Professor Ruaan Zhi-sheng (Right) of National Taiwan University highly praises Supreme Master Ching Hai when presenting a research report on Her at the seminar on "Religion and Chinese people around the world". [Reporter Yao Tsu-shun]

Professor Ruaan pointed out that Supreme Master Ching Hai offers financial assistance and is committed to helping the world's neediest people in both material and spiritual aspects. However, She does not build temples or churches, nor does She accept offerings. Disciples everywhere would love to have Her stay with them as long as possible, but She prefers to wander around the globe without a fixed abode, not willing to be tied down to any single place. Furthermore, with Her intense compassion for humankind, She helps people with all Her heart and effort, yet She occasionally reprimands them out of Her profound love for them. For this, She has been called "the Master who reprimands people." At a time when people are pessimistic about the last stage of the Dharma, or trembling with fear about the coming of doomsday, Supreme Master Ching Hai speaks in high spirits of a new age unfolding for humankind. Although it is said that She attained ultimate enlightenment deep in the Himalayas, She asserts that it is not necessary to practice asceticism in the mountains after receiving initiation, because enlightenment can be attained by practicing at home.

In his research report, Professor Ruaan points out that Supreme Master Ching Hai has attracted thousands of disciples and has them fly around the globe to attend international retreats. This is even more impressive than traveling islandwide on Formosa. Her gatherings are attended by thousands of people. Very often She has to meet political leaders in different countries while conducting charitable or relief work. However, She claims to be naturally shy, and prefers a free, easy, and simple life. Depending on the occasion and the country She is in, She wears gorgeous, self-designed clothes or the traditional attire of the country She visits. She appears in different styles and forms, like a woman with a thousand looks, for which She is often misunderstood and criticized. Nevertheless, She continues to act in Her own way, enduring it all in silence and playing Her role. She claims that the method She imparts is the most ancient one, yet She gives people a very modern impression. She even expects Her disciples to become modern spiritual practitioners.

Professor Ruaan said that all these unique, transcendental, and uncommon manifestations broaden the view of the people and baffle them as well. The temporary confusion and doubts of worldly people are understandable, but undeniably, Supreme Master Ching Hai teaches people to perform good deeds and elevate themselves in both material and spiritual aspects. There is no negative trait in Her. For the general public, religious researchers, and spiritual practitioners, Supreme Master Ching Hai and the Quan Yin Method have at least offered a new message and a new choice. This is an absolute benefit for all.

An open and pluralistic society welcomes all kinds of harmless new things, and Supreme Master Ching Hai has brought to it a brand new sensation, said Professor Ruaan. Her various unique contributions have provided more free choices for society, enriching and adding color to the social culture. In addition to thanking Supreme Master Ching Hai, he also asks Her to say a few good words to God for the people of Formosa and Mainland China, as well as the whole of humankind.

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