(Minghui.org) From a young age, Li Peirong enjoyed visiting temples with her parents to worship. She always believed that gods and Buddhas existed, and that divine beings have been watching over her. However, it was only after she began practicing Falun Dafa that she truly came to understand the meaning of cultivation, and realized that practicing Dafa is incomparably sacred and beautiful.
Peirong’s father worked for a delivery company, and as a little girl, she liked to follow her father to make deliveries during the holidays. On one occasion, she rode on her father’s truck to a factory, and accidentally stepped into a freight elevator. At that moment, she seemed to hear a voice urging her to get out quickly. Just as she stepped out, the elevator suddenly plunged downward. If she had come out a second later, the outcome could have been fatal. She experienced incidents like this multiple times, and each time it deepened her belief that she was a fortunate person protected by divine beings.
Li Peirong
The Cover of Zhuan Falun Shines with Golden Light
Li Peirong has been practicing Falun Dafa for 23 years. Before that she used to go to a school playground to dance every morning. One day, a friend from her dance group shared that Falun Dafa has great effect in curing illnesses and improving health, and mentioned that a nine-day lecture series was about to begin. She invited Peirong to join. Without hesitation, she agreed.
She recalls it was March 2002. During the class, everyone focused on watching the video of Master Li Hongzhi’s lectures. The practitioners who were responsible for teaching the exercises were friendly and patient. At the end of the session, they introduced the main book of Falun Dafa, Zhuan Falun. The moment Peirong laid eyes on its cover, it seemed to glimmer with a golden light. A profound sense of comfort washed over her, and in that instant she knew instinctively that this was no ordinary book—it was something truly precious.
No matter how busy life became, she always spent one evening each week to study the Fa and share experiences with fellow practitioners. In those gatherings, she came to realize just how precious it is to obtain the Fa and walk on the path of cultivation, and that it was something to be cherished wholeheartedly.
Passing the Test of Family with a Heart Full of Love and Compassion
When Peirong began practicing Falun Dafa, she faced many challenges. Her children were still young and needed care, and her husband’s company had just started and needed her help. Her husband wanted Peirong to prioritize the family and his business, so he discouraged her from participating in Fa study sessions and group exercises with other practitioners.
At first, Peirong often found herself arguing with her husband. She believed that although they were married, she should have freedom of belief, and he had no right to interfere. As she continued studying the Fa more, her xinxing constantly improved, and she strove to live by the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. When her husband spoke harshly, she made a conscious effort to practice forbearance—remaining calm and holding back her words. When the moment had passed, she would gently explain things from her perspective, and still treat her husband and family with kindness and love. Over time, their situation together underwent a great change.
In China, countless Falun Dafa practitioners have lost their lives to persecution, leaving behind many orphaned children. Many others have been forced to flee overseas to escape oppression. In response, practitioners in Taiwan organized a Foreign Language Telephone Team and established a Rescue Association to provide support. Peirong, recognized for her strong language skills, was appointed one of the coordinators.
While making phone calls to help clarify the truth to people, Peirong reflected: “Rescuing the children of fellow practitioners is an act of compassion. Those closest to me, like my own family members who are connected to me by a predestined relationship, they too deserve the same compassion. They also need to know the truth.”
After her husband understood the truth about the persecution, he no longer opposed her making phone calls. On occasions, he would study the Fa and do the exercises with her, becoming a supportive friend of Falun Dafa.
Peirong was also filial to her parents-in-law. She looks after them, showing her concern for their well-being, and accompanying them to see their doctor whenever they were ill. Over time, her parents-in-law, who had once opposed her practice, began to admire her sincerely with pride and affection, they would tell people, “Our eldest daughter-in-law is truly filial. Practicing Falun Dafa has made her really different!”
Managing the Company with Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance
Peirong and her husband established an international trading company. As exporters, their primary responsibility was to sell domestically produced goods to overseas markets while handling all export procedures, coordinating cross-border transportation, managing sales documentation, and dealing with potential exchange rate risks. Essentially, a trading company serves as a bridge between domestic manufacturers and foreign buyers.
There was one manufacturer who had a long-term partnership with Peirong’s company. The factory director, known for his exceptional ability, was deeply trusted by his company’s boss. He handled everything from technical work to product quotations, and often shared his expertise with Peirong. Their collaboration was both harmonious and pleasant.
One day, the factory director asked Peirong to add a commission to the quoted price before submitting it to the client. Peirong found this strange and asked him, “Doesn’t the company already pay you a salary and a bonus? Why do you need a commission as well?” The director then began to complain, saying that despite his strong abilities and all the work he had done for the company, his salary was far too low, leaving him disgruntled.
After listening to him, Peirong reflected that as a cultivator, her actions must consistently align with the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance. How could she help him commit a wrong deed? Secretly accepting commissions would violate her integrity. So she gently refused his request and encouraged him to communicate openly with the boss, seeking his benefits through honest means.
Another incident occurred when an overseas client wanted to purchase a batch of products. The company’s supervisor had called to inquire about prices online, and after reaching an agreement, the order was placed. However, when Peirong received the order, she discovered that the purchasing assistant had written the wrong amount, the unit price was ten times higher than agreed (an extra zero had been added). If the order were processed as it was, it would result in a significant loss for the buyer, and the assistant could face penalties or even dismissal.
Peirong promptly called the assistant, drawing attention to the mistake and reminding her to correct the order amount. She efficiently resolved the problem, safeguarding both the client’s interests and the assistant’s dignity. The assistant was deeply grateful to her.
Master teaches us, as Dafa disciples that it doesn’t matter what kind of business you do, as long as you maintain integrity and act fairly. Peirong was deeply grateful for Master’s guidance. Her company’s operations remained strong, and even during the global financial crisis in 2018, when many industries suffered and numerous companies resorted to unpaid leave, her business was not only unaffected, but also found new opportunities. Furthermore, it weathered multiple fluctuations in exchange rates with remarkable stability and resilience.
Regaining Good Health after Illnesses Disappear
Li Peirong also regained her health through practicing Falun Dafa. She used to suffer from migraines that could only be relieved by taking painkillers. But just three months after she began cultivation, the migraines disappeared completely. And in more than 20 years since then, the migraines have never returned.
She had also struggled with very irregular menstrual periods with heavy bleeding, that left her anemic and pale. She lives on the third floor, and even climbing the stairs was difficult, her legs felt so heavy that she could barely lift them, often relying on others for support.
After a hospital examination, she was diagnosed with a uterine fibroid, that was six centimeters in size, larger than an egg. Surgery was scheduled for its removal. But she decided not to rely on the hospital. She became more diligent in studying the Fa and doing the exercises. After her follow-up examination, the doctor found the fibroid had shrunk, and said her surgery was no longer necessary, expressing amazement at the result.
Wishing Those with Predestined Relationships Can Be Saved
Peirong has a son and a daughter; both are outstanding. They have grown up and have their own careers.
She recalled that when her daughter was young, after attending a Dafa activity, she once dreamed of a heavenly ladder descending from the sky. On another occasion, when her son had a fever and lay in a dazed sleep, she sat by him and read Zhuan Falun to him. After the fever subsided and he woke up, he told Peirong that he had dreamed of being in a classroom filled with many fellow practitioners, both adults and children, and he and his mother were among them. What amazed her most was that he said that the teacher on the podium was none other than Master Li!
After listening to her children describe their dreams, Peirong felt genuinely happy. As they grew older, they became busier with their studies and careers and stopped practicing. Nevertheless she believes in predestined relationships, and prefers to let things unfold naturally.
Peirong shared that the greatest blessing of her life was to practice Falun Dafa. Throughout the past two decades of cultivating, she has experienced the joy of elevating her xinxing, as well as the frustration of not being able to pass the tests. Yet above all, her heart is filled with boundless gratitude to Master. She hopes that as Dafa continues to spread, more people will cherish this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and come to appreciate the vastness and sacredness of the universal Fa together.
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