by the San Jose News Group

[San Jose] On February, 22, 2004, initiates from the Northern California cities of Fresno, Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose, along with their loved ones, gathered at the San Jose Center to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Supreme Master Ching Hai Day.

To open the event, the MC discussed the day’s historical significance, and then a moment of silence was observed to thank our beloved Master for Her noble example and selfless contributions to the world, as the initiates prayed for people everywhere to enjoy inner peace and happiness.

During the festivities a sumptuous luncheon buffet prepared by the kitchen team was enjoyed by all, and after lunch the brothers and sisters celebrated with splendid performances dedicated to Master, including songs based on Her exquisite poems, other spiritual songs and several instrumental recitals. The day’s activities also featured a highly amusing impromptu belly dancing competition and a raffle drawing with wonderful prizes, such as framed copies of Master’s aphorisms in Chinese calligraphy and Master’s book of humorous stories God Takes Care of Everything. At the conclusion of the entertainment program, the initiates and their guests joyously shared a beautiful three-tiered cake, a variety of fruits and blessed food.

In a memorable day of merriment at the 2004 Supreme Master Ching Hai Day celebration, Northern California initiates and their friends showed their appreciation for a great living Master Who has dedicated Her life to serving sentient beings. Throughout the event, God’s special love poured into everyone’s heart, and all felt happier and closer together in the realization that they are children of the same blessed Mother under the protective roof of the Quan Yin family.

[San Jose] On March 6, 2004, San Jose Center initiates held their quarterly video seminar at the Fremont Library, located approximately fifteen miles north of downtown San Jose. While in Fremont, many of the initiates fondly remembered the inspirational lecture that Master gave in the city’s Hindu neighborhood in 1993.

Projecting a warm atmosphere, the venue was soon filled to capacity, and during the video Be a Torchbearer for God, the guests were captivated by Master’s loving voice and showed great interest in Her message of Truth.

Most of the audience members had already heard of Master, and one lady who was very excited to attend told a story about how she had listened to the San Jose Center’s radio show every morning for ten years. Overcome by enthusiasm, she asked her friend, who had driven her to the venue and wanted to leave right after the video presentation, to stay longer so that she could learn the Convenient Method. And fortunately, they were able to stay. Master always has a way of granting the wishes of those who are sincere.

Also, a gentleman from Portugal enthusiastically shared a story about how he had encountered Master’s teachings while visiting The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association’s website and read all of Master’s lectures given in Asia, Europe and South Africa. He was excited at the idea of learning and practicing the Convenient Method and eagerly wished to receive full initiation. Filled with peace and joy, he left the seminar intent on sharing his new experience and happiness with his family.

Throughout the Truth-sharing session at the Fremont Library, the ambiance was loving, peaceful and satisfying and thus truly reflective of Master’s blessing energy..........previous