To obtain more materials, I searched the Yellow Pages and found a local printing company. I called the number and told them I needed to make two thousand copies of several newspapers. I also told them the exact size and page numbers, as well as the colors and the number of pictures in the newspapers, as they requested. Then I went to the company with the originals at the appointed time. The company was fairly small, and the boss, Jim, warmly greeted me. During our conversation, I got to know that he had heard of Falun Gong before. After he studied the newspapers carefully, he gave me a solid answer: "Yes, I can do it." He said that he could not quote an exact price for me until the next day because he needs to scan the color pictures in the newspapers. I said "no problem." He then asked me how soon I needed them. Since I did not want to push him, I just told him to do it according to his own schedule. He said he could get it done in a week.
The next morning, Jim called me and told me that color printing is very expensive. He suggested using black and white printing instead, which would save a lot of money and the quality would not be bad. I agreed, and in the third afternoon, he called me again and told me the job was done. I was very surprised, yet it seemed to be just what I expected. I rushed to his place right after getting off of work.
When I got there, the first thing Jim asked was, "Can I know why you did this?" I told him it is because I want more people to know that there is such a precious thing in the world. He nodded and said, "I see." He told me that he has read these newspapers and browsed the Falun Dafa web site. He said he really admired my enthusiasm and was going to download the two books recommended on the web site. He only charged me the basic fee. Before I left, he showed me around his factory and even helped me load the thousands of copies of newspapers into my car.
A week later, I received a hand-written letter from Jim. He enclosed the check I wrote him in the letter. He wrote: "I would like to return your check. I am happy that I have helped a little bit. I hope the distribution of the newspapers is going smoothly. I also kept the master copy of the newspapers, so if you want to print some more, just call me at any time. Jim."
I was quite surprised and also very excited. I immediately mailed him a set of the English books Zhuan Falun and Falun Gong. Another pre-destined person has obtained the Fa (Buddha Law). From this occurrence I truly realized the boundless power of Falun Dafa. The things happening around us seem to be unexpected, yet so natural. They are also the most encouraging things in our promotion of the Fa.
A practitioner in the US
August 2000
