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During preparations for the jewelry exhibition "Inhorgenta" in Munich a female Quan Yin messenger explained each piece to us. That very night I dreamed of glittering rings that flew through the sky and turned into sparkling stars. They floated away from me until they disappeared into the dark infinity. At that moment, I understood why Master only uses the finest materials of this Earth to remind us about the glory of our true Home.

I wondered if the spiritual charisma of the SM Celestial Jewelry would touch people even in the commercial atmosphere of the exhibition? Feeling a little insecure, I first approached visitors who seemed sufficiently wealthy to afford the jewelry. Supported by the messenger and goldsmiths, who were always there to help me when it came to details I didn't know, I tried to enthuse potential customers: "This jewelry is very special. Each name and each piece of these treasures was created with precious spiritual knowledge. Gold, for example, symbolizes our best inner qualities whereas diamonds stand for everlasting wisdom." Mostly women were attracted by the jewelry, though even the men noted the high quality and workmanship. All the while, "Little Buddha" lay in his showcase, his golden belly shining, decorated with coral and jade. He was smiling calmly. Again and again he made me look at him until I started smiling myself.

An East Indian woman, who now lives in Germany, working in the booth opposite us became interested in our display. "Who is She? Is She a leader of some spiritual organization?" she asked as she watched one of Master's fashion show videos. I told her about Master's work and how She only works as a designer occasionally to gain financial independence to fulfill Her spiritual mission. I gave her a free sample booklet and later on I saw her reading it with great interest.

The next day she gave it back to me, saying, "It's quite interesting but I am Christian."

"So am I," I answered happily. She thought Christians should be contented in their poverty and help the poor.

I responded, "The designer leads a simple life and She shares Her money with the poor. Besides, it is very important that this kind of beauty is in the world because it was created by the designer's deepest yearning to touch people's souls. 'The Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci has been pleasing generations and who thinks of a price while hearing Johann Sebastian Bach's cantatas?"

In the evening our Munich Center celebrated Ching Hai Day with initiates from all over Europe. We showed the jewelry to the initiates and guests. I was glad when I saw them touching and trying on the jewelry, which most of them had only seen in pictures. "The main goal of exhibiting the Celestial Jewelry is to reach as many people as possible to remind them of their original Home which is glorious and brilliant," the Quan Yin messenger had once said.

During the last days of the "Inhorgenta" exhibition I talked to all those who stopped in joyful astonishment when they saw the jewelry. We talked about the world's lost innocence. We agreed that much has to be done to save this world and the jewelry is an inspiration to us all.

I was sad when the exhibition was over. But at night, in my dreams, "Little Buddha" smiled at me again.

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