On February 11, the first day of the Book Exhibition, a continuous stream of visitors crowded into the venue. To inform the public about the exceptional qualities of the book God's Direct Contact - the Way to Reach Peace, a new book release seminar was held at the Taipei International Convention Center, and the volume was on prominent display at the Exhibition site. The participation of distinguished guests, including well-known figures from all fields, made the seminar an exceptional event.

The seminar was begun by Miss Li Jian-hong, a former news anchor of Formosa's Chinese Broadcasting Corporation, who introduced Master's life story and the background of the publication with the help of a VCD. Many visionary participants who had read the book acclaimed it as "an epic of peace of the 20th century." The seminar was presided over by Professor Lo Shi-hong of the National Defense Medical Institute, and Madam Ya Lei-shi, Leader of the Aboriginal Multicultural Art Troupe. Other speakers included Director Gu Min of the Legislative Yuan Library, Professor Wang Qing-zhong of the Social Studies Department of Fu Jen Catholic University, Doctor Ling Yun-qi, director of the Chinese Cultural University's technology research laboratory of the Zhai Sheng Yuan Biotechnology Company, Professor Shi Chao-ying of the Philosophy Graduate School, CEO Ong Zhi-ye from the ROC Body and Mind Bliss Society, Professor Ruan Zhi-sheng of National Taiwan University and other scholars and experts. The speakers explored and testified to the value of God's Direct Contact - the Way to Reach Peace from the perspectives of politics, sociology, medical science, philosophy, body and mind development, historical studies and Buddhist doctrines. Their explicit analysis, enhanced by a humorous exchange between the hosts, made the seminar an intellectual event that also appealed to the emotions and won large rounds of applause from the audience.

Library Director Gu pointed out that Master's book inspired him simply in its Truth and Wisdom, through which it conveys divine Love. With Her consistently sincere attitude, Master conveys God's care to people of all cultures.
Professor Wang Qing-zhong added that even though Chinese civilization has studied and concentrated on "silence" for many thousands of years, from this book he perceived a profound interpretation and understanding of the importance of silence, and thus came to realize that the link to sharing with others is indeed silence. Silence can develop a person's spiritual order, and is invaluable in Zen cultivation, with Zen meditation being the best way to reach silence!

Dr. Ling Yun-qi said that advanced technology has brought humans a longer lifespan and much more material comfort than was known in previous times; however emptiness still exists in people's hearts. Physicians can only take care of physical fitness, but cannot eliminate the fear of the ephemeral nature of life. For this, Dr. Ling recommended finding the message of reconnection with life's Source in Supreme Master Ching Hai's God's Direct Contact - the Way to Reach Peace.

Professor Shi Chao-ying stated that due to our living in a different era than that of the ancient Saints most people fail to completely comprehend the ancient scriptures, such as the Bible or Buddhist sutras. Living in the same era with us, Supreme Master Ching Hai is able to interpret the profound eternal Truth in a simple way, which not only fits modern readers but also inspires them greatly.

CEO Ong Zhi-ye noted that the way to solve a problem is to find the key to the problem. And he observed that Master's book can give readers the key to answering all their questions, bring boundless hope to the world and offer a message about the way to directly connect with God, thus changing human destiny.

Two years ago, Professor Ruan Zhi-sheng conducted a brilliant dialogue with Supreme Master Ching Hai at Formosa's Academia Sinica. At the Book Exhibition, Professor Ruan pointed out that the Supreme Master's book states She teaches a method without words, without records and without any tracks to trace. Since he always emphasizes historical evidence, he has studied many scriptures and found that in texts such as the Heart Sutra, Surangama Sutra, Avatamsa Sutra and Sixth Patriarch Altar Sutra, the ancient Saints discuss transmission without words. However, no details of the transmission method are included. Professor Ruan then ask, "Is it the wordless scripture as presently taught by the Supreme Master Ching Hai? The answer to the question should be left for curious Truth-aspirants to discover for themselves."

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