Happy to know the right Dharma, cured of atopic dermatitis

Summary of Le Thien Loi's Story

Mrs. Le Thien Loi, Dharma name Thich Nu Lieu Giac Thien, a 51-year-old from Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, as she transitioned from Mahayana Buddhism to the Right Dharma and found liberation from suffering and illness.

Introduction and Journey to the Right Dharma

Mrs. Lợi first encountered the Right Dharma in 2020. Prior to that, she practiced Mahayana Buddhism. Her path shifted after an aunt, who followed the Venerable Master's teachings, introduced her to "The Path to Buddha's Land" and various lectures by Venerable Master Thích Thông Lạc and Master Thích Mật Hạnh available online. Reading and listening to these teachings brought her a profound realization, leading her to fully embrace and practice the Right Dharma.

Transformation from Illness Thanks to the Right Dharma

- Before discovering the Right Dharma, Mrs. Loi suffered from numerous illnesses. She spent considerable time and money seeking various treatments, including medication, rituals, astrological offerings, and prayers, all to no avail.

- Upon learning the Right Dharma, she began to apply the practice of mental cultivation (Right method of directing the mind) to dispel illnesses, working to let go of body and mind, greed, anger, delusion, and negative habits. She came to understand the impermanence of life and ceased clinging to what was not truly hers.

- She specifically focused on eliminating the sensations of her chronic atopic dermatitis. Relying on the Master's verbal affirmations (tác ý), her condition gradually improved.

- Despite the lingering discomfort of her illness, her mind remained unperturbed. When she visited the monastery, she experienced no pain, and her mind felt peaceful, unburdened by thoughts of sickness.

Right method of directing the mind (Directing the mind to another form/state, then the present unwholesome form/state will be destroyed).

Ms. Lợi shared her personal affirmations: "The body is impermanent, feelings are impermanent. This karmic sensation on the skin, you shall leave this body immediately, cease at once and depart." She also affirmed, "My body and mind fear no illness, no pain, and no death." As a result, her mind now enjoys profound peace, unaffected by illness.

Impression of Dharma Name and Single Meal Practice

When the Master visited the North and bestowed upon her a Dharma name, Ms. Lợi inwardly vowed to strictly uphold the precepts, striving to be worthy of her new name and worthy of being a disciple of the Buddha, the Venerable Master, and Master Mật Hạnh. Since the Master's departure, she has been able to eat only one meal a day without feeling hungry, a stark contrast to her past when, plagued by discomfort, she ate frequently and drank milk continuously yet still felt weak. She feels a miraculous "force" from the Master has helped her overcome this challenge.

Aspiration for Further Study and Advice to All

Ms. Lợi has enrolled in "Youth Class" and "Preparations for Entering the Monastery" courses, aspiring to one day have the opportunity to practice at the monastery. She finds these studies invaluable, expanding her knowledge and ensuring her practice remains true to the Dharma. She wishes for everyone to discover the Right Dharma to achieve liberation and end the suffering caused by illness and greed. She emphasizes that it would be a great pity not to know the Right Dharma when the teachings of the Buddha, the Venerable Master, and Master Mật Hạnh are available. She advises everyone to diligently learn and practice to master suffering.