Feature Reports

In response to people's sincere requests, Master promised to make a special trip to Hong Kong to visit the exhibition of the Celestial Clothes there, and later to the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the S.M. Celestial shop in Macau. The day before Master's visit, fellow initiates fully displayed a spirit of team work when they tidied up every inch of the Meditation Center, giving it a fresh new look to happily greet Her. Excited by the news of Master's coming to Hong Kong, every fellow initiate was even more devoted in their work.

Master arrived Hong Kong around 11:00 PM on January 20. She looked radiant inspite of having had a long day working and travelling. Master and disciples got together for a while when they arrived the hotel, where Master warmly asked after everyone.

The next morning, Master went to the exhibition to attend the curtain-lifting ceremony for the annual Autumn and Winter fashions exhibition. She looked even more elegant that day having dressed up and adorned with Celestial Jewelry, which caused a lot of envy and admiration. Those presented included important guests from various parts of the world as well as many prominent businessmen and high government officials. When the music stopped, a speech was given by the organizer. Then the last Governor of Hong Kong, Mr. Chris Patten, was invited to give an opening speech. Afterwards he was presented, as a memento, a big tapestry featuring a scenery of Hong Kong. At that time an amusing episode took place.

In a big event like this, it is usual to see a great number of both Chinese and foreign reporters gathering and trying their best to occupy the vantage points to photograph the VIP's. A local reporter suddenly dashed to the front of the platform and held up his camera high to take some pictures, not having any consideration for his counterparts behind him. Then a woman reporter could not hold back herself and started yelling at him in Cantonese, telling him where to go, but he paid no attention to her. The foreigners among the guests did not understand what was going on, and for some reason the security personnel did not take any action. The scene became quite disordered and embarrassing. At that moment Master suddenly spoke. She said to the governor, who was standing on the platform, "Mr. Governor, could you lift the memento up for the reporters at the back to take a picture?" The Governor looked towards the direction of the voice and found that it was an elegant and beautiful lady who came forward to save the situation, he reflexively lifted up his hand. Immediately a series of flashes went on and the reporters accomplished their jobs with a "thank you". Wherever Master goes, She is always so natural in solving problems and overcoming obstacles to make people satisfied and happy.

Then, Master was escorted to visit the booth of the S.M. Celestial Clothes and then the rest of the exhibition. That evening Master met with the fellow initiates at Mongkok Center.

Normally the group meditation held each evening at Mongkok Center receives enthusiastic responses. It was more so that evening and every seat was taken. After a string of loud applause when Master appeared, Master and disciples soon merged as one. From the joyful expression on everyone's face, one could feel the speechless excitement present. After compassionately receiving each fellow initiate, Master met with those who practiced the Convenient Method. She also played with the children they brought along. Having met Master in person, many of them expressed their wishes to receive initiation at once. Master immediately promised them that they could. Before leaving, Master personally handed out some blessed foods, and everyone was loaded with rewards as they left.

In the evening on January 22nd, Master visited the Center again. A fellow initiate couple hoped that Master could name their daughter for them. Master agreed and spontaneously gave a name with a fitting meaning. However, She repeatedly emphasized that one's name was not that important, and that any names chosen by the parents were good. That evening all the fellow initiates had a great time.

There was an incident worth mentioning. It was about one of the friends practicing the Convenient Method, who seemed to have a special affinity with Master. He works in show business and spends most of his time organizing concerts in different places, and so he needs to fly from one place to another frequently. He also arrived Hong Kong the evening Master got together with the fellow initiates, and he immediately rushed over to see Her. When he saw Master, he felt that he must take initiation at once. All the members of his family were delighted to learn that, because they had been initiated for a long time while he was the only one who could not make up his mind. It was truly wonderful for them to see him being so determined in making the decision.

Master also granted requests from some of those practicing the Convenient Method who came from abroad to have photographs taken with Her. It was a memorable evening for all.

The next day Master went to Macau by helicopter. She was guided by the local liaison fellow initiate for a tour of the small island of Macau. It was Her first visit there and She had a good impression of it. At 2:00 PM, Master was invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the S.M. Celestial shop.¡¹

On January 23rd, a beautiful person graced a very beautiful shop in Macau (Shop H, G/F., China Plaza -- 774 Avenida da Praia Grande) to meet everyone. It was the inauguration ceremony of the S.M. Boutique in Macau, and our charming Master had come to cut the ribbon and attend the cocktail party afterwards.

The S.M. Boutique is situated in the most busy and prosperous area in Macau. In a very short time, fellow initiates found an ideal shop and completed the renovation, just like in a fairy tale. God's almighty power made their dream miraculously come true -- the S.M. Boutique has been opened in Macau. Previously, not many shops in the Zhong Hua Plaza had been rented out as the rental was very expensive. After the opening of the S.M. Boutique, other shops joined in and turned the Plaza into a busy shopping arcade.

Early that morning, a large crowd including guests from all professions, fellow initiates and their relatives and friends, gathered outside the S.M. Boutique. Among them were fellow initiates from Hong Kong, mainland China and other places. Also coming to the event were martial art movie stars from Hong Kong, and fashion designers from Macau. Fully adorned by flower baskets from friends and other groups, the shop looked as though it was a boutique in heaven. Enhanced by the flowers, the Celestial Clothes on display and even the mannequins wearing them looked exceptionally elegant and charming. In the glass cabinets, the Celestial Jewelry were exuding their mesmerizing radiance, while the S.M. Bags, rucksacks, and silk scarves made people feel they were in God's beauty parlor.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, on the long tables placed in the hall of Zhong Hua Plaza, a great variety of Chinese and Western vegetarian delicacies were all in readiness. The fragrance of nonalcoholic champagne and fruit juices welcomed the arrival of the S.M. Chief Designer. Master arrived at two o'clock sharp, together with VIPs from the Macau government, Dr. Rodrigo Antonio De Carvalho, M.I. Presidente Do Tribunal De Contas, and Professor Amilcar Pinto Martins who came to attend the cocktail party. Master inspected the decoration and display arrangement in the Boutique, while chatting cordially with guests and fellow initiates. Among those people enjoying the abundant delicacies, some were wearing Celestial Clothes, or carrying S.M. rucksacks or handbags, with Celestial Jewelry shining on their chests, or wearing dazzling rings designed by Master on their fingers. Our fellow initiates had a relaxed and happy afternoon in the S.M. Boutique.

At about four in the afternoon, Master cut the ribbon outside the boutique, and then bid farewell to the guests. When She was alone with disciples later, She reminded us: instead of only looking at Master, we should care for the guests immaculately because they were "more important than Master". Master also didn't forget to teach fellow initiates the way to treat other people. When Master and disciples had to part, it was a reluctant parting.

Owing to the inauguration of the S.M. Boutique, Master made this brief trip to Macau, giving infinite life and brightness to this small island.¡¹

Working on the celestial fashion exhibit made me realize deeply how Master is selflessly using Her love to teach Her disciples. I also understood that the reason that we have problems doing things and the reason there are conflicts between human relationships is all because we depend on our brain and experience and not according to the will of God. We have to put all our heart's effort on God, and not depend on our brain to work. If we quickly correct the incorrect thoughts then we would be able to observe the effects and learn from the experience. This is what I learned while decorating the fashion exhibit booth. Initially I had depended on my brain and my knowledge to do the work, so after the decoration was done, the exhibition booth looked bland and not very different from other booths. But later we redecorated the booth, the result was very different when we depended on God and followed our instinct. We not only earned praise from many other businesses, but had also attracted a lot of passersby to come visit. Many of them had expressed their desire to want to know more about Master.

Master's celestial fashion design was admired and praised by people from many different countries. An Indian man fixed his eyes upon one of Master's Indian style fashion design. He said that even though he is Indian, he had never seen such a beautiful Indian outfit. Because of this he wanted to know more about Master and asked us to send him the News magazine. There was another Korean business man, who looked very happy every time we change the exhibit to different celestial clothes, as if he was watching a fashion show. On the last day of the exhibit, he finally couldn't help asking to help us. When we were working together, it was like we were all one family. He appeared sad when he had to leave and even asked to take pictures with the celestial fashion design.

There are many other learning experiences that I had but I can't describe them all. I am really happy that I could work for Master and be given the chance to learn.¡¹