By Would-be Initiate Chion Mei, Taipei, Formosa
The love I feel in my heart is indescribable. To believe in an
enlightened Master is the correct choice one should make in one's
life!
My husband and I have been vegetarians for over three months and have
been deeply longing for initiation, because we know that time is very
precious. During our waiting period, we purchased Master's books, CDs
of Buddhist chanting and Her photos; we listened to the CDs and read
the books immediately since "time waits for no man."
When I listened to Master's CDs, tears streamed down my face,
nonstop; once again, I was unable to contain my emotions. I wanted to
write a letter in dedication to our dearest Supreme Master Ching Hai, to paint
a picture as a representation of my longing for Her. However, words
and paintings could not convey how much I felt in my heart. Yet, I
still earnestly desired to pour forth my inner longing; therefore, I
called the Center and received the news about the Celestial Jewelry
exhibition being held at the Foreign Trade Center. My husband and I
wasted no time and rushed to the exhibition.
I had never met Master nor seen the Celestial Jewelry before. Thus, I
experienced a great shock and incredible power upon seeing the
jewelry. Thank You, Master, for Your boundless love and care. During
this time, my husband's eyes were immensely attracted by a portrait
of You in an Au Lac dress, looking very magnificent and
compassionate; he stared at it repeatedly. He asked me, "Can you see
Master winking?"
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I answered, "Not at all. I only see Her smiling with tears in Her
eyes." He told me that it was true that Master was continuously
winking at him. I said smilingly, "Master is telling you not to
indulge in the worldly games anymore but to go home quickly." My
husband was overjoyed and became desirous of purchasing this portrait
of Master. On our way back home, he unconsciously drove in the
direction of Song Shan Center. It was our first time going there, so
we were worried that we would get lost. However, Master's infinite
love smoothly guided us there. And, as it turned out, the portrait my
husband wanted was displayed right near the door of the Center!
Oh, Master! We will put everything into Your hands. We love everything
about You -- Your delights, anger, sadness and joys. We wish to follow
You till eternity! Even with more words of gratitude, we still could
not express our reverence and love for You!
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By Brother Initiate Tu-Neng Wang, Taipei, Formosa
Master's S.M. Celestial Fashion Show went on tour in America and
Europe last year. Since I am very fond of Master's works of
art, I had been longing for an opportunity to take pictures of
them for a long time. So I took this rare chance and went to
Europe. I especially purchased some expensive lenses and
equipments, hoping that I would be able to take some beautiful
pictures. Not only was this my first time taking this kind of
picture in motion (obviously I did not have any experience),
but the stage was also wide, the clothes were very different in
design, and each model had her own walking style. In order to
find a good spot to take the pictures, I kept changing my
seat. Finally, I found the perfect place, a small aisle on
top of a staircase. What a coincidence! Master was sitting
right in front of me!
When the music started and the dazzling lights began to whirl
on the stage, the beauties of Paris wearing the noble, elegant
and beautiful S.M. Celestial Clothes floated on stage one
after another. Thunderous applause filled the auditorium
and I became extremely excited. My fingers clicked the camera
non-stop for fear that I might miss a single precious moment.
After the pictures were developed, the result astounded
me! It was unbelievable that I could take this kind of highly
difficult motion picture so beautifully, and on the first
try, too. Some of them were even used for magazines. In my heart
I know that it was not because of my technique, but because
Master was sitting in front of me. When I solely concentrated
on taking pictures, I felt a lot of strong blessing power from
Her. When I look at these pictures, especially those that
went into the magazines, I truly see the special features in them
and further appreciate the beauty of art.
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This year, when I went to Cambodia to participate in the
retreat, before leaving the country, I visited the golden,
glorious palace of the King. According to the rules, one can
only visit the temple in the palace and can not enter the
main court to take pictures, which is located right next to
the temple. What a pity! At the exit door, a guard smiled and
waved to me. He then led me into the main court of the palace and
allowed me to take pictures. Suddenly, I was happy beyond
rhyme or reason -- for this little tourist to have this kind
of privilege, I was very touched. So that every longing
in my heart can be fulfilled, Master has perfectly arranged
every single detail of my life for me.
Even though I so-called worked for Master, but actually, I feel
that it is Master who fulfilled my wishes and taught me how to
combine work and practice in order to allow me to further
develop my potential.¸1 |
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You Will Smile In Your Dreams
Narrated By Sister Initiate Zen-Mei Hwang, Taipei, Formosa
Reported By Shu I, Supreme Master News, Taipei, Formosa
After following Master to practice spiritually, I was
always spoiled by Her and finally realized the true
meaning of good luck; my heart is filled with grace and joy. I
want to announce to the whole world: "Embrace Master's love
and you will smile in your dreams! Feel the freedom, the
sweetness and happiness!"
I silently remind myself to practice diligently to repay the
grace of the Buddha. Thank You, the omnipotent Master. Please
bestow upon me the great wisdom and boundless love to liberate
me from ignorance, enlighten me so that I might be liberated
from the circle of life and death.
As a high school literature teacher for many decades, I
always thought that being a teacher to "spread the Truth,
give knowledge and answer questions," I will gain a lot of
merit. After initiation, I realized: Because of ignorance,
I had misleaded other people, creating a lot of karma! Thank
You, Master, for initiating me. Please allow me the chance to
make up for my past ignorance; to create a new, good and bright
future; and to live my life fully and happily.
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In the past, when I studied for exams or prepared for a lecture,
I thought that I was literate, never realizing that I only
understood the words. After enlightenment, I truly
understood the fabulous meaning of the words and their
philosophy. Now that Master had opened the door of wisdom,
allowing me free access into the past saints' thinking,
philosophy and wisdom, I realize that all sentient beings are
one. Therefore, the teachings become more meaningful. Also, my
students are able to more easily understand the true meaning and
progress faster. Thank You, Master, for Your loving
blessing.
Master has said, that before we meet an enlightened Master, we
always think we know a lot. After we've met an enlightened
Master, then we realize that it's not true. So we should be
more humble to follow Master to practice. Since initiation and
being taught by Master's love and wisdom, I have come to
understand the truth of flexibility and forgiveness.
I've also learned to let go and let Master take care of
everything; to help me in my family and school life so that
everyone is in harmony and peace. Thank You so much for the
great Master's guidance!¸1 |
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