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Some Words From The Heart Of A Little Quan Yin Warrior

By Initiate Chao, Oregon, U.S.A.

Everyday, I wear a necklace and a pin with Master's pictures on them. The reason is not to protect myself, but in the hope that every being who has an affinity will have a chance to get a glimpse of the living Master. In this way their spirits can be uplifted and liberated. It is interesting that almost 99 percent of the people who see the Master's picture ask, "Is that you?" I then use this opportunity to say that this is Master Ching Hai, and offer them Master's sample booklet.

Sample booklets in English, Chinese, Au Lac and Spanish are always available in my brief case. Occasionally I meet some Christians, who, at the beginning, dare not accept anything; but after I explain that this book is to show people how to know themselves and find the source of bliss and contentment, as well as how to relax their minds no matter what religion they belong to or what background they have, they accept it with much interest.

When I miss the chance to hand out Master's booklet or when there is an opportunity but all the sample booklets have already been given away, I truly feel upset because I really don't want to miss the opportunity introducing the living Master. My hope is that they can get the chance to learn the Quan Yin Method, gain enlightenment, and be liberated from life and death soon. Moreover, wherever I go I never forget to recite the Holy Names. They carry Master's blessing to benefit sentient beings and liberate them from the sea of agony sooner. Consequently, their spirits can go back to their origin.

Unification Of The 'Mind' And 'Inner Vision'

By Fellow Initiate Wu, Taipei, Formosa

I am a timid and narrow-minded person. I often spend a lot of energy thinking over things, hoping to have a more distinct point of view. However, I am still caught in the circle of problems.

During the meditation at the three-day retreat this year, I saw a very clear blue sky. That could have been interpreted as an inner vision, but I understood it better as a state of mind. Although it was only a brief moment, it enabled me to experience a kind of open and boundless concept of life, an effortless and carefree attitude towards life, a feeling of clear thoughts. This experience is a very good milestone for me to amend my inside and personality.

Look at the World Cheerfully

By the News Group, Nantou, Formosa

Early this year, we joined the activities to aid destitute people, as instructed by Master. The activity was entitled: Care for our fellow beings and extend warmth to them in the cold winter. We had the opportunity of visiting a very old granny. From her cheerful speech and laughter, we were amazed to discover her rich and optimistic heart. We were suddenly enlightened that 'poverty' itself does not stand for 'misfortune.' A contented and grateful heart is far more important.

From a mundane point of view, poverty reflects the gloomy side of the world. However, from another point of view, if it were not for the existence of poverty, how could it be possible to reveal the precious value of love? Probably these destitute people are the embodiments of God and Buddhas. They suffer in this world to provide human beings with opportunities to learn lessons of love.

There may be different roles on the stage of life, but each one has a corner of sky where they can express themselves freely. Viewing things from this angle, there is nothing in this world that one should be too narrow-minded to accept!