International Reports
Report From Penghu, Formosa
Vegetarian Cooking Contest
As a warm-up to the promotion of vegetarianism in the community, Penghu Center's Activity Planning Group recently held a cooking contest. Enthusiastic initiates busily began setting up the contest and dining areas very early in the morning. The participating brothers and sisters worked hard, trying their best for the contest. Every taster held remark cards and the recipes to grade each contestant.
After the contest was over, even though the initiates' taste buds were satisfied, they didn't forget to give marks for the food after they had tasted it. They discussed and judged the food so enthusiastically, just like experienced experts. When the results were determined, the first three winners were awarded grand prizes and all other contestants were given smaller prizes for participation.
From this contest, everyone learned that a good cook should know how to explain clearly the method of cooking, as well as how to combine the ingredients and present the food. They also learned that courage is needed to put things into action.
Dining is an important time when the family gets together. When cooking for family members, one should do it with love and care, and learn more about the excellence of various types of cooking.
Report From Taichung, Formosa
A Heartwarming Truth-Spreading Night In Dongshi
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| Guests asking for vegetarian recipes and sample booklets. |
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| Residents of Dongshi listening to Master's lecture next to the heaters - what a heartwarming evening! |
In winter, towards the end of the year, the Preaching Vehicle from Taichung, for the first time, parked in front of the Old Railway Station in Dongshi for a heartwarming Truth-Spreading activity. A new approach of spreading Master's teachings was used -- advocating the healthy vegetarian diet and introducing environmental protection ideas at the same time.
Different types of delicious teas were served. Many heaters were used to make the guests feel comfortable while watching the videos in front of the preaching vehicle. Spectators were warmed inside and out as they relished the spiritual nourishment.
The benign and pure-minded residents of Dongshi were greatly interested in vegetarian cooking; they earnestly asked for recipes. Suddenly inspired, fellow practitioners decided to put the recipes inside the sample booklets and News magazines, as they distributed them to the people. They were very delighted to receive them.
When looking at Master's photo, a guest said, "This is the most beautiful spiritual Master!"
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