International Reports

Polish disciples participated in a three-day book fair held in the city of Catowice. There, a great number of visitors were attracted to Master's booth, thus more people had the fortune to learn about the Quan Yin Method.

After reading the free sample booklets and Supreme Master Ching Hai News magazines, many people felt very close to Master, as if they had known Her for a long time. Many of them registered to learn the Convenient Method, and expressed their willingness to try to become vegetarians.

The area displaying Master's teachings naturally become the focus of attention for the Polish people.

At the conclusion of the book fair, all Master's books, music tapes and video tapes were sold out.

After completing the distribution and on our way back to the cars, all of us noticed that each of our vehicles had gotten a parking ticket. At the same time, there was a beautiful and fancy car parked nearby. Its owner told us that he just stopped to make a phone call, and now he needed to pay fifteen dollars for this ticket. Apparently he was upset. After complaining, he became curious about us and asked why we were out there on such a cold, chilly night. We answered his question by showing him Master's picture and told him what Master has taught us about helping people who are in need and how enjoyable it has become now that we are used to doing such work without feeling tired.

After listening to us, the man was touched by Master's great love and mercy. He mentioned that even though he has a successful business and the ability to help others, it has never occurred to him that he should do that when he see someone who needs help. He never really cared about those poor fellow beings' feelings and never thought that he should have done something to help. One of us then handed Master's free sample booklet to him. The man was very happy and replied, "Thanks a lot! If it had not been for this ticket, I would never have come to know about Master nor to find my true self.

We all know it was arranged by Master for us to help those who have been lost, to be able to get the chance to regain their own spiritual light. Report From Maryland U.S.A.

An annual festival was held at John Hopkins University. Fellow initiates from the Centers in Maryland and Virgina took the chance to participate in this event to host a beautiful and successful display of Master's teachings.

Master blessed us with a wonderful location for the booth. It was at an intersection in the road, so everyone who passed by could easily see Master's large picture and Her special creations, which attracted the attention of the participants.

Fellow practitioners from the states of Maryland and Virginia, USA thank Master; most sincerely and earnestly for the opportunities to work for the benefit of sentient beings.

In order to share Master's holy love with everyone, fellow initiates enthusiastically interacted with guests of different cultural and religious backgrounds. Some of the guests felt that Master's teachings are perfect, so they came to visit our booth two days in a row, to make further inquiries. Fellow initiates sincerely prayed for Master's blessing, so all questions would be answered properly. One of the guests, a freelance photographer, was entirely impressed with Master's varied style of art. He took many pictures and came back the next day with the developed photos. Master's loving energy was so great that the photographer was beaming with joy as he showed the pictures and talked to the disciples.

Displaying Master's teachings at the festival, to share the Truth with all who are longing for It, was a joyful experience for all the disciples. Due to our faith in Master, it was a complete and successful display. We wish that all people would step toward the path of liberation and true freedom under Master's guidance.

The fellow initiates at the Seoul Center in Korea were longing for spiritual growth, so a very special silent retreat was held. Master has reminded us that it is easy to waste energy if we chat with others after meditation. Therefore, the outstanding feature of this special retreat was to keep silent. It helps us keep our energy and be focused to find the perfect quality within.

The retreat proceeded in good order. Every fellow initiate cherished this hard-to-get group meditation opportunity by shortening their resting period to increase their meditation time. Everyone felt invigorated spiritually and the meditation hall became filled with a peaceful atmosphere, just like in heaven.

On the day of the contest, the young initiates first finished their homework after school, then they arrived at the Center with their colorful markers, pens and crayons and started to draw their most perfect picture of "Mother . Young initiate Juang Ya-Jin wanted to say to Master, "You told us meditation would increase our mental stability and make our body more healthy. However, dear Master, during the long years, You must have collected a great deal of karma from all the sentient beings. You must have suffered a lot so that we could enjoy the beautiful heavenly atmosphere. Mother's Day is coming soon, we give You our best wishes for good health, happiness and peace. One of the scene that impressed her the most was Master giving a lecture while sitting on a lotus mat. She drew the lotus pond as she imagined it should be. The picture with beautiful and pure lotus blossoms was like the Kingdom of God with total harmony and tranquility. She put herself in the picture because she believes she is a Buddha-to-be.

Young initiate Pen Tsan-Ti used very bright yellow markers to draw a little meditating Buddhi. The sketch was simple yet interesting. His view of Master was loving and compassionate, with infinite love in Her look. He also meditates everyday. He said, "Master is the inner strength forever within me.

Using a variety of colorful pens, young fellow initiates from Taipei, Formosa depict in their drawings what they wanted to say to Master.

Another young initiate, Tsai Ping-Tsih, wanted Master to take good care of Her own eyes and be healthy and happy forever. Chong Kuo-Wei said that after initiation one could go to heaven and he wished Master peace and good health. Wang Chih-Jing wrote on his drawing, "How can one progress in school? They say, "Meditate more. and "I think so, too.

With their colorful creations, the young initiates expressed their love for Mommy Master. Some pictures were so bright and colorful, representing the saintly illumination from within the spiritual practitioners. Some were able to truly depict Master's magnanimity and grace. Young initiate Lee I-Jung said from the bottom of her heart, "The best gift to give Master is to practice diligently and become Master's good worker to spread the Quan Yin Method someday."

During the conference, Master's poems, books, music and paintings were on display, while videos of Her various artistic activities, such as the S.M. Celestial Clothes Fashion Show, musical compositions and video tapes of Ching Hai Day, were shown. Master's heavenly voice enlivened the venue. Many people stopped at the fellow initiates' booth, and when they saw Master on video, a paragon of elegance and talent, they were full of admiration.

People yearning for the Truth inquired about Master's teachings, asked for sample booklets and copies of the Supreme Master Ching Hai News magazine, and bought Her books. A businessman who frequently travels to Japan asked for some sample booklets in Japanese and said that he would take these teachings to his relatives and friends in Japan. In addition, many innocent children standing before the TV sets at the venue watched attentively and danced to the rhythm of the music. This proves once again what Master has said, "Children are the closest to heaven.

Before noon, the wife of the county governor arrived at the conference. She stopped at the fellow initiates' booth and listened to their enthusiastic and detailed introductions to Master's artistic creations and teachings. The lady was very pleased and praised with admiration, "A self-taught person who is capable of doing everything must be fully enlightened.

Several days before the Book Show, the weather forecaster announced that there might be thunderstorms and very bad weather. Thus, the fellow initiates worried that this might influence the event. But, on that day, the weather amazingly turned out to be very nice. Thanks to God's blessing, the fellow initiates' sincere prayers were answered. During this event, Master's supreme teachings through Her beautiful creations, music and color brought us the heavenly message. It deeply attracted and moved people who were sincerely seeking the Truth, and elevated their spirits.