My name is Revati, I am almost 56 years old. My profession has been that of a trained nurse in both general nursing and midwifery. I would like to share with you how precious Falun Dafa is to me, and how much I appreciate the opportunity Master Li Hongzhi has given me and indeed all of us!
In my 20’s I experienced a serious breakdown in both my physical and mental health. Subsequent conventional medical treatment caused a worsening of my condition and in desperation I turned to a homeopathic doctor for help. It took me five and a half years to recover, and during this time I experienced what you would call a “Revelation” on the purpose and meaning of life, and I knew without a shadow of doubt that I wanted to “get it right this time”, and if I didn’t, I’d only have to come back and do it all over again. At that time, I didn’t consciously know how to go about it, but this made me give up away my nursing profession and studied and worked in the area of natural and energetic healing. But since I started on a spiritual quest, it has led me down all sorts of amazing paths, and I have grown and learned to a degree, but there has always been a feeling with me that there was something “more”.
Since discovering Falun Dafa, I have now given that up totally. I realized that through all that I have done in the past, my purpose has been to return to my true origin and assist others to do the same.
Before I started to learn Falun Dafa, especially in late 1998, in spite of all that I knew and had learnt I felt that instead of advancing spiritually I was going backwards. I noticed I was becoming intolerant of others, and unhappy within myself. My heart seemed to be closing over. I couldn’t understand what was happening to me and I began to feel despair. All I could do was pray for understanding and guidance.
Not long after that I was introduced to Falun Dafa by a friend. An enjoyable visit, a casual remark that my friend had begun Qigong classes and was feeling the good effects. He lent me a book “Zhuan Falun” and give me a pamphlet with the practice sites in Melbourne. As soon as my partner Des and I read the book – what transformations have taken place! This is what I have been looking for all my life!
One Sunday morning, we went to the practice site at the Flagstaff Gardens in Melbourne, where a small group had gathered. One of the practitioners, seeing that we were new, took us aside to teach us the exercises. As soon as I started the movements, my whole being was flooded with the overwhelming feeling of gratitude – I hadn’t been forgotten and I was truly on my way “home”! I felt intense heat through my body, and completed the exercises as best I could with tears streaming down by face. We were given the book “China Falun Gong” which had the pictures of the exercises and an audio tape, and were invited to attend other practice sites through the week. We were also given a video tape of Master Li demonstrating the exercises. My heart was singing.
Since November 1998 we have become practitioners. I have never experienced such kindness and helpfulness that we receive from the other practitioners. We have been given so much assistance – all given deep from the heart. There is always someone available to reassure help put you back on track, to just listen to you, or correct your form etc.
Prior to this time, I had begun symptoms of the onset of menopause. Irregular monthly cycles with much discomfort and tiredness before hand. Something to be normally expected at my age, I thought. As soon as I started the exercises all those symptoms disappeared. I now have light regular cycles and do not feel overly tired. This is mentioned in Master Li’s book “Zhuan Falun”, but I did not expect it to happen so soon.
Within the first two weeks of practicing Falun Dafa, friends started to ask what we were doing. Both Des and I looked so much younger and healthier! As a result, we have what we have been able to share with others what we have found.
For myself, my understanding and awareness is growing. I feel lightness in my heart. My body is strong and healthy! I feel so blessed to have found my true path and guidance home.
I find that by reading “Zhuan Falun” daily and measuring everything by the principle of Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance, life takes on an entirely different meaning and appearance. There is no end to this Great Dafa! The steps are simply and clearly laid out. How simple, yet how profound! I am eternally grateful.
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