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[Hsihu] On November 18, 2001, the Hsihu Ashram held an extraordinary fair that attracted thousands of fellow practitioners and guests from all around Formosa.

The fair retained its much-welcomed tradition from last year, featuring a sumptuous vegetarian feast of more than forty varieties of traditional delicacies, snacks, and drinks. Other special activities included an exhibition of the achievements of Formosa's various centers, an entertainment program in the children's Rainbow Garden, and a Convenient Method transmission session.

The achievement exhibition featuring the Formosan Centers was a brand new activity. Fellow practitioners devoted their utmost wisdom to decorating the exhibition areas and displaying the distinctive features of their individual centers. The textual exhibits and illustrations gave the participants a clear picture of the development and growth of the Quan Yin family throughout the years. The Taoyuan Center even gave an exclusive web-based presentation, and provided onsite VCD viewing. Their lively and unique method of presentation attracted numerous guests to their exhibition area.

This special event was also attended by a special observation group from the medical school of Sweden's Uppsala University. The twenty-two member group, led by a fellow initiate, participated in the joyous event under arrangements by fellow practitioners. Since they were highly interested in Chinese and alternative therapies, one fellow practitioner familiar with Chinese medicine entertained these guests from afar with a brief talk on the relationship between spiritual practice and medical science, suggesting that meditation is the best form of alternative treatment.

The fair began at 9:00 AM and ended at 2:30 PM. With Master's blessing, it was held on a bright, sunny and gently breezy day, in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere filled with joyous laughter. Everyone was grateful to Master for the happy and fruitful day.