[Lome] During early March, the Togo & Benin Centers and a Quan Yin messenger embarked on a one-week tour to awaken the sleeping beauties of West Africa. No seminars had previously been held in the area, yet through Master's incredible arrangement, and the loving support of local initiates, everything went smoothly.

In Lome, a video seminar was held at Togo University, and the hall overflowed with eager Truth seekers. Many had to stand during the three-hour feast of Master's teachings, but still no one left the hall. Audience members actively participated in the event, continually asking questions to quench their thirst for spiritual Truth. After the question and answer session, everyone was satisfied and enjoyed light vegetarian snacks. During the next few days, many new West African seekers asked to learn the Convenient Method or receive initiation.

In Benin, two seminars were held in just three days due to Master's loving arrangement, one at Benin University, and the other at a famous artists' center. Again, many people requested to learn the Convenient Method or get initiation. Two cameramen, hired to shoot a video in Benin, also stayed to learn the Convenient Method and showed great interest in Master. The questions in Benin were very spiritually uplifting and full of praise for Master, perhaps due to Her visit there a few years earlier. The local fellow practitioners were eager to start a Center in Benin to continue sharing Master's teachings throughout West Africa. The blessing power felt during the seminars was so strong that at the end of each one, the public threw itself on whatever literature and blessed food was available. Each person wanted to impart this valuable Method to his/her loved ones and friends. While the Convenient Method was being taught, many people saw Master arriving on a lotus flower or intense celestial Light, heard heavenly Sounds, or had other inner experiences. West Africa may be materially poor, but it is very spiritually rich.

 

	A recent video seminar in Lome, Togo, West Africa featuring Master's lecture.
On March 8, 2000, the newspaper "TINGO" (Togolais Independant D'information) published a report entitled "The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association Holds Campus Seminar -- All the Answers to the Mystery of Life" (Originally in French)