[Indiana]
Although not large, the six Midwestern centers of the Supreme Master
Ching Hai International Association in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky,
Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio, have many sincere and devoted members,
who do not mind enduring long car rides to other states to attend
special group meditation sessions. Americans often refer to the state
of Indiana as the Crossroads of America, and after several years of
driving among the local centers, Midwestern fellow practitioners feel
the same way. The Indiana Center has emerged as the center where brothers
and sisters from surrounding states reunite each month for a so-called
"Midwestern two-day retreat."
With
the help of our omnipresent Master, the Indiana Center is very fortunate
to be able to house these fellow initiates who come for group meditation.
Above all, the visits of Quan Yin messengers in past years have blessed
and elevated the Center's atmosphere, and filled it with loving vibrations.
The Indiana Center has thus become a pleasant get-away place for spiritual
practitioners, as the two-day weekend retreats turn into monthly holidays,
where initiates can gain extra "reserves" both physically
and spiritually.
On
Jan 19, 2002, disciples from the Midwest once again gathered at the
Indiana Center for another two-day retreat. They came filled with
Master's immense love from the Florida Christmas Retreat just three
weeks earlier, and thus gathered with even more love, joy and peace
than usual.
On this occasion, we held a special SM Celestial Jewelry show in the
living room of the Indiana Center to display Master's jewelry creations.
Many initiates who brought Master's jewelry took the opportunity to
share with the group the beauty of each item, while one sister performed
the role of MC.
With
warm, delightful music filling the air, she introduced the "models"
as they walked around the room displaying their jewelry, and interpreted
each item's spiritual significance. The featured items ranged from
small, brilliant rings to the magnificent Heavenly Dragon Teapot.
The show was a truly breathtaking experience, as we were mesmerized
while witnessing the beauty of each piece. Master's love and blessing
were immeasurable! 
