The 2004 National Book Fair ¡X Immersed in Master¡¦s Ocean of Love

[Taichung] During the 2004 National Book Fair held at the Taichung World Trade Center from October 30 to November 7, local initiates endorsed the theme “Trust and Contact God to Make Life Colorful.” This central Formosan cultural event attracted over a hundred publishers and included captivating activities conducted by the initiates that introduced large numbers of book lovers to Master’s teachings.

The Quan Yin booth was specially designed to facilitate entry on both sides, and featured a cozy corner where Master’s publications were displayed, as well as comfortable seats from which visitors could quietly enjoy presentations of Master’s ethereal music. On the first and last days of the Fair, the initiates’ Truth-sharing program featured precisely timed shows in which models wearing gorgeous Celestial Clothes displayed Master’s spiritual books, accompanied by concise and pertinent introductions by an announcer. These programs were well received by large audiences, who sought spiritual information from the initiates even before they were completed. The public also learned about Master’s publications through interactive methods such as a story-telling session by an initiate dressed as “Sister Mosquito,” quizzes with prize giveaways, a concert featuring Master’s music, a cooking demonstration based on the Supreme Kitchen cookbook and a seminar at which local celebrities introduced Master’s books.

Guests who added to the warm ambiance at the Quan Yin booth included the principal, teachers and students from the National Taichung School for the Deaf, children from the Taiwan Fund for Children and Families and the director, teachers and students from the local Youth High School’s advertising design department. Mr. Hong Ming-cai, principal of the School for the Deaf, had read the sample booklet The Key of Immediate Enlightenment more than a decade earlier and felt great admiration and respect for Supreme Master Ching Hai. While pledging to work more diligently in pursuing spiritual development, Mr. Hong said the following about the benefits of meditation: “Based on my past experience in educating our students, I have found that meditation encourages us to reflect on our inner Self. Our school would like to have more opportunities to promote meditation so that every student can see his own Self more clearly.” More than ninety teachers and students from the School participated in a November 2 quiz on Master’s book God Takes Care of Everything, and happily went home with prizes they had won at the contest.

During the closing hour of the 2004 National Book Fair, as other exhibitors seized their final chance to promote their publications, the initiates on the work team meditated to express their sincere gratitude to Master for allowing them to learn spiritually and serve as God’s tools through the event. While the sisters and brothers sat in meditation, Master’s love permeated the venue and many initiates were moved to tears by the inner bliss they experienced.

To keep pace with the planet’s ongoing spiritual elevation, the local centers of The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association are holding more and more video seminars and other Truth-sharing events worldwide.
You are welcome to join in these activities with your friends and relatives. For the latest schedule of our Truth-sharing activities, please visit the following URLs:
http://www.godsdirectcontact.org.tw/eng/latest_news/events-datebook.htm (English)
http://www.godsdirectcontact.org.tw/ch/latest_news/events-datebook.htm (Chinese)

Report from Taichung, Formosa

The 2004 National Book Fair — Immersed in Master’s Ocean of Love

By the Taichung News Group