In July 1986, a fellow initiate found a cute little white bird with a bright red beak. He brought it to Master and asked Her to bless it, and then set it free.

As soon as the cage was opened, the bird flew out. But unexpectedly, it flew back after a short while. It landed on Master's hand and refused to leave however hard we tried to chase it away. Thinking that it might be thirsty or hungry, Master prepared food and water for it and then hid Herself. Since the bird was unable to find Her, it came to the disciples. Master told us to put the food farther away and not get too close to the bird. Some of us had a bit of difficulty letting it go, and knowing how we felt, Master explained, "If we let the bird get used to staying with people, someone else might be able to catch it and then it might lose its freedom and become a caged bird. True mercy is mercy with wisdom."

No Turning Back Lighting the Lamp of Love in Hearts The Great Mercy Mercy with Wisdom