Master Tells Stories
The Unrecognized Footprints
Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai,
Malaysia, February 27, 1992
(Originally in English)
Videotape # 220
There is a story about a man who meditated all the time and was very sincere. But one day he complained to his Master, saying, “Master, when I meditate, I can see that on my many walks on the spiritual path there have always been two sets of footprints: one from me and one from you. You have always been with me then, but when I’ve needed you most, like when I’ve fallen or I’m the most desperate I see only one set of footprints. Why have you forsaken me then? Why have you not been with me when I’ve fallen or am desperate?”
So the Master said, “No, I have
always been with you. The one set of footprints are mine. That’s
when I’ve carried you.” (Applause) 
