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A Joyous Gathering in the Golden Age
By the Pingtung News Group
[Pingtung] On August 22, 2004, local members of The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association held a Truth-sharing seminar and an exhibition of the Supreme Master's art in southern Formosa's Pingtung City. At the venue, which was elegantly decorated to create a sense of Heaven on earth, many cheerful visitors appreciated Master's art work, feeling very much at home in an atmosphere made pleasant by the fellow initiates' sincerity and warmth.
Pingtung Mayor Wang Jin-shi arrived at the venue early and was deeply impressed by Master's creations. "This exhibition of art and spirituality held by The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association in Pingtung is a meaningful event," he proclaimed. "Supreme Master Ching Hai is a symbol of wisdom and spirituality, Who fosters a spiritual lifestyle that creates a sublime society. This activity lets us reflect on the spiritual aspects of life. As Supreme Master Ching Hai says, 'The way Home has been imprinted in everyone's heart.' I think this is the path of Truth." These sincere and insightful comments by Mayor Wang reflected the sentiments of everyone present.
The seminar began with talks by Mr. Zhong Jia-zhih, director of the Pingtung Civil Affairs Bureau, and Mayor Wang. Afterwards, a brief video introducing Master entitled Walk the Way of Love was presented as a tranquil and blissful ambiance suffused the hall. Then an exquisitely produced musical performance won the audience's applause. At the seminar, other prominent professionals discussed the topic "Letting the body, mind and spirit remain healthy and happy in the Golden Age," as part of an introduction to spiritual practice and vegetarianism.
This was followed by a Convenient Method teaching session, and after the subsequent CM meditation period, the newcomers to the Quan Yin family joyfully expressed their feelings. "While practicing meditation, I felt a great sense of inner tranquility. Next time, I'll go even deeper," said one gentleman with delight. Then, another man spoke from the heart, saying, "At the venue, I felt extremely comfortable. Especially when listening to the song 'Master Takes me Home' I experienced a warm current pervade my body and felt very touched. I've been practicing meditation for several years and it's really great that I've now learned the Convenient Method. Besides, The Association doesn't charge any fees and teaches people to act benevolently. This is a fine group and a good Master."
Even after the spiritual feast in Pingtung had ended, the venue was still enveloped in a peaceful, Heavenly atmosphere, affirming the fact that Master's love has infused the world with a stream of energy that purifies and elevates people's spiritual nature. Through such events, Her message continues to introduce society to a harmonious and beautiful lifestyle, and broadens the world's consciousness.
Conveying Love and Liberation on Chinese Valentine's Day
By the Taichung News Group
[Nantou] A major parental concern among fellow practitioners is how to help their children achieve spiritual elevation and solve problems encountered in the process of growing up. To address this issue, on August 21-22, 2004 when the late summer weather was fine, the Taichung and Nantou Centers held a social event at Nantou to help their young initiates experience the freedom that comes from spiritual practice. Approximately three hundred participants -- including local brothers and sisters and their family members -- attended the activity, where the young people found joy in the elevated spiritual atmosphere and shared their excitement in games they had designed all by themselves.
This year's school vacation, being in Golden Year One, bore special meaning for the youth, who felt Master's greatness in Her spiritual elevation of the Earth's population, and also deeply realized that their own consciousness had been raised. It was the first time that the youngsters had independently planned and conducted such an event, and their feeling of self-reliance and mutual support was great, giving them a wonderful sense of accomplishment. Despite occasional setbacks, they remained steadfast in their belief that Master would take care of everything. And through the process of encountering problems, seeking solutions within and witnessing how the difficulties were resolved, the young saints developed a more profound understanding of the need for spiritual development and the importance of serving others. It was pleasing for the older initiates to see how these caterpillars had metamorphosed into butterflies!
The young initiates are now in the maturing stage, and since childhood have lived in an environment where most of their school teachers, relatives and friends are non-practitioners and meat eaters. So how do they adjust to both the secular and spiritual worlds? A young sister attending a local university addressed this question by saying, "I'm proud to be a vegetarian." The diet has given her a healthy body, a cheerful disposition and an amiable personality. She has also influenced many of her friends to pursue vegetarian diets.
This year's Chinese Valentine's Day (traditionally observed on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month) happened to fall on August 22, so each participant received a rose, the traditional symbol of love. Upon receiving their flowers, everyone cheered and laughed, and wished that love would blossom among all human beings. In this romantic and refined atmosphere, the initiates became light-hearted, happy saints, whose souls soared high in the knowledge that Master's grace was with them.
A New Center Opens on a High Note
By the Penghu News Group
[Penghu] On the auspicious day of September 25, 2004, the new Penghu Center was inaugurated with a jubilant celebration by resident disciples from the Hsihu Center, contact persons from various local centers and fellow initiates from all around Formosa, who brought radiance to the small but warm sweet home of the Penghu practitioners.
Report from Singapore
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.
You are welcome to join in these activities with your friends and relatives. For the latest schedule of our activities, please visit the following URLs:
http://www.Godsdirectcontact.org.tw/eng/latest_news/events-datebook.htm (English) http://www.Godsdirectcontact.org.tw/ch/latest_news/events-datebook.htm (Chinese)
