Students’ stories

Have you taken that one step? One step is all it takes to transform yourself from sick to healthy, from depressed to joyful, and from doubting to confident. Find out more from these warriors who have taken that step to transform their lives.

Meirong Shi worried about her sons a lot. Both of her sons were distant with her, refusing to interact much. Even when she was hospitalized and lost 10 kilograms, her sons remained distant. After participating in BMYC, her sons changed. Both sons really care about her. This mother-son story is a testament to the possibility of transformation. Let’s watch their touching story.

After participating at the Bodhi Meditation Youth Camp, Pei-jie changed. She didn't have a goal for her life, because she lacked confidence, but now she is a brave girl who can sing in front of thousands of people. She has set goals for her life and has taken action to reach them. Her grades have improved dramatically. She ranked lower than 100 out of 500, but now ranks 39th. You may want to know what caused these changes. Please watch Pei-jie's sharing in this video.

Why hadn’t two sisters spoken to each other for ten years despite living under the same roof? How did the disharmony between the two daughters make their mother feel? Later, what was it that changed them from total strangers to close sisters? Let’s hear the true story from the two sisters about what unfolded in Malaysia.

Lai-xiao misunderstood and complained about his parents. He didn't talk to them; actually he didn't interact with them at all. He always went to his room and closed the door as soon as he got home. He treated his home like a hotel. His parents worried about him. After joining the Youth Camp, Lai-xiao transformed. He is now devoted to his parents. He cares for them and actively interacts with them. At the same time, he firmed up his life goals and works hard to achieve them. How did all this happen? Let's watch the video.

One day, shortly after Miao Fa fell asleep, a strange old man appeared beside her bed and showed her three words. Who was the old man? Why would he appear before her? After this incident, what insight did she gain and what changes did she make? Let’s listen to her story.

Life is full of uncertainties. Besides grieving for loves ones, we can also chant sincerely and make a light offering for them so that they will receive precious and invaluable blessings. Yu Zeng, from Taiwan, has a touching story. Let’s listen to his story.

Meditation brought me new energy and confidence, giving me new eyes with which to see light in my life.

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the beginning of 2016. Almost all my joints were in extreme pain. I could not squat or bend my body. Whenever I turned, my spine felt tight and sore. Thus, my quality of sleep was compromised. My ankles would get swollen in the afternoon to the point where the bones could not be felt. By night, my finger joints would be numb and stiff. I had great difficulty just opening and closing doors.

A car accident in her youth triggered fibromyalgia, which caused Debbie to suffer great pain every day. Fortunately, Debbie found Bodhi Meditation. Her pain dissipated and she developed a more positive attitude. As well, for the first time in 40 years she was brave enough to sing in front of a crowd.