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            | The group meditation following transmission 
              of the Convenient Method. | 
          
        
        [Ouagadougou] 
          The capital of the West African nation of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, 
          is a busy and rapidly developing city that borders the Sahara Desert 
          so the local climatic variations can be extreme. For example, it is 
          common for the temperature to rise above 40 degrees Celsius in the summer.
        The information center in Ouagadougou was set up in 
          April 2002, with the help of a work team from the neighboring country 
          of Togo. The team members aired two-minute daily radio announcements 
          introducing Master and Her teachings, and so far, the Center has had 
          more than 400 visitors, and more and more people in the area have begun 
          to practice the Convenient Method and have received initiation into 
          the Quan Yin Method. These fellow practitioners are well taken care 
          of. Apart from having a place to read and meditate, they also have access 
          to a good vegetarian cooking class. With their increasing faith in Master, 
          confidence in themselves, and understanding of the value of a vegetarian 
          diet, most of the local Convenient Method practitioners are asking for 
          initiation.
        
          
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            | The information and meditation center 
              in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso  | 
            The Ouagadougou Center's information 
              desk and reading room  | 
          
        
        On Friday, October 18, 2002, with voluntary assistance 
          from the Convenient Method practitioners, the work team held a video 
          seminar in the Center's backyard. More than 70 Truth-seekers attended, 
          and their sincerest longings were revealed in their genuine questions. 
          Under the moonlight, the participants had a very pleasant night experiencing 
          Master's profound teachings along with delicious homemade refreshments.