I
have never felt so pampered in all my life! I do not know what I did
to deserve such special treatment from everyone. In the 5-day retreat
in Korea, the brother initiate who met us at the airport apologized
over and over again for what he claimed to be his mistake when we
did not arrive on schedule. We should have been the ones to say, "I'm
sorry." Knowing that we had not eaten, he immediately went to buy
some drinks for us, while the driver went to buy ice cream and snacks.
I was almost moved to tears. Although we reached the retreat site
late at night, sister Wang, the receptionist for the event, sacrificed
her sleep to arrange for our accommodations.
When
cookies and candies were being distributed, the dharma guards, knowing
we were from mainland China, especially gave us more, and even thrust
a handful into our pockets. On the last day of the event, I took my
share of the gifts and prepared to leave. Just as I turned around, one
of the cooking staff walked toward me with a box of chocolates. I told
him I had received my share but obviously he did not understand me and
kept gesturing that I should take some. I took one, but he gave me the
whole box. Again I was almost moved to tears. I never dared to be greedy
and take more than my share, although all things from Master Mommy are
treasures.
The affection I felt
from the fellow initiates was overwhelming! (I had never been treated
so well in mainland China). Extremely touched, I vowed in my heart that
I would share these gifts from Master with everyone. When we were about
to leave, I had a casual chat with a fellow initiate from Taipei. When
he learned that we were from mainland China, he quickly went to fetch
a lot of chocolates for us, saying that it represented the goodwill
of the Taipei initiates.
In that paradise on
Earth, many such events that pulled at my heartstrings occurred each
day. The atmosphere enfolded me and I felt pampered, not because of
the candies and cookies, but because of Master's infinite love that
blessed me through the fellow initiates and the wonderful landscape.
I wanted to stay there forever! Every moment of being near Master was
so happy and tranquil, even when She was only in the vicinity. This
was true ecstasy and true love.
There,
everyone contributed their utmost toward the same goal -- the noble
ideal of love and peace. And, as for our exhausted Mother who sacrifices
so much for us, She took care of us down to the smallest detail, and
all we can ever do in return is to fulfill our duty with our best
efforts.
I
felt so pampered during those few days that I wanted to share this
dear feeling with all of you. Love all that is within your sight!
It will bring you peace and happiness! 
While
On The Path
