There is a Realm Called Selflessness

[PureInsight.org] In this
earthly world, there is a realm called selflessness. It is not tainted
by the dazzling prosperity of this materialistic society, nor does it
change with time and environment.

 

One day, my aunt told me a story. I was shaken by the story and deeply moved by her realm of selflessness.



My aunt is a Falun Dafa practitioner. She is kind and sincere but has a
little "shortcoming," which in her own words is, "I react slowly."



One morning, my aunt rode a bicycle to distribute her self-made truth
clarifying materials, as she usually did. She approached a group of
construction workers who were taking a break. She thought, "The Chinese
Communist Party (CCP) has been persecuting Falun Dafa for so many
years. Many people still hold misunderstandings in their minds towards
Dafa. Since I met these people today, we must have a predestined
relationship. I should tell them the truth about the persecution." She
then parked her bicycle and casually walked towards the workers. She
talked to several tall young men about topics ranging from the truth of
the self-immolation to the naturally formed stone exhibiting six
Chinese characters stating "the Chinese Communist Party Dies" in
Pingtang, Guizhou. She also talked about the tide of "three
withdrawals" and about the Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular.
Before leaving, she left them with some materials.



After riding only 100 meters away from the site, she found that several
men had caught up with her. They stopped her and said, "Ma'am, follow
us." My aunt asked, "Where to?" The workers said, "You will know." My
aunt hesitated a little but still got into the taxi they had stopped.
Ten minutes later, the taxi stopped right in front of the police station.



After entering the room, several young policemen were about to make a
police report. But my aunt said, "I came here to tell you the truth.
Don't make a police report. It will do you harm." Then, she distributed
DVDs to everyone. The police officers seemed to have been restrained by
an intangible power and put down the pens in their hands. "Look! You
look so handsome, about the same age as my child. You are so young.
Don't do such things that will offend Heaven. Falun Gong teaches people
the principle of ‘Truthfulness, Compassion, Tolerance.' The CCP is
against Falun Gong. Doesn't the CCP advocate falsehood, evil and
fighting? Don't associate yourselves with it, otherwise, you will ruin
your futures!"



The young policemen didn't say anything, but from their eyes it could
be seen that they seemed to agree with what my aunt said. The
atmosphere in the room immediately became relaxed. Some even
half-joked, "Ma'am, you are really powerful. You could even tell us the
truth here!" From the words of the young policeman, it is obvious that
he showed respect for her because she could clarify the truth in the
face of adversity.

 

At that moment, a tall man with an air of authority came in. He looked
serious. He clapped his hand on the desk, said, "What is the matter
here? Are you the Falun Gong practitioner who was reported by others?
What is your purpose? Just tell us, where do you live?" Auntie didn't
answer his bombarding questions but said, "I need to go back home.
There are things at home for me to deal with. This DVD is for you. Take
a look." The tall man didn't get any answer from her, so he put down
his pen. "What good did Falun Gong do for you? Don't you know where you
are? Cooperate with us. Tell us your name and address. If you behave
well, I will let you go home."



My aunt just smiled and said, "Falun Gong teaches me to be a good
person. I know this is a police station. This is not a place for good
people. So I have to go home. But since a predestined relationship
brought us together, so I would like to tell you what I know about the
truth of Falun Gong. I believe that you are kind in nature and capable
of distinguishing between right and wrong. I also know that it is easy
and cozy to stay at home, but I cannot see you deceived by the lies!"
The atmosphere in the room gradually froze.



About a minute later, the tall man threw a bunch of keys over and said,
"Actually, if it wasn't for others' reporting you to us, we would be
reluctant to handle such laborious trifles. Just leave." She then
picked up the keys on the desk and walked straight out of the room.



At that moment, Auntie was so happy. She was happy because the police
officers made the right choice, and several more lives made one giant
leap towards bright futures.



As such, my aunt was not detained but returned home successfully.



I asked her afterwards, "Have you ever thought that others might report
you to the police?" She said with a smile, "I react slowly. I never
thought they would report me to the police. I only thought of the
materials I had that had not been distributed yet, so I thought I
should give them out to the people with predestined relationships."



My aunt's story was simple and unadorned, but it filled me with deep
esteem towards her. Maybe wherever we are, if we can let go of
ourselves and fully think of others, then our hearts will be felt by
others. I saw no sign in her of any weariness in mind or body even
after years of living under the CCP's persecution, but I deeply felt
the realm of selflessness that transcends the loss and gain of this
earthly world.



Translated from: http://www.zhengjian.org/zj/articles/2008/7/9/53735.html