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                Report
                      From The Philippines    A
                    New Year In Palawan 
              (Originally
                    In Au Lac Language)        
             |    When 
          the Tet (New Year) Season arrived for Au Lac refugees in the Palawan 
          camp there was real joy for the first time because at least they have 
          more freedom in this country. With boundless 
          compassion, Supreme Master Ching Hai understood the longing of these people and 
          comforted them in Her own special way by instructing the Quan Yin messengers 
          and fellow practitioners to present New Year's gifts to them during 
          Tet. Although the gifts were rather simple (e.g. watermelons, candies, 
          cookies and preserved fruits), they nonetheless fulfilled a timeless 
          Au Lac tradition. Moreover, they were also full of Master's love, reserved 
          especially for Her compatriots. Her meticulous compassion and care for 
          suffering people seemed to also touch God, who responded with gentle 
          raindrops that comforted every soul. 
       One by one, the 
          gifts were presented to people of all ages. Men, women and children 
          were holding in their hands heavy Tet bags as they happily smiled. They 
          expressed their gratitude and heartfelt Tet greetings to Supreme Master Ching Hai as they clutched their gifts. Fellow practitioners did not forget 
          to present them with the latest issue of Master's News magazine -- a 
          priceless spiritual gift imbibed with Master's love and blessings that 
          evokes the eternal Spirit with each person.  
         Kaoping  Taoyuan  Taichung  Jiayi  Philippines  CA,
      USA 
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