There is a Realm Called Selflessness

In this earthly world, there is a realm called selflessness. It is not tainted by the dazzling prosperity of this materialistic society, in which the craving for possessions seems never satisfied, nor does it change with the time and environment.

One day, Aunt [In China, it is polite and affectionate to address an older woman outside the family as aunt.] told me a story. I was very shaken by the story and deeply moved by her realm of selflessness.

Aunt is a Falun Dafa practitioner. She is kind and sincere but has a little "shortcoming," which in her own words is, "I am slow to react."

One morning, Aunt rode a bicycle to distribute her self-made truth clarifying materials, as she usually did. She approached a group of construction workers taking a break. She thought, "The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been persecuting 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 (a CCP propaganda stunt contrived to turn public opinion against Falun Gong) to the naturally formed stone exhibiting six Chinese characters stating "Chinese Communist Party Dies" in Pingtang, Guizhou. She also talked about the tide of "three withdrawals" (withdrawing from the CCP, the Youth League, and the Young Pioneers) 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, "Aunt, follow us." Aunt asked, "Where to?" The workers said, "You will know." 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 case report. But Aunt said, "I came here to tell you the truth. Don't make a case report. It will do you no good." 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 offend Heaven and reason. Falun Gong teaches people the principle of "Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance." The CCP is against Falun Gong. Doesn't the CCP advocate falsehood, evil and battle? 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 Aunt said. The atmosphere in the room immediately became relaxed. Some even half-joked, "Aunt, 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 Aunt because she could clarify the truth in 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? Are you the Falun Gong practitioner who was reported by others? What is your purpose? Just tell us, where do you live?" Aunt 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 Aunt, so he put down his pen. "What goodness did Falun Gong give you? Don't you know where this is? Cooperate with us. Tell us your name and address. If you behave well, I will let you go home."

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, 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." Aunt picked up the keys on the desk and walked straight out of the room.

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

As such, 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 was slow to react. I never thought they would report me to the police. I only thought of the materials in my hands that had not been distributed yet, so I should give them out to the people with predestined relationships."

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 heart of gold will be felt by others. I saw nothing of the weary mind and body that experienced CCP's persecution for years as a practitioner in Aunt, but deeply felt the realm of selflessness that surpasses the loss and gain of this earthly world.