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A Rendezvous Of Beauty At The International Garden

It was a warm and sunny afternoon. Several fellow sisters wearing Celestial Clothes, with a happy heart and a smiling face, went to an appointment of beauty with Master.

When She appeared wearing a long burgundy and blue dress, everyone clapped to praise our most beautiful Master. When seeing the fellow sisters wearing Celestial Clothes, Master smiled and said that they were very pretty, and asked them to walk around for everyone to see. Originally, Master intended to use these fellow sisters as models for the make-up demonstration. However, as they had already put on their make-up, Master demonstrated the various matching methods using Herself as an example.

Master's teaching was complete, from hairstyles, to make-up, the purchase of cosmetics, daily conditioning, colours, styling and accessories; from outer appearance to inner cultivation, She took care of everything. The amazing fact was, She finished the entire make-up application in five minutes. An enlightened person can use the wisdom derived from enlightenment on every major or trivial matter in life. Therefore, She does everything distinctly, meticulously and perfectly.

Master told us: Once we have grasped the three main principles, it is very easy to become beautiful. They are namely: simplicity, naturalness and utilization of resources. Complexity is often not high-class, while "simplicity" is graceful; "being natural" makes people feel comfortable, and not oppressed; "utilization of resources" means using accessories in different combinations, which is both creative and economical. About the colours of the clothing, it is better not to exceed three colours, and select accessories matching the colours of the clothing. One accessory may serve many purposes. For instance, a scarf can be used as a belt, or tied into a butterfly knot slanting on the shoulders, or even as a headband. The earrings can be used as brooches, shoe-buttons or cuff-buttons. Use each thing for many purposes to develop our imagination and creative power, and to achieve an aesthetic effect, while also considering the economical aspect.

When demonstrating the hairstyles, Master reminded the fellow sisters, besides often washing and conditioning of their hair, maintenance is also necessary when their husband is not around (so there is time for it). Only when we have good hair quality, can we style our hair easily. Master simply picked up Her hair, and counted -- one, two, three! She twirled three times, and then finished an elegant hair bun. With another casual twiddle, a ceremonial lady's style was formed, and a hair clip on each side added much life to it. On ordinary days at home, a ponytail is fine. The several hairstyles demonstrated by Master were each completed in one or two minutes. Those with short hair may wear a hair band to give a dignified look. A hair clip near each ear will make one look lively and fresh, while a silk scarf tied round the forehead looks modern and energetic.

"Complete Change Of Appearance"
In A Few Minutes

When demonstrating the make-up, Master further displayed Her incredible sensitivity to colours. She handled the blush powder like a palette; She brushed swiftly and finished the make-up application by counting to six! The first two touches were on the cheek bones; the next two on the forehead and lower jaw; the last two on both eyes. With one glance, Master could tell the skin quality of a person, and which colour suits her best. A listless looking and middle-aged fellow sister, after being made-up by Master, turned into a totally new person in five minutes. Everyone exclaimed: "Even the not so great ones become wonderful!" The fellow sister instantly laughed cheerfully, and thus enchanted her beauty. Master explained it was not the make-up that made her look pretty, but the colour had given her confidence to laugh. Then she could work more effectively, which subsequently gave her greater confidence, and made her prettier.

After putting make-up on several fellow sisters, Master noticed that none of them conditioned their skin. Consequently, their skin was dry and made the application of make-up difficult. So, She took the opportunity to teach them some conditioning techniques: Consult the experts when purchasing creams, and pick one suitable to your skin type, one which is less harmful. Basically, one bottle each of three following items: moisturizing cream, toner (to make the skin glossy), premake-up lotion (to protect the skin) and cleanser are enough. After bathing or washing hands, just wipe off the water with hands, don't dry completely, then apply the cream to nourish and moisturize the skin. Place the hand cream and the hand cleaning lotion together. After washing hands, condition them immediately; keep applying as you walk away, so you don't waste any time. Waking up in the morning, if there is still oil remaining on your face from the cream applied the night before, just pat lightly with facial tissues, then apply the powder directly to save the time of applying the premake-up lotion or moisturizer. Master also suggested that we can use fine quality hand cream for the face too, because the degree of damage done to the hands and face by the elements is similar. Wearing gloves when washing clothes and dishes can avoid damaging the hands from chemical substances. All these conditioning procedures can be done "conveniently".

There are some more simple guidelines: For instance, lighter make-up for the daytime, and heavier make-up for the night time; white clothes go better with the light pink colours; beige colour clothes go better with deep pink colours; darker skin will look more natural with brownish colour blush-powder. If you don't have a specific colour, then mix your own. Master lightly applied a purple eye shadow on the lips to change the original colour of the lipstick. When make-up is not noticeable, that is superlative make-up skill. Without using much time, just about five minutes, Master finished a complete make-up. She laughed and said, "With a little effort, she turned into a "great lady," and is ready to prepare a meal for the "little husband". Make-up is only a convenient method to make you look more spirited, and to please yourself, so you can work energetically the whole day. If you forget to prepare the meals, and engage in the make-up all day long, then it defies the purpose!

A fellow sister expressed that her waist size was too big, which made her look awful wearing any clothes. Master answered, "Do not wear tight clothing then; wear what is suitable for you." She then asked another sister who was also "plump" to step forward for demonstration. Although she was wearing a loose and straight gown, under Master's guidance, she put on a waist belt and still looked pretty. Master said, "The Celestial Clothes are not designed for selling only, but more for demonstrating the true sense of beauty. Following these examples, we can learn to design and change, and to create a sense of beauty belonging to each individual. A piece of cloth, through the enhancement of various ornamental accessories, can yield different effects."

Master even suggested to us the way to live with our spouse -- the make-up is for letting the other party feel comfortable, to give a warm feeling of getting ready to serve. Though husband and wife see each other everyday, we should still always greet each other as if it is the first time. Look at his good points, and give true encouragement to him from your heart. In daily life, endeavor to cultivate yourself to be in step with your husband. The husbands should also respect themselves, mind their hygiene, and find time to help with the household chores. When there is an argument, make the quarrel productive, and find the basic cause of the problem. Don't just swallow the quarrel half way through, and leave a permanent knot in the heart. Rectify the situation when you have found the cause of the problem, and then forget all about it after the quarrel. Refrain from mentioning past situations. The success or failure of a marriage is related to karma. We just do our best to let our conscience rest in peace. Then, in case any problem arises, we won't blame ourselves for having not done well enough. Through this self-training, we will feel fulfilled, and this is the most important.

All fellow initiates listened attentively. Of course, the fellow sisters were eager to learn how to make themselves look more graceful; to the fellow brothers, it was also a rare seminar on art. Everyone was intoxicated in the knowledge of beauty.

Meditation Is The Best Conditioning Method

After the beauty seminar, Master went downhill and walked around. There She saw many children with dry skin. Master told the parents to take good care of their children; help them apply cream after bathing each day, so they would have good skin when growing up; skin care should begin from childhood. A fellow sister complained that the "marks of youth" on her face ruined her beauty. Master taught her to use an eyebrow pencil or an oil-based pen to create a "beautiful mole" -- the problem was solved in a second! Just don't mark it on a disastrous spot, and create a "disastrous mole". Understandingly fellow practitioners laughed heartily.

In fact, both the superficial beauty, and the inner cultivation need daily and incessant nourishment, to yield the fruit of beauty.

Master further reminded everyone: Apart from outer appearances, the loving warm feeling between people is the really lasting and steady beauty. Master said that, when She has the time to meditate more, Her skin becomes pinker and finer after the meditation, and look even better than putting on make-up. She loves to stay alone. She doesn't feel lonely, because She is content at heart. "Daily meditation is the best conditioning method, which makes one look twenty years younger."

I was one of the fortunate models for the Celestial Clothes that day. I felt I was as innocent and joyous as a child when Master called me to present myself to the audience. The blessing from Master filled me with bliss.

When Master arrived at the International Garden, the weather changed immediately. The warm sun appeared and swept away the gloominess of the cold winter. It was as if heavenly light shone, making people feel intoxicated as in a holy land.

Under the ingenious make-up by Master, the faces of those fellow sisters immediately beamed with radiance. In fact, it was not only the cosmetics that made them beautiful, because Master not only beautified their outside but their soul as well. Due to Master's blessings, the brilliance of their spiritual nature was revealed. After being enlightened by Master, our spiritual level becomes elevated, and gradually we know who we are. Naturally, we are more confident, and become more beautiful.

During the make-up session, Master did not forget to remind us to seek spiritual liberation from within. Things in this world are ephemeral, and anything can be destroyed. They may last long with proper care, but only the inner beauty can last forever.

Master personally taught us how to make ourselves beautiful within a short period of time, for the purpose that fellow practitioners could have a harmonious family, and thus have no worries in their spiritual practice; also to let us understand that spiritual practitioners should not dress slovenly, neglect their outer appearance, and disgust others. Also, we should neither waste too much time nor be over attached in beautifying ourselves, as this might create obstructions in our spiritual practice. We were deeply touched by Master's profound love and kind intent.

The ever smiling sister Lai is a dedicated housewife. Her entire family has been initiated. She seldom goes out apart from doing house chores. Therefore, she has not put on any make-up (since she was initiated) for the past few years. When Master asked fellow practitioners who would like to come for the make-up demonstration, during the big group meditation day in Hsihu, she just stepped forward courageously, not knowing what power drove her. That was also her first time being so close to Master. She felt that Master was so cordial!

After this making-up experience, sister Lai became even more self-confident. She understood better that beauty has nothing to do with age and outer appearance. Knowing how to beautify oneself, then anyone is the most beautiful model.

Master said, "Come forward, those who don't know how to put on make-up." Being so close to Master, I felt that She was so benevolent, and I didn't feel nervous anymore! Master taught me to put on two different colors of lipsticks because my lips were too dry to retain the cosmetics, and She also told me to use lip moisturizer. Master was like a mother caring for Her child, the feeling was so warm. I told Master that I didn't know how to style my hair. She then got some water from the table and began working on my hair. She even brushed the powder off my clothes after applying the make-up.

I felt relaxed being with Master, just like a daughter with her mother. When Master put on the make-up for me, Her actions were swift and light; it made me feel very comfortable. I still have the lighthearted feeling until now.