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        Report 
          from Texas, USA   Another 
         
         Instance 
        of Spiritual 
         
         Elevation
    
          [Austin] 
          In order to share Master's 
          love and blessings at the Austin Center, a special three-day retreat 
          was held during the Labor Day weekend by the Center, in conjunction 
          with the Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Oklahoma Centers. 
 
 
         
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          | One 
              of the campsites at the Austin Center |   
         The 
          Austin Center is blessed with beautiful and calm natural scenery. Several 
          years ago, Master stayed at the Center for a period of time. During 
          Her stay, She led fellow initiates in cleaning up and beautifying the 
          place. The fellow initiates who worked with Master at the time still 
          vividly remember their wonderful experiences. Every construction site, 
          tree, and flower in this Center contained Master's love and wisdom. 
          Even after leaving the Center, Master has continued to be concerned 
          about its development. She has been giving instructions on how to build 
          and use the Center to benefit local fellow initiates, and has also sent 
          Quan Yin messengers to the Center to guide its spiritual and physical 
          development. 
 
  During 
          the Labor Day, three-day retreat, participating fellow initiates enjoyed 
          early morning and evening group meditation sessions. We felt strong 
          vibrations as soon as we arrived at the Center. Many of us sensed Master's 
          power and love with us everywhere.
 
         
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          | A 
              newly remodeled rest area  |  
         
  During 
          the daytime, fellow initiates contributed their efforts to the ongoing 
          construction needs of the Center. We also participated in other activities, 
          including volleyball, swimming in a river, ping-pong, water games, singing, 
          and campfires. This event also attracted many Convenient Method practitioners 
          and the family members of fellow initiates. They stayed in a designated 
          area of the Center reading News magazines, watching videos, and enjoying 
          delicious vegetarian food. A Convenient Method learning session also 
          was held during the retreat. A week after the event, we were delighted 
          to hear that Master, upon learning of the successful completion of our 
          retreat, sent Her congratulations to us for our diligent pursuit of 
          spiritual growth. Thank You, Master, for Your everlasting love!  
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