That day, From far away Hsihu Came Your gracious Instructions. A four-day retreat would be held In Hawaii. Surprisingly, This land of charming warmth Could shower day and night. How could I ever forget The sweet experience of Meditating in the rain? Although covered in dirt and mud, My heart was soothingly cool, And filled with Your humorous words.

In The Rain By Fellow Initiate Ho, Melbourne, Australia (Originally in Chinese) During last year's Seven-day retreat in Melbourne, It showered and showered again. It nevertheless mattered not. For all I could hear Were Your gracious wonderful Words of wisdom. Rain since has a special meaning: There is You in the rain, There is You in my heart, Samadhi in the rain. Note: Ever since returning from the four-day retreat in Hawaii, and most often during these rainy days, I especially miss Mum and family. This feeling of longing for our Master is common among us initiates, both here and overseas.