While On The Path
By Sister Initiate Huang Eou-Leu, Tainan, Formosa

Recently when I returned to Chiku Center for group meditation, I couldn't help thinking how I used to ride my motorcycle there whenever I was in bad mood or encountered obstacles. At about one kilometer from the Center, I could feel the blessing power coming to me at intervals. As soon as I arrived at the front gate I became so relaxed and joyful. I couldn't be depressed anymore and it seemed that all the troubles and obstacles were left outside the gate.

Later, I had the opportunity to stay for a longer period at Chiku Center. I meditated both in the morning and in the evening. I took only two meals a day and made handicrafts during my free time. After my body and mind had been purified, I didn't even want to go out of the Center. Sometimes, when there wasn't any food left, I didn't even think to go to the market. I just picked some wild vegetables around the Center. Life was easy and comfortable.

Quite often fellow practitioners came during the day to mediate and enjoy the peace of the Center, including those who could not attend the regular group meditation sessions due to their work. When I saw practitioners come to meditate even though it wasn't the normal group meditation time I really felt happy for them.

After having been a resident for a period of time, I could appreciate more the benefits and beauty of the Center. The ordinary way of life and the blissful energy in the Center is just like that in heaven. It was great on group meditation days, especially in the evening when the time for group meditation approached. The energy became strong and powerful. I felt that all the saints had come to bless the Center. Heavenly guardians and gods also came to join the group meditation, and they would never be late.

Many of the residents and those fellow practitioners who often come to the Center all experience the wonderfulness of the Center. It's so incredible and beyond any description. We all treasure very much the time spent there.

It is no wonder that Master has said emphatically that even if you have to set aside one hundred worldly duties, you should join the group meditations. How can you give up the chance to mediate together with saints and heavenly beings? How can you not cherish every minute and second during the precious group meditations?