After reading the free sample booklets and Suma Ching Hai News magazines, many people felt very close to Master, as if they had known Her for a long time. Many of them registered to learn the Convenient Method, and expressed their willingness to try to become vegetarians.
Among the guests, there was a Chinese lady who visited the fair with her photographer and attendants. When they passed Master's booth, she saw Her elegant bearing in Au Lac traditional clothes on the TV screen and immediately stopped in front of it to watch. At that time, the video tape being played was "The World Spiritual Leadership Award Ceremony . The lady was totally absorbed, ignoring the repeated requests of her attendants to move on, and insisted on watching the whole tape. Afterward, fellow initiates played the tape of the "Celestial Clothes Fashion Show . While watching, the lady kept praising Master's ingenious creations. She also asked her photographer to take a picture of her standing beside Master's large poster. She, as well as her companions, all purchased Master's books and tapes.
At the conclusion of the book fair, all Master's books, music tapes and video tapes were sold out.
After completing the distribution and on our way back to the cars, all of us noticed that each of our vehicles had gotten a parking ticket. At the same time, there was a beautiful and fancy car parked nearby. Its owner told us that he just stopped to make a phone call, and now he needed to pay fifteen dollars for this ticket. Apparently he was upset. After complaining, he became curious about us and asked why we were out there on such a cold, chilly night. We answered his question by showing him Master's picture and told him what Master has taught us about helping people who are in need and how enjoyable it has become now that we are used to doing such work without feeling tired.
After listening to us, the man was touched by Master's great love and mercy. He mentioned that even though he has a successful business and the ability to help others, it has never occurred to him that he should do that when he see someone who needs help. He never really cared about those poor fellow beings' feelings and never thought that he should have done something to help. One of us then handed Master's free sample booklet to him. The man was very happy and replied, "Thanks a lot! If it had not been for this ticket, I would never have come to know about Master nor to find my true self.
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Master blessed us with a wonderful location for the booth. It was at an intersection in the road, so everyone who passed by could easily see Master's large picture and Her special creations, which attracted the attention of the participants.
In order to share Master's holy love with everyone, fellow initiates enthusiastically interacted with guests of different cultural and religious backgrounds. Some of the guests felt that Master's teachings are perfect, so they came to visit our booth two days in a row, to make further inquiries. Fellow initiates sincerely prayed for Master's blessing, so all questions would be answered properly. One of the guests, a freelance photographer, was entirely impressed with Master's varied style of art. He took many pictures and came back the next day with the developed photos. Master's loving energy was so great that the photographer was beaming with joy as he showed the pictures and talked to the disciples.
Displaying Master's teachings at the festival, to share the Truth with all who are longing for It, was a joyful experience for all the disciples. Due to our faith in Master, it was a complete and successful display. We wish that all people would step toward the path of liberation and true freedom under Master's guidance.
The retreat proceeded in good order. Every fellow initiate cherished this hard-to-get group meditation opportunity by shortening their resting period to increase their meditation time. Everyone felt invigorated spiritually and the meditation hall became filled with a peaceful atmosphere, just like in heaven.
During the resting period, all the fellow initiates grouped together to do some exercises and stretch their bodies. The Quan Yin messenger taught us some Tai-Chi moves. Everyone melted into the harmoniously joyous and relaxed atmosphere.
After a two-day silent retreat, the fellow initiates' faces beamed with the light of purity and everyone smiled with satisfaction. This wonderful silent retreat was truly unforgettable that, as we return to our regular lives, we carry it with us to serve the world and spread Master's love and true teachings.
On the day of the contest, the young initiates first finished their homework after school, then they arrived at the Center with their colorful markers, pens and crayons and started to draw their most perfect picture of "Mother . Young initiate Juang Ya-Jin wanted to say to Master, "You told us meditation would increase our mental stability and make our body more healthy. However, dear Master, during the long years, You must have collected a great deal of karma from all the sentient beings. You must have suffered a lot so that we could enjoy the beautiful heavenly atmosphere. Mother's Day is coming soon, we give You our best wishes for good health, happiness and peace. One of the scene that impressed her the most was Master giving a lecture while sitting on a lotus mat. She drew the lotus pond as she imagined it should be. The picture with beautiful and pure lotus blossoms was like the Kingdom of God with total harmony and tranquility. She put herself in the picture because she believes she is a Buddha-to-be.
Young initiate Pen Tsan-Ti used very bright yellow markers to draw a little meditating Buddhi. The sketch was simple yet interesting. His view of Master was loving and compassionate, with infinite love in Her look. He also meditates everyday. He said, "Master is the inner strength forever within me.
Master's heavenly beauty attracts many local folks from Zhanghua to gather around the booth*
During the conference, Master's poems, books, music and paintings were on display, while videos of Her various artistic activities, such as the S.M. Celestial Clothes Fashion Show, musical compositions and video tapes of Ching Hai Day, were shown. Master's heavenly voice enlivened the venue. Many people stopped at the fellow initiates' booth, and when they saw Master on video, a paragon of elegance and talent, they were full of admiration.
People yearning for the Truth inquired about Master's teachings, asked for sample booklets and copies of the Suma Ching Hai News magazine, and bought Her books. A businessman who frequently travels to Japan asked for some sample booklets in Japanese and said that he would take these teachings to his relatives and friends in Japan. In addition, many innocent children standing before the TV sets at the venue watched attentively and danced to the rhythm of the music. This proves once again what Master has said, "Children are the closest to heaven.
Before noon, the wife of the county governor arrived at the conference. She stopped at the fellow initiates' booth and listened to their enthusiastic and detailed introductions to Master's artistic creations and teachings. The lady was very pleased and praised with admiration, "A self-taught person who is capable of doing everything must be fully enlightened.
Several days before the Book Show, the weather forecaster announced that there might be thunderstorms and very bad weather. Thus, the fellow initiates worried that this might influence the event. But, on that day, the weather amazingly turned out to be very nice. Thanks to God's blessing, the fellow initiates' sincere prayers were answered. During this event, Master's supreme teachings through Her beautiful creations, music and color brought us the heavenly message. It deeply attracted and moved people who were sincerely seeking the Truth, and elevated their spirits.