Happily Establishing A Spiritual Place

  

Report From
Pennsylvania,
USA

International Reports
 

After years of yearning, fellow practitioners in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and southern districts of New Jersey finally have a place of their own for meditation. Everyone was excited and actively helped in preparing the meditation center. Within a short period of time, the Center was well set-up and well-equipped. All fellow practitioners were most grateful to be able to have this spiritual place to practice.

Now that the Center is in good working order, there are two sessions of group meditation each week, including one session set aside for would-be initiates to practice the Convenient Method. On the third Sunday afternoon of each month, the Center is opened to guests who are interested in Master's teachings and to watch Her videos. Furthermore, the last Sunday of each month is allocated for one-day retreats.

At the same time, according to Master's loving instructions, there are regular visits to poor families to present them gifts and Master's sample booklet; the homeless are also given delicious vegetarian meals, drinks and some spiritual food -- the exquisite sample booklet.

Although the Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey Center is still in a developing stage, fellow practitioners are trying their best to promote Master's teachings. With the hard work of fellow initiates and Master's blessings, the future will be better.

We Are All One

 

Report From
Arizona,
U.S.A.

On Sundays for a few weeks, fellow initiates in Arizona delivered items such as blankets, towels and toiletries to the homeless and the poor people in the Phoenix area. Regardless of race or creed, the people that received gifts included Caucasians, African Americans, Hispanics and native Americans.

During one of their love-spreading trips, the Arizona fellow initiates met dozens of native Americans gathered on a sidewalk. When Master's love was lovingly and sincerely delivered with gifts and food, these people were pleasantly surprised and grateful. Afterward, fellow initiates and the native brothers and sisters shared the food and God's blessings like one big family.

Much later that day, under the cover of darkness, fellow initiates arrived in the downtown area. Delighted to see the fellow initiates, hundreds of homeless people rushed over to them and orderly lined up to receive Master's gifts. Many people asked them where the gifts came from, and they replied, "These are gifts for you from God." Watching them enjoying the food, fellow initiates could not help being moved and filled with love for humanity.

Many homeless people sincerely expressed their gratitude as they received the gifts. This made fellow initiates feel more connected deep within their hearts, and realize that they all are one. The experience and lesson that Master had bestowed upon them, to enhance their love, was indeed something precious.

Master's Love Is The Source Of All Love

Report From
USA
Oklahoma

In order to bring Master's love to everyone, both materially and spiritually, the Oklahoma Center started a program of extending help to the homeless people in their surrounding areas. With the positive cooperation of fellow practitioners, the task was completed in a timely manner.

On the eve of the event, when the weather was still unseasonably cold, fellow practitioners gathered at the Center to prepare the gift bags. Included in each bag were spiritual gifts, as well as other gifts -- copies of the sample booklet and bi-monthly Supreme Master Ching Hai News, a blanket, sweater, toothpaste, toothbrush, hand-towel and a pair of socks.

Early the next morning, all participating fellow practitioners meditated together for three hours to pray to Master for Her blessings, so the task could be carried out smoothly, with the gift bags reaching the hands of those in need. After the meditation session, fellow practitioners then prepared lunch, which included vegetarian spring rolls, a most favorite Asian delicacy among Americans, to be distributed to the homeless. Since everyone was so busy working and listening to Master's tape, no one paid any attention to the time; and everyone was surprised to discover that the task was completed so quickly.

When fellow practitioners arrived at the designated place, they found the homeless people had already gathered there. The representative fellow practitioner began by introducing Master as a world spiritual leader who was awarded an Honorary American Citizenship. It was also mentioned that Master had rendered help to people in many places around the world, including the victims of the bombing in Oklahoma City a year ago. In conclusion, he conveyed to them Master's love and concern.

At the end, as fellow practitioners were distributing the gift bags, food and beverages with attentive loving care to the homeless people, an expression of joy and delight was most evident on their faces. There was also a man who curiously asked fellow practitioners many questions about Master and about the reason which inspired them to bring him the nice gifts despite the difference in race and color. When he discovered that Master's love is unconditional and without discrimination, expecting nothing in return, he was impressed and grateful to know that there is someone such as Master in the world. With heartfelt gratitude, the homeless people sincerely thank Master for Her love and concern for them.

Thank You, Master, for giving us an opportunity to work together. Indeed, there were many good experiences and valuable lessons for each of us. Besides, we are also extremely grateful to You for giving us the most precious method, and for building the Quan Yin family in this peaceful Oklahoma City. In the future, we will try to undertake more social outreach programs as a way of bringing Your love to all people.

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