《CA》The University of California, Davis hosted its biggest annual event, "Picnic Day". The people of Davis and visitors from all around the Bay Area came to enjoy the parade and live entertainment. The student initiates of U.C. Davis have recently come together and formed a student organization called the "Quan Yin Meditation Association". In this way, the Quan Yin Method's message could be brought to the public.

　Luckily, our organization was randomly selected among the several organizations from hundreds that had applied, to hold a food booth. So, in joint efforts with the Sacramento and San Francisco disciples, Master's teachings, as well as vegetarian food, were introduced to this audience for the first time.

　When the organizer of the event heard about our need of a long electrical cord to reach our booth to play Master's videotapes, he allowed us to put our information booth next to our food booth. This way, the public could conveniently visit the information table and get their food at the same time.

　Our intention, besides introducing the Quan Yin Method, was to introduce to the public the variety of vegetarian products that are available which one can cook by oneself. The food cooked this time were splendid in flavor, looks and aroma, attracting an enormous crowd, to the surprise of the cooking team. While in line, Master's sample booklets were happily distributed to the visitors. Many people with affinity immediately became interested in reading it.

　Some people, after learning that Supreme Master Ching Hai's noodles were free, came back for more with their friends. Even cooks from the other booths came over for some. During these hours, we supplied more than a thousand servings of noodles, more than what we had anticipated previously. There were a few that loved the food so much that they asked if we offered any cooking classes. Initially, the people were attracted by the vegetarian food, but later many became interested in Master's teachings and signed up to receive the free bi-monthly Supreme Master Ching Hai News magazine.

　Master has often said that through meditation and work, we learn, grow, and mature into wiser people. All the brothers and sisters who participated know this to be true. Not only that, throughout the entire project we were amazed and surprised to experience these things, no matter how big or small. Then, we knew You were always there, Master!

▲ At the Whole Life Expo the San Diego citizens are introduced to the Golden Era for the first time.

　《San Diego》At the Whole Life Expo, a visitor stopped by the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association's booth. He watched the video lecture, and suddenly asked, "Who is the lady on the TV? Her lecture made a lot of sense." The San Diego disciples in attendance informed him about Supreme Master Ching Hai and Her wise teachings, as well as Her charitable works such as helping the ill, the homeless and the disaster victims, etc., all over the world.

　Another woman stood motionless in front of the TV set, holding a booklet on immediate enlightenment in her hands, nodding, "A very beautiful lecture! Who is that lady?" Since she was so sincere and wanted to know more about Master, a disciple explained to her the Quan Yin Method of light and sound, and the correct way of keeping a vegetarian diet, spiritually as well as physically.

　There were also two small children; one, together with her parents, listened attentively to the briefings on Master's teachings by a disciple, while the other focused on the TV, listening to Master's lecture, and later asked for a complete set of Master's News magazine. Another man, as he was reading, nodded his head repeatedly, "It makes sense! It makes sense!"

　Those were some typical responses of the people visiting our booth at the Whole Life Expo in Del Mar, a seaside resort.

　Having received some information regarding the "Whole Life Expo," the San Diego disciples quickly made their decision to participate in this exhibition. They believed this would be a good time to disseminate Master's teachings and love to those who, unfortunately, had not yet come to know about Master and Her spiritual work to help mankind, as well as to spread the message of the Golden Era.

　The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association's booth displayed Master's books, News magazines in multi-languages, handicraft decorations, as well as some of Her paintings. Master's lectures and the special video programs on Ching Hai Day were played on the TV the entire day. A picture of Master in the traditional Au Lac costume, radiating Her loving grace, drew the attention and admiration of the Expo goers.

　We were very pleased when even one more person understood or became aware of Master's teachings. Grateful for the chance to serve others, we sincerely thank You, Master, for Your guidance. We hope we can become useful instruments in disseminating Your teachings to those with affinity.