While On The Path
The Revelation Of The Muni Pearl
Soaring In The Sky Of Truth
Live Earnestly Without Losing The Light-Heartedness
By Fellow Initiate Lee, Hong Kong
During a 3-day retreat at Hsihu Center,
I received the "Muni Pearl" that I had ordered last year. I was so
thrilled with joy. After admiring Master's artistic design and the
delicate craftsmanship with other initiates, I put it on a chain
together with Master's photo-pendant and hung it on my neck.
The next
day, we were preparing to go back to Hong Kong soon after the
conclusion of the retreat. After the morning meditation, we were
informed, "Master will take time to see the foreign initiates who are
leaving today". As we were gathering under the mango tree, I
discovered that I had lost my "Muni Pearl".
I rushed back to the camp area to look for it but to no avail. I was
feeling very sad and miserable. I wanted to cry. I couldn't calm down
even after seeing Master. After waiting so long for the "Muni Pearl",
I was able to enjoy it for only a short moment. Although I had asked
my inner Master to help, still I couldn't find it. I left Hsihu
Center with a heavy heart.
At home, I emptied my "Infinite Light" bag
and the "Muni Pearl" jumped out before my eyes. Wow! Lovely "Muni
Pearl" how did it get into this topless bag!? I could only shout,
"Master must have found it for me! Thank You, Master!"
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I told my family about this miracle. My overwhelming joy could not be
described. I was happy and thankful for the return of the lost "Muni
Pearl".
After some reflection (about any attachment), I also felt bad and
ashamed. I usually felt that I was fortunate to have met a saint and
become a disciple of a saint at this old age. Even though I thought of
Master often, I have not seriously followed Master's teachings in
deeds. After being initiated for a few years, my love and deeds
through the power of the Quan Yin Method have lagged far behind other
fellow brother and sister practitioners. My bad habits, accumulated
over scores of years, have not been overcome. The more I thought
about it, the more ashamed I felt. I started to cry. I pleaded to
Master for forgiveness. I repented to Master!
I hope that through the
revelation of the "Muni Pearl", I will become Master's good disciple
and a good tool in spreading Master's love to the people around me!
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By Fellow Initiate Lee, Kaohsiung, Formosa
Einstein has been my idol ever since I was a little child. The
Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, where he had worked, is
the very institute I curiously wanted to know about. The book "Who
Got Einstein's Office?" introduces the spirit of the institute. It also
describes some fascinating personalities of the scientists who have
worked at this place. The book not only satisfies my curiosity, it
also gives me much inspiration.
Although this institute is the most advanced place for scholastic
study, it's not impeccable. From my experience after being initiated,
I feel that the Quan Yin Method and Master's teachings will make up
it's shortcomings and make the realm of academic research become more
brilliant and dazzling.
The Institute for Advanced Study aims to be a hot-bed of pure theory.
What the scientists at the institute search for is a true reality
which cannot be apprehended simply by the senses. For Plato, to reach
that reality, one has to close one's eyes, withdraw inward and think.
How do the scientists in the institute try to reach that goal? They do
so by thinking, imagining, and theorizing.
Yet our Quan Yin Method provides a perfect approach. We can comprehend
the Truth directly and completely. Master's teachings have already
stated that transcendental existence is not totally detached from the
physical world. Moreover, we can realize the mystery of the universe
only with a truly innocent mind.
I used to believe that I could know the Truth through the guidance of
scientific knowledge. After I was initiated, I deeply realized that
the wisdom cultivated from meditation can inspire my logical
reasoning and I can learn the real science only through that wisdom.
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Einstein was puzzled by quantum theory even till his death. The
problem was rooted in the paradox of the notion of subjective
consciousness and objective reality. He believed that there was an
objective reality which couldn't be influenced by subjective
consciousness. He tried to illustrate his belief by asking questions
such as, "Does the moon exist only when people look at it?"
I think that the Quan Yin Method can offer some answers for the
scientists. The above paradox will be solved when we reach the
consciousness of being one with every being in the universe. In that
state of consciousness the distinction between a small entity and a
big entity will vanish. The differentiation between the individual
self and the universal self, "me", and "others", will disappear, and
an individual's inner state of mind will be harmonized with the outer
surroundings. No doubt, similar paradoxes occurring in the scientific
field will be clarified in the state of consciousness of being one
with the universe.
Following Master on the path of spirituality can help us not only
obtain a complete framework of abstract theory, but also verify the
Truth in our everyday life. We can balance the difference between
theory and reality; reconcile the conflict between subjectivity and
objectivity.
Although scientists in the institute are outstanding intellectually,
they still stumble and struggle on the road towards the Truth. Yet,
if we the practitioners practice spirituality with Master diligently,
we surely will soar in the sky of Truth even at home.
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By Fellow initiate Hsu, Taipei, Formosa
From experiencing the passing away of my mother, I learned to really
respect life! I also started to be serious about the quality of life!
Everyday, I reminded myself to live earnestly at every moment and I
tried my best to manage everything well in a light-hearted way.
However, in the bits and pieces of complicated matters, I lost
control of myself, crossed the line, forgot to 'brake', forgot to
'change gears', and exhausted myself completely!
My bad habits were that I treated everything as urgent and I always
kept pushing myself. I wanted to learn to relax and be patient.
During each meditation, I prayed to Master to help me to break my
habits. I constantly reflected inwardly and completed the practicing
diary hoping for an early change. However, my personality was
extremely hard to change. Whenever there was work or a mission, I
would immerse myself in it and use up all my energy. Thus, day after
day, my health got worse and this resulted in more torture.
One Sunday, I watched Master's celestial fashion show video at Hsihu
Center. Following the to and fro steps of the models, together with
the jumping movements of the musical rhythms, I seemed to place
myself on stage, becoming one of the performers. I felt the wonders
of putting on each and every piece of celestial clothing. While
watching the introduction at the side of the video screen, I was
suddenly deeply moved by the degree of Master's earnest life! The
quality of life that Master was emphasizing was very fine and
delicate! At last, I had a little bit of enlightenment -- put on
smart suits for working hours; change to casual long gowns for
walking; choose suitable clothing for shopping; use another set of
designs for afternoon tea; take special sportswear and beachwear for
outdoor activities; and at formal dinners, wear a gorgeous and
romantic silk evening gown! To shock the world, don't forget the
Ducks' Feet outfit!
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I finally thought it through! You are such an ever-changing lady with
a thousand faces! So unnecessary is a never changing impression for
others! Through fashion, the image of a person can be changed. Wow!
With so much variety and color, one can change and play different
roles in one day. Fantastic! Why do I need to wear my work-day face to
scare my family and friends hours after hours! I must try, by
"designing" and "changing" to an "evening gown or casual wear", to
change my mood to become more light-hearted and relaxed!
Apart from teaching us how to react correctly to every moment, I
found that Master always treats each day in a positive way! Every
time I went back to Hsihu, the Center became more beautiful. This
gave great comfort and confidence to people. I very much like the
lifestyle of Master. She always sets an example, leading us through
Her actions. Only then can we be imbued with deep feeling and
complete understanding.
Master! You are a perfect Master of life. I hope I can quickly learn
how to change my 'outer coat of mood', swiftly and appropriately,
according to circumstances! I also need to learn to enjoy the
leisurely and elegant pace of life; to be full of hope each day; to
try my best, but effortlessly, to achieve the best results! Many
thanks to Master for teaching by example!
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