Treasuring The Merits Of Spiritual Practice              

[Tokyo] Recently, after discussing Master's teachings following a group meditation, fellow practitioners in Tokyo read a letter from a fellow practitioner who had returned to China after his stay Japan. The letter, apart from stating some recent events, had stressed that fellow practitioners should treasure very much the blessings they have at the moment -- not only have they a center for group meditation in Tokyo, but they can also go on retreat to the small wooden house that Master had lived in before. Furthermore, they can receive the news magazine regularly. Therefore, the circumstances for practice are really full of blessings.

Fellow practitioners were much encouraged and deeply touched by the letter, and they once again realized that they should cherish the blessing they have.

As it was a national holiday in Japan, with Master's kind permission, the small wooden house was opened for the Japanese fellow practitioners to have a diligent retreat. Fellow practitioners from various places throughout Japan responded enthusiastically and many times the usual number of people participated. Even practitioners from Kumamoto, Kyushu came despite the long distance they had to travel. They shared their understanding about spiritual practice and everyone felt that they had to practice more diligently to help relieve the suffering of the world and minimize disasters. With this common understanding, fellow practitioners became more concentrated in their meditation. They bathed silently in Master's love and blessings and prayed for peace.

Realizing the need for more of Master's publications to be translated into Japanese, fellow practitioners decided to help. Apart from satisfying the Japanese fellow practitioners' thirsty souls, it also provided more of an opportunity for those searching for the Truth to come into contact and understand Master's teachings.

Fellow practitioners also drafted a plan to promote vegetarianism, hoping that more people would understand the benefits, not only the healthy aspect to body and mind, but also the environmental aspect because it promotes a harmonious atmosphere in the world by treasuring the lives of animal and even an economical uplift for the planet.

Although everything was still in the trial and learning phase, fellow practitioners were really glad that they could participate in this activity; to work together for the same ideal, and allow the super-worldly Quan Yin Method to take root on this island country, because they know it will eventually flower and bear fruit as it develops.