Special Report

Master In Hsihu

"Master is coming back!" On an ordinary afternoon, the news spread through all of beautiful Hsihu Mountain like an echo in a valley. It was so heartwarming to be able to be with Master again within such a short period of time! To be with Master is the happiest time!

"Joy Rice Rolls" Are Delightful

Master explained the nutritive value of the joy rice roll as follows: "Sesame seeds have plenty of protein and oil. They are good for the digestion and very healthy. If sesame seeds are not available, crushed peanut can be used instead, but sesame seeds are easier to digest. Sesame seeds are more healthy for people, perhaps because sesame seeds grow above the ground, receive plenty of sunshine, and belong to the 'Yang', while peanuts grow underground and belong to the 'Yin'. Seaweed is also a very healthy food, growing only in very clean places. The Japanese and Koreans are very healthy, perhaps because they often eat seaweed as part of their regular diet. Fruit and nuts can also be eaten to supplement the joy rice rolls. If this dish is too cold or dry for you, you could cook a pot of hot soup to go with it. All these will supply enough nutrition." Once again, Master teaches us an excellent way to live a simple life!

The most delightful thing of all was obtaining the rice roll made by Master Herself. Each rice roll was made with Master's full attention and patience. As we watched Master, we felt Her boundless love, which touched us deeply. Received from Master, the rolls were like a bunch of jewels held in our hands. Each grain of rice resembled a shining diamond that deserved to be cherished. However, its preciousness and meaning cannot be compared with any jewel!

The rice rolls were full of Master's love and blessings, which produced incredible stories. A fellow sister, who had lost her sense of smell for several months, suddenly smelled the aroma of the rice roll at the very moment she received it from Master! Another sister, who used to like oily and spicy food and tried to change her taste for a long time without success, turned out to like light and simple food after eating Master's rice roll. Many of the brothers and sisters enjoyed the infinite inner happiness and peace so much that their souls were elevated! This reminds us of what Master once said, "When an enlightened Master gives us something, it is not only for the sake of that thing, but invisibly, there is a lot of blessing power included. An enlightened Master might express or transmit something else to us through the material things, which are very precious. We can feel the changes in our lives if we happen to eat or receive those things."

Sitting by the murmuring river, we pondered Master's love. Our uplifted happiness could not be compared to anything in this world. Serenity, a sense of being carefree and enlightenment filled the entire universe without our being aware of when it happened. Since that day, the joy rice roll has become the favorite food in Hsihu. Whenever we make our own rice rolls and enjoy them in a quiet corner, we always remember Master and everything about Her.

Master And Disciples Enjoy A "Play In A Play"

The civil and military officials, and imperial guards lined up to greet the emperor. When Master arrived in an imperial sedan-chair, the Quan Yin messenger who played a eunuch announced loudly, "The Emperor's imperial sedan-chair has arrived!" The liaison fellow initiates knelt down and exclaimed together, "The civil and military officials respectfully welcome Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!" Master responded, "Stand up and be at ease." Smiles could be detected in Master and the disciples' eyes, even though they acted out their parts seriously. Then came the three loud clangs of the gong, followed by the sounds of bells and drums, and fireworks and firecrackers were set off.

With the imperial guards leading the way, surrounded by civil and military officials and beautiful court ladies, the emperor toured the entire place. Wherever Her Majesty went, Her citizens, played by fellow initiates, were amazed and delighted to have a glimpse of Her dignified manner. After the tour, Her Majesty took Her seat in the Golden Royal Court to accept the seasonal greetings from the officials. One by one, the officials came forth and performed the highest ceremony. Before one's eyes was the drama of an emperor attending to royal duties with the officials.

Although it was only a simple play, it made one reflect that all along, since ancient times to nowadays, life is but a drama, and the world is the never ending stage. The enlightened Master has compassion towards sentient beings and descended to this world many times, appearing as monks, laypersons, sages of different religions, kings or ministers, only to cast Her net of affinity. When the day for deliverance comes, She pulls up, to the boat, the nets bursting with sentient beings who have made affinity with Her, and takes them to the other shore. Playing these roles were merely the true Master's good intentions over eons of time!

The spectators themselves seemed to be in the drama also, experiencing a deja vu. In or out of the play, who can identify their previous or present lives?! Perhaps it served to evoke in us some recollections!

Before the curtain was drawn, Master said softly, "I was acting to amuse the children." Children - children are those of young ages, and also those with a pure, kind and innocent heart. Our beloved Master, no matter which drama You play in, all of us children will be happy to join in!

The Imperial Decree

To this day, our empire is peaceful and the people happy. The weather is favorable. The whole country is in prosperity. The Emperor has decided to award one 'red envelope' to each subject of the nation, who are present in the New Year assembly.

There are three types of red envelopes --
eight dollars - means prosperity,
ten dollars - symbolizing perfection,
one hundred dollars - means ever-victorious.

Whichever type of red envelope one may have drawn depends on his or her individual luck and God's arrangement.

The Emperor wishes all the subjects a happy and successful New Year.

By order of the Emperor.

index | Home | search Read download