▲Supreme Master Ching Hai's publications are beautifully displayed at the 16th annual Paris International Book Fair.

　《Paris》The Paris International Book Fair is one of the major events for the Paris cultural and communication circles at the beginning of each spring. It attracts more than a thousand publishers from all over the world to come and exhibit their books. Among the visitors, many of them are professionals in the publishing field such as publishing agents, librarians, writers, journalists, etc. Book lovers all gather here and the atmosphere is exciting and full of activity. There are quite a few radio and TV interviews amid many other activities -- receptions, autographs, prizes, etc. In just a few days, it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.

　Our fellow practitioners took advantage of this opportunity to exhibit Master's books to this big crowd. We established direct contact with many communication professionals interested in spiritual cultivation and also are connected with reporters from "Book Fair Magazine" to disseminate Supreme Master Ching Hai's teachings.

　Many people visited our booth daily. Many also asked the same question, "When will Supreme Master Ching Hai come to France?" Obviously, Master's power has attracted these people. Young and old, different racial backgrounds, cultures and nationalities, they are all longing for Master's coming. Our neighbor, Amnesty International, was especially keen on this and later became our good friend.

　There were many touching interludes during the Book Fair. A young man named Marc accompanied a blind lady to our booth. After carefully reading Master's sample booklet at home, he was so deeply moved by Her teachings that he visited our booth a second time. He told us how wonderful it would be if his blind friends could hear Master's voice, and that he would like to become Master's instrument for this purpose. (Several years ago, Marc founded an association that focuses on promoting art, literature and movies for the blind.) He is now waiting to be initiated. We sincerely hope that his dream will come true soon.

　There was another gentleman, working in the 'French Culture' radio station, who visited our booth almost daily. He purchased many of Master's books and videos and even took some issues of the Supreme Master Ching Hai News magazine; he was deeply impressed by Master and Her teachings. Later, we contacted him and learned from his colleagues that he has been continuously introducing Master to his audience in his broadcasting programs. He is longing for Her visit to France.

　Meanwhile, some publishers requested to publish all of Master's books. There was one publisher who is highly interested in Master's book "I Have Come To Take You Home". Furthermore, the American Library in Paris became familiarized with Master's publications, thanks to the Book Fair. It now has "I Have Come To Take You Home" in its collection for the public to appreciate. Quite a few radio and TV station reporters have asked us to inform them when Master comes to France next time.

　At the conclusion of the Book Fair, many people came to ask for issues of the Supreme Master Ching Hai News and to register for the Convenient Method, to join our big Quan Yin family. Even though Master was not here in person, Her heavenly love awakened many souls. Our fellow practitioners are all joyful and grateful to Master for giving them this precious opportunity to learn the holy lesson. We all deeply appreciate Master's heavenly love.