Master commented that while in New York on this occasion, She felt very
good. In contrast to the pressure and suffocating feeling that She had
had on visits several years ago, She felt more relaxed and peaceful this
time, as did most of the fellow practitioners present. Much pleased by
the spiritual progress of the disciples, Master thanked them for their
devoted effort in meditation so that New York has become a better place.
Master mentioned that on the way to the venue She had been listening to
the Buddhist Chanting recording that She had made many years ago. She was
so deeply affected by the songs that She was completely unaware of the
traffic conditions around Her. Master said that She was really amazed by
Her singing on the Buddhist Chanting tape, and most probably She could
not sing that well anymore.
When the Chanting tape was recorded, the ambience was very congenial, as
thousands of people had automatically joined Master in singing. There had
been no rehearsal, yet the effect was absolutely touching and harmonious.
Master hoped that we would cherish this precious recording and play it
always when we meditate, so that we can concentrate better and calm ourselves
down.
Afterwards, Master let everyone ask questions. For example, one female
fellow disciple working at the United Nations asked what else we could
do to help the world besides practicing meditation. Master replied that
She has been doing Her best to raise the consciousness of people on this
planet and many leaders of the nations should join in and support spiritual
practice. If the governments of all the nations come to know the benefit
of spiritual power, then we can do much better. So we should invite all
the presidents to do something and meditate! Now at least individuals like
us are making an effort, which is also helping. Otherwise, it could be
worse. If we were not going strong with our spiritual practice, there would
be less blessing and maybe our planet would have disappeared already a
few years ago, or the war would have gone on on a grander scale and become
a world war.
Half jokingly, Master said, "If you know any president, just drag
him to our meditation Center, then our world will become paradise."
Master encouraged us to go around convincing people and telling them about
a better way of life, spreading hope, a new message, and teaching them
by our shining example.
This sister initiate told Master that she really admired Her courage in
going to dangerous places in Europe during such a perilous time as the
Kosovo crisis. Besides, the schedule of the whole European Lecture Tour
had been extremely tight! Master said that She did not feel anything during
the Tour, but had just wanted to accomplish it quickly. The Lecture Tour
was mainly centered on areas around Kosovo, in hopes that people's spiritual
consciousness would be awakened, and that the local people would be helped.
Initially, Master had planned to give lectures at places even closer to
Kosovo, but She didn't make it to those locations, due to the karma of
human beings, and God's will.
Everyone treasured each minute spent with Master, and people asked many
spiritually relevant questions, all of which Master answered to their satisfaction.
Finally, our merciful Master even consented to give an initiation, during
which She came to the site and gave instructions and a personal demonstration.
Many new initiates had very good experiences, including the little fellow
practitioners who took half-initiation.
Later, outside the initiation venue, our compassionate Master blessed each
child and gave a name to each infant present, so as to satisfy the mother
or father initiates' sincere longing. Finally, Master generously asked
if anyone else wanted a hug from Her, and some fellow initiates immediately
threw themselves into Her arms.
Master's presence had again brought immeasurable blessings to New York;
the persistently high heat over the city was noticeably reduced on the
third day of the jewelry show. At noon on the next day, when Master met
with disciples, the cloudless sky over the New York area suddenly turned
overcast, followed by two heavy rainfalls in one hour. A strong gale also
brought hail, creating a miraculous scene in the drought-stricken city.
The heavy rain cleansed the entire New York area, and the sky became clear
again. Joyful birds chirped amid the rejuvenated plants and trees, as if
singing a paean to God's grace!
