By Resident Disciple Huang, Hsihu, Formosa
Today, Master gave me a special gift.
As I was taking care of some paper work after a day of work at the Spiritual Practice Information Desk, Master's "Imperial Decree" arrived - "Everyone may go to the Treasure Pavilion for a BBQ." Wow! Although I was a bit tired, when I rushed up to the place, I found that I was the first to arrive. By chance, the attendant mentioned to me the area approved by Master for the BBQ. My fatigue suddenly disappeared at hearing this new idea.
Enthusiastically, I began planning the locations for the grills, moving bricks, and so on. Gradually, everyone arrived and everything was ready. Without our noticing when, Master had already been shuttled silently into the crowd. The night sky dotted with bright stars and the warmth from the fire formed a vivid picture. Master too must have been experiencing this beautiful scene and atmosphere. Later, Master slowly walked toward us. She looked at the fire, then at a tree, as if She had already felt the pain in its tips caused by the smoke and heat. She said, "You didn't consider that the flames could reach the tree. It can be hurt and feel pain! When you put your hand over the fire, can't you feel the pain?" Master immediately pointed out an empty space where there was no worry that the trees would be hurt by the smoke and heat. Everyone started to move the fire. At that moment, I realized that I had been very careless, and I was also surprised at myself for having missed something so obvious. Why hadn't I noticed it before? Sometimes, seeing the disciples so ignorant or careless makes Master shake Her head.
When the party was over, with deep regret, I silently cleaned up the area. The sister in charge of Master's chair asked me to help her return Master's chair to its original place. Suddenly, I felt my heart being filled with Master's love, as if She was saying, "No big deal! This is just a lesson. As long as you sincerely want to change yourself, don't blame yourself too much." Master teaches us by example and through Her teachings. She reminds us to pay attention to the little details of love, and progress toward the higher ideals. From caring for the trees to our daily needs, from caring for the disciples to the suffering people in the world, Master always spontaneously pays attention to the little details. What we may ignore, Master never misses. During the New Year's holiday, Master kept reminding us to become new people for the new year. Although we are not around Master to learn from Her as often as we were before, through these experiences, I understand that to be one with Master, we must elevate our noble inner qualities to serve others with love and care.
Recorded By The Tainan News Group, Formosa
Recently, upon Master's return, a would-be fellow sister saw Master for the first time in Miaoli. She immediately decided to enrol for the Convenient Method. As Master was strolling around greeting everyone, She very casually stopped by her side and said to her, "It is time for you to take some tonic!" She was shocked and thought: "The Quan Yin Method is the greatest tonic. Perhaps Master is telling me to receive the initiation." She then rushed to enrol for the initiation.
Narrated By Initiate Lin, Taipei, Formosa
Recorded By Taipei News Group, Formosa
Master specially and ingeniously played the role of Emperor Chien Lung to celebrate the New Year with the fellow initiates in Formosa.
This time it was the Taipei fellow initiates's turn to do the cooking. A fellow sister and I were part of the kitchen crew. After lunch when we were taking a rest, we had a small chat. We are not sure whether we were both the maids or the royal cooks when Master was Emperor Chien Lung. At that moment, Master, dressed as the Emperor, happened to come by. We prostrated on the ground and greeted Master, "Long life to the Emperor!" Master replied, "You were the royal cooks...! Be at ease." At that time, the fellow sister and I both smiled, because Master had given us the answer.
Another fellow sister could not hold back her tears, when she saw Master play the role of Emperor Chien Lung. She did not know the reason, she only felt that she had known Master before. This goes to show that any role played by Master is simply for the sake of all beings, so as to awaken their memories to remember to practice spiritually.