[Detroit] On July 7, 2001, local initiates held the first-ever video seminar featuring Master's videos in the city of Detroit, entitled "Face Life with Courage and Walk the Way of Love."
Detroit is the seventh largest city in the United States and has a population of five million. Its average crime index is twice the nation's overall index; and its household income is half the national average. Most of the families are single-parent households, and the percentage of children going on to higher education is less than the national average.

At a happy reunion with Master at the Florida Center in early June, we heard Her mention Detroit in a joke three times. This gave us the inspiration and desire to hold a video seminar in this old and needy city. We felt very strongly that we should bring Master's love and blessings to the people of Detroit.

Before the seminar, many brothers and sisters came to support us. For example, one brother in his early seventies drove over five hours round-trip with his family to join us. His daughter, who had just recovered from near-death surgery, also participated in the preparation work. She was still weak but kept her condition secret and worked with us all day! Also, a Russian couple who had just received initiation at the Florida Center in June, and had been members of the Quan Yin family for less than two weeks, not only came to Detroit to distribute flyers with us, but also went to their local whole food store to distribute flyers! We were deeply touched by their love for others and faith in our Master and the Quan Yin path!

At the video seminar, Master's words of humor and wisdom captured everyone's attention and opened every heart, as God's love and blessings poured forth generously! Following the video presentation, the participants asked many sincere spiritual questions. And when the Convenient Method transmission was completed, a brother asked the new practitioners how they felt after their first experience of meditation. Most smiled with very happy and satisfied looks in their eyes. Since the seminar, we have continued to receive phone calls and inquiries about the Quan Yin Method.

The residents of Detroit are still haunted by the bloody riots of the late 1960s. Visitors to the city can easily see many abandoned and dilapidated buildings and houses, not only on its small streets but also near its major freeways. Although the shadow of fear remains in the hearts of the people, through this video seminar, Master's message of Truth has brought spiritual light into their lives. We believe that this city will have a brilliant future starting from the beginning of the new millennium!