One morning shortly after initiation, I was meditating and was about to enter samadhi. (Although my physical body was losing sensation gradually, my soul was still in absolute awareness.) I could feel a warm current moving slowly throughout my body and limbs. Feeling hot and agitated all over, I was anxiously trying to be free of all restraints and soar high. Suddenly, "whiz!" My soul burst out of my wisdom eye, and soared into the boundless night sky at an incredible supra-worldly speed. There was a motionless pause, followed by another speedy climb. Then, there was another pause, a third ascent, ending up in perfect stillness.
Leisurely, I looked up at the twinkling starry sky. I could hear the whistling wind and the roaring thunder. These breathtaking heavenly sounds rolled over me like collapsing mountains and violent ocean waves, as if thousands of cavalries were charging by. One thing was very strange. Alone in this spectacular, infinite cosmos, my insignificant spiritual body did not feel lonely or scared. On the contrary, I felt spirited, refreshed, relaxed and free. I was in absolute bliss. All the while, I did not forget to recite the five names. In perfect awareness, I could feel that dear Master was always by my side. I was engulfed by the boundless love Master bestowed on me.
From the next day, I naturally increased my meditation hours from two and a half to four or five hours. This "ascent to Heaven" was a vital breakthrough for me. I had a brand new experience, which was the spur impelling me to practice more diligently.
Several days later, I had another incredible experience in my meditation, spectacular, golden, brilliant fireworks bursting forth continuously. In the center of the extreme brightness, I clearly perceived the magnificent manifestation form of the Julai (Tathagata) Buddha. I could also hear the fabulous supra-worldly music. After the meditation, the familiar sound of Master singing the Buddhist hymns echoed in my room. So amazed and delighted, I immediately continued to meditate and listened with my wisdom eye. After several minutes, stealthily I opened my eyes and listened with my human ears. Master's wonderful voice was still singing so distinct and fascinating. I opened and closed my eyes several times. More than ten minutes elapsed before Master's voice finally faded away. I am grateful for Master's extra blessing to me!
Shortly afterwards, the merciful Master let me have another "ascent to Heaven". I was up in the sky in the brilliant and colorful Buddha's land that I saw last time. In a glorious, strikingly colorful and extremely beautiful mansion surrounded by auras, I saw the most merciful, great savior - the Quan Yin Bodhisattva (Avalokitesvara), wearing a white dress and white hat, whom I have worshipped and longed to see for decades. During the most precarious and miserable past years, our whole family, old and young, have managed to drag themselves through all the hardships, thanks to the constant protection and blessings of the Quan Yin Bodhisattva.
Now, I realize that the Quan Yin Bodhisattva is my dear Master Ching Hai. Writing this, a flood of tears blurs my eyes. Blissful tears of thankfulness keep rolling down my cheeks. I simply cannot express my infinite love and gratitude to You, my adorable dear Master!
The Miracle That Saved
My Mother's Life
By Fellow initiate Gschwilm in Munich, Germany (Originally in English)
My mother was initiated about a month ago, in Mal. She had been practicing the Convenient Method for several months as well as listening to lots of Master's tapes, and her experiences were very good. Even after initiation, when her experiences got even better, a little doubt kept living on in her heart. Maybe it is too good to be true.
But then something dramatic happened. One day mother was driving in her little red Volkswagen when at a traffic intersection, she overlooked a huge van coming towards her from the right. The van hit the side of her car. It completely caved in, with parts falling off and gas spilling everywhere. Miraculously enough, my mother just bumped against the steering wheel, then opened the door and walked out, as if nothing had happened. Except for a few bruises she was perfectly fine. She was not even shocked about the incident, although she was very well aware of the fact that she could easily have been killed or very seriously injured.
Everybody who looked at the car afterwards, which had to be scrapped, said that it was really a miracle that my mother had survived.
Since then she feels as if she has been born again. She realizes that it is only due to Master's grace and blessing power the problems created by the accident were minimal and that she was able to get off so lightly. Actually she has had several nightmares about car accidents during the last few months. In one of her dreams she was even injured, and she felt the pain all over her body. The karma of the disaster in reality had been reduced in the dreams which is an easier way to pay it off.
Now she is finally able to completely trust Master and break through the illusion of the mind and accept what she has been given. She feels very happy inside.
The Precious Photograph
Narrated by Ms. Kong in Spain
Recorded by Initiate Wang in Spain
A lady who came to Spain a few years ago told an initiate recently about her wondrous personal experience. Her girl friend, a disciple of the Supreme Master Ching Hai, gave her a photograph of Master just before she left the country, bidding her farewell. One day, a short while after her arrival in Spain, while she was walking along Columbia Street in Madrid, some robbers grabbed her handbag. She was practically in shock. She gave chase with all her might trying to get back her handbag. In the bag was her passport showing on it particular data and the customs' entry seal which were of critical importance in her application for permanent residence in Spain.
Because the criminals fled so quickly, she was helpless and couldn't do anything. Just as she was feeling desperate, a miracle happened! All of a sudden, police cars appeared from all directions and surrounded the criminals. They had nowhere to run. The police gave back her handbag and asked her to check it out. She immediately opened it. She was pleased her passport was still there, and was also surprised to find Master's photograph, the one her girl friend gave her. At that very moment she realized that Master had rescued her!
Afterward when she talked about this incident, everyone felt it was really incredible. In particular, everyone was surprised that so many police cars suddenly appeared at the scene just in time to retrieve her bag. This lady was highly impressed. And she was convinced that Master was truly a living Buddha; her savior who had protected her secretly.
By Initiate Ghe In Japan
A few days before my initiation, I woke up especially early in the morning. I looked at my watch and thought it peculiar since I normally didn't wake up so early. I went back to sleep, but just before I fell asleep I smelled an extraordinary fragrance. I was astonished and became wide awake. The fragrance lasted a few seconds. I got up and looked all over the house but couldn't find anything that could have given off the smell. As I was puzzling over it, the phone rang. It was the Quan Yin messenger informing me about the initiation. I realized at that moment that the fragrance was a sign from Master. Maybe it was to keep me from falling asleep and possibly missing the phone call. Thank You, Master, for giving me this special experience and reminding me to follow the Path.
Master Turns A Major Catastrophe Into A Small Accident
The first day back at work after returning from the 4-day retreat in Hong Kong, I was ordered to climb up a multi-sectional ladder to inspect an alarm system. As I reached the highest point and started to work on it, the ladder suddenly broke. I was so scared that my mind went blank. Meanwhile, I felt a pair of invisible arms holding my body, and like a kite with a broken string, slowly I descended to the ground. After falling from a height of several stories, I hit the hard ground and became unconscious!
Later I found out that the accident was caused by a loose screw in the end portion of the ladder. When I fell, my co-workers all screamed, "He is a goner!" I fell down head first and suffered severe injuries to my skull. After having the x-rays and brain scans diagnosed, the doctor said, "There is no concussion or internal bleeding... only external injuries. You are very fortunate!" A few days after the doctors treated my injuries, I was out of the hospital.
Deep down I knew that our omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent Master had saved me. Even though I had to go through this catastrophe, Master had turned it into a small accident.