Deities and Faith
Why might Master Shengyuan turn down an offer to invest in Sheng Zhen Men?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
If someone wants to invest in Sheng Zhen Men, I appreciate their recognition, but cooperation may not be suitable. First consider whether our intended direction can fit with their expected income and management approach.
I previously worked in sales and knew businesspeople. Some saw temples offering lamps and organizing events, thought the work generated considerable income, and proposed investing in Sheng Zhen Men or Fu Mo practitioners. I would ask myself whether I began this work because temples seemed profitable or because I wanted to help. Our direction cannot change simply because someone offers funding.
For example, I may waive fees for clients in genuinely difficult circumstances. If an investor expects revenue from every case, that arrangement may conflict. So we chose to decline at the time. This does not reject someone's good intentions or imply that all businesspeople are bad. It means clarifying what each side wants before deciding whether the partnership fits.
When someone sees our value and wants to contribute, I also regard it as recognition. I can be grateful while still choosing not to cooperate. Preserving why I do this work matters more to me than looking only at the amount of funding available.