Kaohsiung
and Pingtung initiates in southern Formosa held a feast of Truth, beauty and
virtue at Laiyi Center on March 29. Relatives and friends were invited to
participate in this love-sharing Youth Day activity focusing on the theme:
Live a life of Truth, beauty and virtue, and share the art of dining and dressing.
The
activity was the result of an inspiration from Master's reminder: "We
should be the representatives of Truth, wisdom and beauty from inside and
outside." "Any manifestation of Truth, beauty and virtue represents
God." We are exalted to have Master's rich collection of supreme art
creations to remind us of our perfect inner qualities.
The
activity featured an exhibition of Master's creative work of art, a fashion
show and a presentation of vegetarian cuisine. A wide variety of Celestial
Clothes were presented by initiates acting as models in a fashion show. Be
it elegant casuals, shopping attire for the happy at heart, work clothes for
the confident, classy and glittering evening gowns, or even genteel coats
for the men, every one of the celestial clothes was a beautiful manifestation
of confidence, freedom and joy. Even though none was professional, every model
carried a natural air of nobility, elegance and harmony that shone right through
their very own special set of Celestial Clothes and Celestial Jewelry. A sumptuous
feast of exquisite delicacies was prepared and served by the Kaohsiung and
Pingtung kitchen staff. Participants not only had their fill of vegetarian
cuisine but could also take home recipes to try on their own.
Thousands
of people participated in the event, half of whom were relatives and friends
of initiates. Those who saw Master's art creations for the first time were
amazed at how an enlightened spiritual practitioner has been able to present
vividly Her view of universal oneness in real life! They were also surprised
to learn that Master's teachings are not restricted by social conventions,
thus ensuring harmony in life and in spiritual practice. This amazing enlightened
Master won nothing but admiration and praise from the guests. Initiates attended
this activity with a heart of learning and sharing, taking care of all the
work, including the background decorations, stage design, lighting and music.
What deserves special mention were the models, half of whom are mothers. Their
noble air of inner confidence and joy left the audience greatly impressed
of how they had changed since they started practicing spiritually.
The
feast of Truth, beauty and virtue is just a beginning to real-life practice.
The real message is to remind fellow initiates that every day is a day of
Truth, beauty and virtue; and at every moment of their lives, they should
remember the beauty of Heaven and create beauty in their lives as part of
an effort to beautify the environment.
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