A Delightful Welcome To Our Merciful Mother
Due to the intense craving and longing of the disciples in Formosa,
Master returned to Hsihu center on the eve of the National Holiday.
The resident disciples in Hsihu were the lucky ones to catch a glimpse
of Master just as She arrived in Formosa. When Master's car was approaching
Hsihu Center, the resident disciples requested Master to sit on a sedan
chair. Slowly they carried Her on their shoulders so that everybody could
see Her. At the entrance, the crowd applauded like thunder. Some were so
happy that they shed tears of joy. The considerate Master, knowing the
earnest hope in everyone's heart, immediately descended from the sedan chair
and walked with everybody to the forest meditation hall, to have a
lighthearted chat with them. The compassionate Master was very concerned
about the living conditions of the resident disciples, and inquired
repeatedly. She suggested that everybody build little wooden huts to
protect themselves from the cold and wind.
It was a two day National Holiday. Master sensed the earnest desire
of the numerous fellow initiates, and specially allowed them to stay in
Hsihu Center till the holiday was over. During what seemed like a two-day
retreat, Master gave a few explicit lectures: "The Son of Buddha is in
Every Home", "The Enigma of Yin and Yang", and "The Profundity of Body,
Speech and Mind", etc. She also inaugurated and blessed the Lecture
Pavilion in the meditation hall, the exhibition area for the Fairy Clothes,
and the male office in the back mountain. Not only did everyone benefit
from an elevated level of consciousness, but they also had great
satisfaction for their palate enjoying in the plenty the blessed fruit,
candies and biscuits. Everyone was both physically and mentally satisfied.
Many VIPs came to Hsihu Center on Sunday, including the former mayor of
Pintung, Rong.
During the inauguration of the Lecture Pavilion, Master blessed it with
the a prayer for "Multiplying Descendants". The prayer for the Fairy Clothes
Exhibition area was for "Prosperity In Business", and the encouraging words
for the male office in the back mountain was for "Universal Peace".
Although they were phrased very simply, their meaning is humorous and
profound.
The thoughtful Master not only wholeheartedly took care of the needs
of the lay fellow practitioners and guests, but She also entertained the
Hsihu resident disciples with hearty conversation and even watched a
humorous movie with them. In these few short days, Master had not reserved
a single second for Herself. All Her time and energy was spent on the
public. With the return of our compassionate Mother Master, the Hsihu
Center was pervaded with a delightful, high-spirited and joyous atmosphere.
Although the reunion between Master and disciples only lasted a few
days, the selfless love of Master was sufficient to benefit all of us, Her
disciples, for the rest of our lives, leaving each of us with a permanent
souvenir.
Report From
The Taoyuan Center, Formosa
A Full Mid-Autumn Festival Evening
In the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the preaching van from the
Taoyuan Center was driven to a resort area, the Hsi-Man Reservoir, to play
Master's videotapes to the public. Many tourists went there to admire the
beauty of the full moon, and many of them were attracted. Some sat and
listened attentively.
The crowd could not help laughing heartily when they heard Master's
humorous lecture. Some of them praised Master as being very modern. Many
tourists immediately asked for sample booklets and Master's News magazines,
and couldn't help but read them while they were listening to Master's
lecture.
Due to the nonstop flow of tourists in the evening of the Mid-Autumn
Festival, fellow practitioners extended the time for showing the videotapes
until midnight, when the last person had left. To the audience and those
who worked that night, it really had been a full Mid-Autumn Festival
evening!
The Grand Opening
Of The Vegetarian House
After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the first big event at the Taoyuan
Branch Center was the Grand Opening of the Vegetarian House. The day of the
grand opening, customers came in droves. Most of them were non-initiates.
Some customers found out that it was a vegetarian restaurant only after they
had finished their meals.
Taoyuan Center's Vegetarian House is opposite the Taoyuan County
government offices, the most important administration district in Taoyuan.
This place is an excellent location for promoting healthy vegetarian food
and propagating Master's teachings. The business of the Vegetarian House
is designed to comply with local customs. It consists of a fast food
section, a natural food delicatessen, a beverage department and a section
for healthy vegetarian food products.
Upon entering the Taoyuan Center's Vegetarian House, customers are
warmly greeted by fellow practitioners dressed in neat uniforms with beaming
smiles. Every floor is decorated with small potted plants. The green and
lush atmosphere makes everyone feel relaxed and happy. Master's videotapes
are played all day long on the first floor. The natural vegetarian food
delicatessen stimulates the appetite. Walking up to the second floor along
the wooden staircase one can see Master's graceful Fairy Clothes and
artistic longevity lamps which are nobly and elegantly placed in the middle
of the second floor. Prints of Master's paintings are hung on the walls
which add lustre to the Vegetarian House.
Fellow initiates are grateful to Master for having an opportunity to
serve others and wish that healthy vegetarian food will soon be spread to
every corner of the world.
Report From
Nan-Tou, Formosa
An Invitation Of Sunshine,
Flowers And Love
On a sunny holiday, fellow practitioners chose a few major tourist
resorts to do some tidying up, by sweeping the area. They also picked up
all the garbage along the circular lake road. The whole cleaning process
was like a picnic and everyone was high-spirited and happy. During this
rare opportunity given by Master, everyone learned to be humble, to serve
others and to love. In their hearts they all knew clearly that the ones who
really benefited from the activity were not others, but themselves.
When fellow practitioners finished picking up garbage, they cleverly
arranged an elegant lunch in the sun which was practical and yet beautiful
and romantic. The whole table was covered by a tablecloth and once
decorated with flowers, a romantic atmosphere was created. Because of the
work they did earlier, the lunch seemed to be especially tasty. With the
gentle sunshine and the harmonious atmosphere, fellow practitioners enjoyed
the beauty of nature bestowed upon them by God while they ate their lunch.
Before initiation, they might not have imagined that they could do the
work so happily, nor could they imagine that such a simple meal could,
through some clever arrangements, become so outstanding. But, since they
all have such a great Master who seems so ordinary, what is there that is
impossible!?
After the cleaning work, the fellow practitioners from Nan-Tau, Formosa
enjoy lunch in the sunshine.
Report From
Tainan, Formosa
Supreme Method Shared
With Local Citizens
The preaching van in Tainan has had a facelift. It is now the
eye-catching focal point of the public when it appears at different
important spots in the urban areas, such as the Cultural Center, the side
area of the Cheng Kung University, the entrance to the Municipal Government
offices, park entrances, and the night market, etc. At present, the
preaching van is actively out looking for people with affinity, and in the
future it will extend its services to the remote towns and villages, thus
permitting rural people to have the blessing of hearing the voice and
teachings of a living Buddha.
In the Cultural Center Square, many people who were strolling about in
the evening were naturally attracted by the new preaching van and stopped
to listen to Master's teachings. Some had no sooner finished watching
Master's lecture then they immediately bought the videotape. There are many
miraculous stories of Master's Buddhist chanting tape having liberated
numerous souls who had already passed away. Because of that, fellow
disciples regard Master's chanting as a Buddhist gem, and many spectators
outside also had the wise insight to purchase the chanting tapes without
hesitation.
The first time the preaching van broadcasted at the entrance of the
Municipal Government offices, fellow initiates chose to show the videotape
of the award presentation and dinner party celebration of Ching Hai Day in
Hawaii, in order to make affinity with the public in a relaxing and solemn
manner. Many drivers of passing vehicles and other passersby stopped their
hurried steps to watch the video. Even in the parking lot, many passengers
who were waiting for their tourist buses were watching the video while
carrying their luggage, and they were unwilling to leave. Affinity is
affinity, and the people who travelled from their homes to other places were
still able to get in contact with the living Buddha.
When watching the moment of our Master accepting the award on the TV
screen, we as students are indeed sharing the honor of it. It is really our
glorious honor to introduce our great Master and the supreme Quan Yin Method
to the public.
Countryside Camp,
Fellow Initiates Shared Joyful Moments
The Tainan center organized a camp meeting at the scenic Jiayee Farm,
in order to foster friendship amongst fellow initiates.
Delicious vegetarian food was prepared for the BBQ and picnic. At the
bonfire party in the evening, the blazing flames warmed everyone's heart.
Everyone shared happiness within the big Quan Yin family. The unique
'Preaching Vehicle' also played an important part in the evening party.
Master's magnificent and compassionate voice reverberated in every corner
of the farmland. The guests also enjoyed watching Master's humorous and
splendid lectures .
The next morning, everyone was in the woods enjoying the fresh air and
scenic beauty of the mountains and lake. Following the 'forest bath',
fellow initiates went down the hill, free to pursue their own activities.
Some meditated, some took part in archery, and some slid on the grass. In
the afternoon, all initiates started on their way home, their hearts filled
with gratitude towards Master's blessing for such a fine day!
Pingtung And Kaohsiung, Formosa
The Happy "Children's House"
The "children's house" in the Laii Center, Kaohsiung and Pingtung, was
recently renovated. Adopting a way to help each other, the fellow
practitioners who are parents take turns to look after the little ones.
During classes, the little fellow practitioners have various activities,
such as physical exercise, studying Master's aphorisms, singing, doing their
homework from school, reading children's books for enjoyment, painting or
handicraft...etc. The children can also design their own group activities
or hold contests such as creative block building. Before group meditation
ends, they all help each other to put back the books or toys, and tidy up
the place, etc.
Since the children's house has been established, the parents can attend
group meditation with even more peace of mind. At the same time, the
children can have a happy time. Enjoying Master's great love, the old and
young fellow practitioners are full of bliss.
Purity Begins With The Mouth
The Supreme Master Ching Hai's disciples have recently established "The
Supreme Master Ching Hai Meditation Association's Vegetarian House",
Kaoshiung. The purpose of the restaurant is to promote vegetarianism, and
to provide for vegetarians and people who really desire to eat vegetarian,
a pollution - free and carefree place to enjoy meals free from onions, eggs,
meat or any additives.
The day of the Grand Opening, the "Vegetarian House" prepared a lot of
delicate Chinese and western snacks and cool beverages for the public to
share and taste.
The most distinctive feature of the "Vegetarian House" is how it is
different from traditional vegetarian restaurants. It was designed to be
a healthy, lively, unique place which enables customers to enjoy both their
meal and the outside scenery at the same time. One side serves as a
circulation center for Master's publications thus permitting spiritual
seekers an avenue to learn more about Master's teachings.
The little fellow disciples are studying with great interest the
comprehensive teaching materials prepared by their parents.
The grand opening day of the Kaohsiung and Pingtung Vegetarian House filled
the restaurant with guests and customers.
Report From
Singapore
Master's Wonderful
Visit To Singapore
On the afternoon of September 25, a group of new initiates had just
joined the path of the Quan Yin Method. Surprisingly, our most beloved
Master gracefully stepped into the Singapore meditation center where the
initiation took place!
This unexpected grace was really bestowed by heaven! On the spur of
the moment, our center was filled with laughter and joyful remarks! One
person claimed that he could not distinguish the physical Master from the
manifestation body of Master at that instant; another fellow initiate said
she only felt that the whole room was in glorious golden brilliance; yet
another remarked that if the Western Paradise was not here, where else could
it be?
Master stayed for five days in Singapore. Although this time Master
didn't give any lecture in public, each day She still allowed everybody to
see Her. For the first two days, Master met with fellow practitioners from
Singapore, those who rushed from Malaysia and Indonesia, and sincere seekers
who had affinity for acquiring the Truth from Master. She also gave
wonderful answers to all questions that they raised. A few days later, over
fifty persons received initiation by Master and began a new life! During
the initiation, Master personally came to the venue and blessed and talked
to everyone despite Her exhaustion.
During Her stay, Master joined a unique and unforgettable buffet dinner
with fellow disciples. To satisfy our earnest longing, Master walked to
each corner blessing everyone compassionately. It was a most cordial and
heartwarming scene.
Spreading Master's Teachings
At An International Book Exhibition
In order to spread Master's teachings, fellow initiates participated
in the International Book Exhibition in Singapore again. This combined book
exhibition is well-known throughout Southeast Asia. The participants
included many spiritual groups. The event lasted several days in an
atmosphere much like that of a spectacular international Dharma gathering.
Fellow initiates elegantly decorated Master's exhibition area. Many
visitors praised our area as the most beautiful and special of all. The
representatives from other spiritual groups even came over to our booth to
see it.