All who were interested,
not only had their fill of
delicious vegetarian cuisine,
but could also take home
recipes to try on their own.

By Kaoping News Group, Formosa

Kaohsiung and Pingtung initiates in southern Formosa held a feast of Truth, beauty and virtue at Laiyi Center on March 29. Relatives and friends were invited to participate in this love-sharing Youth Day activity focusing on the theme: Live a life of Truth, beauty and virtue, and share the art of dining and dressing.

The activity was the result of an inspiration from Master's reminder: "We should be the representatives of Truth, wisdom and beauty from inside and outside." "Any manifestation of Truth, beauty and virtue represents God." We are exalted to have Master's rich collection of supreme art creations to remind us of our perfect inner qualities.

The activity featured an exhibition of Master's creative work of art, a fashion show and a presentation of vegetarian cuisine. A wide variety of Celestial Clothes were presented by initiates acting as models in a fashion show. Be it elegant casuals, shopping attire for the happy at heart, work clothes for the confident, classy and glittering evening gowns, or even genteel coats for the men, every one of the celestial clothes was a beautiful manifestation of confidence, freedom and joy. Even though none was professional, every model carried a natural air of nobility, elegance and harmony that shone right through their very own special set of Celestial Clothes and Celestial Jewelry. A sumptuous feast of exquisite delicacies was prepared and served by the Kaohsiung and Pingtung kitchen staff. Participants not only had their fill of vegetarian cuisine but could also take home recipes to try on their own.

Thousands of people participated in the event, half of whom were relatives and friends of initiates. Those who saw Master's art creations for the first time were amazed at how an enlightened spiritual practitioner has been able to present vividly Her view of universal oneness in real life! They were also surprised to learn that Master's teachings are not restricted by social conventions, thus ensuring harmony in life and in spiritual practice. This amazing enlightened Master won nothing but admiration and praise from the guests. Initiates attended this activity with a heart of learning and sharing, taking care of all the work, including the background decorations, stage design, lighting and music. What deserves special mention were the models, half of whom are mothers. Their noble air of inner confidence and joy left the audience greatly impressed of how they had changed since they started practicing spiritually.

The feast of Truth, beauty and virtue is just a beginning to real-life practice. The real message is to remind fellow initiates that every day is a day of Truth, beauty and virtue; and at every moment of their lives, they should remember the beauty of Heaven and create beauty in their lives as part of an effort to beautify the environment.