by the Bangkok News Group

On January 1, 2004, Thai fellow practitioners gathered in their country¡¦s capital city to prepare three hundred gift sets and distribute them to monks at the Monastic Hospital of Bangkok, a government-run facility that accepts all ailing monastics. This occasion provided an excellent opportunity to share the universal Truth, help the monks create an affinity with Master and provide them with material comfort. The gift sets included nutritious food, towels, soap, tooth brushes, tissues, inhalers and Master¡¦s sample booklets.

Each year on January 1, many Thai people typically gather at the Hospital to offer food to the ailing monks. So the activity generated an exceptionally vibrant atmosphere, and the Thai initiates used this special occasion to distribute more sample booklets. The activities proceeded in an energetic, organized and efficient manner as Master¡¦s infinite power and love facilitated the project.

After this Truth-sharing event, many fellow practitioners happily made their way to a two-day retreat held from January 2-3, 2004 in Chachengsao Province. Thus, Thai fellow practitioners joyfully opened the new year through spiritual practice, following Master¡¦s path with strong will and concentration.

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