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 Master's love is like a warm stream in a cold winter, warming impoverished families. During the period before the new year, under Her loving instruction, some needy families were visited.
One old lady was in her seventies. She lived on the vegetable leaves that were discarded in the vegetable market. After we conveyed Master's love to her, she said that she owed society too much and would rather earn her own living than be a burden to others. However, Master's sincere love moved her so much that she accepted a small package of crackers, the News magazines and a sample booklet. According to the neighbors, this old lady usually did not accept relief offerings and refused to be listed by the government as a welfare recipient. But this time, she felt Master's selfless love; thus willingly accepted the crackers and developed an affinity with Her.
In another case, a father and daughter depended on each other in order to survive. The father was old and in poor health, so he could only do odd jobs to support them. In order to help, his daughter, a high school student, was about to quit school to find a job. Gifts and Master's best wishes for a prosperous New Year were offered. The girl was very happy and kept asking why Master had chosen her family from among the many. We explained: "Because you have an affinity with our Master, She not only wishes you a Happy New Year, but also sends you a New Year's gift." Upon hearing that she had an affinity with Master, the girl delightfully accepted the gift and kept reading the News magazines. She was surprised at how lucky she was to encounter such a beautiful Master. A girl from next door came over and also liked Master very much. She kept asking, "If I practice the Quan Yin Method, will I be as pretty as She is?"
A young gentleman by the name of Wang, who lived with his mentally handicapped mother, had just lost his father. They were not only given material help, but the young man was also counselled that the best way to fulfill his filial duty was to meet a living master and practice the method of liberation. Such practice would benefit his family, friends and relatives. Master's timely love caused Mr. Wang to feel very grateful, and at his father's funeral he played Master's Buddha Chanting cassette tape to let Master bless his father's soul.
When a white haired lady in her nineties heard that Master wished her a happy New Year, her tears fell on Master's picture of the News magazine she was holding. We taught her how to recite Master's holy name, and told her that Master would take care of her. This moved her to tears even more.
In this activity following Master's directive to visit and comfort the poor, we found that besides material help, poor people need more love, care and spiritual support. We learned a great deal through this activity!
 Supreme Master Ching Hai's Boundless Compassion
Is Forever Illuminating Each Corner Of The World--Hong Kong/Formosa
New Year's Presents For The Refugees
The Warm Stream Of Love
Comforting The Poor And Approaching The Truth
Being Grateful And Cherishing Blessings
Each Day Is A Miracle
A Year End Party At The Old Folks Home
To Love Others Is To Love Ourselves
A Lesson Of Love！
Bright Light On A Cold Night
Religious Group Reaches Out To The Homeless
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