(Minghui.org) Practicing Falun Gong changed me from a person who was immersed in self-interest to being an honest businessman.
There are four brothers in my family. All of them but me went to college and became government officials. I didn’t pass the college entrance exam. In order to make a living, I took out a high-interest loan and built a factory in 1997. The profit was good at that time.
As the environment worsened and morality declined, I became part of that trend. In order to make money, I borrowed 1.8 million yuan to expand the factory. However, it didn’t do well due to competitive market forces. In order to survive, I copied other manufacturers and also adulterated the product. As a result, I gradually lost customers and did worse financially. I had to move the factory to another city in order to avoid paying my debts in June 2006.
One day my neighbor told me, “My friend loaned me a book called Zhuan Falun. After I learned the exercises, I saw a Buddha and celestial maidens flying in the sky.” I became interested instantly because I had always wanted to go to Tibet to learn the Buddha Fa. I borrowed the book from her. After reading it, I felt that I finally found what I had been searching for.
I changed a lot since I started practicing Falun Gong. In the past, I had always thought about how to make more profit. As a result, my customers returned the poor quality products, causing the waste of tons of materials. Not only did I lose money, I also was nicknamed “canny businessman.”
After I began practicing Falun Gong, my moral character improved and I followed the principles that make one a truly good person. I now use good quality materials. Although the cost is higher, the products last longer. By following the Falun Gong principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance at all times, my reputation gradually improved. Many customers only buy products from me.
I became calmer and began taking self-interest lightly. In the past, I was jealous when my competitors' sales were better. Now I understand Teacher’s words,
“We cultivators always let things happen naturally. If something is yours, nobody will take it away, and if something isn’t yours, you won’t be able to get it even by fighting for it.” (Zhuan Falun)
Once I changed my attitude, my sales improved and my family became harmonious. I also paid back all my debts.
My family members also benefit from practicing Falun Gong. One of my sisters stopped practicing in 2000 due to the persecution. She was diagnosed with throat cancer two years ago. After many consultations, she was told that she had a very small chance of surviving. Suffering the excruciating pain, she turned to Falun Gong. Soon after she resumed the exercises her tests were normal. The entire family witnessed the miracle. Her husband and daughter also started practicing Falun Gong.
When my mother was 74 years old, she fell on the icy road and fractured her leg. I told her to sincerely recite “Falun Gong is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” One day when she was half asleep, she saw an angel re-align her leg and a ghost was mocking her but couldn’t get close to her. Her leg recovered in two months. She was able to attend her grandson’s wedding.
My father-in-law was hospitalized for a prostate infection. The doctor told him that his condition was very severe and that he needed surgery. Due to his diabetes, his wound didn't heal. He had a secondary infection and fever and needed another surgery. However, the fever didn’t go away one month after the surgery. When the doctors considered the third surgery, he refused and returned home. He recited “Falun Gong is good” daily and recovered within two weeks. He has been very healthy since then.