<Tokyo> After fellow initiates were greatly encouraged by the success of a vegetarian feast convened to introduce vegetarian foods to students of a Chi Kung class run by fellow practitioners, they decided to hold a similar event for students of a Chinese class that's also run by fellow practitioners. Some people who attended the feast were unfamiliar with vegetarianism but they were very curious about the preparation, cooking and seasoning of vegetarian food. Of course, they did not forget to practice their Chinese while watching the cooking demonstration.

Fellow practitioners and would-be initiates patiently explained to them the nutritional value and cooking methods of all the ingredients. Very soon, the serving table was full of tempting and delicious dishes that amazed visitors, especially those who were unfamiliar with vegetarian foods. After tasting the food, all they could do was put their thumbs up to acknowledge how delicious it was. They never dreamt that, in the absence of meat, fish and eggs, it is still possible to create so many delicious dishes.

Being a Chinese naturopath, a fellow initiate introduced vegetarianism from his professional viewpoint. He stated that a vegetarian diet helps prevent three major adult illnesses. When his talk was over, everyone rushed to purchase the vegetarian foodstuffs we had available, to cook at home for their families. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough so some people anxiously asked where else they could find the foodstuffs because they planned to cook vegetarian food from that time on.

A couple who have been promoting friendship and cultural exchange between Chinese and Japanese people for over thirty years made a special visit to the vegetarian feast. The husband had been ill and confined to bed for a long time, yet he wanted very much to go to the feast, which happened to be held on his birthday. It was a struggle for him hard to attend, but with help from his wife it was possible.

As soon as he entered the venue, he was immediately fascinated by the harmonious ambiance and by a very strong energy that inundated him. After a short while, he felt much more comfortable and revitalized. Deeply touched, he spoke for all visitors by expressing his gratitude for having the opportunity to attend such an event promoting vegetarianism.

Fellow practitioners truly realized, through their repeated experiences, that they really grow faster and are more united with Master by working towards the same ideal.