By sister initiate Lee, Fukuei, Taipei, Formosa

 While I was on duty at the S.M. Celestial Clothes/Jewelry Display Center in Taipei, I was surrounded by the fascinating Celestial Clothes and Jewelry. However, most visitors to the Center were preoccupied with the traditional image of the spiritual practitioner, and were skeptical about Master's purpose in designing clothes and jewelry and in dressing so beautifully and fashionably, which they though did not befit the demeanor of a practitioner. Of course we know clearly that Master uses the Celestial Clothes and Jewelry as tools to bring Truth, virtue and beauty into this world, and to guide us toward always thinking of God. Also, Master sets a good example for us in that She not only earns money to sustain Herself through Her creative work, but also funds Her teachings and humanitarian work to benefit sentient beings. Thus, She helps the world's needy people in both the spiritual and material aspects.

 One day in a dream, I found myself dressed in tattered clothes and living in a very awful and impoverished environment. Suddenly, I remembered: "Shouldn't I be wearing the glorious Celestial Clothes and Jewelry?" As soon as this thought emerged, I was immediately dressed in magnificent Celestial Clothes and wearing Celestial Jewelry. Even more amazing was the fact that the surroundings had also changed to become a radiant and glorious divine temple. Upon waking up, I realized what is meant by the sayings "One thought immediately changes everything" and " All is created by the mind".

 Master has told us that each person is covered by seven layers of bodies. Through spiritual practice, we take them off layer by layer, until finally we discover our innermost original Self-nature. Master uses the Celestial Clothes and Jewelry to wake up our souls, which have been in deep slumber for thousands of years. Exploring inwardly, it is not difficult for us to discover that the shapes and forms of the Celestial Jewelry are precisely the symbols of the inner heavenly realms. Some of the Celestial Jewelry designs actually depict the forms of astral bodies at certain levels. When some fellow practitioners see or wear the Celestial Jewelry, they shed profuse tears as they are reminded of the glory of God within themselves. Hence, it is indeed very true when Master states that everything She does, including creating the Celestial Clothes and Jewelry, is related to spiritual cultivation.

 The ever-changing form of Master's attire reminds us of the colorful and magnificent heavenly realms within us. Should your astral body one day travel to certain planets in the universe, you may find a celestial queen wearing the familiar Celestial Clothes!

 We are the Creator, thus, if we fail to observe beautiful things and do not keep our thoughts pure and positive, most likely we will create awful images and trap ourselves in them. Since like attracts like, we may then become intoxicated and stall in some underdeveloped planets or inferior realms.

 Master portrays the Truth through the way She dresses, speaks, and acts. Anything belonging to the Truth will benefit sentient beings. Therefore, Master pays no attention to the risk of having Her honor and reputation tarnished, nor does She care about the misunderstanding of people thinking in different ways. She simply does everything to incite the aspiration for eternal liberation in all souls.

 

Verses from my heart:

Beautiful are Your eyes that penetrate my subconscious,
Awakening my soundly sleeping soul.
Transcending the world are Your artistic creations,
Reminding me of my faraway but glorious Home.
Your ever-changing forms,
Edify ever-changing human hearts,
Traversing the world just to recover lost souls.
Dancing in bliss, my soul soars through deluding clouds,
Returning to my Mother's Home.