[ Los Angeles] Master constantly encourages Her disciples
to help other people, without discrimination and whenever we are
able to do so. Therefore, when word of the devastating earthquake
in Turkey reached Los Angeles disciples, they responded with the
same love and compassion that Master has always taught them to show.
The L.A. Center raised US$10,000 from fellow initiates. This money
was immediately given to an international organization working on
behalf of the Turkish people.
The following weekend, during a two day retreat at the L.A. Center,
disciples brought many dozens of bags filled with clothing, and
these were also sent to Turkey. Master arranges everything. We have
a sister at our Center whose very good friend is Turkish. He wanted
to help his fellow countrymen. Although this man is not a disciple,
he definitely possesses a compassionate and loving nature, so he
made arrangements to have all of the clothing transported from California
to New York, free of charge. From there, all of the emergency supplies
were flown to Turkey. During the next week, our telephone message
system rapidly announced to all disciples that more supplies were
needed in Turkey. This time, disciples brought shoes, blankets,
bed linens, sleeping bags, towels, and even toys for distribution
to the devastated Turkish people. Once again, a shipment was on
its way, sent with Master's Love! The disciples at the L.A. Center
have also been praying for the victims of the recent string of natural
disasters around the world. Each and every Saturday has been designated
as a one day retreat day. In this way, we also provide strong currents
of spiritual energy to improve the condition of the ephemeral world
in which we live.
Love in Action
Love
and Aid to 921 Jiji Earthquake Disaster Victims