Master
commented that while in New York on this occasion, She felt very good.
In contrast to the pressure and suffocating feeling that She had had
on visits several years ago, She felt more relaxed and peaceful this
time, as did most of the fellow practitioners present. Much pleased
by the spiritual progress of the disciples, Master thanked them for
their devoted effort in meditation so that New York has become a better
place.
Master
mentioned that on the way to the venue She had been listening to the
Buddhist Chanting recording that She had made many years ago. She was
so deeply affected by the songs that She was completely unaware of the
traffic conditions around Her. Master said that She was really amazed
by Her singing on the Buddhist Chanting tape, and most probably She
could not sing that well anymore.
When
the Chanting tape was recorded, the ambience was very congenial, as
thousands of people had automatically joined Master in singing. There
had been no rehearsal, yet the effect was absolutely touching and harmonious.
Master hoped that we would cherish this precious recording and play
it always when we meditate, so that we can concentrate better and calm
ourselves down.
Afterwards,
Master let everyone ask questions. For example, one female fellow disciple
working at the United Nations asked what else we could do to help the
world besides practicing meditation. Master replied that She has been
doing Her best to raise the consciousness of people on this planet and
many leaders of the nations should join in and support spiritual practice.
If the governments of all the nations come to know the benefit of spiritual
power, then we can do much better. So we should invite all the presidents
to do something and meditate! Now at least individuals like us are making
an effort, which is also helping. Otherwise, it could be worse. If we
were not going strong with our spiritual practice, there would be less
blessing and maybe our planet would have disappeared already a few years
ago, or the war would have gone on on a grander scale and become a world
war.
Half
jokingly, Master said, "If you know any president, just drag him to
our meditation Center, then our world will become paradise." Master
encouraged us to go around convincing people and telling them about
a better way of life, spreading hope, a new message, and teaching them
by our shining example.
This
sister initiate told Master that she really admired Her courage in going
to dangerous places in Europe during such a perilous time as the Kosovo
crisis. Besides, the schedule of the whole European Lecture Tour had
been extremely tight! Master said that She did not feel anything during
the Tour, but had just wanted to accomplish it quickly. The Lecture
Tour was mainly centered on areas around Kosovo, in hopes that people's
spiritual consciousness would be awakened, and that the local people
would be helped. Initially, Master had planned to give lectures at places
even closer to Kosovo, but She didn't make it to those locations, due
to the karma of human beings, and God's will.
Everyone
treasured each minute spent with Master, and people asked many spiritually
relevant questions, all of which Master answered to their satisfaction.
Finally, our merciful Master even consented to give an initiation, during
which She came to the site and gave instructions and a personal demonstration.
Many new initiates had very good experiences, including the little fellow
practitioners who took half-initiation.
Later,
outside the initiation venue, our compassionate Master blessed each
child and gave a name to each infant present, so as to satisfy the mother
or father initiates' sincere longing. Finally, Master generously asked
if anyone else wanted a hug from Her, and some fellow initiates immediately
threw themselves into Her arms.
Master's
presence had again brought immeasurable blessings to New York; the persistently
high heat over the city was noticeably reduced on the third day of the
jewelry show. At noon on the next day, when Master met with disciples,
the cloudless sky over the New York area suddenly turned overcast, followed
by two heavy rainfalls in one hour. A strong gale also brought hail,
creating a miraculous scene in the drought-stricken city. The heavy
rain cleansed the entire New York area, and the sky became clear again.
Joyful birds chirped amid the rejuvenated plants and trees, as if singing
a paean to God's grace! 
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