Special Reports

 

During the Supreme Master Ching Hai Art Exhibition held at Putzu, Chiayi County, Formosa, fellow practitioners, motivated by love and social concern, offered free medical consultations in western and Chinese medicine to local residents. On July 10, fellow initiates practicing medicine around Formosa, including Chinese naturopaths, doctors of western medicine, laboratory technicians, and nurses, worked generously in a concerted effort to offer health advice to Chiayi residents.

The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association has been providing free medical services for a long time in Formosa. Participating members include professional medical workers from major hospitals. As on every previous occasion, the free medical services offered in Chiayi received a widespread, favorable response among local inhabitants. Among the services, both Chinese and Western medicine were equally welcomed. In applying western medicine, initiates prepared medical supplies, blood testing equipment, urine testing strips, an electrocardiograph, an abdominal ultra-sound scanner, and the latest and most professional eye-examination instruments used by ophthalmic experts. This was a great step toward meeting the medical needs of local residents in this modern age. While diagnosis and treatment were provided, much emphasis was also placed on educating the people that prevention is better than cure. Almost everyone who came for medical consultations requested a thorough checkup. Even passersby registered immediately for medical examinations upon hearing that such services as blood tests, urine tests and electrocardiographs were being offered. This medical consultation activity proved to be a tremendous success.

Fellow practitioners from the medical group, based on their consideration for the needs of the people, provided the most convenient and practical health services, thus giving those served a better understanding of the multi-faceted, modern, and serving nature of our spiritual group. This led to greater interest in and affirmation of Master's teachings and compassion.