<Bangkok> Recently, a serious flood disaster occurred in Southern Thailand. Many farm fields and houses were submerged and many people and animals were injured and/or killed. Hearing this news, we immediately contacted the local fellow initiates. Within a few hours, we collected 242,270 Thai baht. (See Appendix 2) We then purchased food, drinking water, daily necessities and so on to help those who were in desperate need. The first batch of relief goods was sent to the disaster area that same night via trucks provided by the military. Our fellow initiates also went to the disaster area to cook vegetarian food for the flood victims and military personnel who were providing disaster relief to the victims.

When the flood came, many people climbed into trees or onto roofs. They had no food to eat and all the roads were submerged under the violent flow of water, two to three meters deep. Therefore, it was very difficult to reach these people. However, through the inner Master's encouragement and love, we tried our best to help them.

After several days, the flood waters finally began to recede, but there were still many people in need of help. During the following days, our fellow initiates sent rice, vegetables, drinking water, medicine and clothes to the victims. During this flood relief effort, people in the whole of Thailand lent helping hands. Although we were only a small group among them, we felt the deep love and kindness among human beings in this situation.

The flood having retreated, we went back to Bangkok. During the morning group meditation on the second day, we heard that Master had specially called Bangkok to express Her love and concern for those who had suffered losses and pain due to the flood disaster.

We deeply thank You, Master. Your great love, compassion and teachings have brought light to Your disciples, not only illuminating our own lives, but also the lives of others.

Appendix 2

Record Of Expenditures Flood Relief Effort In Southern Thailand (Units: Thai baht)

Income

Expenses

Balance

Appendix

Contributions from Thai fellow initiates

242,270

Drinking water

12,508.75

A

Rice

61,285.00

B

Medicine

17,718.15

C

Vegetables and dry food

91,343.07

D

Milk, cake, gasoline and miscellaneous

7,067.28

E

Kitchen rent

5,000.00

F

Total

242,270

194,922.25

47,347.75

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