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News 46, Feature Reports

A Master Artist of Truth, Virtue And Beauty

Master's S.M. Celestial Clothes Fashion Show is currently being staged around the world. It has attracted much attention in the field of international fashion design. Several fellow initiates who are professionals in the fields of fashion, photography and the art of painting have expressed their feelings about Master's artistic creations.

To Communicate With Master Directly On The Inner Level Is The Best Way

By Fellow Initiate Chen, Taipei, Formosa
(A Pattern Template Maker)

How much time does it take to make over one hundred and thirty sets of Celestial Clothes? A French female initiate who works as a pattern maker for Channel (a famous French fashion company) said: "Even if you mobilize thirty people and do a rush job continuously for a month, you still may not complete it!" How could it be that with only ten plus fellow initiates, under Master's meticulous instructions, they accomplished the job perfectly in a period of just over ten days?

Sister initiate Chen, who has over twenty years experience as a pattern maker, participated in the whole process of making the Celestial Clothes. Unable to hide her excitement, she talked about this journey of abundant learning:

In the beginning, I carried with me mundane 'professional habits' and my mind was fighting against Master all the time. Although I knew Master was frustrated, I was not able to tune into Her ideas. Consequently, the work did not progress smoothly.

For example, there was an outfit designed for secretaries; it had high slits on both sides of the skirt. I assumed that Master's design was intended to be conservative, so I did not make the slits as high as She had designed. When Master saw it, She commented that we only worried about overexposure, but did not consider the secretary's job. Besides managing their office work efficiently, secretaries often need to fight for time driving and picking up their children. With the way we cut the skirt slits, their lives could well be in jeopardy! Finally, under Master's instructions, the slits on this Celestial skirt were adjusted to the most appropriate height to meet the needs of those in everyday life. Besides the beautiful appearance of the outfit, its practical aspects were also meticulously considered.

Also, there was another skirt that emphasized beautiful flowing lines. After many corrections, it was still not perfect. Finally, Master came to show us how to make it come alive and look chic. By then, it was almost daybreak! I was deeply touched by Master's tender, loving care and by the considerate way in which She caters to the needs of others.

During the first week, Master used different situations to remind me of my old habits and cleanse my karma. Gradually, I was able to break my old habits of my mind and come into contact with Master on the inner level.

While on the job, the most important thing was concentration. As soon as I diverted my attention, obstacles would arise immediately. There was an Indian hat that I had made four times. Had I been doing my regular job, I would have felt that the boss was picking on me. But later I understood that it was Master's training because the task allowed me to learn three more designs on that one item.

While making another hat, I wasn't sure if it was the way that Master wanted it. So I started praying to Her. Immediately, She called and asked me if I needed help. Then She used a coaster to demonstrate and compare - the answer came quickly and clearly! Master is truly omnipresent - to communicate with Her directly on the inner level is the perfect way!

Even with very limited materials, Master was still able to fully express the sentiments of Truth, virtue and beauty. One of the Celestial Clothes was made from an ordinary piece of coarse cloth of an obscure color, but Master added a shiny lining to it which transformed it into a magnificent garment! The outer obscurity represented the physical body, while the inner brilliance represented the soul. It reminds the world of one's inner brilliant nature and the value of spiritual practice.

After the job was completed, I couldn't appreciate the works of other famous international designers any more. Master told us later: "Whatever you do, put in your best effort; whether you succeed or not is not important."

From the lessons that I experienced, I realized that the mind accumulates many habits from past lives, creating obstacles that impede our spiritual cultivation. In order to reach perfection, we must have direct contact with Master on the inner level.

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An Enlightened Master Inspires My Creativity

By Fellow Initiate Chen, Taipei, Formosa
(A Fashion Designer)

To me, Master's fashion designs, musical compositions and paintings are unspoken teachings that touch my soul and prompt my concentration. They all represent Truth, virtue and beauty; like poetry, they captivate my entire being.

Master's Celestial Clothes are carefree yet have a powerful impact. Some bring forth the wonders of the universe, some integrate different ethnic cultures; the lines flow clearly, the designs are elegant, and the colors brilliant and alive.

Master's paintings have the same style. They are distinct yet delicate; within the innocence there is creativity; behind the calmness there is activity. As one mindfully studies the paintings, it seems that what is actually revealed isn't what one sees. When the painting seems quiet it isn't really calm, and when there is activity there isn't any movement. The style is free flowing and graceful. Master's musical compositions are no exception. From these examples one can see that the wisdom of a truly enlightened master is infinite.

I feel deeply that Master brings us onto the path, but the practice depends on ourselves. It may be a common saying, but one must have the merit to follow Master, understand Her compassion, and humbly receive Her blessings. Master has said: "Once the wisdom eye is opened, then we are able to truly understand the people, things and situations that surround us."

Master's creations remind me that even though I am a new initiate, I must rush to catch up with Her pace. By practicing the Quan Yin Method diligently, I receive pieces of enlightenment every day, and eventually I'll reach the great enlightenment. Not only will it help me advance spiritually and morally, but it also helps me cultivate my own potential at work. My diligent practice helps me and benefits others - so why not!?

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The Best Interpretation of Spirituality, Art And Life

By Fellow Initiate Liu, Taipei, Formosa
(A Career in the Arts)

I have been working in the fields of photography and marketing for over ten years. From a professional standpoint, I regard myself as possessing the talent and judgement of an artist. However, during the long creative process, in my mind I have often experienced the feeling of being stuck due to lack of inspiration.

After my initiation, I eagerly wanted to break free from all bindings in the world. I discovered that my "determination to be an artist" was really a set of heavy chains. Therefore I had a thought about not creating any more. During this period of time, Master was like a skillful watch-maker; breaking into my rusted skull and installing brand new parts. She made me realize that creation is the manifestation of one's inner and outer joy.

Now I have started again and intend to become a happy artist for life. From Master's painting's, music, celestial clothes and attitude toward life, I observe the highest expression of perfection in the merging of the body and soul as well as in the esthetics of creation. I would like to share some of my thoughts.

Master Is The Perfect Representation Of The Essence Of Truth, Virtue And Beauty

Throughout history, the lives of most great artists, regardless of their spiritual attainment, have shown us that their accomplishments and life circumstances were like both ends of a string - they could not be integrated. Artists such as Kawabata Yasunari, Van Gogh, Beethoven and Bach displayed unsurpassed talent yet their lives were not able to escape the tragedy of suicide, insanity, physical handicaps or early death. We are in heaven when we appreciate their works of art, but when we look into their lives we experience hell. However beautiful and abundant the cherry blossoms are, they are gone in a fleeting moment. It is extremely rare for someone to be highly recognized for their artistic achievements and at the same time freely enjoy a glorious, colorful life.

Master is an example of the "perfect product" of enlightenment. She lives freely; Her actions and creations are a combination of life and artistic grace at their fullest. She is truly a practitioner and an artist of life.

Master Reveals The Perfection Of Spirituality, Art And Life

The artistic creations of humanity are consciously searching for "beauty in form" or "inner meanings." These creations usually express "fame, fortune, desire, life, death or redemption," and are still under the influence of the mundane world. In contrast, Master's creations are balanced, harmonious, diverse and beautiful in form. They are also full of messages of joy from heaven and express a state of serenity and selflessness. They are far beyond the mundane physical world. Within Master's artistic creations, one can clearly see three aspects: Deep messages for sentient beings, reminding them not to forget to practice spiritually; the state of samadhi that Master expresses in Her flowing and natural style, without a word; and the ease with which Master merges art and spirituality into daily life.

These three aspects demonstrate a living Master's compassion and Her achievement of perfection in spiritual practice.

What Did Master's Perfect Creations Teach Me?

Creating art and spiritual fulfilment can appear to be like two ends of a string; if we bend the string in the center, both ends will meet at the same point. An artist is made of seven parts of hard work plus three parts of talent. Most people throughout their lives can only reach the level of an artisan. Master never studied painting, fashion design, music theory, architecture or horticulture, yet this has not hindered the full growth of Her talent.

Master has said: "The more we are enlightened, the more developed our talents will be." We may not have been a born genius, but with inner enlightenment, we can develop the three parts of talent. Therefore, our lives, work and creative talent will reach the essential balance between Yin and Yang as we walk the path of enlightenment.

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Perfect Designs

By Fellow Initiate Chen, Taipei, Formosa
(A Stage Fashion Designer)

Most fashion designers emphasize a precise sense of beauty and line in all of their designs. However, Master's Celestial Clothes are not only beautiful, they are practical as well. Master has considered the needs of the wearer with loving care by not only wanting the wearer of the clothes to be 'beautiful,' but also 'comfortable'.

I have also observed the details of Master's Celestial Clothes. Be it a choice of buttons, the curve of the collar, the width of the sleeves, the fit or even the size of a pocket, however minor, no detail is ignored or taken lightly. The precision in the production of every part makes the clothes unique in their own way.

As far as combination of colors is concerned, Master really breaks the traditional rules. Under Her splendid arrangement, colors that are traditionally not put together are combined tastefully. The results are eye-catching.

All of these skills usually require years of accumulated experience. Master, however, has never studied fashion design, yet the precision with which She handles everything is truly incredible.

News 46, Special Reports

Increasing One's Wisdom On The Job

Provided by the News Group, Pennsylvania, USA

For me, taking part in the preparation work for Master's Fashion Show helped me realize for the first time since my initiation, that in doing Master's work one needs to accept the challenges as well as the tempering process associated with it.

When there are many people working together, it invisibly gives one the best opportunity to learn how to cooperate within a group, as well as to absorb the good points of others. Those who work fast, and with few errors, concentrate a lot on their work and seldom talk, for those who practice well, their capabilities don't necessarily have any relationship with their worldly professional knowledge. No matter what such a person does, even if it were the first attempt, it would be perfect and done efficiently. This is what Master wants all of us to learn: to concentrate the omnipotent wisdom and power, and be able to get the most done in the shortest time.

On the day of the rehearsal, I was backstage helping to sort the accessories. In the midst of the rehearsal, Master came backstage to talk with the models and give us directions on how to coordinate the show. At the time, Master was just like any other professional fashion designer fighting for the ideals embodied in Her designs. I originally thought that a great Master could not be born in the body of an ordinary person. But the fact is that just because Master has the same sentiments as we do, and has the same flesh and blood, She is nonetheless able to shoulder all the difficulties and sufferings and to make many untold sacrifices for sentient beings who have no relationship with Her. This is why She is so great! If She were to be different than we are, not knowing any suffering or any pain and not knowing the very nature of difficulties, then how could one say She is great? Because to Her it really would not make any difference! Therefore, my respect for Master has deepened.

After this process of tempering, I have deeply realized many new methods of doing things. I also deeply feel that as long as we try to sincerely learn and understand, then all the challenges that we encounter when doing Master's work and all the weaknesses exposed during the process are the best educational opportunities that Master uses to train us individually.

To me, it was a most beautiful way of spreading Master's teachings and also a most memorable lesson.

News 46, Special Reports

The Paris Beauties

By Fellow Initiate Chen, Houston, Texas, USA

When the S.M. Celestial Clothes Fashion Show was in New York, one of the models showed much interest in our group and the vegetarian diet. While the other models preferred to go out to eat non-vegetarian food, she often stayed and ate vegetarian food with our work team, and seemed to have much affinity with us.

At the end of the show when Master appeared on stage to receive a standing ovation from the entire audience, Her divine love filled the atmosphere to the state of exaltation. One model in particular, perhaps because she was moved by the special atmosphere or touched by Master's blessings, cried incessantly, and she could not wipe her tears away fast enough. The model standing next to her gave her a pair of gloves to wipe her tears, but it wasn't enough, so she ran backstage to clean up before coming back on stage. After a short while, she had to go backstage again because she could not stop crying. No doubt her soul was profoundly touched by Master's divine love.

The next morning, she came to eat breakfast with our work team again. She told us that she couldn't sleep the whole night. When we asked her why, she said it was because Master's music, which was used in the show, echoed in her mind the whole night. The fellow initiates all smiled knowingly; they understood that it was Master's blessing.

The inner beauty that emerged from within each of the models made their performances on stage more and more natural, artistic and beautiful. No wonder Master said that whenever She saw them, She felt that they had become more beautiful each time!

News 46, Special Reports

The Perfection Of The Celestial Clothes

By Fellow Initiate Chang, Taipei, Formosa

I look at my Celestial Clothes with joy. They are so comfortable I don't know how to describe it. They are not too large, not too small, but just right! Whenever a button is fastened, or when the drape of the skirt is being adjusted, I would immediately notice, on the Celestial Clothes, that even the most insignificant detail is perfectly taken care of and finished with exquisite workmanship. Master has so meticulously considered every aspect of when a woman is dressing that whenever you're going out, you would not want to leave without wearing the S.M. Celestial Clothes. The Celestial Clothes are the result of Master's wisdom in attentively designing delicately hand-crafted garments, which are carefully made with patience and love by the fellow initiates at Hsihu Center. Master's Celestial Clothes are really perfect.

News 48, Between Master And Disciples

A Beautiful Way To Meet Master

By Fellow Initiate Richard, Indiana, USA
(originally in English)

Although I have read many of Master's works, seen her numerous times on videotapes, and heard Her voice on tape recordings, the experience of seeing Her in person at the New York S.M. Celestial Fashion Show was truly breathtaking.

I felt a sense of electricity and anticipation as the Show progressed and the gorgeous models presented Master's celestial clothing with inspired grace and beauty. I had only been an initiate for a few weeks at the time of the Show, and felt like a newborn baby among all the older practitioners as they watched in anticipation of a visit by Master.

When She finally appeared after the models had displayed Her glorious creations, the sudden rush of energy from the crowd as people tried to get near the stage area to see Her up close was really overwhelming. I have never felt such spiritual upliftment in the presence of a master, although I have attended many conferences and meetings with teachers and masters from around the world. The power and inspiration that I experienced from the mere sight of Master will never leave me. Her tiny frame seemed larger and more glowing than the tall, beautiful models around Her as She emerged from backstage at the end of the Show.

She projected a unique quality of humility combined with total naturalness and mastery of her surroundings as She spoke to the crowd. This first image of Master in person as She expressed her feelings and humorous impressions will be with me as long as I live. She has a great sense of humor and down-to-earth nature that make me feel at home with Her, as though I've known Her for many lifetimes.

This feeling was carried over into the group meeting for initiates and guests held at the New York Center the day after the Fashion Show. I was lucky enough to sit right near Master in the front row as She spoke; and before She sat down, She walked just a few inches from me as She greeted the crowd. All the while, I felt a warm sense of brotherhood with Master, and identified with Her humorous and friendly style.

Never before in all my years of pursuing spiritual Truth have I met a teacher quite like Her! She is a "Master for the Ages" in the truest sense of the word, and I felt like crying as I saw Her in the flesh for the first time. Even now, as I write this report, I feel moved to tears knowing that I have finally found a master who can lead me to the Truth that I have been seeking all my life. I have tried many paths, but none has been as powerful and spiritually rewarding as practicing the Quan Yin Method. I thank Master from the depths of my soul for introducing Herself to me after a long and seemingly endless quest for the Truth, which began in the Catholic Church and has culminated in the path of a true Buddha, Supreme Master Ching Hai.

   

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