Touched By You

By Brother Initiate Richard, Ohio, USA
(Originally In English)

On the last day of the retreat my spiritual experience culminated when Master gently touched my head as She passed through the crowd to leave the meditation hall. I felt a profound sense of radiance and peace that is with me still. I will always feel that the Long Beach International 5-Day Retreat was especially meaningful for me, because I was touched by Her infinite love and compassion.

During the retreat Master really uplifted my soul and cleansed my negative feelings. For example, although I have long believed that I have an Oriental soul inside an American body, I sometimes used to feel left out when I was around Asian fellow initiates who are more comfortable speaking in their own languages. But now I feel much closer to all fellow initiates. There is no barrier between cultures for me anymore. I understand more deeply that there is an invisible link between fellow initiates, who are all part of the big Quan Yin family -- a family founded on true, unconditional love. I am happy that I have so many brothers and sisters around the world. And most of all, I love and appreciate our great compassionate Master who teaches Her disciples to drop their egos and negative feelings through dealing with everyday problems and life's activities.