<Palawan> A brand-new lifestyle has gradually formed in Palawan. This was the first impression of the local people when they saw the grand opening of our new Vegetarian House restaurant. The purpose of the Vegetarian House is to give the local people a chance to taste pure vegetarian food while bringing the awareness of the Quan Yin Method and Master's teachings to all social strata in the Philippines.

The placard, "Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association Vegetarian House," placed on the front door of the restaurant, welcomes the visitor to an interior designed with bright colors that are pleasing to both the eye and the mind. The unique characteristics of the Vegetarian House attract the curiosity of the Filipino people and foreign visitors as well. Besides a refined outward appearance, the internal furnishings are even more impressive. On the walls hang Master's pictures and paintings, which are not only beautiful, but have significant spiritual meanings as well. Aphorisms by Jesus Christ, and Master speaking about the Quan Yin Method, are affixed to the walls, while books, videotapes and audiotapes of Master are displayed so that customers can see them when they first enter the restaurant.

Fellow initiates wearing uniforms quickly receive customers and serve them with delicious vegetarian dishes from all over the world. Some of the Au Lac and Western dishes on the menu were taught to us by Master, and they not only taste good, but also are filled with Master's love and blessings. On the day of the grand opening, the entrance was crowded with people long before the opening hour. These people had waited for a long time out of curiosity and a desire to taste a new kind of food. Many local people asked the Quan Yin messenger questions about the Quan Yin Method, "immediate enlightenment," reasons for opening the vegetarian restaurant, and so on. After eating here for the first time, many people decided to observe a vegetarian diet. Some people admired the food after tasting it and said that they had never before eaten such delicious vegetarian food.

At the restaurant, Master's videotapes are played throughout the day so that people may enjoy nutritious vegetarian and spiritual food at the same time. Up to now, many of the local people have switched to a vegetarian diet and are awaiting initiation. Some people who came to the restaurant to enjoy the delicious food and learned about Master through the books, News magazines or videotapes, told us, "Master has not only brought peace and liberation to the world, but also eternal prosperity to the entire universe."

The fellow initiates in Palawan are very grateful for Master's boundless love and power and for having the opportunity to learn how to serve others with love.