Initiates displayed Master's publications, video and audio tapes and artwork, and offered delicious vegetarian pocket sandwiches, coffee, and a variety of other snacks and drinks for the guests' enjoyment. Some initiates wore red, white, and blue lapel ribbons to honor the memory of those who had lost their lives in the 9-11 disasters in the U.S.

In light of these recent tragedies, the mood of the audience members was initially somewhat subdued, as fellow practitioners presented the lecture "Return to the Innocence of Childhood" given by Master in Stockholm, Sweden during Her 1999 European lecture tour. But Master's all-pervading love soon managed to overcome the serious tone at the event, as everyone became immersed in Her words of wisdom and compassion. Almost all of the participants received the Convenient Method, and afterwards meditated with the large group of initiates present. After a number of incisive questions about the practice from the new practitioners, the seminar drew to a successful close in an atmosphere of peace and harmony.