April is the time for Thailand's New Year celebration. It is also the time for the famed "Songkran Festival." According to Thai tradition, people sprinkle water on each other to give blessings. Fellow initiates in Thailand were happily preparing for the New Year celebration because dear Master was coming. They longed for Her presence, so She would sprinkle nectar water on them to bless them. With Master's blessing, the whole year is sure to be lucky and happy. Even though they only had a few days to prepare, they invited fellow practitioners from the neighboring countries. They hoped that all could come and enjoy the happy occasion with Master.
The celebration was so dignified and beautiful, far exceeding their expectations. The crowd gathered and sprinkled flowers along the path where Master walked, all the way from the door of the hotel to the celebration hall. While waiting, each heart was overflowing with love and longing for Master. They wanted to have a look at Her the moment She entered the hall. When Master finally appeared, She was wearing a radiant traditional Thai dress. All the hearts bowed at Her feet, intoxicated in the sea of holy love. The opening ceremony was short and dignified. Fellow initiates invited Master to step up to the flower-decorated podium to sprinkle the blessed nectar water.
Some of the new initiates expressed their opinions: "If you miss the opportunity to see Master, you will regret it all your life," "Now I understand why everyone loves to see Master," and "I believe this blessing comes from Heaven." Even the workers at the hotel could feel Master's love and compassion. Some of them later approached initiates for sample booklets. Others said when they were studying abroad, they already had heard of Master. Quite a few called home to tell their parents to come to the party, but discovered that they already had learned about Master. God's arrangement is always so wonderful.
Everyone was very grateful to Master for Her compassion. Because of Her presence, the celebration was as perfect as if it was in Heaven. Master was like God manifested in this world surrounded by angels.
Accompanied by traditional Thai music, Thai dancers brought life to the crowd at this party. Everyone felt elated. Lovely Master was dancing with the crowd. At first, fellow practitioners intended to amuse Her; but as it turned out, Master was amusing us. Because of Her compassionate response to our sincere yearning, we had the honor to come so close to Her.
Master's love illuminated the hall, bringing peace and harmony to the entire place. Master told us that She like Thai traditions. She gave Her best wishes to the Thai people to keep their beautiful life-style: kindness, warmth, tenderness, hospitality and especially, treating guests with courtesy. Even during the most joyous occasion, Master remembered to remind all about disease prevention, sanitation, to stay in good health, and to avoid sickness due to infections. If one became ill or even lost their life due to infections, it's not worth it, not to mention carrying out one's responsibilities in this lifetime.
The happy times were great, but we finally still had to say good-bye. Master was aware of our unwillingness to part, She kindly blessed the crowd at the door, forgetting Her own fatigue to satisfy Her children's yearning. She always gives and gives like the spring of the original water -- never rests.
