Report from Formosa

Inauguration of
the Changhua Center

The Changhua Center is surrounded by green rice paddies on all sides.

[Changhua] Over the past few years, fellow practitioners in Changhua, central Formosa, have been renting a venue for group meditation. But recently, thanks to Master's blessings, the Changhua fellow practitioners have finally secured a "home" that they can call their own. On April 29, a grand ceremony was held to mark the opening of the new Chunghua Center. About seven hundred fellow practitioners and guests from around Formosa participated in this festive occasion.

The new meditation center is in the serene rural area of Changhua, its location more than compensating for its small size, as green rice paddies meet the eye everywhere one looks. All the construction work and interior decorations were accomplished by fellow practitioners, whose dedicated endeavors were reflected in the completed facilities-a meditation hall, a kitchen, a children's playhouse, and a park with a beautiful lawn. Enhanced by the tranquil and leisurely atmosphere of the surrounding countryside, the Center is indeed a paradise for spiritual practitioners.

Contact persons and fellow practitioners from all parts of Formosa join in the celebrations.

The celebrations began with a solemn inauguration ceremony, followed by a joyous program including dancing, singing, and a fashion show, to express gratitude for God's grace. On stage, the beautiful singing, exotic ethnic dance,
and vibrant modern dance favored by young people amply demonstrated the jubilance and enthusiasm of these modern spiritual practitioners.

The elegant publication corner, exhibition area for Celestial Clothes and Jewelry, and children's amusement section all resounded with joyful laughter during the event as crowds filled the Center with a warm and cheery atmosphere. Next to the kitchen was the canteen area, where delicious vegetarian food was served to fellow practitioners and guests throughout the day.

The Happy Yogi 2001 Spring/Summer collections fashion show.

The celebrations reached a climax with the "Happy Yogi 2001 Spring/Summer collections debut show" right after lunch. Although it lasted only fifteen minutes, the natural and lively fashion show presented by dozens of fellow practitioners uplifted everyone with the bliss and romance of the Happy Yogi clothing. The program was followed by a video seminar conducted by a Quan Yin messenger, who shared Master's teachings and taught the Convenient Method. Thus, the inaugural event ended on a sublimely successful note.

As the curtain fell on the day's activities; the Center reassumed its usual atmosphere of solemn tranquility. But one thing that will never stop is God's blessing, which incessantly permeates the small yet beautiful Changhua Center.