people are
touched and feel that I am a good person and want to make friends with me. The truth of Falun Dafa is "Truth-Compassion-Tolerance", the supreme
principles of the universe. Sentient beings that understand these three words
will surely be saved. Since all sentient beings have come to this world to
assimilate to Dafa, we should mention how we understand the meaning of the three
words in order for people to truly understand the truth of Falun Dafa. Only the
principles of "Truth-Compassion-Tolerance" have the power to save sentient
beings. Here are some experiences I had while clarifying the truth: Once when I was collecting signatures for an appeal, a young man passed by. I
asked him to sign the appeal letter and help to end the persecution of Falun
Gong in China. He said, "I lost my job, who's going to help me?" In a kind tone,
I told him the principles of "Good will be rewarded with good; evil deeds will
be met with evil returns." I said, "For you to sign the appeal letter, support
Falun Gong, and help end the persecution of Falun Gong is a kind deed. With such
virtue, you will be blessed. Falun Gong practitioners are good people who
practice Truth-Compassion-Tolerance." I then carefully explained to him my
understanding of the meaning of the three words. During the process of my
talking, his face changed from unhappy to bright. After I finished talking, he
pressed his hands together in heshi towards me, signed his name and
stayed for a while, helping us to collect signatures. He spoke loudly to people
around, asking them to sign the appeal letter. I deeply feel the power of the
three words - "Truth, Compassion, Tolerance". There are also many people in China who are indifferent to the facts
regarding Falun Dafa. People are naturally selfish. They only want to know
things that relate to their own interests. Aren't people in pursuit of a happy
life? Thus, I asked them whether they wanted to change their fate and enjoy an
even happier life. Their replies are affirmative. I told them that I knew of a
formula for that. When they asked me for it, I told them the three words "Truth,
Compassion, Tolerance", and carefully explained to them what I understand them
to mean. When telling them about the connotation of cultivation practice, I always
cite my own and my relatives' experiences in cultivation practice. They really
like that and then begin to show interest in Dafa. They begin to wonder why the
Jiang regime does not permit the practice, and to ask questions regarding Falun
Gong, such as regarding the staged immolation, and the issue of illnesses. They
also become willing to listen to the truth about the persecution. I ask them,
"Are Truth, Compassion and Tolerance good?" Nobody says no. Many people feel
that what I said make sense and decide to be a good people acting on the
principles of "Truth-Compassion-Tolerance." Some people are afraid that they
cannot do well. So I encourage them to take time and improve step by step. Don't
worry that they do not believe in Gods. Many precious Chinese people were Kings
and Lords, and have good inborn quality. According to my experience, people
immediately want to learn Falun Gong after they find out about the principles of
"Truth-Compassion-Tolerance". Many people thank me for telling them that. When
they understand that Falun Dafa is such a good exercise that can genuinely make
people obtain happiness, and that Jiang's regime prevents them from learning it,
they feel very indignant. My understanding is that those precious Chinese people
are waiting throughout the ages for the three words --
"Truth-Compassion-Tolerance." Posting date: 9/9/2004 |