Formosa

Taipei

The release of Master’s new book - The Dogs in My Life – on October 25, Golden Year 4 (2007), presented a perfect opportunity for Ms. Wang Li-ling, President of the Help-Save-A-Pet Fund, and Mr. Sean McCormack, founder of Animals Taiwan, to talk to Master for the first time through videoconference. Master commended their compassionate efforts in loving and caring for animals, and contributed US$10,000 to each of the two groups, encouraging them to carry on their noble task. (For details, please refer to reports in News magazine # 192.)

The official contribution was held at the Love Ocean Arts Center on November 16 and December 26, respectively. Ms. Wang Li-ling pledged to dedicate Master’s contribution to building a house for old dogs, to enjoy their remaining years. The house would have padded walls and floor to ensure comfort and prevent aging dogs from sustaining injuries from bumping into a wall due to poor vision or physical weakness. Such separate housing would keep them from getting hurt from the more lively and robust dogs. Ms. Wang thought that this would be the best way to spend Master’s compassionate contribution.

At the second contribution event, the US$10,000 fund was received by Miss Chen Shu-chuan and Mr. Ryan Bell on behalf of Animals Taiwan. The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association also gave them Master’s publications. The two representatives from Animals Taiwan repeatedly thanked Master for Her loving support and were very interested in knowing more about Her teachings. They were also keen to feed their dogs with healthier vegetarian food. Therefore, our Association gave five large bags of "Loving Food for the Lively Doggie" to Animals Taiwan, to encourage them to feed the animal friends with vegetarian food, thus showing respect and ensuring compassionate care for all animals.

On Christmas Eve of Golden Year 4 (2007), Centers of The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association from around Formosa observed the annual tradition of showing love and compassion to others at this special time of the year. Following the selfless example of Jesus Christ, they hoped to bring God’s divine love to the underprivileged, giving them warmth and hope, and creating a sweet and harmonious society.

Taipei

As Christmas approached, fellow initiates from Taipei purchased 300 warm leisure outfits for the street friends. On December 24, the clothes were presented to the Taipei County Social Affairs Bureau and the Street Friends Halfway Home of the Taipei County Volunteer Service Association for distribution on their behalf.

The presentation ceremony was held at the Love Ocean Arts Center and the clothes were received by Mr. Lin Wei-hsiung, Chief of the Relief Section of the Social Affairs Bureau, and Director Huang Mei-ying of the Volunteer Service Association. Section Chief Lin thanked Master and the Association for their loving concern, making it possible for them to launch an evening visit to the street friends. Master’s publications, Thoughts on Life and Consciousness by Dr. Janez Drnovsek, Alternative Living document folders and Supreme Master Television brochures were also offered to these two saintly people who have been taking care of the street friends for years.

Hsinchu

On December 20 in the cold winter, the Hsinchu Center contributed DVD players, kitchenware and spiritual publications, including The Birds in My Life and The Dogs in My Life, to the Hsinchu Shelter for Homeless Friends. They hoped that their street friends in Hsinchu would have a merry Christmas and happy new year.

Ten thousand NT dollars (about US$350) was also contributed to Emei Elementary School for the needy students, so that they could continue with their studies with dignity and without worry. Principal Xu Fa-bin accepted the contribution on December 26, expressing how deeply touched he was at the love and concern of The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association in noticing a school in a remote location and in great need of resources.

Taichung

Fellow initiates from the Taichung Center also celebrated the Christmas season by putting love in action. They shared Master’s love and blessings with the physically and mentally challenged children of the Maria Wufeng Home, and the abandoned babies and abused children sheltered at the Taichung Infants Nursery.

On December 20, they visited and contributed a number of items to the Maria Wufeng Home. These included a jumbo-size washing machine to handle the large volume of cloth diapers each day, as well as a karaoke system and a television set so as to bring some happiness and enjoyment into the lives of these beautiful children. The following day, they visited the Taichung Infants Nursery to express their greatest respect to the staff for their selfless and silent dedication. They also provided the Nursery with an urgently needed drinking machine and two LCD computer monitors.

Nantou

Fellow initiates from the Nantou Center shared God’s love with the little angels of Ren-ai Home and the aging saints of the Elderly Home before Christmas. Following a heart-warming Christmas tradition, they asked the little angels to write down what they wanted for Christmas and then purchased the gifts accordingly. Surprise presents were also prepared for each of them, depending on their age and gender. The children were overjoyed to receive the exquisite and beautifully wrapped gifts.

To the Elderly Home, 108 sets of needed beddings were contributed, together with Master’s new book — The Birds in My Life, hoping to share their love for the animals with these senior sages.

Changhua

Under the leadership of Pastor Hong Chun-yi, the Christian Xinbao Church Social Concern Association in a remote coastal area of Changhua County has taken care of more than a hundred children from unfortunate families over the past two decades. It is now home to 40 kids. On Christmas Eve, fellow initiates from Changhua shared a joyous celebration with these underprivileged children. They also brought a lot of gifts, which included freshly picked oranges, self-grown organic brown rice, self-made toys, candies, cookies, Master’s sample books, News magazines and a fund of about NT$10,000, all fully charged with God’s love.

Pingtung

As Christmas and the new year drew near, fellow initiates from the Laiyi Center shared Master’s love and concern with the local community. They prepared a lot of Christmas gifts and, with fellow initiates dressed up as angels, visited each local household with Ms. Gao Ai-zhu, a counselor from the Yilin Village Church. They had a joyous Christmas Eve celebration with the villagers outside the church. Next day, Ms. Gao and the local Tribal Chief arranged for a Supreme Master Television poster to be put up on the village bulletin board. Master’s new books were also contributed to eight local churches. In addition that afternoon, they delivered clothes and daily necessities contributed by fellow initiates to the local clothes donation association for distribution to needy families by volunteer workers.

Keelung

On January 11, Golden Year 5 (2008), the Keelung Center conveyed Master’s love and warm concern for the street friends in the cold winter with a contribution of 20 sleeping bags, News magazines and red envelopes containing a total of NT$20,000 to a homeless shelter run by the Ren-an Charity Foundation. The homeless shelters in Keelung have for a long time provided the street friends with a wide range of service, such as food, clothing, bathing facilities, emergency aid and assistance in seeking medical treatment and employment.

Yilan

On January 20, the Yilan Center, in cooperation with the Lotung Renan Branch of the Genesis Social Welfare Foundation, treated the street friends to a vegetarian year-end dinner. More than a hundred street friends came to the event, which began with showing Master’s DVD, followed by a musical recital of Master’s poems. While the street friends were enjoying the dinner, fellow initiates continued to entertain them with interesting performances. Everyone was immersed in the joyous atmosphere. After the dinner, some warm scarves and candies were presented to them as gifts, and all were wished a happy and successful new year.

Kaohsiung

In the remote mountain areas of Kaoshiung County, some destitute aboriginal students were unable to pay for their lunch fees, and thus didn’t dare to go to school. Knowing about this unfortunate situation, the Kaohsiung Center contributed a fund of NT$200,000 to the Physical and Health Education Division of the Kaohsiung County Education Department to subsidize these students, hoping they would be able to study in school without any worries. At the same time, Master’s new books were also given to the Education Department. Apart from expressing gratitude to our Association, Director Lu Rui-feng and Section Chief Yu Shu-hui also talked about their endeavors in helping these children of God. They hoped that these kids, after receiving the assistance to continue their education, would keep this sense of gratitude in their hearts and pass on this love to other needy people in the future.

Expenditures for Charitable and
Relief Activities in Formosa
from November to December 2007

Total Amount in Tables 1 and 2 = NT$514,393 (US$15,893)

Table 1: Details of Expenditures for Charitable Activities
in Formosa from November to December 2007

(Amount in NT$)

Table 2: Relief Funds Given to Needy Households in Formosa
from November to December 2007

                                                                                                       (Amount in NT$)

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