Travelling between villages and towns, Tainan's preaching mobile arrived at Gang Shan Town, Kaohsiung to spread Master's teachings. Coincidently, they met Mr. Zhu, an employee of the Kaohsiung County Government, and the convener of the "February 28th Incident" commemoration activity. The goal of this peaceful activity was to promote harmony between different ethnic groups, as well as the harmony and unity of the community.

After viewing Master's lecture videos, the convener of this event, Mr. Zhu, immediately invited the fellow practitioners to participate in this peaceful activity. He also requested that a video seminar to purify the mind be conducted, by playing Master's video tapes on the preaching mobile. Since Master was the recipient of the "World Peace Award", he thought it most appropriate that our group take part in this function! Hoping to establish affinity with numerous people through joining various activities, the fellow practitioners delightedly accepted this invitation from the government.

To reflect the main theme of the day, from the many video tapes by the Master, the conveners chose two tapes in particular, and requested the tapes be broadcasted on that day. One was entitled "Meditation Is The Source Of Love" recorded in Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, the other was "Let Peace Begin With Us" recorded in Malaysia. They especially praised "Let Peace Begin With Us". Because the latter tape was spoken in English with Chinese subtitles. They requested that we have the Chinese subtitles printed into a text, to be distributed to the spectators on that day, so that the people could better understand the real meaning of peace.

The venue of the event was Peace Park, Gang Shan Town, Kaohsiung. Several hundred fellow practitioners from Tainan and Kaohsiung helped with the work. Besides the preaching mobile broadcasting Master's lecture videos, booths had been set up displaying Master's books, video and cassette tapes, and prints of Her paintings. Vegetarian food was also available, some free for tasting, and some for sale.

Mayor Yu of Kaohsiung County, who was the chairman of the day's events, had especially brought along his little daughter to visit the area where Master's teachings were being shared with the people. They were greeted by the fellow practitioners with warm applause. Besides watching Master's lecture videos, he was also extremely interested in Master's various works of art, books and other materials, each of which he viewed in detail. He also went to the vegetarian food sales booth to find out how spiritual practitioners solve their daily living needs.

Despite Major Yu's busy administrative schedule, taking care of the local people like a parent, he also cares about the purification of the mind. Thus, this wonderful occasion was possible, the opportunity for the preaching mobile to spread Master's teachings at that location. Apart from admiring his sincerity in supporting the Truth, fellow practitioners were also happy that he was able to acquire a good affinity with a living enlightened Master. This reminded us of Master's words: "If the leader is enlightened and practices spiritually, using his wisdom to guide his people in doing good things that benefit sentient beings, he will bring more blessings to his country."

Channel 4 TV reporters covering the event on location were most curious about our participation in this activity. They especially interviewed our fellow practitioners: "Why would a religious group participate in such a politically sensitive activity?" Fellow practitioners answered with a inspiration they had received from Master's video lecture: "We don't mind about politics. However, the objective of this activity is very meaningful, capable of promoting peace among human beings. This is why we have come to participate. However, the teachings of our Master are not only aimed at peacefulness among individuals, but further extend to the peaceful coexistence among all things and all sentient beings. Thereby, even the animals can live with us peacefully and free of worry in this world. Vegetarianism, refraining from taking the lives of animals, is truly the first step towards peace, as well as being the initial mean of developing compassion."

Fellow practitioners had on hand a large quantity of Master's sample booklets and specially had printed over a thousand copies of the lecture "Let Peace Begin With Us". They were all quickly taken by the earnest guests at the venue. One of the guests visited the booth many times, and purchased a whole set of Master's books "The Key of Immediate Enlightenment", plus many video and cassette tapes, to study at home. He claimed that he had visited countless religious groups and had practiced Zen and meditation for several years, but had not received any inner contentment. Therefore, he was longing and anxious! Today, when he watched Master's lecture video at the preaching mobile, he found what he had been missing for years. Feeling absolutely confident that he had finally found the "Tao" (true path), he was extremely blissful at heart!

When the program reached the launching of the colorful balloons, a fantastic and amusing incident occurred. The event organizer had prepared an airborne slogan "Let Peace With Us Begin" in Chinese characters. The one prepared by the fellow practitioners was "The Quan Yin Method". Neither party had conferred with or informed the other in advance. When the two groups of colorful balloons bearing the characters were launched one after another into the air, the balloons being launched by the organizer stopped at the characters "Be gin". These balloons simply refused to soar. It was not until we had released all four of our balloons "The Quan Yin Method" that the two balloons bearing "Be gin" climbed into the sky. Subsequently, the two groups of slogans, "Let Peace With Us Begin and The Quan Yin Method", mixed in the air and literally became - "Let Peace With Us The Quan Yin Method Begin". (The more exact Chinese meaning is "Let Peace Begin With Our Quan Yin Method".) The spectators could not help marvel at this miracle!

The "February 28th Incident" was a highly sensitive political issue in Formosa. However, because the convener introduced Master's concern, Her boundless divine love, to all sentient beings, an extremely peaceful and harmonious atmosphere pervaded the venue that day. Furthermore, due to Master's blessing, we were able to successfully and peacefully carry out this activity of spreading the Truth. We believe, with Master's and the fellow practitioners' participation and concern, Formosa will become even more peaceful.

A Special New Year's Gift

By Fellow Initiate Chen, Ottawa, Canada
(Originally in Au Lac Language)

Many incredible things happened during this exhibition. All the exhibition booths had been booked in advance. However, shortly before the opening ceremony someone gave up their booking, so the fellow practitioners were able to have an exhibition booth. Another thing was that the fellow practitioners had prepared to serve some vegetarian snacks to everyone. But according to the regulations, the food exhibits had to be displayed independently of the other items. Just when everyone was racking their brains for a solution, coincidently they found another unoccupied booth. Also, this was the season for heavy snow, but there were only some light snowflakes drifting down that morning. Therefore, all the work could be done smoothly and rapidly. This was all Master's marvelous arrangement!

For this exhibition, the fellow practitioners from Los Angeles had especially prepared some cassette tapes as gifts. After listening to the tapes at home, many people were very delighted and kept praising: Master's words are indeed words of wisdom and Truth! A young Au Lac person had read Master's sample booklet before. As he did not know how to contact us, he was praying all the time for spiritual guidance. He had never come to the Spring Exhibition in Ottawa before, but he came this year out of an impulse. Consequently, he met the fellow practitioners here, which proved that even the most difficult obstacles can be overcome with true sincerity!

The vegetarian food booth also received a warm welcome. The fellow practitioners even gave away vegetarian recipes to the spectators. As for the children, they were fond of the tiny stickers with Master's photo. In the beginning, they were hesitant because they thought they had to pay for them. Later, they came one after the other, bringing their friends, cutely asking about Master and the meaning of meditation.

Cameramen from the local television station also came to cover the exhibition. Consequently more attention about the event was brought to the public. Representatives from the Carleton University Vegetarian Club invited the fellow practitioners to their meetings at the two universities in Ottawa to have a discuss session and to introduce the Quan Yin Method. Although the fellow practitioners were busy during the whole event, they sensed a warm current of love. After the exhibition, they even conducted a diligent one-day retreat, to recharge after the hard work.

Truly, we have received Master's New Year Red Envelope. This gift was not packed in a red envelope, but inside Master's love! Her disciples deeply believe, with the nurturing of Master's infinite divine love, the spiritual seeds sown will surely flourish and cover every corner of the world!

Fellow practitioners in Ottawa, Canada are spreading Master's teachings at the Spring Exhibition.

a The Cold Winter Cannot Hide The Traces of Spring

By The News Group, Montreal, Canada
(Originally in Au Lac Language)

Although there were gusts of chilly wind outside the "Complexe Desjardins" Square, the enthusiasm of the fellow practitioners was not at all affected. Mindfully, they decorated the exhibition booth with a fresh and elegant look. As soon as the Spring Festival Program started, large crowds of people soon packed the venue. Besides the Au Lac groups and people, the mayor of the city of Montreal was also among the spectators. With delight and attentiveness, the fellow practitioners distributed Master's sample booklets and magazines to the people, and in turn, answered the spectators' questions. They also introduced the center's Vegetarian House to everyone.

On that day, all the magazines and sample booklets in the many languages were taken by the huge crowd of people. They were all very delighted to receive these spiritual gifts. This was also an opportunity for them to receive blessings from Master's photo. Through watching the video tapes they came to know about Master's activities all around the world, especially Her aid to the Au Lac asylum seekers in Hong Kong and the Philippines, the financial and spiritual help rendered to the volcanic disaster victims in the Philippines, and the relief efforts given to the flood victims in the midwestern states of the United States.

Please Come Earlier For Enlightenment!

By Fellow Initiate Chai, Vancouver, Canada

During this event that lasted several days, many people with great interest came to the booth where Master's eye-catching poster was displayed, to ask about any news of Her, and to express their hope of attending Her lecture soon. Many of them had been in contact with Master's teachings before, and now they were looking for a more profound understanding. The sincere attitude of the people made the fellow practitioners feel particularly grateful for Master's blessing. The pure and simple nature of the local inhabitants had also impressed them deeply. As the event began, the streaming crowd was immediately attracted by Master's lecture video. Soon after the opening ceremony, the exhibitor of another booth in the venue came over and continually watched the video. During the next few days, he came every morning and evening. Through chatting with him, we found out that he had been in contact with Master's teachings before. Observing his intense longing for the Truth, the fellow practitioners sincerely hoped that he would soon enrol for the initiation.

The last day was New Year's Eve, and it was estimated that a lot less people would come. Unexpectedly in the evening, a large crowd of people flooded in. Amidst the squeezing and tugging all the sample booklets were given out, and fellow practitioners were extremely busy handling the crowd. Late that evening, when the exhibition booth was about to be closed, there were still many people running in asking for the sample booklet. Therefore, the fellow practitioners remarked jokingly, "We are sorry, the time for enlightenment today is only up to ten o'clock. If you want enlightenment, please come earlier next time!"

With Master's blessings and in a delightful and high-spirited atmosphere, the exhibition to spread Master's teachings was concluded, greeting the coming new year with a most satisfied heart.