Report from Hungary

"Healthy Week"
International Vegetarian Congress and Festival, Hungary

[Budapest] Our Master was invited to give a lecture in Budapest, Hungary's capital, during the "Healthy Week" Vegetarian Congress and Festival, held from August 21-27, 2000. A Quan Yin messenger attended on Her behalf and gave a speech, talking about the unique opportunity for spiritual development offered by the Quan Yin Method.

Vegetarian conference during "Healthy Week" in Hungary

The talk was translated by a brother-initiate to a very attentive audience, which included other speakers and representatives of various religions. After the day's lectures, a roundtable discussion was held with all speakers participating and the audience asking questions. The unity of all religions was beautifully expressed again by many people, speakers and audience members alike.

After the lecture, our fellow practitioners who live in Hungary surprised the audience by serving delicious Asian vegetarian dishes for free. This activity was a success, just like the lecture itself.

The weekend's schedule included a huge open-air vegetarian festival in a popular nearby park, where renowned vegetarian artists provided entertainment for an audience of about 10,000 people.

Throughout the week, our centrally located stand attracted many interested people. We were able to get 30,000 new fliers introducing Master's teachings printed in one day with unbelievable speed, just to be ready for this occasion, so that we could distribute them to interested spiritual seekers. Those who got to know Master during this week told us several miracle stories. Many are already practicing the Convenient Method and are waiting for initiation. One Truth seeker told us that the previous night she had dreamed about a green book and got the feeling that she had to come to the vegetarian festival. At the fair she was just wandering around at the various bookstands looking for the green book she had dreamed about. To her great surprise, she recognized the book when one of our fellow disciples gave her a sample booklet. While watching Master's tape, she felt that this lady was truly enlightened.

Another Truth seeker, who is also already waiting for initiation, stood transfixed as he watched Master's videotape. He said that whatever Master says is exactly what he feels inside. It was good to see how many people are spiritually oriented, and how many need the guidance of a living, enlightened Master. Since this event, our Center has been continuously filled with spiritual seekers and Convenient Method practitioners. The Congress also gave fellow initiates an excellent opportunity to work together for a common goal, strengthening our feeling of togetherness and love for each other and for all other beings.