Before knowing You, I didn't know what was right for me. Most of my
life, I felt that I truly wasn't living within myself. My life was a
mess. I have tried a lot of spiritual paths; there are so many choices.
It's not always easy to find the path that is best for oneself, and
the cleanest way to go.
There are so many stones we have to pass by before we see a
glittering of light far away. I forgot to look inside myself, because
that's the only way to find out who I really am, where I have come
from.
Dear Master! I'm so grateful to know You. My life has really changed. I
feel more happy, satisfied. I smile at the world in a more natural
way. I'm not a mask anymore, I'm me. Sometimes, I could kiss everyone
who passes by; and for me, the world is more clean.
I deeply feel and have faith that there is a way for all of us to go
and Master will help us to progress on our spiritual path. For sure,
it's not always easy, because of the ego; and I know that I still
have lots of things to learn. I'm trying to learn more at the present
time. I say to myself, "All the mistakes I have made in my past lives,
I have to forgive myself and learn from my mistakes." If I don't
forgive myself, I can't continue to live.
Dear Master, thanks for reading my letter. I would love to have Your
blessing. I hope to meet You one day. It would mean a lot to me.
Love,
Dorte
Dorte Bidstrup, Denmark
By Fellow Initiate Liu, Sichuan Province, Mainland China
Dear Master,
How are You? Have You been in good health lately?
I have been initiated for over six months, and have practiced
diligently everyday under Your meticulous care and concern. However, I
have too many preconceived ideas and garbage concerning useless
knowledge in my mind, as well as attachments to this world, and I
don't know how to really get rid of them. Consequently, I always feel
that I am making little progress in my spiritual practice, and hence
am letting You down. I must try twice as hard and practice with full
concentration.
Master, how I miss You! Whether it's in meditation, reading Your
books, listening to Your audiotapes, watching Your videotapes, or in
every little thing in my daily life, You always let me experience
Your boundless love. When I'm by myself, I often become sad and shed
tears; because I miss You so much. Oh, my Master, when can I meet You
in person?
Master, my shortcomings and attachments are still many, my love power
is not strong enough, and my level is not high. I don't know in the
future if it will be my destiny to renounce the world; but, You and
Your ideals are the only goals in my life. Beside this, I don't know
if there's anything meaningful for me to do. If possible, I will
devote my body, mind and speech to You; and plead with You to accept
me, all right?
I'm from Sichuan, and currently attending school in Xi'an. When I
visited my hometown during the last Spring Festival, I introduced
Your teachings to my younger sisters and brothers. After reading the
sample booklet, they were determined to switch to a vegetarian diet,
and applied earnestly for initiation, especially my younger sister,
who is very simple and pure. After getting to know Your teachings, she
went to our relatives to share the information about You and Your
teachings with them. Unfortunately, one of the relatives wasn't ready;
she couldn't accept You and even spoke disrespectfully about You.
After going home, my sister felt very confused and upset. That night,
before going to sleep, she silently recited Your holy name. As it
turned out, You appeared in front of her right before she fell
asleep. You held her little hand and walked with her on a bright
golden highway. My sister has had many other experiences; but since
You have told us not to tell our inner experiences to others, I have
forbidden her to speak about them.
I wish good health to my greatest, dearest Master Buddha's body, and
smoothness in spreading the true teaching.
