Letters between Master and Disciples

by would-be initiate Yang Zhijing, Malaysia (originally in Chinese)

To my beloved and revered Supreme Master Ching Hai, whom I miss the most.

Master Ching Hai, how are You? It has been almost a year since I came to know You, when You reminded me in a dream to embark on the spiritual path. During this time, my life has become happier and freer than ever before. No words can possibly describe the bliss in my heart. I am practicing the Convenient Method, observing a vegetarian diet and meditating every day. For me, half an hour a day of meditation passes by very quickly. So I yearn to receive initiation into the Quan Yin Method; for then I will be able to meditate longer each day and help myself to become more focused.
Master, I used to be a very intolerant, fastidious girl who constantly complained.

However, after beginning to practice the Convenient Method, I have changed a great deal. Now, I no longer like to argue with others or listen to gossip as I did before. And even when people criticize me, I don’t mind; so my life is very free and happy. Of course, I still occasionally encounter minor troubles, but I keep them under control most of the time. Should I really lose control, I quickly read Your books or News magazines, look at Your photos or listen to Your cassettes. Then very soon my problems vanish. Thus, I am very thankful to God for bestowing on me the immense blessing of knowing about You, Master.

I practice the Convenient Method of meditation daily at home with my grandmother, and before we began the Method, my grandmother was a very solemn, petty person, especially concerning money. But after she began pursuing spirituality, not only has she become much kinder, but also very healthy. Everyone who meets her admires her youthful look and good health. Actually, she is almost eighty, but her body is still very strong. Everyone says that she doesn’t look her age.

Last year, a fortune-teller predicted that my grandmother might not be able to live beyond June 2003, and advised my family and I to give her more attention and care. At that time she was physically weak and often sick. She even fell once and had to be hospitalized. Unable to walk, she was bedridden for over a month and we were all very worried about her. Then last December, I came to learn about You, and briefly introduced my grandmother to You, telling her that I was going to become a vegetarian and follow Master Ching Hai to practice spiritually. She immediately promised to observe a vegetarian diet and practice with me. Today, she remains safe and sound, living a free, easy life, and is in good health both physically and mentally. Each day I usually go out to work, leaving my grandmother home alone. However, I never worry because I know that You are constantly by her side, accompanying her and taking care of her.

I am very grateful to You, Master, though no worldly language can depict my inner feelings and gratitude to You. I can only say that since coming to know You, our lives have been full of light, love, hope and even miracles. When we are lonely and helpless, You are there to support us. When we are sad and dejected, You show us Your concern and boundless love, just like a loving mother does.

Master, ever since I have come to know You, not a single day has passed when I have not missed You. I always gaze at Your photo and think silently in my heart, “I really long to see You, and when I eventually see You, I hope to embrace You tightly like a child would her mother. (Each time I think about this, tears spontaneously roll down my cheeks.) Also, I want to tell You in person, “Master, thank You so much for the immaculate care You show us at all times.” Master, I am truly thankful to You! Please take good care of Your health!