Spoken By Supreme Master Ching Hai, Costa Rica
February 6, 1991 (Originally In English)

Q : When the Quan Yin messenger was here, she taught us a very beautiful thing. She said that we should dedicate to the Master all of our bad or good actions, regardless of the results of those actions, and in that way we can say that there won't be any obstacles. I think I understand a little about what she said, but I want to understand more.

M : It is not that you have to dedicate all your good and bad actions to the Master. You should, as far as you know, do only good things. But in case you are not sure whether these things are really as good as you think, then say, "Please, Master, I've tried my best to understand. I think it is good, but in case it's bad, please forgive. Please take care. Please do something if it is bad. Stop it, or help me to understand that is bad or something." Then, it's okay! Or, you write a letter or ask in meditation until you receive the sure answer. If it's an emergency and you cannot do that, and you don't receive the inner message because you're too crowded, or you cannot wait for the answer, then pray, "If it's bad, please forgive me. I don't intentionally do bad things, but my understanding is like that. I thought it was good, so I did my best." Like this. That's probably what she meant.

So sometimes, the expression in language doesn't give full wing to the bird of our intention. And probably, the other meaning would be that whatever we do, whether the work is pleasant or disgusting to us, we have to do it with the best intentions and in the name of Master. Whether the work yields fruit or is unfruitful, we should just dedicate it to the Master and be happy. That's all! Maybe like that. Is it clear? But not to intentionally do bad things and say, "I dedicate it to Master."

 

Spoken By Supreme Master Ching Hai, Group Meditation, Colorado , U.S.A.
May 14, 1991 (Originally In English)

Q : I go back and forth between surrender and wanting God to know, asking God things and then feeling like if I ask, it may limit something greater that God has. What should I do?

M : It's good that you asked this intelligent question. If we have to ask, then we ask. God knows how much to give. Hes shouldn't give in your limit, but he should give in Hiers limit, if Hes is God. So why bother? Ask when you need to. When a child is so young, he can't pretend to be an adult and not want milk. If you need milk, ask for it. Later you will grow up and give it up. Don't worry. God knows what you truly want.

Q : Can we go within and allow ourselves to ask from God?

M : Well, you can ask. You can ask, and say, "Oh, God, I probably shouldn't ask You this, but let me ask You anyhow, since it will settle my mind. Then whether You give it or not, it's up to You. You see what I need. I ask, but You don't need to give what's not good for me."