Panorama of Events

A Brilliant Expo Opens the Year 2004

 

by the Montreal News Group

[Montreal] On January 18, 2004, Montreal initiates ran a booth at their city’s annual Lunar New Year Expo. At the booth, Master’s magazines and lecture tapes were displayed, along with articles on the benefits of vegetarianism and meditation practice.

Master’s lectures were also shown on two TV sets, attracting numerous onlookers, including many young Westerners. In addition, several prominent government and community leaders visited the stall. For example, Mr. Duong van Thuy, former leader of Montreal’s Aulacese community, stopped by to express his special New Year’s wishes and praise the initiates for their interest in spiritual practice, adding, “I’m very happy for you.” Then Mr. Ngo Thu, former head of Da Nang’s Social Affairs Administrative Department in Au Lac commended Master for Her humanitarian and social service efforts, adding, “The Quan Yin group’s yearly involvement in the Lunar New Year festivities always enhances the atmosphere.” The initiates then gave Mr. Thuy and Mr. Thu copies of Master’s lecture tapes and a brief introduction to Her humanitarian work.

Also, news reporter Mr. Hoang Le, a member of the Aulacese Social Committee, said that he planned to visit the Montreal Center and interview the initiates to write articles about the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association for Aulacese newspapers in Canada and the USA.

In general, people’s responses to the Center’s booth were warm and welcoming. For example, one man opened his heart to say, “Every year I pay attention to your kiosk and notice that you have more and more members in your group from different nationalities and races.” Having read about Master’s worldwide humanitarian aid work, he had many questions and wondered how She could possibly donate such large amounts to disaster victims. A brother then explained that the Quan Yin Method of meditation is taught free-of-charge and that Master uses Her God-given artistic abilities to create clothing, jewelry, lamps, paintings and songs for the purpose of benefiting sentient beings, which not only earns Her a living, but also goes to fund relief efforts. The man then mentioned that the Association’s presence each year at the Chinese New Year’s celebrations has helped him realize that the group must be righteous and truthful since it is gaining members and surviving the test of time.

The brother added that in recognition of Supreme Master Ching Hai’s numerous selfless efforts and contributions to society, many governmental authorities have honored Her and presented Her with awards. For instance, the Los Angeles Music Week and the mayor of Los Angeles recently gave Master a Certificate of Commendation for Her superb musical compositions. After listening to the brother’s detailed comments, the guest asked more questions about vegetarianism and the Quan Yin Method. Before leaving, he thanked the initiates for giving him Master’s videotape and materials, promising to spread the news to his friends because they do not know much about Master’s teachings and what She has done for humankind.

The initiates from the Montreal Center thank Master for blessing them and giving them the opportunity to promote Her teachings at the Lunar New Year Expo. They would also like to reiterate Master’s New Year 2004 wishes to all initiates: “Happy Golden New Year to everyone.”

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To keep pace with the planet’s ongoing spiritual elevation, the local centers of The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association are holding more and more video seminars and other Truth-sharing events worldwide.

You are welcome to join in these activities with your friends and relatives. For the latest schedule of our Truth-sharing activities, please visit the following URLs:
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