By Fellow Initiate Liu, Sichuan Province, Mainland China

　How are You? Have You been in good health lately? I have been initiated for over six months, and have practiced diligently everyday under Your meticulous care and concern. However, I have too many preconceived ideas and garbage concerning useless knowledge in my mind, as well as attachments to this world, and I don't know how to really get rid of them. Consequently, I always feel that I am making little progress in my spiritual practice, and hence am letting You down. I must try twice as hard and practice with full concentration.

　Master, how I miss You! Whether it's in meditation, reading Your books, listening to Your audiotapes, watching Your videotapes, or in every little thing in my daily life, You always let me experience Your boundless love. When I'm by myself, I often become sad and shed tears; because I miss You so much. Oh, my Master, when can I meet You in person?

　Master, my shortcomings and attachments are still many, my love power is not strong enough, and my level is not high. I don't know in the future if it will be my destiny to renounce the world; but, You and Your ideals are the only goals in my life. Beside this, I don't know if there's anything meaningful for me to do. If possible, I will devote my body, mind and speech to You; and plead with You to accept me, all right?

　I'm from Sichuan, and currently attending school in Xi'an. When I visited my hometown during the last Spring Festival, I introduced Your teachings to my younger sisters and brothers. After reading the sample booklet, they were determined to switch to a vegetarian diet, and applied earnestly for initiation, especially my younger sister, who is very simple and pure. After getting to know Your teachings, she went to our relatives to share the information about You and Your teachings with them. Unfortunately, one of the relatives wasn't ready; she couldn't accept You and even spoke disrespectfully about You. After going home, my sister felt very confused and upset. That night, before going to sleep, she silently recited Your holy name. As it turned out, You appeared in front of her right before she fell asleep. You held her little hand and walked with her on a bright golden highway. My sister has had many other experiences; but since You have told us not to tell our inner experiences to others, I have forbidden her to speak about them.

　I wish good health to my greatest, dearest Master Buddha's body, and smoothness in spreading the true teaching.