By
brother initiate-to-be Ko Young-do,
Seoul, Korea (Originally in Korean)
After
attending Master's lecture in Seoul on May 8, 2000, I became anxious
to become enlightened. Although I did not learn the Convenient Method
at that time, I bought the book "The Key of Immediate Enlightenment
Volume 1," and after reading it, found that I could see three-dimensional
visions whenever I closed my eyes. The scenes were so amazing and
real that it was like watching a three-dimensional film.
While
in bed one day, I heard whistling sounds and the surging of sea waves.
I saw a woman holding up her right hand, wearing a tall hat, and emanating
silvery light. When she moved toward me, I intuitively felt that she
might be Master. Then I felt a spurt of energy on a spot which I later
learned was the wisdom eye. I felt as if I were flying through mid-air.
Suddenly I was afraid and wanted to quit, and my soul came back. I
had never had such an experience before, so I did not know that I
need not be afraid.
In November
2000, I finally learned the Convenient Method. When I saw Master's
photo on the front cover of the News magazine, I realized that it
was Her manifestation form that I had seen in my vision. As long as
we have affinity with Master, we can see Her manifestation body or
experience the inner Light and Sound, even before receiving initiation
or practicing the Convenient Method.
Several
months after I learned the Convenient Method, I went mountain climbing
and felt fresh and energetic. At the top of the mountain, I began
meditating in the wind, and felt myself go through a tunnel and saw
scenes flash by. Then, a small light came toward me. As it grew bigger
and stronger, a house of crystal appeared.
Master
had mentioned the crystal houses in a videotape that I saw at a group
meditation session for Convenient Method practitioners. "In some
heavens above, there are crystal houses. They look like houses but
give no sense of confinement. Beings can penetrate their walls, because
they are soft, comfortable, and transparent, and do not block the
vision," Master said. She also added, "Many people today
have constructed buildings with huge glass panes. These are more like
those in the civilized worlds above. Those who designed these houses
have a different inner insight and wisdom. In their subconscious,
they remember that they once lived in these kinds of houses and loved
it." The buildings in Korea today are very similar to future
structures and subway stations portrayed in science fiction movies
and comics. I like these buildings and am at home around them. Perhaps
this is because of my inner experience.
On the
crystal house's right side, a beautiful light was shining as brightly
as the Sun. Once, I saw Master's oil painting called "Moon Night"
at the local meditation center. Its portrayal of a vision coincided
very much with my experience, except that I did not know how to express
it. I have heard people say that we see intense Light when we become
enlightened. I thank Master and the Quan Yin Method for my experience.
Without Master's help, I could not have had that experience. I was
in an ecstatic state, but the vision soon disappeared, probably due
to a lack of spiritual practice on my part.
We have
inner experiences when we become relaxed through daily practice. Although
it is difficult for me to be in constant samadhi, this brief experience
has convinced me that the Quan Yin Method is the best path for me.
Now, I do everything by this new standard of spiritual practice. I
am beginning to realize that wisdom is not rigid knowledge; rather,
it can be flexibly applied to every situation, just as water changes
its shape to suit the circumstances.
