Dear Supreme Ching Hai,
I have received and read the News magazine sent to me, and I especially thank You for Your kindness with this letter.
For generations, my family has been worshipping Quan Yin Bodhisattva and Shakyamuni Buddha. Therefore, in my former position as a civil officer, apart from guiding my subordinates with discipline, I also encouraged them to believe in religion and follow moral teachings. The result was always satisfactory.
After my retirement, I once listened to Master's recorded lecture at the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall in Taipei. I found Master's philosophy and theories very logical and clear; especially when they were introduced through Your superlative wisdom, fluent speech and scientific reasoning. All the Buddha's teachings were expounded explicitly, and were easily understood. Having carefully read the material provided by some fellow practitioners, I was absolutely convinced that Master is the incarnation of Quan Yin Bodhisattva. As I am too old, I am now practicing the Convenient Method to cultivate my body and soul. To commemorate this most significant event in my life, I have written the following verses to show that I will never forget. I present them to Master for Your review.
Wishing Master success in everything, and safety throughout the year!
Confined in this world for seventy years,
Never for one moment did I forget to seek Quan Yin.
In futility, my iron soles were worn out,
But Her divine form I found in Hsihu.
In heavy karma are sentient beings being trapped,
Their former causation explained by the enlightened Master.
Her merciful words pervade the whole universe,
Rousing those lost in their deluding dreams.
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