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Master's Love Reaches Out to an Indigenous Community
By the Taichung News Group
Nestled in the Basian Mountains by the Dajia River, the Songhe tribal settlement in Bo-ai Village, Heping Township, Taichung County had long been known as "an excellent place amidst scenic mountains and beautiful waters." Unfortunately, however, mudslides triggered by Typhoons Mindulle and Aere engulfed more than a hundred homes and destroyed the area's beautiful landscape and peaceful lifestyle almost overnight. And despite relief subsidies from the government and assistance from civilian groups, much remained to be done to restore normality to the lives of local residents.
Members of The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association present relief funds and computer equipment to Mr. Wang Yong-guang (right), chairman of the Songhe Community Development Association.
On Master's instructions, fellow initiates from the Taichung Center wasted no time in visiting the affected area and found many victims in urgent need of help. On October 7, the disciples arrived at Bo-ai Village to distribute relief funds to thirty-eight senior citizens who were living alone in dire circumstances. They also provided financial aid to twenty-three destitute young students. Moreover, to help in the local community's reconstruction effort, the relief team contributed two desktop computers, a laptop and two digital cameras to the Songhe Community Post-Disaster Reconstruction Committee.
Participants in the relief operation were touched by the inner joy and contentment of the Bo-Ai villagers, as well as Supreme Master Ching Hai's omnipresent love. Although She is in a distant land, Master never fails to take subtle care of every corner of the world. For this awesome and compassionate concern, the fellow initiates of Formosa are extremely thankful.
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