Our
Surname Is God
On
December 2nd, Master delivered a 45-minute lecture at Cape Town's Good
Hope Center, where the stage was decorated with fresh flowers, fruit
and green plants. The banner in the center of the stage read, "Heaven
Is Only the Beginning - See God While Living." We sensed a highly
elevated atmosphere permeating the Center as we gazed at this uplifting
message.
To
the sound of music and the applause of the audience, Master entered
the hall in traditional white and yellow Aulacese attire. After the
master of ceremonies briefly introduced the Quan Yin Method, Master
began by saying, "God dwells within us. Every scripture has told
us the same message. If God is within us, it is simple to get Hirm out.
Since ancient times we have forgotten the message of the great Masters
- God is within you, you are God, and you can see yourself. We should
not call each other humans, but a replica, the essence, a part of God,
an individualized God, the Supreme Master. Since ancient times, whoever
has called himself this has been ridiculed. We are the children of God.
We came from God and since we came from God, our surname should be God.
Call yourself that Name. [Applause] I'm so happy you've accepted your
identity without ever seeing the Father!"
Master
then assured the audience that She could help them find their way home
to the Kingdom of God, stating that periodically God has sent certain
messengers to remind us of our true nature. "We forget the noble
persons that we are, so God sends people like Jesus, Buddha, Prophet
Mohammed, Guru Nanak, etc. to remind us of who we are. Even the greatest
angels have to serve us, but we pray to them as if they are greater.
As soon as we understand who we are, they will serve us."
Next,
Master discussed the heavenly realms: "After initiation we will
go to a higher or lower part of Heaven. When we attain a higher degree
of enlightenment, we will see all the greatest beings lining up to help
us. The most incredible experience people describe is sexual ecstasy,
but this pales in comparison to the bliss of Heaven. When you are in
ecstasy, sometimes God appears as a Father or Mother. When your soul
radiates light, you are the light. The more condensed version of light
becomes the sound. Physical music is close to the music of Heaven. When
we hear this music, we are so energized by the Word of God or the music
of Heaven that people change completely and immediately. The more they
meditate, the younger they become, the more innocent, purer, and closer
to Heaven."
Master
then remarked, "True baptism with the fire of the Holy Spirit takes
less than a second. Nothing separates us from God except our attention.
I'm just showing you how to change your attention to a different dimension.
We can see God while living."
After
these words, Master concluded: "I'll show you how to do this. We
can go within, not without. Within, we will see the reality of all creation,
the God who is not physical and has no name but has been called many
loving names --'Loved One,' 'My Dearest,' 'The Eternal Beloved,' 'The
Faithful,' etc. It would be best for us to be reunited with this Loved
One again. The soul wants solid experience, face-to-face contact with
God, and with that I can help you. God blesses you so much!" Due
to time limitations, Master talked only briefly, leaving time for questions
from the audience. In response to a query about the way to recognize
a true Master, Master said that a true Master is one who can show you
God. Another person asked Her how to deal with the poor and the suffering,
and the injustice in the world. Master replied that She shares Her resources,
both material and spiritual, with those in need. However, to address
these problems more fully, the consciousness of the planet must be raised,
and this She cannot do alone. She invited everyone to join Her in this
effort.
After
the lecture, many of the audience members were initiated into the Quan
Yin Method or learned the Convenient Method. The initiation process
was held in a nearby church in District Six. Master came personally
to bless all the new initiates, and as they left the church after initiation,
their smiling faces glowed with happiness.
That
evening on the green meadow outside the church, Master was spontaneously
interviewed by many groups of news reporters. Some of our fellow practitioners,
including new initiates, joined the interview session. Master answered
various spiritual questions raised by the reporters, Her humorous and
wise words often drawing applause and laughter. A Muslim brother initiate
shared his experience while practicing the Quan Yin Method, saying:
"I believe in Allah. There is only one God, but with different
names. I used to pray five times a day, and my belief was strong, but
I kept asking myself: 'Where is God? Why am I here?' After I was initiated,
I saw Mohammed, Jesus and Buddha. They were happy for everyone and for
the world. When I meditate, I die and I am in contact with my true Self.
I have gained great understanding through my meditation."
One
reporter, who showed great interest in Master and our group, raised
a concern about his own wisdom eye. After being told by Master that
his wisdom eye was open to a certain degree, he wanted to know why he
was different from the initiates in our group. Master told him that
the difference was that we knew how to use our wisdom eye while he did
not. Master then taught him how to use his wisdom eye to have a glimpse
of God.
After
the interview, Master, our fellow practitioners and a few guests sat
on the green meadow enjoying the setting sun and cool, gentle breeze.
A newly initiated brother, a law student from central Africa, told Master
that other fellow practitioners he had met during the retreat had helped
him with his financial problems. Hearing this, Master immediately gave
him US$10,000 to cover his tuition expenses until graduation. We were
all touched by Master's demonstration of unconditional love.
At
9:30 PM that evening, initiates returned to the Good Hope Center for
a dance performance by various local dance groups. Master had met the
members of one group, the "Zulu Children Dancers" on the previous
day, December 1, When Ms. Sali Randel, the group leader, mentioned that
they needed funds to help some of their dancers, Master immediately
contributed US$10,000 to the group (see Appendix A). Unable to believe
her good fortune of receiving more than double the amount requested,
Ms. Randel, with tears in her eyes, held the money up for everyone to
see. She invited Master to take photos with them, and Master promised
to watch their scheduled performance at the Good Hope Center the next
day.
As
the performance began, many children filled the stage, each representing
children from different corners of the world, and holding a cup of water.
They then poured the water into a big pot, symbolizing the unity of
all children, and presented it as a gift to the Parliament of the World's
Religions. Next, the children sang, "We Are the World." The
last performance was a traditional African drum dance, for which the
lovely children were dressed in traditional African costumes. Their
enthusiastic and talented dancing earned a huge round of applause from
the audience.
On
December 1, in addition to the US$10,000 assistance given to the "Zulu
Children Dancers," Master also rendered a contribution of US$52,000
for the Xhosa people to rebuild single family houses and enhance the
toilet and water systems in their community (Appendix B). A very touching
story lies behind this event.
The
founder and Director of Icamagu Institute, Ms. Nokuzola Mndende, was
asked for help by an extremely poor Xhosa community. Although she had
tried her best to respond, she had very little money. Her only recourse
was to pray sincerely to God to help these unfortunate people. In response
to her prayer, Ms. Nokuzola said that Master had come like the wind
and dropped the money into her hand. Ms. Nokuzola commented that she
was unable to adequately express her gratitude, while the Xhosa people,
as they have since time immemorial, expressed their happiness and gratitude
to God by their beautiful songs and graceful dances.
On
December 2, following the performances, Master learned that some children
were in need of help, and immediately She contributed an additional
100,000 Rand as requested. (US$16,666) to the Council of the Parliament
of the World's Religions to help 150 African children obtain food, accommodations
and transportation back to Durban, South Africa (See Appendix C). Master
also gave instructions to send another US$20,100 to the "Kids Haven"
of Johannesburg (Appendix D) when informed by a local fellow practitioner
that this orphanage needed aid.
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