I appreciate deeply how difficult it is to be a teacher since I became one. I now understand how much love and patience one has to give to teach groups of innocent children, until they grow up and understand things in life.

In the course of teaching children, I have also learned my own lessons. Unwittingly, the children reminded me to be humble, at ease, happy, etc. Not being very good at showing my feelings, I look just like a "miserable Buddha" at a glance. My students always reminded me, "Teacher, you have to smile more often! You look better when you smile!"

Master has also told us to be cheerful at all times and to make a happy atmosphere for others. Gradually, I have learned to put down my position and blend in with the students, to listen to what they have to say, and to deal with everything in a humorous way.

In the past, whenever I was troubled by the students' problems, I always avoided facing the true causes of the problems and put the blame on myself for not putting enough effort into meditation.

Nowadays, I reflect upon myself. Apart from feeling that I have not done well enough in my meditation, I also take out the treasure that I always take with me - Master's book of aphorisms. I read it and look for the wisdom within to solve the problem.

Once, I opened the book at random, and on that page it said, "We can be good in our spiritual practice, but we still need to be skilful at handling matters in this world." I suddenly felt so ashamed. I came to realize that I did not put my heart into solving a problem, in finding a good way to deal with it; but only complained and kept running away from it. Like timely rain, Master's words dissolved and enlightened me - this stubborn stone.

I gradually learned not to complain during work; to accept all my lessons gladly and to seize every opportunity to learn. In order to teach the children well, I vigilantly and constantly remind myself to set a good example. At the same time, I also deeply appreciate the toil You undergo, Master. You offer immeasurable love and patience to each of Your children while they are growing up. You are my best example!

Whenever my students point at master's photograph on my desk and asked me, "Who is this?" I always reply proudly, "This is the Teacher of teachers!"

After initiation I was too excited and too straight forward, which made my mother complain a lot: "It is strange. How come you are so weird after being initiated by Suma Ching Hai? You don't even come home during vacation." One time she even threatened me: "Don't let me see your Master's stuff, otherwise I will..." I was so scared I moved all my belongings to Taichung and left nothing in my mother's house in Taipei.

After practicing more and understanding Master's teachings, I started to change myself. The relationship between my mother and I became more harmonious, and I went back home more often. Every time I went home I stayed with her, we talked and sometimes I told mother Master's short stories. The way I spoke had also become gentle and sweet like a child.

Gradually mother changed too. In the beginning she was absolutely against my vegetarian diet, and never wanted to try vegetarian food. Now she buys me vegetarian food and eats it too.

When she applied and got my passport for me, she told me seriously: "Put your passport behind Suma Ching Hai's big photo, then it will not get lost."

After I got my motorcycle license, having failed at the first attempt, she said, "You probably ate Master's blessed food, so you passed the test."

After looking at Master's art collection album, she admired: "Your Master is so talented. Can you be that talented?" From then on, she never criticized Master.

Recently I asked mother: "Don't you feel I behave better after being initiated by Master?"

Mother said, "That is because you have grown up."

But only I understand that Master has helped my mother find her own good daughter!