During my third and fourth years of college, I did a lot of coding work. I was often tired from staying up too late. My routine was all messed up. I could actually feel that my health was worsening. I had never suffered from motion sickness, but I developed it. I also experienced sudden dizzy spells. My mother was worried about me.
She asked me to practice GI with her several times. I felt very tired. Then I practiced Energy Bagua with some disciples. We practiced from 5 to 7am, and then ate breakfast. This went on for 2 weeks. After practicing, I felt energetic all day long.
Then this summer, I had the opportunity to attend a class in Malaysia. I felt Grandmaster’s teachings were meaningful. Two of his teachings inspired me a lot. The first was about Grandmaster learning to ski. I was impressed not only by his sense of humor, but also by his inspirational thought. Grandmaster JinBodhi’s words made great sense to me. He said that in life, we need lots of helping hands. We all encounter problems in life, but we must work through them.
At first Master didn’t know how to ski at all. He didn’t know how to lace up ski boots, let alone how to ski down the slopes. He had no basic skills. I didn’t know why, but I was inspired: Life is like skiing. We encounter different problems in life. Try not to be over ambitious, just take one step at a time. Humans are unique beings. Once they have achieved a goal, they feel more confident. Those who achieve bit by bit achieve more and have more confidence in the end, as compared to overambitious people.
This is what I have learned from Master’s teachings. Master’s words give me strength, making me want to follow him and work with him. I might be able to help many people or provide people with warmth and motivation.
One time, Master was teaching about appreciating parents; while listening to Master’s story, images of my mother appeared in my mind. It was late at night, but my mother was still typing. I could hear her keyboard clicking. The whole office was dark, but she couldn’t sleep because of a deadline. No one could help her. I felt so sad. I thought: When kids need help, we can ask our parents for it. But when my mom needed help, she was on her own. She had to finish all the work.
I certainly knew all that. But why wasn’t I considerate of her? She was tired after work, and she had complained when she got home. I should have just listened to her grumbling, and not talked back to her. It is easy to give her a warm hug and say, “Thank you, Mom” or “I love you very much, Mom.” But I didn’t do those things.
I realized how selfish I had been. I felt very sad when thinking about it. When I worked with a customer, I would be motivated if the customer thanked me. So when my mother was working, if I could say “I love you” or “thank you”, she would also feel motivated to work. But I didn’t do that. I didn’t say it. I felt I was immature.
Before that teaching, I chanted in a low voice, because I didn’t want to disturb my neighbors. But after that teaching, I started chanting loudly, so loud that I couldn’t hear surrounding noise.
I felt fulfilled by the 10 days spent in Malaysia. We got up between 5 and 6am, and stayed in class until 9pm. After classes we needed to discuss activities. I was supposed to feel very tired, but I felt energetic. I felt replenished every morning.
When I returned to Taiwan, there happened to be a chanting class. I joined this chanting class. I want to be a volunteer. Luckily for me, on the first or second day, I heard that a Youth Elite Association was to be organized in Taiwan. That was exciting news. I was hoping I could experience the excitement I had in Malaysia. I was eager to participate. In Malaysia, I enjoyed the feeling of everyone working together. I wanted to bring that feeling to Taiwan.
He hosted Hero Cultivation Training Camp in Taiwan in November 2014. He was one of the group leaders at Bodhi Meditation Youth Camp in July 2016.
The intent of the testimonial is to offer wellness information of a general nature. Individual results of practice may vary.
