One day in July, Japanese initiates suddenly received news that we could go to see Master. We had seen Her in May during Her lecture in Tokyo, and had not expected to see Her again so soon. Overwhelmed by excitement and joy, we arrived at Her residence.
It was raining that day, so we built a shelter with transparent vinyl sheets outside of Her house. While we were meditating quietly, Master appeared, and greeted us with these words: "Our center here is among the best in the world, and it is transparent too." Her simple remark made us laugh cheerfully. Master is always very good at making everyone relaxed and happy, and very understanding in making each of us feel loved.

 When answering questions from fellow practitioners, She told us a secret way to attain freedom. We always expect or demand something from others, thinking that they should act in a certain way. This is precisely what brings us frustration. If we have no expectations and are not attached to anything, then we will be free and relaxed. Master also advised us to talk more about the merits of others, and to speak about their shortcomings only occasionally. In this way, we will be able to manage our family well, handle human relationships properly, and thus encounter fewer obstacles and experience fewer struggles. Master also elaborated on why it is necessary to follow Her instructions precisely. Since She is working for the multitude, if we use our minds to judge or carry out Her words, we will often make a mess and hinder Her divine task of delivering sentient beings. So, to benefit the multitude, we must follow Her instructions by adhering to Her original meaning precisely.

 Master spoke in Her usual humorous manner, and even occasionally used a few Japanese words, to which the delighted disciples responded with many rounds of applause. A fellow practitioner asked, "What is love?" To this, Master spent a long time to give a very detailed answer. "True love doesn't mean loving the people or things that we love. It means giving love and comfort to people and animals who need love, making them feel loved, comfortable, and happy."

 Master then cited an example: Once, a very weak dog wandered into a center in the United States. Under the care of Master and fellow practitioners, it soon recovered and became a member of the center. It was very smart and could understand Master's words. Unfortunately, it was chased away when She was not at the center. When She later heard about it, She was so upset that She cried. The dog had placed complete trust in us, yet we chased this already homeless dog out on to the street. This is not love, She said, adding that She had no idea where the dog was and whether it had been beaten by others. Thinking about the miserable fate of the dog, tears of sorrow rolled down Her cheeks. We were so moved by Master's infinite compassion towards all sentient beings that tears also fell from our eyes.

 When this precious meeting was over, we bade farewell to Master, Who held a candle in Her hand while seeing us off from the balcony outside Her room. The scene was that of a tenderhearted mother sending Her sons and daughters on their way. All of us were very reluctant to leave! We are extremely grateful to Master for making this particular trip to Japan. We believe that, under Master's blessings, Japan will have a brighter and better future.