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 At the end of a group meditation session at the Ilan Center, the contact person announced Master's instruction: Ilan disciples should go to visit elderly widowers and widows. On that day disciples gathered together at a specific time. With gifts, wool blankets, canned food and red envelopes filled with lucky New Year's money, as well as a list of elderly people to be visited, they started their engine in a light rain. A tape player was also turned on, and Master's voice filled the air, saying, "These are all lessons for us to learn!" The disciples knowingly smiled to each other. We were confident that with Master's arrangement this unknown mission would grant us an opportunity to apply our inner wisdom to practical ends.
Leaving the city, our vehicle entered a network of crisscrossed and winding country roads. Upon entering Daochen we encountered the first elderly person we planned to visit. After we had greeted him and explained our intentions, the old gentleman smiled brightly and accepted our gift, which was filled with Master's merciful love. Being curious and friendly, one after another, the neighbors and friends of the old gentleman inquired about Master and requested News magazines from us.
Another elderly man Mr. Lee, was in his eighties and blind in both eyes. He had a habit of listening to a Buddhist chanting and scripture reciting program on a local radio station. Upon realizing the purpose of our visit, his heart was deeply touched by Master's love and solicitude, and his face brightened and was brimming with happiness.
During our mission, which lasted several days, the vivid images of these elderly people made a deep impression on the disciples. Having witnessed the inevitable natural life processes of aging, becoming frail, and illness, we were reminded again that we should treasure every minute of life and practice diligently. Thanks to Master's loving arrangement, this mission strengthened our determination to practice. From now on, the journey of Truth seeking will be more fruitful!
 Supreme Master Ching Hai's Boundless Compassion
Is Forever Illuminating Each Corner Of The World--Hong Kong/Formosa
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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
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Bright Light On A Cold Night
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