Erabaru.net. Chen Shushan, Canadian Chinese painter tells about the impression he got after reading Master Li Hongzhi’s article “Why Humans Exist”.
“I think that the article is full of positive energy, teaching people to always do good, accumulating virtue,” said Chen Shushan, a Canadian Chinese painter.
“…(the article) is like a compass and light to illuminate the path of life. Is the best Chinese New Year gift that Master Li gives to everyone. Like a lantern that hangs high to illuminate the right path (for humanity).”
After Master Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Gong, published the article “Why Humanity Exists” on the eve of the Lunar New Year, Chen Shushan read it several times in a row, then expressed his feelings to the Epoch Times reporter: “Especially on holidays, all people give each other greetings that we usually hear (such as ‘Gong Xi Fa Cai’ and ‘May the New Year Bring Abundant Fortune’ and so on). But Master Li Hongzhi actually gives guidance, teaches us to be better people. In addition, he explains about the problems that occur in this world, and tells us how to overcome them. I think this article is the best Happy New Year. He gives us guidance and the right path of life.”
Maintaining Good Intentions Despite Suffering
Chen Shushan was born in Hong Kong but his ancestors came from Shandong Province. Since teenagers came to Canada to study. He is a well-known Canadian painter, film and television actor. He admits that he does not have any religious beliefs, but respects all religious beliefs. He said that Master Li Hongzhi’s articles were worth reading, even reading several times, trying to understand slowly. Even if you are not a Falun Gong practitioner, by reading and understanding Master Li’s articles, you will gain enlightenment.
Chen Shushan believes that the writings in Master Li’s articles that have inspired him the most are: “Only in suffering can one cultivate, and through suffering one can reduce one’s karma/reduce one’s sins”, “If one who suffers can still maintain good intentions, be grateful and always be a good person, one can be sure that one’s rank will rise. This is the most important thing, the most important (in life). The entire article is filled with kindness, the beautiful Truth-Compassion-Forbearance. Keeping good intentions even though you are suffering, staying grateful, being a better person, and trying to improve yourself, this is the best state.”
Chen Shushan said that most people’s lives are not very good, or unsatisfactory, and even miserable. Master Li taught that the manifestation of gaining and losing for a person is closely related to the karma involved.
Chen Shushan understood that today’s results were the result of yesterday’s deeds. Therefore, everyone should try to be a good person and do good deeds according to “Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance”. You also have to stand on the side of truth, guard against falling into the clutches of evil spirits, don’t do negative things, and help evil people just because you’re tempted by profit, reputation, or status.
“The simplest point is to teach us to do more good deeds, do better and better, and be good people, so that we don’t have to be afraid, because many difficulties in the future can be overcome,” said Chen Shushan.
“Because there are rewards that apply in this world, so our good deeds will also be good for ourselves. and our evil deeds will also bring evil consequences for ourselves, it’s just that the time has not yet come,” he said.
Chen Shushan said that it is not necessary to donate a lot of money to do good, the most important thing is our heart, are we sincerely willing to help others, help them solve problems, tell and guide them about things they don’t understand, even things small things like reminding them to pay attention to safety when crossing the road, even that includes good deeds that are not difficult to do, nor do they require money. There are many small things in life that can be used to accumulate merit if we are willing to help others. “If you read Master Li Hongzhi’s articles and follow what he said, you can gain blessings and accumulate merit.”
Believing in the One and Only Side of Truth
Chen Shushan said that Master Li taught the importance of believing in One Supreme God. Many people think they have burned incense and prayed to Buddha, and also gone to church, but their wishes, such as getting rich, winning the lottery, etc., have not been granted. Then the person concerned begins to doubt the existence of God, even hates, complains, rebels. against God, so that the person unknowingly falls into the devil’s arms. Therefore, I hope that everyone needs to be careful of their own behavior, and never think like that. If we have thoughts like that, then we need to immediately wake up and come back, try to be a person with a good heart, believe in GOD. Remember God always teaches people to do good. By doing good we can only enter a higher realm.
He also said that many people have lost their good intentions, don’t believe in God, slander God, don’t believe in the truth, and have bad hearts. The whole world is in chaos now because many humans have lost their will to do good, illegal drugs are rampant, righteousness is under threat as people’s morals continue to decline.
Chen Shushan said he was inspired by Master Li Hongzhi’s theory of the immortal soul. “For that, people should follow Master Li’s teachings, do more good deeds, conduct themselves according to the truth, and side with the truth. As long as people are willing to follow true principles and have religious beliefs, they will have self-awareness and a good heart, so they won’t easily fall into ‘darkness’.”
“Many people are busy with life and entertainment, and forget that cultivation is also very important. Because we often ‘go astray’, act wrongly even though we think we are right, even though our actions are actually deviant.”
“Master Li has lit a bright light and shown the right direction and path for everyone. If we want to read the article, we will know how to do good and accumulate virtue, as well as become someone who is on the side of the truth,” said Chen Shushan.
“Thank you to Master Li Hongzhi who has provided such valuable information to everyone,” said Chen Shushan.
“I want to thank Master Li because his article inspired me, reminded me to always do good for others, stand on the side of truth. I suggest to all my friends to read this article often to remind myself,” he concluded. (sin)
