International Reports
 


Report From Hsihu, Formosa

 

The Patriarch Of Miaoli Visits Hsihu Center


A respected patriarch in Miaoli -- County Magistrate Ho Chi Hui and his daughter, together with National Assembly member, Mr. Tu Wen Ching, visit Hsihu Ashram.

　One Sunday afternoon, County Magistrate Ho Chi Hui, the guardian of Miaoli, and Mr. Tu Wen Ching, member of the National Assembly, visited Hsihu Center. The fellow initiates there cheerfully greeted them.

　Accompanied by the resident disciples, the guests walked along the tree-shaded park, passed by the cool fountain, and arrived at the Nectar River. County Magistrate Ho praised Master for being able to complete such a beautiful and natural river in just three days. After admiring Master's various artistic creations, musical compositions and poems, etc., that were displayed in the book circulation center, Country Magistrate Ho could not help being curious: what kind of Master is this, and what is this method of enlightenment? The emerging of a person's dormant talents after spiritual practice made him become more interested in understanding the Quan Yin Method.

　When the National Assembly Member, Mr. Tu saw that the kitchen staff, who were quietly going about cooking in complete awareness of and coordination with each other, and that not a sound could be heard when there were thousands of people sitting in the Forest Meditation Hall meditating, while the children were playing in the Rainbow Garden, he praised that everything was so orderly in the Center. He said that such an orderly scene, and one filled with vitality, could not be found in society outside. Mr. Tu recognized the good points of keeping a vegetarian diet. He positively agreed with Master's teachings, and felt a certain manifestation of Her omnipresent blessing powers.

　After a visit to the unique Red Gazebo, they came to the Rainbow Garden. County Magistrate Ho's daughter jumped onto a wooden horse with delight. The joyous laughter and every single one of the toys in the Rainbow Garden attracted her. By the lovely and colorful cement animals, the father and daughter had quite a few photos taken. County Magistrate Ho said that both he and his wife are so busy with official business that they hardly have time to play with their daughter. He was very happy that he had the opportunity to have his child accompanied him and have fun that day.

　Both County Magistrate Ho and Mr. Tu enjoyed their visit, but had to leave to attend to some official business. Mr. Tu conveyed the county council's concern for the Center -- that they would be pleased to offer any help the Center might need. Whilst thanking them for their consideration, the resident disciples said that due to Master's absence, the hospitality extended by them, the disciples, was not quite complete, and they hoped that there would be another opportunity to entertain them in a better way.

 

Report From Chiayi, Formosa

Honors In A Bazaar

 


At the Mother's Day Bazaar, Master's divine message reaches the guests either verbally or physically, by being delivered into their hands.

　On invitation from China Youth Corps (C.Y.C.) the Chiayi Center once again participated in the bazaar held in the Sun Yat-sen Garden on Mother's Day. It was hoped that Master's message could be delivered to more people who have affinity.

　This time, the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association's booth was still introducing Master's books and vegetarianism. Just a few days before the bazaar, there were more than a dozen big posters featuring Master in various Celestial Clothes sent from Hsihu. These made the decorating of the booth more complete and brilliant, attracting more guests. Also, from the experience of not having enough vegetarian food supply last time, fellow practitioners started to prepare international food, such as sushi, dumplings, tea, fried rice, fried noodles, pizza, and desserts in the Vegetarian House early in the morning. So, more people could enjoy the vegetarian meals and desserts full of Master's blessings.

　On that day, there were crowds of people at the bazaar. Fellow practitioners handed out sample booklets and Supreme Master Ching Hai News magazines, both at the entrance and at the booth. After receiving the News magazines, many people could not wait to read them even when they were walking. Some people just went and found a spot under a tree to sit down so that they could read them immediately. At the food stall, by word of mouth from the guests, the working staff were kept busy the entire time.

　Amazingly, according to the weather forecast, there was suppose to be a heavy rain on that day. Really, there was a downpour of rain from very early in the morning. However, when the working staff arrived at the site, the weather became clear and fine. It wasn't until the end of the bazaar that the rain started to fall again.

　After the bazaar, all fellow practitioners went out to pick up all the rubbish left in the park. Unexpectedly, they met the head organizer of the bazaar. She was very touched and told fellow practitioners that she had never seen such a group like ours that were so united and so selflessly giving. She also praised that we are a real practicing group. For these, we have to thank Master for Her never-ending care of us and leading us to a correct path. If there is any good performance on the part of the disciples, it is the result of Master's never-tiring teaching.