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Recalling the Days When Master Taught the Fa in Tianjin
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Recalling the Days When Master Taught the Fa in TianjinBy Liu Yi, a practitioner living in New Zealand On January 17, 1994, Teacher began the first in a series of Fa lectures in Tianjin. The whole course, consisting of ten classes spread out over nine consecutive days, was held in Tianjin People's Hall. To bring the time and cost down to a minimum, Teacher combined two of the lectures and delivered them on a Sunday. During the first nine classes, Teacher lectured on the Fa and taught the exercises. On the last day, Teacher answered questions from the students. The fee was 50 yuan for new students and 35 yuan for students who had attended the course previously. On average, new students paid five yuan per class. I remember that about a month earlier, I had had to pay 10 yuan to watch a movie in the same hall. By comparison, we can see that the fees were very low. As Teacher lectured during those nine days, I was quite moved, for I finally understood why humans exist on the earth. Teacher's lectures truly changed my outlook towards life and the course of my life, and I have since followed the path of cultivation, the way to return to my true self. I can vividly recall four incidents that impressed me the most during those nine days: The first incident was on Sunday when group photographs were taken with Teacher. I did not know beforehand that Teacher wanted to have the photographs taken before the lecture that day. When I arrived, everyone was already there. People gathered in small groups of seven or eight, and some in groups of twenty or thirty. As soon as one group was ready for the camera, Teacher then walked across. Although there were over a thousand people divided into many groups, Teacher did not stop smiling once or show any signs of impatience. At first, I thought of taking a photo with Teacher as well, but then I thought, "Hasn't Teacher said that his law bodies are with us all the time? I don't think it is necessary." Because of that, I regret that I missed out on an opportunity to have a photograph taken with Teacher. The second thing that impressed me was when Teacher demonstrated to us the greater hand gestures at the end of the lecture on the last day. When I saw that, I felt so good inside, yet I could not describe the feeling with words. The third incident was also at the end of the last lecture, when one student presented Teacher with a banner. The student said he had come from northern China, where the hospital had diagnosed him with terminal cancer. Then he came across Falun Gong through an acquaintance, and this was the second time he had attended Teacher's lectures. His whole family went up on to the stage to present Teacher with the banner. As soon as he got on the stage, he cried out excitedly, "Gone, gone, all my illnesses are gone!" Loud applause came from the audience. The man then gave a self-introduction. After the introduction, the banner was presented and photographs were taken. The audience then gave another big round of applause. Of all the incidents, the most unforgettable came at the end of the second to last lecture, when Teacher taught us the exercise Strengthening Divine Powers. I found an empty seat, where I could sit with folded legs, then closed my eyes and started to meditate the way Teacher showed us. I did not know why I suddenly opened my eyes, but when I did I saw Teacher standing right in front of me, about a meter away, smiling at me. The kind expression on his face was beyond description. When he saw me opening my eyes he gave me another smile, then turned around and walked down the stairs. Every time I recall Teacher's smile, I feel that in all the years that have since passed, I have not done my best to repay Teacher for his merciful salvation. As I write this article, I cannot help my tears from falling. I only know that I must do better on the three things Teacher has asked of us, so as not to let Him down.
By Liu Yi from Wellington, New Zealand On March 14, 1994, Teacher went to Tianjin City to give lectures for a second time. The lectures were given in the Bayi Auditorium in Tianjin City, which could accommodate more than 1,100 people. I heard from a practitioner who came with Teacher that Teacher already had a full schedule for the year, but He still managed to find time for these lectures because He had received numerous invitations from Tianjin. It was the second time that Teacher lectured in Tianjin, and people there already had a positive impression of Dafa. Many people came to hear the lectures, and among them were several hundred practitioners from Beijing. There were so many attendees that many Tianjin practitioners couldn't get a ticket to enter the auditorium. On the first day many of them stood in the yard outside the auditorium and didn’t want to leave. The people on duty told Teacher about their situation. Then Teacher found some time in the morning to give one more lecture especially for these people. After the lecture and before they left, many practitioners saw Teacher leave from the side gate of the auditorium while they were still in the auditorium yard. The practitioners crowded around Teacher, took out their Dafa books, and asked Teacher to sign them. It was very crowded and hectic. An elderly practitioner from Tianjin said to the crowd, "Teacher is tired now. He is going to give another lecture tonight. Please give Him some time to have a rest.” But the practitioners wouldn't let go of this precious chance. Teacher said to them, "Please wait in a line and I will sign for you one by one." He then started to sign the books for the practitioners. I was close by at the time, and I could sense Teacher's immense compassion. Teacher was also invited by the People's Broadcasting Station of Tianjin City to introduce Falun Gong to the public on a hotline program. He answered questions telephoned in from audience members. This was a very successful program.
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