Compiled by sister initiate Liang Kuo-ray, Taipei, Formosa
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Filled
with Joy
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Fellow
initiates from the guards group of the Taipei Center hold a monthly
seminar to share and discuss Master's teachings. In December, in
the artistic atmosphere of the seminar, we discussed Master's creative
works, exchanging our reflections and feelings.
One
of the sister initiates in the group especially liked a reproduction
of a painting called "Filled with Joy," and could not
help gazing at it from time to time. To her, the dark and dirty
mud in the work represents the world, and as our spiritual levels
rise, many joyous spiritual flowers bloom, as expressed in the painting's
imagery. She felt that Master's paintings are wonderful, as they
lead us on an exploration of our inner selves and give us answers
to our inner questions.
Another
sister said that Master's paintings contain profound philosophy
expressed with beautiful simplicity and purity. Each of Her works
is filled with vital energy, and expertise and education are not
prerequisites for appreciating the paintings; anyone with a pure
heart can understand them easily.
Another
sister felt that the most impressive painting reproduction was "The
Night View of Yang Ming Mountain," for she had seen the whole
painting being produced in a videotape entitled "Master at
Yang Ming Mountain." (Videotape No. 264) The light was so strong
in the painting that she thought it was daybreak at first! Another
sister added that she too liked this painting because she thought
it symbolized a dark city illuminated by the brilliant light of
many spiritual practitioners.
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The Night View of
Yang Ming Mountain
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As
for the Celestial Jewelry, one sister noted that the jewels can
reflect the physical and mental condition of the wearer. For example,
when she was very tired, the ring on her finger looked dim, but
it recovered its splendor after she participated in group meditation.
The
year has come to an end, and fellow initiates from the guards group
of the Taipei Center feel very fortunate to share with their fellow
brothers and sisters the bliss of spiritual practice, and to be
able to encourage each other in the course of spiritual growth.
Since we are headed toward the same destination, we believe that
in the coming year, we are bound to concentrate our spiritual energy
to realize our aspirations and ideals, and thus serve the public
better.
