[Tokyo] On September 21, 2003, the Tokyo Center held a vegetarian buffet after group meditation, serving Convenient Method practitioners and friends interested in vegetarianism and the Quan Yin Method an array of sumptuous dishes prepared by fellow practitioners.

The heavy downpour that day did not dampen the interest of the earnest guests. The buffet featured a great variety of exotic vegetarian cuisine that filled two large tables. It was indeed an international feast comprised of Japanese, Chinese and Aulacese foods.

While the initiates and Convenient Method practitioners enjoyed their meals, they exchanged insights on spiritual cultivation in a natural way that enabled them to better understand their difficulties on the path and find answers to questions about vegetarianism. One Convenient Method practitioner, a Japanese Buddhist monk who had come from afar, said that since coming to know Master’s teachings he has had an intense yearning to receive initiation and help share the Truth.

Fellow initiates and guests also exchanged ideas on religious and health matters. In particular, one fellow initiate who practiced Chinese medicine delivered a brilliant talk on the importance of the vegetarian diet from the standpoint of Chinese healing methods.

By day’s end, the participants all agreed that they had enjoyed a fulfilling and wonderful feast in a relaxed and joyous atmosphere!

 

 

[Tokyo] From October 6 to 29, 2003, fellow initiates from the Tokyo Center held an exhibition of Supreme Master Ching Hai’s paintings at a café in downtown Tokyo. A video seminar was also held at an adjacent conference room on October 11.

The seminar attracted more guests than expected and the room was soon filled to capacity. First a brief video introducing Master’s life was presented, followed by Master’s lecture at the United Nations. A fellow initiate who is a painter then shared her feelings and insights about art and spiritual practice. Finally, having gained a fundamental knowledge of Master’s teachings, many guests interested in meditation asked to learn the Convenient Method.

From the preparatory stage of the seminar right through to its successful conclusion, Tokyo initiates demonstrated a strong team spirit, working together in a concerted effort to accomplish various tasks. The initiates deeply appreciate God’s arrangements and blessings, and pledge to apply the beneficial lessons learned from this new experience in their life and work.