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 Dr.
Hung Kwang Chen unveils bronze statues of Emperor Shun and Supreme
Master Ching Hai, and presents the Golden Emperor Shun Trophy and
a medal of Emperor Shun Award to Master Ching Hai. |
[Honolulu]
From May 14-16, 2003, nearly six hundred members of the Supreme Master
Ching Hai International Association from around the world gathered in
Honolulu, Hawaii to participate in group meditation sessions to pray
for world peace, and later attended a banquet to launch the Hawaii Overseas
Chinese Association and the International Emperor Shun Culture University.
The purpose in establishing the University was to carry traditional
Chinese moral values and culture into the twenty-first century.
Upon
arrival, the initiates were greeted by artistically arranged displays
of Master's paintings, posters, books, audio and video tapes, DVDs,
Longevity Lamps, Celestial Jewelry and Happi Yogi Clothes. The meditation
hall contained a beautiful stage erected and decorated by initiates
with an oval portrait of Master, potted plants, bouquets of tropical
flowers and a sky blue background bearing the words "Pray for World
Peace." During the meditation sessions, initiates practiced with
sincerity and high spirits as the atmosphere remained peaceful and elevated
due to Master's blessing energy. Most participants said that it was
a great honor to be able to attend the event and felt tremendous blessing
from the recent elevation of the world's consciousness through Master's
grace during Her recent personal retreat.
After
the last meditation session on May 16, the initiates dressed beautifully
and then were transported to the New Empress Restaurant in the Chinatown
Culture Plaza in downtown Honolulu. There they joined distinguished
members of the local Chinese community in a celebration and banquet
founding the above-mentioned institutions, and honoring Supreme Master
Ching Hai for Her compassion and contributions to humankind through
worldwide humanitarian work and teaching of the Quan Yin Method, whose
principles are identical to those of traditional Chinese ethics.
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The
banquet venue and many delightful performances.
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The
grand evening commenced with an opening speech delivered by Dr. Hung
Kwang Chen, the University's founder and president, who stated the school's
key principles. During the subsequent ceremonies, Dr. Chen unveiled
bronze statues of Emperor Shun and Supreme Master Ching Hai, who was
installed as Honorary Dean. Afterwards a traditional dragon and lion
dance ritual was performed for the success and prosperity of the new
institutions. In Master's place, a representative gave a speech and
accepted a certificate recognizing Her new title. Master Ching Hai was
also presented with the Emperor Shun Award and the Golden Emperor Shun
Trophy, which were accepted by a Quan Yin messenger on Her behalf as
She was still in retreat for the purpose of elevating the world's consciousness.
The
banquet consisted of an elegant and delicious dinner accompanied by
several performances, including traditional Hawaiian dance and nose
flute presentations, a beautiful Korean folk dance, a Chinese tribal
dance, a classical violin solo and others, providing guests with a wonderfully
satisfying evening.
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The
local World Daily News also gave a report on this event on May
21, 2003.
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