Incurable diseases

Three years ago, extreme stress triggered facial paralysis. My right eye could not shed tears or blink with ease, and my right nostril could not produce mucus. However, during this Bodhi Meditation Health & Happiness Retreat, on the morning of the seventh day of practice, I suddenly felt moisture in my right eye. By the afternoon, both my right eye and right nostril were clear, with tears and mucus flowing freely. I shed tears of joy. I am truly grateful to Grandmaster JinBodhi.

I am Ji Hongqin. I suffered from dry eye syndrome for over a year. Every day, I had to rely on eye drops for relief. Adding to my troubles, I also suffered from a compressed cervical spine, which left me feeling dizzy and like my neck was weighed down every time I woke in the morning. Seeking a remedy, I decided to join the Bodhi Meditation Health & Happiness Retreat. There, I immersed myself in the practice of “The Meditation of Greater Illumination.” The initial days were marked by constant yawning and tearful eyes, but astonishingly, by the fifth day of meditation practice, my eyes stopped watering, and I discovered I no longer needed eye drops, my eyes were no longer dry. Furthermore, from the sixth day onwards, my mind felt bright and clear; I felt energized and invigorated.

I experienced spontaneous fasting for the first time during this Bodhi Meditation Health & Happiness Retreat. Throughout the fasting period, I did not eat anything at night. To help with my sleep, I practiced “The Meditation of Bone Melting.” I started my practice at 2:40 a.m., and when I opened my eyes, it was already past 5 in the morning. I had no food and only water the next day, but I was still brimming with energy. I felt healthier and happier, more so than usual.

He previously struggled with procrastination, which affected his grades and academic performance, causing deep concerns for his mother. Additionally, he was hesitant about socializing and avoided eye contact. It might be surprising to see the young man who now speaks confidently in the video was once facing these challenges. What prompted the change in his life? Let's explore his story.

For more than 40 years I lived with constant back pain. Before I began practicing at Bodhi Meditation, my life was spent battling severe pain. On a scale of one to 10, my pain level was between eight and 10. Stiff and unable to carry heavy objects, I experienced poor quality of life.

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.

I began living a hectic lifestyle in my early 20s, working nine to 12 hours a day and neglecting my health. Beginning in October 2014, I often felt exhausted, nauseous and had a poor appetite. Through a medical checkup, I learned that I had renal dysfunction and my creatinine index was high at about 2 mg/dL. (Editor’s note: The creatinine index reflects the kidneys’ ability to filter. The higher the value of creatinine, the greater the renal dysfunction. The normal creatinine value in women is between 0.50 mg/dL and 1.10 mg/dL.)

My mom, Emily, was once tormented by pain. But through practicing at the Vancouver Bodhi Meditation Center, her life has radically changed. I'm so happy she found happiness and health in Bodhi Meditation.