137/Panorama of Events/Compiled Report from Formosa

July 26-28, 2002 will remain unforgettable days for many little fellow practitioners in Formosa. During this period, a group of future Buddhas arrived at Cheng Ching Lake in Kaohsiung in Southern Formosa to attend the Paradisiacal Kingdom (PK) Summer Camp held especially for them during their school vacation. Besides having a happy time eating and playing, the children made many friends who will be good companions on the road of spiritual practice. At the same time, they deeply experienced the loving sacrifices of the working team.

The three-day activity was meticulously designed to promote the wisdom, courage, confidence and endurance of the young practitioners, and to develop their team spirit, as well as their ability to be independent. Under the loving guidance of initiate members of the Supreme Master Ching Hai Chinese Amphibious Rescue Association, all participants were required to cross eight obstacles in order to learn about rock climbing, mountaineering and related techniques.

At nightfall, the little initiates enjoyed barbecuing in the wilderness. Later, each of them lit a small candle and walked slowly toward a bonfire. Then, an exciting and beautiful night was spent around the glowing fire under a brilliant fireworks display.


Under the guidance of their instructors, the young practitioners are eager to accept different levels of challenges in the game "PK Passing Barricades."	After going through the challenges, the little practitioners amuse themselves by acting as fairies showering flower petals made of torn newspapers. When the petals fall like snowflakes, the young initiates exclaim and laugh excitedly.

Many looked forward to the water activities, which were held on the last day of the PK Summer Camp. Dressed in their swimsuits, the young practitioners moved swiftly and agilely through the water. In the game "Helping Each Other in the Same Boat," the participants learned to cooperate, developed team spirit, and received many gifts at the end.

After everyone enjoyed a delicious vegetarian meal prepared by the kitchen team, the three-day activity came to a close. Some of the young practitioners asked their fellow brothers and sisters to write their signatures on their caps. Some even cried as they were affected by the atmosphere of parting, and lingered at the venue, unwilling to go even when the working team members prepared to leave.

The sister who organized the activity observed that our compassionate Master took good care of every aspect of the event. For the entire three-day period, there was continuous rainfall in the southern part of Formosa, except in the area around Cheng Ching Lake where the Camp was held. No rain fell on the Camp although sometimes the weather was overcast with thick clouds. A heavy rain came only after all the fellow practitioners had left. Master's abundant love and blessings thus allowed the activity to draw to a perfect close! ...Previous Page