rison inmates
around the world always experience the special concern and love of Supreme
Master Ching Hai. In the eyes of Master, they are merely victims of our
era, a group of children of God battered by the causation of this secular
world. In 1989, Supreme Master Ching Hai visited convicts in the prisons
of Ilan and Hualien, giving them encouragement. Like the sunshine in winter,
She melted the hearts of hundreds of inmates within minutes.
Master once
said that many of those put behind bars might be the most intelligent
group of people on earth. Having no place to utilize their talents and
abilities in a proper way, they were forced to go astray due to individual
situations and circumstances. Had they turned their energy around to practice
spiritually and benefit society, their achievements and contributions
would have been be unlimited.
As
such, even during the busy schedule of Her world lecture tour, Master
did not forget about caring for them, asking Centers worldwide to convey
Her care and love to inmates in numerous places. For many years, fellow
practitioners around the world have continuously brought Master's divine
love and care into prisons. Hundreds of soul-elevating seminars have
been conducted, and inmates have been imparted the Convenient Method
of meditation. These activities have had a great positive influence
on the inmates in pacifying their emotions, and purifying their minds,
which subsequently will make the society more peaceful. The significant
results of this work have been highly acclaimed and acknowledged by
many governments and prison authorities.
Besides
reporting on the most recent prison seminar activities in Formosa, in
this issue, we have also included a brief report on such activities
conducted by various Formosa Centers in past years for readers' reference.
We wish that all prison inmates in the world will soon walk on the path
of brightness.
*
From 1994 to 2000, hundreds of soul-elevating seminars were conducted
in prisons.
*
Commendation issued by the Minister of the Ministry of Justice in Formosa
for our enthusiastic participation in convict edification. (A)
*
In 1998, the Hualien Attorney's Office invited The Supreme Master Ching
Hai International Association to be their Honorary Observer for two
years.
* In 1999, counseling work in the prisons included caring for inmates,
inspiring them to create a better life, and teaching them to meditate
to gain inner peace. Results were good, and occasionally they wrote
to thank us. The following commendation were issued by the relevant
departments:
