My dearest Master,

How are You? Master, in effect, I have been writing this letter for thirty years. Ever since I came to this world, I began to look for Your holy footsteps. I complained, and wondered why You left me all alone in this boundless suffering ocean. Looking back now, I have come to realize the truth -- You have always been by my side taking care of me. In childhood, I always went through disasters safely, and even escaped death. When I was in high school, You must have heard me pouring out sentiments to the stars and moon of missing my eternal homeland. In the university, because my illusions had vanished, I became extremely despondent. Then, You entered my dream in the form of a crystalline blue ocean, into which I jumped and dissolved in You. That was my first experience of complete absorption and absolute ecstasy. I awoke in sadness, mourning at being unable to return to the dream. Nonetheless, You gave me the greatest consolation and hope. And, later it must have been You again, who often appeared in my daydreams. You were my 'Elder Sister in White' who walked the lonely part of my life with me. You once manifested to me as Quan Yin Bodhisattva in white dress, descending gracefully from the southwest, telling me, "This is the way that things are. Look only to the future." It must be You who saved me from danger, so that my friends and I went through the 'June 4th' event un-harmed. In September, when preparing for my GRE examination, I spontaneously started fasting. However, I was full of energy, and was able to memorize the vocabulary very quickly, remembering each word I learned. My Qi Gong master then said that I was being blessed by the holy spirit, and he could smell a delicate, refreshing fragrance emanating from me. Later, I came to learn that this was exactly the period when You were visiting the part of China south of the Yang Tze River. Seeking the true path, I visited Buddhist and Taoist temples, churches and Chi Gong masters' training classes, but none of them could satisfy me. A voice in my heart kept urging me to go to America to make a vital turning point in my life. Having overcome many difficulties, I finally came to America to study. Several months later, as You ingeniously turned the wheel of Dharma, I came to know Your holy name and teachings over the telephone, from a friend whom I had met only once. When I woke up the next morning, I saw three words -- 'The Living Buddha,' in front of my forehead, which remained there for the whole day. One month later, I was initiated by You in Washington, D.C.

Oh, Master! Originally, I dared not write such a long letter to You, fearing wasting Your precious time. In fact, You know very well all I want to say. When I read Your poems, or watch Your music video, I always cry aloud. The deepest feelings in my heart have been revealed simultaneously by my all-knowing friend of the ages! Master, You are the one whom I longed for in my last life, You are my closest kin in this life, and my destiny in the future.... On the day after initiation, I had the good fortune to ask You questions at the group meditation. Your answer gave me the great- est blessing, and filled me with heavenly bliss. I experienced the state of the ordinary mind resulting from great enlightenment, and perceived the world as absolute transparency. I also had the feeling of first being in love. Naturally, the idea of renouncing the world to follow Master began to germinate in my mind. Cleared of earthly attachments, I vowed to consecrate all myactions, speech and thoughts to You. Good or bad qualities included, I am all Yours. Merciful Master, would You consider accepting this imperfect disciple? Wishing our great Master a healthy body, everlasting beauty, and successful preaching!