Report from Australia

A Blessed and Scenic Rural Retreat

 

[Brisbane and Northern Rivers] Master's best wishes for the New Year were noted and received in abundance in the Brisbane and Northern Rivers areas of Australia when both centers combined for a three-day retreat at a quiet rural homestead at Nimbin village.

Attending the retreat brought many benefits and blessings to each participant. One brother commented on how the experience profoundly expanded his awareness of Master's greatness and magnificence, and his understanding of how each little detail of our lives is wisely and lovingly orchestrated under Master's loving care.

Some newer initiates were impressed and inspired by the dedication and hard-working example set by the Aulacese sister initiates who lovingly prepared sumptuous meals for the whole retreat group, foregoing sleep at night to meditate, and working quietly and efficiently in the kitchen during the day to present an array of delicious, novel dishes. It was also a great opportunity for the Western sisters to see practical demonstrations of Aulacese cooking and be introduced to new ingredients and ideas to enhance their own vegetarian culinary skills for their homes and centers.

Initiates from the new Byron Bay/Northern Rivers Center exuberantly spoke of the obvious blessings they had received from participating in their first retreat, and enthusiastically requested that we hold another retreat soon.

All felt showered by Master's love and grace, which were present in full measure in accord with the sincerity and happiness of us all - a great Ocean of Love! Thank you, Master.