Loving Signature Activities
Report by Fellow Initiates in Formosa
Love Without Boundaries
In the whole process of the signature campaign, we have
discovered that the world is still very lovely. There are still
many compassionate people. A lot of people had signed their names
without hesitation; their love is not just limited to their
families or compatriots, but extends and expands to the whole
world. Some of them had not only signed their names, but also
spread the news to their school mates, colleagues and friends; some
even handed out their loudspeakers to help us in broadcasting and
interviewing. Some seemingly impossible things also became
possible.
The policemen who normally did not allow the "nomadic" hawkers
or peddlers to set up their stalls at the junctions of lanes and
streets, allowed us to set up at these places. Those so-called
"people of authority" in the community - whom nobody had dared to
infringe into their crowded shop-fronts - not only allowed us to
set up at their places, but also rendered a lot of assistance to
us. In schools, the stern-looking instructors - who forbade
students to do various things - not only allowed us to spread the
news in the schools, but also helped us to broadcast in schools to
let the teachers and students know about what's happening. In
emporiums and shopping centers, the managers - who normally did not
allow stalls to be set up at the corridors without official
permission - had given us a free hand and much convenience. Many of
the so-called "notorious elements" had also shown their pure
sentiments.
Only when we are extending our love will we be able to feel
deeply the boundless love of Master. This is the most beautiful and
wonderful moment of all. Love is selfless; has no discrimination
between you and me, good or bad; is without any limitation or
constraint of constitutions and laws; it is without the constraint
of unnecessary social habits and cultures as we are the lovely
children of God Almighty.
The Reappearance Of Inherited Good Customs
Waves of people signed their names - from old to young ones;
their supportive and warm-hearted sentiments displayed the great
love of the Formosa people at large. It was a re-appearance of the
compassion, love and humanity that is prevalent in most Chinese
people. As one of the brother initiate said, "This activity of the
Master's is not only to salvage the lives of the Au Lac refugees,
but also to awaken the long-sleeping conscience of the world and
develop the already inborn love."
Life Becomes Extraordinary
With Love
The seeds of love had been spread and planted through this activity. Everyone, who had signed his name, had beaming smiles on his face. That is the precious sentiments of humanity. Some people may look unsure but after signing their names, they will start to realize they possess - at least - the loving-kindness and concern about other people around them. The whole activity is full of love and togetherness. The participants of this activity and the signature supporters, based on the ground of humanitarianism and the spirit of "all are one", contributed whole-heartedly towards this refugee matter. Through this activity, the initiates were given an opportunity to practise and develop their loving-kindness
At one of the commercial school garden parties, we mixed
around with the crowd to ask for signatures. The flow of crowd was
really overwhelming. The loving signature campaign had earnest
responses.
Suddenly, one person asked me before he signed, "Do you come
from beyond time and space?" I smiled and did not answer. He
repeated the question each time after writing each word and stared
at me, "Do you come from beyond time and space?" After he had
signed his name, he smiled at me confidently and said, "I am sure
that you must have come from beyond time and space."
Volunteer With Love
A girl, who heard of the "Love signature" campaign, immediately approached us and said, "My mum told me that a human being must have love for others. I want to sign. "Then, she shouted to her classmates, "Hello! All of you must have love for others! Please, come and sign!" This little dharma protector really did a good job; and she imitated me as a volunteer and asked people for their signatures. Later, she came and asked me, "Am I doing a good job as a loving volunteer?" I encouraged her and said, "Well done, you are really a good, loving volunteer!"
Self Breakthrough
Originally, I was quite self-constrained. For the first two
days, I locked myself up. Later on, I didn't care about face,
emotion ... etc. All these were thrown to one side and I broke
through all the psychological barriers. After that, I could do
things happily and enthusiastically.
In the campaign, we encountered many situations, including
cold responses, eager responses, etc. Everyone had to learn to
tackle these situations on the spot. Some people had been invited
several times, but still refused to sign. Some signed only after
being encouraged repeatedly; their love started to blossom. Some
people were eager and willing. After signing, they even called
others to sign. God and Buddha would never forsake anyone who
possessed Buddha's heart or seeds of love; Master gave numerous
chances to the same person. Her painstaking attention was very
touching. Master took this opportunity to elevate our spiritual and
wisdom levels. The younger generation were the most eager; and we
can imagine that the future would be an extraordinary and superior
era.
A Chance Of Giving Love To Others
Just after the sit-in appeal activity at the Legislative House, we received the direction from Master that evening to start the "Million peoples' signatures with love" campaign. The next day was Saturday. Fellow practitioners aimed at the huge crowd coming out of offices or schools at noon and staged the signature campaign at the favourable spots at Taipei Railway Station and in front of the university's entrance. Towards evening, more and more initiates joined in; so, the branch center immediately set up more points at department stores in the Eastern Area and the 'night market' area. Throughout the night, we were rushing to make propagation leaflets and white banners for the signature campaign. Those initiates, skillful in arts-and-crafts, helped to make posters and viewing boards. It was a busy, but happy night. Many citizens, who knew the reason of this signature campaign, happily signed their names with love. Students also came in groups and signed on the banners. Many parents also made use of this opportunity to educate their children on how to give tender love to others. Thanks for Master's love! She gave the Formosa people a chance to give out love. From the faces of the people signing their names, you could tell that they were very happy just like lovely, innocent children. All these were the outcome of Master's blessing.
Signature Campaign
Makes Us Spiritually Rich
Throughout the campaign, all the working staff had many
chances to get to know the public. After putting down their
signatures, some people eagerly invited their whole family to
support the campaign. After signing, some praised our staff for
working hard; and that is the best mental support we could hope to
have.
After a whole day of hard work, we were physically exhausted,
but we were spiritually enriched. On the spiritual path and seeking
the Truth, we felt that we had grown up; Master and disciples grew
closer together. Thank you, Master! You led us to seek the noble
ideal and gave us many opportunities to learn.
A Protest in Suffering
To: Governor Chris Patten
Your Excellency,
We are group of legislators of Taiwan, the Republic of China.
We have no comment to make on the Hong Kong Government's policy of
repatriating the Vietnamese refugees which is based on the present
situation and practical reasons. However, regarding the incident
of the Hong Kong Government's use of violence to suppress the
Vietnamese refugees in the Whitehead detention camp on April 7,
1994, we are seriously concerned.
We absolutely cannot agree with any government whose policy is
made before having adequately assimilated the wishes of its people,
and fails to understand the feelings, fears and helplessness of the
refugees. We find it even harder to tolerate the barbaric
treatment and inhumane means perpetrated on a group of unarmed,
innocent elderly people, women and children, who were protesting
peacefully.
At present, Governor Patten, in order for democracy to
continue to develop in Hong Kong and to ensure it a prosperous
future, you have, fearless of the provocation and response of
Communist China, still insisted on the "Democratic Take Over
Process". May we ask, then, if the violent and bloody suppression
of the Vietnamese refugees, who merely desire freedom, is one of
the items on the "Democratic Take Over" agenda? The spirit of
democracy is based on respect of human rights. We sincerely hope
that you will not neglect that democracy for all which you have
always insisted upon.
We ask you please to handle the Vietnamese refugee problem
with integrity and humanitarianism, and immediately cease any
action that is against these precepts. Furthermore, we hope that
the Hong Kong Government can continue negotiations with the
Vietnamese Government regarding the refugees, and at the same time,
provide the refugees with sufficient information, so that they will
have no more doubts and fears, and will not feel a need to
retaliate, in order that under such circumstances, an appropriate
solution which respects the dignity of the refugees can be
attained.
If this can be carried out successfully, we will be extremely
grateful to you, and of course, based on the ideals of
humanitarianism and freedom, we will also make our contribution
towards this issue with our best efforts.
Sincerely yours
The Legislators
The Legislative Yuan,
Taiwan, Republic of China
LIN CHENG CHIEH WANG JEN HSIUN CHU KAO CHENG YU LING YA LEE CHONG CHENG LEE CHIN YUNG LEE MING KAO SHEN FU HSIUNG CHOU SHU FU CHOU CHUAN LIN SHI SHAN HSU CHENG KUN KAO YU JEN KAO WEI HO HSU TIEN TSAI
CHEN SHUI PIEN CHEN CHE NAN PENG BAI HSIEN TSENG YUNG CHUANYEH HSIEN HSIEU CHAO SHAO KANG CHAO CHENG PENG CHAO HSIU WAN LIU KUANG HUA PAN WEI KENG HSIAO CHIN LAN LAI YING FANG DAI CHENG YAO HSIEH CHI DA To Mr. Lien Zhan, Premier Of The Executive Yuan:
On the seventh day of this month, the “Whitehead Detention
Camp” incident unfolded in Hong Kong. Because of the ordered
forced repatriation of Vietnamese refugees by the end of 1995, the
Government of Hong Kong used helicopters, coast guard ships, and
armored vehicles to suppress the refugees, causing injuries to more
than two hundred refugees.
On the thirtieth of this month, the refugees in Hong Kong
planning to commit group suicide by setting fire to themselves,
hanging themselves, and cutting open their own stomachs.
Based on the following three points, we, the undersigned, do
hereby request the Executive Yuan to coordinate efforts with the
Mainland China Committee in Hong Kong and Macao, the Department of
Foreign Affairs, and the Chinese Overseas Immigrants Association to
show their concern and to provide the necessary aids:
Time is running out. We suggest that the Executive Yuan,
through formal channels, make a declaration, requesting the
Government of Hong Kong not to use inhuman means to deal with the
refugee problem.
At the mean time, before the end of 1995, our government
should continue to show our concerns and provide the needed
resources to aid the refugees.
Respectfully yours,
Note: More Legislators' signatures are being collected.
Dear Supreme Master Ching Hai:
We learnt here in Taiwan about the shocking news that the
Police and the Correctional Services Department in Hong Kong had
joined forces in a ruthless raid on the Vietnamese refugees in
Whitehead detention camp on April 7, 1994. We heard that they had
dispatched helicopters, armored tanks and approximately three
thousand anti-riot troopers in the raid and had caused over two
hundred injuries, unfortunately. According to the media reports
from Hong Kong, the brutality of the raid was comparable to living
hell. This news shocked the world. And because of it, we fell
very concerned and suspicious about the "Change of Policy" proposed
by the Governor of Hong Kong, Mr. Chris Patten. We grieve for the
humanitarianism and the civilization of the twentieth century.
From the latest news on the evening of April 28, we heard that
for the sake of love and hope, You and over one thousand disciples
from all over the world have gathered in the fire tower in Hong
Kong to meditate peacefully for the purpose of saving the refugees
and praying for their freedom. This has called the attention and
concern of the domestic journalist as well as those abroad.
However, up to now, the Governor, Chris Patten still has not made
any response yet.
We support Your call: "Refugees, be brave! Don't die!" We
have decided to hold a peaceful meditation with You to pray for the
suffering people, from 9a.m. sharp till 6p.m. on April 29 in the
Legislative building. At the same time, we protest rigorously to
Mr. Chris Patten as follows:
May peace be with You!
Respectfully Yours,
The Legislators (joint signature still in process):