Overlooking
the Gulf of Mexico, the city of Veracruz, where the Spaniards first
set foot on Mexican soil, stands as the gateway to New Spain (later
renamed Mexico) extending its warm hospitality to all and sundry from
around the world. As a Mexican port with the longest history, it is
a major commercial center through which contacts with the European continent
are maintained and also a window through which Western cultures find
their way into Mexico.
A
few months ago, a Truth-seeker in the city of Puebla received from a
practitioner of the Convenient Method, an amalgam of light and love
in the form of a sample booklet. A perusal of the booklet led her on
to make further inquiries about the teachings of Supreme Master Ching Hai, and
in response to her request, a Quan Yin messenger from Mexico City held
a seminar at the School of Metaphysics. This incidentally turned out
to be a starting point for joint efforts by many sincere people who
have since committed themselves to publicizing Master's teachings through
radio, television, newspapers and conferences held at various locations
including the city museum. Among the many conferences attended was one
sponsored by a number of spiritual organizations focusing on the theme
"Peace Lies In Our Hands".
For
several months, fellow initiates searched for a suitable site for
group meditation and eventually, with the help of Master's blessings,
found a house that could serve as their new Center. The initiates
in Veracruz hereby send greetings to all the dear members of the
Quan Yin family worldwide.