December
25 dawned cloudy and cold, and after two days of diligent practice,
fellow initiates attained a higher level in their meditation. Throughout
the meditation sessions, the hall was completely quiet, as everyone
was deeply absorbed in meditative bliss. Even when the music sounded
to signal mealtime, many initiates sat motionless, reluctant to move.
During lunch, Master came to visit disciples in the canteen area,
warming everyone's heart. Then, for the afternoon group meditation,
Master came to the hall in a simple blouse and skirt, looking very
natural and carefree. She told several jokes, and asked fellow initiates
who were able to communicate with animals to get on the stage and
share their experiences.
Accordingly,
one Chinese sister initiate residing in Germany said she has been
able to communicate with animals psychically since she was young.
Very often, in her youth, she would apologize to the dogs in her home
region (Guangdong Province) on behalf of her compatriots (for their
habit of consuming dog meat, saying, "Though my native people
are doing this, I definitely will not do the same." When she
told a dog that she was following Master and had become a vegetarian,
the dog came over to kiss her. She also said she had had a fantastic
experience of communicating with fish while diving. One days, she
was swimming underwater and reciting the Holy Names, when a large
school of fish swam near her. She told them about Master and advised
them to strive to acquire a human body and pursue spiritual practice.
These fish understood her, and seemed to answer her by saying, "Good!"
In sincere words, this sister shared many other experiences of communicating
with animals, giving testimony to the fact that "the God Nature
exists in everyone."
However,
the sister also said that talking to animals is very tiring. For instance,
when talking to dogs, we have to lower our vibrations to those close
to a dog's level in order to communicate with them. From this, she
could see how exhausting it is for Master to understand the feelings
of worldly people and to communicate with us! Since this sister was
very sensitive to the feelings of animals, she was extremely touched
upon seeing how gentle and caring Master was in treating Her pets.
She hoped that she could one day possess the same qualities.
In the
evening, Master met with the Aulacese initiates in the gym, and later
the Formosan initiates. Slightly later, all other Chinese initiates
were invited to join in. Telling the Formosan disciples that She was
very proud of them, Master said that She loved them very much, and
praised the way they work in such a selfless manner. The sincerity
of the Formosan initiates and their longing to see Master was clearly
discernible. This was indeed a very touching meeting of Master and
disciples after a long separation.
To satisfy
their wish to speak with Her, during the early morning meditation
session on December 26, Master met with the Western disciples and
with those from other Asian countries respectively, and answered their
spiritual questions. She recommended to the Korean initiates that
they should smile and be more confident and lighthearted, adding,
"Koreans, you are good! I say so! Koreans are my favorite people.
If I say you are good, you are good!"
Good
News on the Last Day
of the Retreat
The
retreat was scheduled to end on December 26, and on that day, Master
revealed the best news possible to everyone, saying that She intends
to live forever in this world to meditate, not to preach, but to bless
and sustain it through meditation. Everyone was extremely excited
to hear Her words! Master further revealed a merciful vow that She
had made in the past. She knew that, for many, it is very difficult
to find an Enlightened Master and attain enlightenment. Thus, long
ago She vowed to bring the Quan Yin Method to the people of the earth.
For
a few days after the 26th, Master continued to stay at the Florida
Center, frequently visiting the meditation hall or the eating area
in the forest, to speak to everyone cordially. On several occasions,
She even blessed every initiate present by touching their hands or
heads. Until December 29, there were still several hundred initiates
staying on at the Center, and Master met them in several groups at
Her residence.
Blessed
by Master's divine love, everyone's face glowed beautifully. When
with Master, each second is filled with infinite bliss. Undoubtedly,
this happy gathering inscribed a wonderful chapter in the lives of
all who attended!
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