No one could leave a living Buddha forever without missing Hirm,because he knows this is the true love.

Spiritual Interlude

Worry-Free

By Sister Initiate Lin Meizheng, Taoyuan, Formosa

Master, my loving Mother, thank You for taking care of me so attentively and making me worry-free. I hope I can repay Your loving care by practicing harder, more vigorously and more diligently.¡¹

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Selected Questions & Answers

Will Positive Thinking Change Our Karma?

Spoken By Supreme Master Ching Hai Group Meditation, LA, U.S.A.

March 15, 1996 (Originally In English)

M: Sometimes can, sometimes can not. Depends on how deep the karma is and depends on how truly positive your thinking is -- the power of your thinking not just because you want to think positive, it will be positive. Depends on how much money you spend behind your desire. You can't just desire something and have it. You must have the money for it too. Similarly, you think positively, but your mind is not strong enough to invest the power of mental control over this thinking. Then, even if you think, it's just a thought for a fleeting moment. It doesn't have any effect.

So, we must meditate. We must harness the power of our will again in order to focus it together. And once we are focused and we concentrate the power in whichever direction we want to use it, or for whatever purpose, it would be powerful. But before that whatever you want, whatever you think, it's just very flat. No power. So, people just go with positive thinking. But, nothing is done. Nothing happens. Then they will doubt the people who say what positive thinking will do. But, it is not the people who say, who are wrong. It's not the author who says, who is wrong. It's the person who practices, who is wrong. He didn't have enough power to even think, never mind negative or positive.

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Aphorisms

By Supreme Master Ching Hai (Originally In English)

When you meditate, you try to forget your knowing, your mind, your knowledge, your breath, your physical sensation and just be. Remember what's most important.

With the goodness and the powerful energy from God, through meditation each day, we will be able to dilute or maybe digest completely any information that is harmful to our minds and our souls.

By Supreme Master Ching Hai (Originally In English)

That is also a learning experience, not just meditation.

By Supreme Master Ching Hai (Originally In English)

The Truth is not a fixed nirvana or Kingdom of God, it is a forever growing process.

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Master's Wonders

Master's Heavenly Peaches The Story Of A Puppy

Master's Heavenly Peaches

Narrated By Brother Initiate Lee Sheng-Shiong, Taipei, Formosa

Recorded By Brother Initiate Chen Wen-Shen, Taipei, Formosa

On this day, when his friends and relatives were chatting under the tree, brother Lee looked up and saw that there was an abundant of big, ripe, juicy peaches. In his excitement, he exclaimed: "I'm going to climb up the tree and pick the wonderful peaches for everyone to eat."

When they heard that, they laughed and said: "Don't waste your time. Those peaches are inedible. They're full of worms. We are even thinking about cutting the tree down!"

When brother Lee heard that he said: "How is that possible? These peaches are so big and beautiful. How could they have worms?" He was thinking if the old tree were to be cut down, we would be disregarding the good-will of the heavens. So despite the teasing and taunting of his friends and relatives, he climbed up and picked the peaches.

He depended solely on his faith in Master's Power. Every time he picked a peach, he sincerely asked for Master's blessing. After a short while, there was a whole basket full of peaches. Having washed them, he bit into one with a swooshing sound. All his friends couldn't wait to see what the peach was like. How surprised they were: "How is that possible? No worms!"

"I don't believe it!" So several of them took some peaches from the basket and tasted them too. The swooshing sound of biting into peaches abounded, but every one of them said with emotion: "There are worms in this peach."

All his friends and relatives felt suspicious and asked: "Did you arrange the peaches beforehand?" Brother Lee felt puzzled and said: "How is that possible! All the peaches in the basket look alike. And didn't you say that the peaches had worms inside?" When they thought about it, it was indeed true! So they asked brother Lee to hand them the rest of the peaches to eat. After they were all finished, they even asked him to pick another basket. They all enjoyed the fresh and wonderful taste of the peaches.

Using this opportunity, brother Lee described to everyone there all the benefits he has physically and mentally gained after being initiated by Master. After this incident, everyone gradually came to accept Master and ate less meat. Even after a year had passed, brother Lee's relatives excitedly told him that the peaches from the tree were still sweet, juicy and delicious.

Master has told us that "Everything is created by our minds." We can control our negative perceptions and change our immediate atmosphere by always thinking about positive things, looking at good things, and doing good things. Brother Lee said sincerely: "Our Master is truly a great enlightened Master. Everything She says is based in the universal Truth."

If we keep our faith, continue steadily on the path, one day, our own "tree" will bear fruit. Just like the peach tree, after being blessed by an enlightened Master, it produces wonderful fruit, beautiful inside and out.¡¹

¡iMaster's Wonders¡j======================

The Story Of A Puppy

Narrated By Sister Initiate Chen Yu Zhen, Jiayi, Formosa

Recorded By Brother Initiate Fang Wen Zhi, Jiayi, Formosa

Next day when I passed by, the puppy was still there. It crawled with great difficulty with its front limbs, dragging its rear legs behind it. Perhaps it had not eaten for a long time, so it looked very weak and pitiful. I quickly went home to prepare some food for it.

After feeding it for three days, I found that it was getting physically stronger, except that it was still unable to walk properly. Therefore, I took it home, bathed it, then took it to a well-known veterinary clinic for medical treatment.

After examining the puppy, the vet told me that its rear legs were severely broken beyond repair. He pointed at its rear legs and showed me that they were indeed only broken bones wrapped in skin. He said that the puppy was permanently crippled, and advised me to think carefully before keeping it. Apart from feeding it, I would also have to be constantly vigilant because of the animal's inability to control its bowels and bladder. The vet said if I found it too troublesome he would give it an injection to end its suffering. Having fed the puppy for several days, I couldn't let it die, so I decided to take it home and keep it. Only when I reached home did I remember that I had to go aboard for the retreat. I went into the living-room and whispered to Master's photo: "What should I do? There will be no one to take care of this puppy."

I said, "How is it possible? This morning, the veterinarian stated that its condition was hopeless, and was considering putting the puppy to sleep. How could it possibly stand up?" Hearing my words, my husband was convinced that he was mistaken about what he had seen. Early next morning, I took some food to the back garden for the puppy, and I was stunned by what I saw! With great emotion, my hands trembled so much that I almost dropped the bowl. Unbelievably, the puppy was really standing up. It was wagging its tail and greeted me with its twinkling eyes. With immense joy, I hugged and caressed it. Tears rolled down my cheeks, and I knew it was all due to Master's boundless blessing power.

When I took the puppy to the veterinary clinic for its immunization inoculation, the vet was absolutely amazed to see the puppy able to stand on its feet. He asked me which vet cured it. I said, "You are a veterinary with a master degree, and you said that its condition was incurable. So, how would I have the faith to go to another doctor. It was cured by my all-compassionate Master." The bewildered vet could only cross his arms and think hard over something that was too incredible for him to believe.

Of course, this is a fantastic incident for outsiders, but to us fellow practitioners, it is not such an unusual thing. Most of us have more or less experienced how Master's almighty loving power takes care of us and the sentient beings that we care for, relieving us from endless unfortunate circumstances.¡¹

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Supreme Master Cinema

Painted Face

Movie Commentary By Supreme Master Ching Hai, Group Meditation, Hawaii, U.S.A.

September 6, 1994 (Originally In English)

There are some heavenly beings who never come to this world. They don't need to perhaps. Actually because the Father also needs someone there. Cannot send all down here. Perhaps that's why. Even when God gives us the opportunity to be in this world, we actually want to be tested. The harder the situation, the more challenging. It's only test and trials. So that the individual soul will progress. The harder the test, the better. You graduate in more glory.

Those Olympians, they try very hard. They go through a lot of training which we ordinary people would just give up in two days. It's not that they become stars over night. You know how they're trained, don't you?. Sometimes they have to wake up in the wee hours of the morning, go through ice and all this while we are sleeping and having a lazy life. But then we don't become a star. Even movie stars, they train very hard -- those who are really exceptional. For example, there is a movie in Hong Kong about Jacky Chen -- the boxing director and also star of Hong Kong -- a movie about his life.

When he was young, he was given away by his parents. His mother perhaps could not take care of so many children, because of a poor family or something. So he was given away to the teacher. When you are given away in that situation, your mother doesn't complain. You die or you live with the teacher. The teacher can do anything to you. Legally

He was born poor, not very poor. But then he stayed together with those poor children under his teacher's protection and teaching. They grew up together. All of them became accomplished movie star themselves. But they went through, wow, training. I saw the children. You'd shed tear to see how they were treated. It's not that the teacher did not love them. But it's just the way it had to be. They grew up to become accomplished stars of Hong Kong and even internationally. That was because of the teacher had treated them so hard and trained them so rigorously, even adults could not bear it. Sometimes they had to go through being hungry and thirsty because the teacher punished them. Children sometimes they're mischievous, they go out and forget to come home, or something like that. The teacher punished them, let them go hungry for one day. And they would go and steal some food from next door. Then get bitten, bleeding.

This movie is very touching. Not because of the life of the children only but the relationship between the teacher and the student. It is very very nice. Some movies are not only movies, they are really educational in nature.¡¹

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Front Line

Pyramids Of The Sun And Moon

By Brother Initiate

Huang Hung-Hai, Mexico

Drinking Water And Thinking Of The Source - A Spiritual Tour Of The Pyramids Of The Sun And Moon

Initiates in Mexico recalled that Master visited Mexico for the first time on a lecture tour in April, 1993. Earlier, on March 21, 1993, fellow initiates from all over the world helped to distribute fliers and sample booklets at the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, conveying Master's message to a great number of Mexican visitors, many of whom later decided to receive initiation. Three years later, these Mexican initiates have derived infinite benefit from the Quan Yin Method. In appreciation of Master's love and the joint efforts of initiates from around the globe, they returned to this memorable spot to hand out fliers and sample booklets to would-be brothers and sisters.

A Historic Spiritual Venue

To make the most of this opportunity, fellow initiates printed 10,000 copies of fliers on a rented printing press and folded them overnight for distribution on this special occasion. Over a dozen Mexican initiates along with a Quan Yin messenger set off on the morning of the festival. The fliers, which, it was thought, would take a whole day to distribute, were all handed out within hours to a throng of over a million people.

Mysterious UFOs Appear Above The Pyramids Of The Sun And Moon

After distributing the sample booklets, fellow initiates meditated at another pyramid for over an hour and then took some photos in a parking lot, unaware that UFOs were watching them, right above their heads. After developing the photos, they found that the UFOs had been accompanying them for some time, witnessing the sensation aroused by the sample booklets. On their way back to the capital, they watched closely as the UFOs dashed toward them at lightning speed instead of just remaining stationary. This was the first time that they had personally witnessed UFOs, which were like white blazing light bulbs that moved to and fro at ultrasonic speeds, making quite a display for the initiates.

It was a most pleasant trip to the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, where initiates received Master's blessings and felt very grateful to Her.¡¹

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Beautiful People & Wonderful Events

The Change Of A Livestock Farmer Developing A New Kind Of Energy--The Story Of Nikola Tesla

The Change Of A Livestock Farmer

By Brother Initiate Bob Ectman, Maryland, U.S.A.

Interview with Howard F. Lyman, director of the "Eating With Conscience Campaign" of the Humane Society of the United States

His story begins in 1979 when he became paralyzed from the waist down due to a tumor on his spinal cord. The doctors predicted, that since the tumor was located inside his spinal cord, an operation would give him one chance in a million of ever walking again. He made a promise to himself the night before the operation that no matter what the outcome of the surgery, he would dedicate the remainder of his life to doing what he believed was right.

After a 12 hour operation, the doctors removed the tumor. He made a successful recovery and a few days later, walked out of the hospital. It was this experience which changed his life. He believes that the reason he is able to walk today is that God has a mission for him to accomplish.

After this experience, Mr. Lyman reflected on how, following all the modern advice, he had converted his small organic family farm into a large corporate chemical farm. He had witnessed his organic soil change from a living productive base to a sterile, chemically saturated plot as a result of the so-called modern methods of farming. He also began to perceive the inhumane way animals are raised in factory feedlots.

So he decided to re-educate himself on the effects of chemical farming. After much reading and studying, in 1983 he sold his farm and began working with other farmers who were in financial trouble; this lead to a position with the Montana Farmers Union. In 1987, Mr. Lyman moved to Washington, DC, to serve as a lobbyist for the National Farmers Union. He spent five years in politics on Capital Hill and had some small successes such as the enacting of the National Organic Standards Act, but realized that much more was required. He became convinced that the needed changes had to come from the producers and consumers at the grassroots level.

Commenting on the root cause of our health and environmental problems, Mr. Lyman said, "Whether it's the loss of the rain forests, world hunger, loss of top soil or our own health, they are all part of a wheel and the fork with which we eat is the axle. Our fork is the most dangerous weapon in the arsenal of Homo sapiens. We're digging more graves more with our forks than with any other tool." In 1992, Mr. Lyman, as the Executive Director of the "International Beyond Beef Campaign" organized a massive public education campaign. More than 10,000 people distributed over 1,000,000 pieces of information in one day at over 3,000 separate locations around the world. The objective was to educate consumers about their food choices and the benefits of a vegetarian diet. He went on to become the Director of the "Eating With Conscience Campaign" for the Humane Society of the United States and the President of the International Vegetarian Union.

In these roles, during the past five years, he traveled more than 200,000 miles annually and in 1996 alone, spoke on over 4,000 radio stations and 300 television stations, and gave over 1000 interviews. He has spoken to thousands of groups ranging in size from small audiences to an assembly exceeding 25,000 people at the Earth Day Celebration in Oakland, California.

When asked about Mad Cow disease, Mr. Lyman said that it is believed to be caused by an abnormal protein called a prion that was first recognized in Britain in 1986. He reported that this protein can survive 340 degrees centigrade; has no DNA or RNA; can be buried in the soil and still be infectious. Furthermore, if it is placed in the strongest disinfectant, it will survive for five years and emerge more vigorous than when it went in. Prions are thought to multiply by setting off chain reactions in the brain that damage healthy cellular proteins, thereby converting normal proteins into abnormal ones. The disease is believed to be transmitted by the cost-saving practice of recycling the remains of slaughtered animals into a protein residue and feeding it to cows. Because some of the slaughtered animals are diseased, the agent that causes the disease, which is not easily detected or destroyed, can end up in animal feed. Mr. Lyman said that the estimated number of human cases of the equivalent form of the disease in England is about 100 and that in a few years that number could increase from 5000 to over 1 million. He went on to say that even though the US government claims that there are no confirmed cases in the US, he believes there are indicators to question the veracity of this statement.

Mr. Lyman noted that half of all Americans are dying today from heart disease and the main contributing factor is saturated fat, obtained mostly from animal products; and cholesterol, which only comes from animal products. One of every three Americans today will acquire cancer and one of four will die from it. Of all the carcinogens and toxins that go into the human body, 75% are from animal products while only 16% are from vegetable products. He explained that 91% of all carcinogens and toxins that cause cancer can be removed by doing two things: removing animal products from the diet and eating organic vegetables. He went on to say, "The thing that I am most proud of today is that no animal has to die for me to live a long, healthy and productive life. If I have the ability to live without the need for any animal to die, then why put my hands in the blood of another living being who has feelings just like humans and enjoys life probably as much as I do. This is a win-win situation. I live longer by not eating them, they live longer by me not eating them, and everyone who picks up their fork should be concerned with this situation."¡¹

¡iBeautiful People & Wonderful Ev¡j====

Developing A New Kind Of Energy--The Story Of Scientist Nikola Tesla

By Brother Initiate Rongfu Chen,

Ph.D. Candidate, Physics Research Institute, National Taiwan University, Formosa

Tesla, like his elder brother, who died at an early age, experienced Light ever since he was a child. He could see strong flashes of Light and images in front of his eyes. Certainly, this was not his imagination. If someone said a word to him, the object that the word represented would appear vividly in front of him. Sometimes he couldn't tell if there was an actual object there. The image would still be there even if he stretched out his arms.2

Tesla started his spiritual journey when he was young. He experienced worlds beyond the comprehension of people in this world. He saw new places, cities and countries. These images were very vivid in his mind. He imagined himself living in a country that he had never seen and made good friends with the local people, who were very friendly to him and looked very real.3 Occurrences like this happened until he was seventeen. After that, he concentrated all his thoughts on inventing.

He was delighted to find that he had an amazing ability to imagine things. He needed no models or experiments, yet he could imagine them vividly in his mind. For example, before he invented the alternating current motor, he felt the existence of such a thing, although he could not yet comprehend it. While he was reciting poems with his friends in a park one day, he suddenly felt the image of the entire construction of the motor. He then drew a blueprint of the structure of the motor on the ground with a stick. This supports what Master has said: "There are many things we have learned before." Maybe Tesla had seen such things when he was in a higher world. Subsequently, when he came to this world and could not find them, he used his knowledge and the scientific knowledge obtained from his research to create them.

When Tesla faced dangerous or unfavorable situations, or when he was jubilant, he often saw unexplainable flashes of Light. Sometimes he saw flames burst out in the air around him. The lights became stronger and stronger every year and peaked when he was twenty-five years old. He described the following when he was sixty: "These luminous phenomena still manifest themselves from time to time, as when a new idea opening up possibilities strikes me. But they are no longer exciting, being of relatively low intensity. When I close my eyes, I invariably observe first, a background of very dark and uniform blue, not unlike the sky on a clear but starless night. In a few seconds this field becomes animated with innumerable scintillating flakes of green, arranged in several layers and advancing towards me. Then there appears, to the right, a beautiful pattern of two systems of parallel and closely spaced lines, at right angles to one another, in all sorts of colors with yellow-green and gold predominating. Immediately thereafter the lines grow brighter and the whole is thickly sprinkled with dots of twinkling light. This picture moves slowly across the field of vision and in about ten seconds vanishes to the left, leaving behind a ground of rather unpleasant and inert grey which quickly gives way to a billowy sea of clouds, seemingly trying to mould themselves in living shapes. It is curious that I cannot project a form into this grey until the second phase is reached. Every-time, before falling asleep, images of persons or objects flit before my view. When I see them I know that I am about to lose consciousness. If they are absent and refuse to come, it means a sleepless night."

Tesla was eager to search for more convenient, more attractive science and technologies without concern for whether the new discoveries would impact upon the profits resulting from previous discoveries. For example the alternating current used now was hindered by adherents of the direct-current system. At the time when the obstacles were cleared, the alternating current equipment and power lines were all set up and investors started to make profits from them, Tesla began publishing his views on how to transmit power without wires to every corner of the world in order to benefit more people. Regardless of the feasibility of such theories, his spirit was rare and valuable. When he designed a light bulb, he would not accept a small defect, which was intended to let the bulb burn out after a certain amount of usage so that the manufacturer could continue to sell bulbs to make more profits. Similarly, the engine he designed was also environmentally friendly and durable.

After spending eight months studying and some time on preparation, Tesla and others built an experimental tower at Long Island, New York and installed the magnifying transmitter on the tower. Unfortunately, because his radio patent was stolen and investors lost confidence, et cetera, they could not get enough capital to finish their plan.

Finally they had to dismantle the tower and sell it in order to pay off their debts. Tesla announced many of his creative scientific ideas. However, unless the research was finished, he wouldn't announce the details.

In addition, he had his unique way of thinking imaginatively. Consequently, the new energy sources and other creative ideas he discovered in his later years could not be understood easily by just studying the relevant documents or his 1889 experimental diary, which is still in existence.

There are two kinds of researchers nowadays who study Tesla's findings. The first concept, released by Corum Associate in 1984, uses electromagnetic transmission line theory to explain the operational principles of the magnifying transmitter. In 1994, Richard Hull and his partner published a book4 according to their experience of re-creating and operating the magnifying transmitter to explain Tesla's experimental diary and to verify Corum's theory. From their study, we know that if the machine were big enough, it could create an effect similar to lightning, and it also could be used to transmit high voltage power efficiently. But regarding powering the Earth electromagnetically without affecting its environment, there is still no satisfactory conclusion.

The second kind of researcher thinks that modern scientific theories have shortcomings, and consequently, we ignore and cannot explain the cosmic energy distributed around us. Actually such energy is inexhaustible. If only we could get the right combination of necessary components, closely related to cosmic power, and make their electrical or mechanical frequency the same as, or in proportion to that of cosmic energy, we could induce a resonance to obtain cosmic energy. But because of the hindrance of the so-called "underground government" relevant equipment cannot be distributed and quantitative theoretical studies cannot be conducted widely.5 In any event, in the future, the use of new energy will support Master's foresight in 1992: "...... In the higher worlds they don't need oil like we do. ..... They use different kinds of energy, not necessarily the sun's energy. We have other kinds of energy which are in the atmosphere. I think some scientists have begun to find out, but have not put it to use. ....."6¡¹

References:

1. "Zen Tales - A Ghost Story," by Supreme Master Ching Hai, Video tape, August 14, 1994. And "Utilize Your Talent To Fulfill The Mission Of This Life," by Supreme Master Ching Hai, "Supreme Master Ching Hai News," No. 78, 1997.

2. "Tesla, Man Out Of Time" by Margaret Cheney, 1981 or http://www.eskimo.com/illb

3. "Tesla's Engine - A New Dimension For Power" Compiled by Jeffery A. Hayes, 1994

4. Available from International Tesla Society

5. "Charming Of The Cosmic Energy Which Created The World," (original in Japanese), by Mr. Hukano Kazuyuki.

6. "Start With Nirvana And End Up On Earth," by Supreme Master Ching Hai, "Supreme Master Ching Hai News", No. 33, and "The Key Of Immediate Enlightenment" (Volume 7, Chinese edition, or Volumn 4, English edition)

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Poem

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While On The Path

The Joy Of A Newborn Baby

By Brother Initiate Dong Shutang, California, U.S.A.

Only if one sincerely believes in Master can one feel Her loving concern and blessings.

Actually, perceptible changes in my concepts and ideas occurred soon after I decided to pursue spiritual practice as a result of having read Master's sample booklet, watching some of Her videotapes, accepting Her doctrines, and becoming a vegetarian. Countless obstacles arose from everywhere, but they only strengthened my determination to follow the spiritual path. I believe that it is Her compassion and grace that have enabled me to come through so easily and find myself filled with the bliss derived from spiritual practice all the time.

Master takes meticulous care of us while we are on the path of spiritual practice. She is with us at all times, no matter what we are doing. She is always able to use the innocuous everyday episodes in our lives at just the right time to remind us that we shouldn't forget this important thing - spiritual practice.

Master teaches a simple but realistic Truth. However, we are often so busy or insensitive that we forget Her existence and the help She renders us. She once said that the help we get is in proportion to our faith. If we don't believe in Master and Her teachings, then we shouldn't complain when we run into trouble, or are at a loss or helpless. This is just like if we do not turn on the fax machine, how can we receive a message from Master?"¡¹

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Elevation Of The Soul

Supreme Master Ching Hai's Latest Videotapes

 [In English with Chinese subtitles]

 *Silence And Acceptance
 Group Meditation in Hsihu, Formosa Dec. 23, 1995


 [In English with Korean subtitles]

 *Follow Your Heart (1,2)
 Group Meditation In Paris, France April 28, 1995


 [In Chinese with French subtitles]

 *One Must Have Faith In Master To See God
 Group Meditation in Hsihu, Formosa January 8, 1995 

 *The Secret Of The Pyramid
 Group Meditaiton in Hsihu, Formosa June 4, 1995


 [In Chinese with German subtitles]

 *Whole Hearted Contribution
 Group Meditation in Hong Kong April 6, 1994


 [In English with Spanish subtitles]

 *Enlightenment Is The Key For Everything
 Lecture in Washington D.C., U.S.A. April 14, 1993


 [In English with Chinese subtitles] 

 *A Happy Life Is The Best Gift To Master (1,2)
 Group Meditation in Hawaii, USA Sep. 4, 1994

 *The Holy Golden Mouse 
 Buddha's Birthday And International 7-Day Retreat (1)
 Retreat in Phnom Penh, Cambodia May 11, 1996 

 *The Golden Snail 
 Buddha's Birthday And International 7-Day Retreat (8) 
 Retreat in Phnom Penh, Cambodia May 11, 1996

 *The Unsurpassed Benefit Of Taking Refuge In The Buddha
 Group Meditation in Hsihu, Formosa Feb. 17, 1996 

Supreme Master Ching Hai's Latest Audiotapes

 [In Chinese] CG16

 *Spiritual Life Is Scientific 
 Group Meditation In Hsihu, Formosa Aug. 29, 1989

 *Computer Horoscope (1) 
 Group Meditation In Kaohsiung, Formosa Aug. 30, 1989

 *Computer Horoscope (2) 
 Group Meditation In Kaohsiung, Formosa Aug. 30, 1989

 *The Law Of Love
 Group Meditation In Tainan, Formosa Aug. 31, 1989

 *To Know The Universal Common Language
 Group Meditaition In Hsihu, Formosa Sep. 3, 1989


 [In Chinese] CG17

 *Buddha Wisdom VS Human Affection 
 The Way To Prevent The End Of The World 
 Group Meditation In Hsihu, Formosa Oct. 11 & 12, 1989


 [In Chinese & Portuguese translation] 

 *The Symbol Of Master's Seat
 Group Meditaiton In Brazil Nov. 11, 1989 

 *Sincerity & Initiation (1) 
 Group Meditaiton In Brazil Nov. 13, 1989 

 *Sincerity & Initiation (2)
 Group Meditation In Brazil Nov. 13, 1989 

 *The Ego And Psychology 
 Group Meditation In Brazil Nov. 13, 1989
 

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Supreme Master Panorama

Japan Korea Formosa New Zealand South Africa

Report From Japan

A Golden 3-Day Retreat -- A Happy Meeting Between Master And Disciples

Aside from regular group meditations, the new Center is also open during holidays for fellow initiates from other areas such as Tokyo, Gunma and Osaka to hold retreats in the serene outskirts of Kanagawa. The early days of May were holidays in Japan, so fellow initiates who live near the new Center, as well as those from Kumamoto, Gunma and Osaka, joined new initiates by seizing the opportunity to get far away from the hustle and bustle of city life and held a three-day retreat at the new Center. Those who could not attend the international retreat scheduled in Australia in May due to work, family or financial reasons, especially treasured the three-day retreat in Japan.

Having been charged spiritually, they organized a vegetarian dinner party after the retreat at the Cultural Center nearby to promote vegetarianism as a means to purify society. Guests from various fields, as well as friends, relatives and would-be initiates were all entertained.

During the retreat, fellow initiates especially missed Master, the "Mother of the land," reminding us of the saying, "the hearts of a mother and her children are linked together". Thus in order to satisfy Her children's longing, Master disregarded the long journey time and graced the new Center with Her physical presence on the day the retreat ended to officiate at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. As nothing was announced beforehand, all the fellow initiates were greatly delighted when they suddenly saw Her appear in front of their eyes.

At the vegetarian dinner party, Master mentioned that although the Center in Japan was small, as spiritual practitioners, we should be broad-minded and not be restricted by the size of the place. Master believes, due to fellow initiates' diligent practice, Japan can look towards a better future. Since Japan is a highly intellectual country, if Japanese fellow initiates practice earnestly so that spiritual practice becomes a common practice, then happiness will be brought to even more people.

Being Mother's Day eve, fellow initiates especially prepared a vegetarian birthday cake, and wished our "Mother of the land" a happy birthday and a happy Mother's Day. Even though fellow initiates knew that Master was tired due to the trip, it was very hard for them to part with Her since they love Her so much. Understanding Her children, Master gave a brief talk at the end of the dinner party. She said that there was no time to lose, and that everyone should pick up the pace of his/her practice so that the world would be blessed by even more positive power. She also reminded fellow initiates to show more love towards their families and friends. One is only on the right path when one has more love for others as he or she practices. Otherwise, one easily strays. Love should be practiced, beginning with one's family. Only when one has a loving family relationship can one have a peaceful mind to practice. The fellow initiates in Japan are truly grateful to Master for making such a long journey just to be with them. They were inspired to be even more diligent in their practice, and to train themselves and work together, in the hope that their island country, through their group efforts, will be blessed by Master's supreme love.¡¹

¡iSupreme Master Panorama¡j==========================

Report From Korea

1997 International Book Fair Received A Wonderful Response

After the opening ceremony on the first day, KBS TV included a brief on the fair in their evening news. Our Supreme Master Ching Hai book display booth was shown, including a close-up of Master's picture. The next day Ms. Park, Keun-Hea, the eldest daughter of former President Park, Jung-Hee, received a free sample booklet when she visited the fair. She has been practicing breathing meditation, as well as other forms of meditation, so she expressed much pleasure when she received the free sample booklet.

The lotus-shaped decorations that were displayed in front of our booth near Master's picture were made with a luminescent and translucent material and the colors kept changing like a chameleon. A visitor commented to us that the decoration was very pleasing to the eyes. Upon hearing that, we learnt how to utilize the lighting artistically so as to add a spiritual dimension to it. Also, another two volumes of the Supreme Master Ching Hai News magazines and the fifth book in "The Key of Immediate Enlightenment" series, all in Korean, were published at the same time and displayed during the book fair, so all visitors to our booth were satisfied.

After the fair, many people visited the Seoul Center and the S.M Vegetarian House for more information. Some registered to receive initiation immediately. Some began to come to the Center every day to watch Master's videotapes. This international book fair enabled many people to know about Master, and we had a very good response.¡¹

¡iSupreme Master Panorama¡j==========================

Report From Formosa

Celebrating Mother's Day with Guests

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Report From New Zealand

"To Deliver Others Is To Liberate Ourselves"

Initiates participated in "The First New Zealand Spiritual Expo" at which many spiritual groups set up booths. The Expo was held at Auckland City's Lakeside Convention Center. In a vast grassland, initiates set up a huge tent. They displayed a large eye-catching banner, which read "Quan Yin Method," and Master's stately portrait that could be seen from far away. Many interested visitors came to have a closer look.

In the booth there was a beautiful array of sample booklets, books, News magazines, audio and video tapes, et cetera. People were happily surprised to learn that many of these things, including initiation, were free. Many of them stated: "In the commercialized modern society, everything is for economic gain, and it is incredible to see that such a great method and beautiful books are all free." Master once said, "the Truth is priceless." Remembering this, we were even more moved.

Master once said, "To deliver others is to liberate ourselves." Through these activities, we now have a deeper understanding of Her words.¡¹

¡iSupreme Master Panorama¡j==========================

Report From South Africa

Participate In The Art Of Living Festival Activity

Many tourists visit Cape Town, and happened to meet this opportunity to contact Master's wonderful teachings. One gentleman said that he would attend the planned follow-up lecture to learn more about Master.

Media ReportsChieu Duong Daily Newspaper, Australia (The first and only Au Lac Daily Newspaper in Australia -- Issue No.2966, Tuesday 13rd May 1997)¡¹

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Master's Grace Is Infinite

The Souls Of Fellow Initiates Baptized By The Nectar Rain -- Australia Internatioanl 4-Day Retreat

Compiled By The Formosan News Group

The Cataract Scout Park is located in the mountains near Sydney, not far from the Cataract Reservoir. It is a very big camp site that's used for international scout activities. It has some simple facilities and basic structures including: washing rooms, barracks for cold weather, kitchens, dining halls and some crude shelters. Some roads are paved while others are just dirt tracks. The different camp grounds are separated by natural woodland. On the site, we noticed many plants unique to Australia. The deliberate attempts of the local people to protect the environment, and the independent spirit of the scouts was clearly discernible. The natural environment, basic facilities, fresh air and the starry night sky made fellow initiates feel that they were in an ashram, so they very much felt at home, relaxed and secure. Many initiates simply called the site "the ashram", and treasured and maintained it like one.

The 4-Day Retreat Commences Amidst Nectar Rain

Just after three o'clock in the morning, fellow initiates poured into the newly erected meditation hall. Guards quickly moved through the camp sites reminding everyone to attend the meditation on time. At four o'clock, with Master's Buddhist Chanting recording playing in the background, the first meditation session of the retreat began, no doubt with the blessing of all the Saints. The meditation area was a giant marquee built with an aluminum frame and white canvas. During the day, sunlight filled the marquee with a warm, soft brightness, soothing the meditating Bodhisattvas. At night, the light within the marquee made it look like a giant lantern, illuminating the grassland outside. The temporary meditation area looked as if it was made of crystal that its beauty even enticed the rain and wind gods to join us for the retreat! According to our understanding, the Cataract Scout Park Reservoir is the main water catchment area for Sydney. Park Rangers told us there had been no rainfall in the area for the last two years. However, as soon as fellow initiates arrived, the weather turned cold and it began to drizzle. The rain became heavier on the first day of the retreat, drenching the dry, dusty camp areas. Most fellow initiates were not bothered by the cold wind and heavy rain; they seemed to be mentally prepared, and even felt happy for the inhabitants of Sydney. Our staff members reminded everyone to keep warm and had inexpensive and practical cold-weather clothing available for fellow initiates who needed them.

By this time our beloved Master had not yet arrived, so everyone was reminded to meditate diligently to purify our actions, speech and thoughts, and raise the spiritual ambiance of the retreat. This first day of the retreat is a day for two thousand initiates to fight for their spiritual elevation, with Master's loving blessings.

Master Arrives On The Second Day!

Fellow initiates were extremely happy and surprised when Master entered the meditation marquee in the morning. Even those in samadhi quickly opened their eyes to welcome Her. Master first walked through the marquee greeting everyone cordially. Instantly, bliss pervaded the whole place, and the cold wind and rain didn't seem to be a problem anymore. Master's new elegant, short hair-style dazzled everyone. Master said that She realized the working members must have gone through a lot of ordeals in preparing the international retreat, because nothing that benefits the multitude can be accomplished without hardships.

Similarly, Master also had to overcome many obstacles and hardships just to get to Australia in time, but She knew that many initiates had to sacrifice their job, money or the risk being misunderstood by their families just to attend. Therefore, to satisfy our longing, and to give the greatest spiritual help to initiates, She ignored all difficulties and managed to arrive on the second day.

At Master's temporary residence, the retreat organizers had arranged seven guards, two cooks and three drivers for Her. Knowing that many of us normally do not have enough time to meditate, Master would rather they meditate more, thus told these initiates to go to the meditation marquee to meditate. She also hoped that we would treat Her normally, because She is a simple person. Excessive respect or manners always make Her feel tired. Though we have good intentions to take care of Master, not many of us can really understand Her. When there are too many people, complications often arise. Therefore, sometimes Master prefers to look after Herself, which is faster, simpler and trouble free. What She really needs and treasures is less annoyance, so She can have time to enjoy a little peace within. She again asked us not to glorify Her excessively. She pointed out that Her purpose in being here is not just for us to get familiar with Her. She said that making friends is not our goal in life, only God is our real friend, and to train ourselves to become Masters is our main goal.

Afterwards, Master allowed initiates to ask questions, which She answered patiently and in great detail. Knowing everyone's yearning, Master kindly promised to join the meditation sessions as much as possible, and to see initiates in groups so that they could have ample opportunity to ask questions.

That afternoon, Master again, in response to initiate's longing, spoke to us in the marquee, and let the Australian initiates of Asian origin go onto the stage and ask questions. Having settled all their doubts with great patience, She led us in chanting the Holy Names, and taught us the precise pronunciation of each Name. When Master began to chant, everyone felt the tremendous but gentle vibration, which immersed us in the ocean of love and bliss. Over the next few days, after the discourses, Master lead us in chanting the Holy Names again, and told us to teach the new initiates in our respective Centers how to pronounce the Holy Names properly.

Day Three - Boundless Patience, Boundless Grace

That afternoon, in the hall and Her tent area, Master received groups of Au Lac initiates, Korean initiates, Chinese initiates (not from Formosa) and other initiates from Asian countries. Other initiates either listened to Master's words through the translation, or meditated to enjoy Her blessing. To satisfy each initiate, She spoke continuously for hours answering questions. It was obviously tiring. That evening, Master allowed Formosan initiates to sit on the stage in groups. A fellow sister mentioned about the slow progress in Her spiritual practice, and asked how to improve. Master told her to be more loving to her family members. As her love increases, her spiritual practice will also improve.

Though Master had already reminded initiates to ask only questions directly relevant to spiritual cultivation, regrettably some initiates bombarded Master with irrelevant, trivial matters involving their relatives or friends. Master couldn't help but respond with humorous remarks like, there are so many people and it is so noisy, no wonder your practice is no good! Why have you brought your whole family, you bought only one air ticket; this is illegal!? It is our greatest fortune in innumerable eons just to be able to take one look at an enlightened Master. How can we bear to abuse Master's compassion that She offers us without reservation?

By this time, Master was extremely exhausted both mentally and physically. The hearts of all fellow initiates ached for Her, and we were also very upset by the excess and selfish demands of a handful of initiates. We understand that, after we are initiated, the omnipresent manifestation form of Master is always protecting us, until we become a Buddha. This is the ultimate grace that enlightened Masters bestows on their initiates. And that the physical Master gives any blessings to initiates, it is out of Her compassion, and not an obligation.

Although it was very late at night, however, to give maximum blessings to us, Master again chanted the Holy Names with us before She left. Her patience and love are truly indescribable.

The Retreat Ends And The Whole World Rejoices On Master's Birthday

Before the retreat ended at noon, Master again came to the meditation marquee and invited initiates, who had their birthdays on the same day, onto the stage to share the good wishes from fellow initiates. To conclude the retreat, Master concisely elucidated on the theme of "true love". She said that if we truly love a person, no matter his situation, whether he is good or bad, we would still love him.

However, we often fail this test, and forsake someone when he is in a poor situation. Although he is in such a bad situation, we choose to leave him at that moment, which exposes our cruelty. Actually, this is bad for us, Master said, and not to the other party. It shows that our love is not really unconditional, but only given out of our necessity. We must be introspective and check whether we stick to our family or loved ones because of our needs, or out of unconditional love. To learn to love unconditionally is precisely our aim of coming to this retreat -- to prove that we are God. Finally, Master reminded us to take home this true love.

To celebrate Master's birthday, the kitchen team prepared a sumptuous meal for everyone. While enjoying the meal, to our delight and surprise, Master visited the kitchen and dining areas in a motorized golf cart. On the grassed area outside the kitchen, Master ate some food prepared by the kitchen staff. She had a casual chat with everyone, including guests who gathered around Her cart to share in the laughter and conversation. She also greet the guests and allowed them to ask questions too.

After lunch, guests and fellow initiates entered the meditation marquee. The fierce wind that had battered the canvas walls during the past few days had subsided, and so had the chilly rain. The whole place was beautifully decorated with heart shapes that enhanced Master's graceful, beautiful photograph. A soft light shone through the translucent ceiling, illuminating the large picture of Ayers Rock, which is a well-known sacred site for Australian Aborigines, that hung at the back of the stage. The stage was impressively decorated with four pillars on both sides, each embellished with plants and colorful balloons. Finally, as longing eyes beamed out, Master entered the marquee wearing a simple, sky-blue gown that looked so graceful and elegant on Her.

Before the program began, an Australian initiate dressed as a kangaroo walked around the venue, followed by fairy girls and boys waltzing with rare animals found exclusively in Australia. The first performance featured a piece of Aboriginal spiritual music played on a didgeridoo (a long, wooden Aboriginal flute) accompanied by an American Indian flute. The sound was so deep, so rich and unique, that it led the audience into an untouched, natural space.

The brilliant programs that followed were performed by fellow initiates from many countries. It included a dance in which males impersonated females, a fascinating solo and a chorus, a variety of different types of musical instruments, Chinese Tai Chi boxing, Au Lacese pantomime, and various dramas which conveyed profound messages. Many of the performances were originally created by fellow initiates. A group of Indonesian sisters performed a traditional God Dance. Their dancing was so wonderful that they won thunderous applause and cheering from the audience.

A well-known Au Lacese singer offered Master a beautiful song called "Mother's Love". Her singing was so sweet that the audience requested an encore. In responding, she invited another vocalist to join her and they both sang "The Love of Vietnam". The fantastic performance by fellow initiates and our guests filled the winter afternoon with warmth and an artistic atmosphere, and won high praise from Master. Then came the most important part of the program. With everyone singing "Happy Birthday to You," Master went onto the stage to cut the birthday cakes. Again Master thanked the Australian initiates for their efforts in arranging everything, and She also blessed everyone present and all the mothers in the world. The birthday celebration ended with fellow initiates and guests all satisfied spiritually and physically after sharing the birthday cake and blessed food.

Epilogue

Under Master's boundless love, fellow initiates were noticeably elevated spiritually, as well as being perfectly taken care of mentally and physically. The retreat organizing team were grateful to Master for allowing them to learn from the experience of the Long Beach retreat last year, so that they could work smoothly this time. Those who joined the working team in retreat for the first time were especially impressed by the cooperation of fellow initiates from various countries. The book exhibition, Celestial Clothes and Jewelry displaying fully satisfied initiates' longing for spiritulity and beauty, helping them to elevate in all aspects of their spiritual practice.

After the retreat, initiates who remained at the camp site walked to the Cataract Park Reservoir and found that it was overflowing. Undoubtedly, Australia has benefited from the nectar rain that came due to Master's presence.¡¹

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Spiritual Corrspondence

Inner Infinite Grace

By A Would-be Initiate, Shanghai, China

Beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai,

After I practiced meditation for a while, I saw a circle of light like a time tunnel. Once during meditation, I saw a very bright yellow light. In the yellow light, there was a little monk, and later I learned that he was doing Quan Yin meditation. Another time, I meditated with some initiates (they were in another room) and felt as if I had walked into their room and could see them meditating. However, I could not bear the heat from the energy in the room so I had to leave. After they came out, we verified that the positions where they had sat were exactly as I had seen them. The initiates were all surprised and they said that Your method was the true method.

Later I became a complete vegetarian. In my meditation and daily life, I feel Your unparalleled love and care. During meditation, I see the lights of various levels, as well as the sun, moon and stars, the blue sky, the ocean, et cetera. Your transformation body explained to me each level and light.

Later, while meditating, I had the sensation of being uplifted. I felt that I was flying in space and going up very quickly. Through the wisdom eye I watched the color of the "nirmanakaya pearl" change from light yellow to white. I merged with the white light at my wisdom eye. Later still, when I meditated, I heard the sound of insects in my ear, and then I heard from both the wisdom eye and ear the sounds of bells, ocean waves, the wind, thunder and a zither, as well as an "om" sound. These sounds have all been mentioned in the book "The Key of Immediate Enlightenment".

Once while sleeping, I recited Your name and heard a loud explosive sound at my wisdom eye and ear. From that day on, I can always hear sounds when meditating. I can also get into samadhi more easily and see bright worlds.

I seem to understand the lights and sounds of each world and know how to do Quan Yin meditation naturally. The inner wisdom seems to know everything. I can also understand almost everything written in Your books. When others ask questions of me, I can answer them immediately, regardless of myself knowing the answers or not, my responses are always correct. Sometimes this even surprises me.

Recently when I meditated, I felt that starting from inside I grew very big, and I encompassed a vast area of space. I felt enormous while surrounded by white light. But there was a barrier that I could not break through. Then I prayed for Your blessing in order to get rid of my ego, and I saw a stream running down from high above with a log floating in it. Then I understood that You wanted me, your disciple, to be at ease and follow the path naturally.

Now, I meditate three times a day: morning, noon and evening. Each time, I go into samadhi and wake up finding out that one hour has passed, without feeling tired. Your transformation body taught me to recite the Holy Names. You even let me see the chanting in writing, but I could not understand the written words. I also could not remember how to chant after I came out of samadhi, but only felt that the chanting was like a stream of sound and I was in it.

On another occasion I saw You in white and You were very bright. Later I saw in the News magazine that You were just like that on the Ching Hai Day celebrations. You also told me the causality regarding my previous lives and my mission in this life. Many things that You told me during meditation have been verified.

I, Your disciple, thank You very much for Your blessings and loving care. You also let me learn how to use my wisdom, et cetera. Some of the inner experiences are unable to be expressed in human language and can only be known by the inner Master. Both my inner feelings and experiences prove clearly that only the Quan Yin Method is the true method of attaining the Truth.

I feel that You are with all initiates, even would-be initiates, all the time. You protect us and take care of us. Every request we make of You, if it is beneficial to others or to our spiritual practice, You will surely help and bless us!

The above is a small part of my experiences in spiritual practice. I have tried my best to describe them but still many cannot be described,only can be known inside.

I wish Master the best of health and happiness!

Your disciple from Shanghai

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