A Little Message:
In speaking of God, or the Supreme Spirit, Master instructs us to use original non-sexist terms to avoid the argument about whether God is a She or a He.
She + He = Hes (as in Mess)
Her + Him = Hirm (as in Firm)
Hers + His = Hiers (as in Beers)
Example: When God wants, Hes makes things happen according to Hiers will to suit Hirmself.

News No. 132
Published: April 10, 2002
Founded: April 1, 1990
Published By: The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association
Publisher: Hsieh, Hsin Lin

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Cinema Sense

Wisdom Is Valuable But Liberation Is Even More Precious

-- Insights from Solomon and Sheba

By sister initiate Yang Tung-yin, Keelung, Formosa

In the Ninth-generation of Celestial Jewelry, Master used the pattern of the Star of David along with beautiful sapphires to design the collection entitled "The Wisdom of Solomon." This series reminds me of a very meaningful movie - Solomon and Sheba.

This film was adapted from the biblical story about the first kings of Israel in the Old Testament. Before his death, King David of Israel abided by God's instructions and named his son Solomon as his successor. After his ascension to the throne, King Solomon adhered to David's final instructions and worshipped God piously. According to the Bible, God once appeared to Solomon and said, "Ask what I should give you." Solomon then asked not for long life, riches, or any worldly things; he asked only for wisdom. God therefore bestowed wisdom on him, and promised to give him all other material rewards if he followed Hiers path.

Through God's grace, King Solomon soon became far wiser than the other people of his time, emerging as the wisest king in the history of Israel. He not only was a very good judge, but also excelled in diplomacy, administration, trade, architecture, and many other areas. Talented in business, he embarked on maritime trade with a fleet of ships. He earned enormous profits, but upset other tribes engaged in transporting goods on land by camel. One major victim was the queen of Sheba, who is thought to have reigned in the southern Arabian Peninsula. Once, she went to Jerusalem bringing large quantities of spices, gold and precious stones, in order to exchange gifts with King Solomon. At the same time, she prepared several difficult questions to test Solomon, who easily answered all of them. The queen of Sheba was thus dazzled by the King's great wisdom, and admired him very much. She also highly praised the God in whom Solomon believed.

Initially, King Solomon was a wise and broad-minded king. He managed his country very well and showed sincere faith in God. To maintain friendly relations with neighboring countries, Solomon created alliances by marrying many foreign wives. According to the Bible, among his wives he had seven hundred princesses, as well as three hundred concubines. After becoming over-indulgent in sensory pleasures, and affected by the gods and rituals introduced by his wives, King Solomon gradually lost his devotedness to God and forgot the vows he had made. Subsequently, Israel began to decline and was plagued by both internal and external problems. Solomon's military officers and the people who believed in God left him, putting the country in a grave crisis.

This story conveys a serious warning to us: While living in a world so full of temptations, if we fail to remain alert at all times, even a person as wise and intelligent as King Solomon, with just one careless mistake, can easily be misled by outer influences and drift away from the right path. Sometimes, I find that, just as King Solomon did, I make excuses or pretend to forget, and then continue to do something that I clearly know is detrimental to my spiritual growth. Afterwards, I feel unhappy, my conscience becomes restless, and I eventually repent to Master. In this way, I not only obstruct my spiritual practice, but also increase Master's burden. Precisely as the movie Solomon and Sheba portrays, God actually never punishes anyone. But when we choose to go astray from God, and so deprive ourselves of God's love, we experience the severest of punishments.

After following Master in spiritual practice, we realize that, though there are many wonderful things in this world, none can compare to a millionth of Heaven's beauty. Thus, we should always remind ourselves to cherish the brief existence of our human body, work hard to elevate our spiritual nature, and absolutely not be mesmerized by the things before us or forget our original path.

Remarks:

1. For a historical discussion of King Solomon, please refer to the Bible, Old Testament, First Kings, Chapter 1-11.
2. Sheba is thought to be the ancient name of a tribe in the southern Arabian Peninsula.

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Undulation Energy and the Health Revolution

By brother initiate Lin Ming-chao, Nantou, Formosa
(Brother Lin is a doctor of Chinese medicine serving at Nantou Hospital, Formosa.)

Issues No. 114 and 127 of the News magazine featured articles on a Magnetic Resonance Tester invented by a Korean scientist to check food quality as well as human health conditions and consciousness levels. This advanced apparatus, which can reveal information imperceptible to the physical eyes, is not in a class by itself. Similar machines, such as Quantum, Meridian Regulatory Acupuncture (MRA), the Life Field Transmitter (LFT), and the Electro Acupuncture of Dr. Voll machine (EAV, a device for measuring the conductance of acupuncture meridians), are also available in several developed countries. In his book Undulation Energy and the Health Revolution, Mr. Fukano Kazuyuki, a Japanese expert with a doctorate in engineering sciences, explains in everyday language the workings and applications of such equipment, which he classifies as "undulation machines."

Mr. Fukano Kazuyuki believes that the "essence of the universe" lies in a realm that is indiscernible to the physical eye. It is composed of super-molecules known as "cosmic energy" that moves in spiral waveforms detectable by these machines.

The author observes that the Earth's present civilization recognizes only that "the universe is the physical world" and that "humankind has only the physical body." On the contrary, however, the universe is actually composed of both a "material world" and an "invisible world." Apart from the physical body, human beings also have an "invisible body" (the original life form, which is our spiritual body). But the mainstream sciences are still unable to detect the invisible world and invisible body, and are thus incapable of perceiving many truths about the universe and humankind. In recent years, undulation machines have become the pioneering equipment guiding human civilization toward understanding the invisible world, and are also powerful tools for exploring the existence of cosmic energy.

Applications in Food Testing

With the invention of undulation machines, food and potable water are no longer tested by chemical analysis or analyzed to identify their constitution with respect to the "five main nutritional elements." Chemical analysis alone cannot determine the influence of food and water on health! Undulation machines produce a more accurate and comprehensive analysis. High undulation indexes indicate that the food being tested is more beneficial to health, while lower indexes mean that it is detrimental to health and may even induce illness.

Tests using undulation machines have shown that meat products or those containing eggs have little undulation energy and are harmful to health. Farm produce grown with the generous use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and foods with numerous additives contain little undulation energy as well. Such foods cause a breakdown of the body's mineral balance and impair its self-healing ability. Therefore, they are considered unfavorable to human health. Generally speaking, vegetables, fruits, and seaweed, which are usually high in undulation energy, are regarded as healthy foods. A small percentage of foods in this category is pushed down the index level, most probably because of the excessive pesticides and chemical fertilizers used during cultivation.

Applications in Water Testing

Water, by nature, easily absorbs cosmic energy. Test findings show a low level of undulation energy in polluted water and tap water in metropolises. By contrast, natural spring water from the mountains contains more undulation energy, because it has been significantly purified by minerals in the soil. Moreover, undulation indexes show that "holy water" does exist! To a certain extent, such water can heal patients suffering from "spiritual ailments."

Applications in Medical Science

In recent years, a new school of medical science has emerged involving the experimental use of undulation machines and research on the energy of the invisible world. This school of "energy medical science" or "quantum medical science" employs therapeutic methods including "sound therapy," "light therapy," and "space therapy." Some people even use undulation machines to produce "energy water" for the treatment of disease in lieu of traditional pharmaceutical therapy.

The Innate Undulation Machine

The level of human consciousness determines the advancement of material civilization. The higher the level of consciousness, the more exquisite and convenient tools can human beings develop. Undulation machines represent a new dimension in human technology, indicating that human consciousness has become elevated to some degree. However, if scientists do not seek spiritual advancement to upgrade their level of consciousness and go beyond existing concepts, technological development will remain limited! A mechanical invention, however advanced, cannot transcend the physical dimension.

Human beings are blessed with a flawless undulation machine - the human body. Unfortunately, however, most people do not know how to make use of it. A sophisticated machine can operate correctly only when manipulated by a professional technician. In the same sense, the flawless undulation machine of the human body needs an even more advanced "super expert" who knows the universe's secret tricks, and can open for us the door to cosmic energy and teach us to use this energy effectively.

Spiritual Practice Is a Meta-science

Master once said, "In our body, there are about seven chakras (energy centers) that can draw in energy from the universe. They are just like a battery automatically charged by universal power. That's why we can run our machine all the time. And when we meditate, this power is in even greater abundance. So the more we give, the more it comes in. It will never stop. So we don't need to worry about karma, and helping people and taking karma and all that. If people need help, you should help." (Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai in English at a group meditation session in Bangkok, Thailand, September 14, 1994. Videotape No. 446)

The new concepts and medical therapies discussed above have proven that spiritual practice is a "meta-science" rather than being "anti-science." These ideas are not new to members of the Quan Yin family, for during daily meditation, we simultaneously enjoy "light therapy," "sound therapy," and even "space therapy." We are cared for in every aspect of body, mind and spirit. So, we cannot help but marvel at how privileged and blessed the initiated children of God are! Hopefully, with greater scientific support and more advanced inventions, more and more brothers and sisters around the world will practice the Quan Yin Method and, once and for all, undertake this spiritual path that brings only benefits.

Letter of Appreciation

A Thank You Letter to Master from a Group of New Year Gift Recipients

(Originally in Aulacese)

Dear Supreme Master Ching Hai,

We are a group of Aulacese people living far from our homeland as refugees in Montreal, Canada, one of the most humanitarian nations in the world. We lead contented lives in this country; however, we always have fond memories of our motherland, especially during the Aulacese New Year. We often receive immediate help from You when our families have problems or experience a disaster, or during other times of trouble. Many of us have listened to Your lectures on the Quan Yin Method, which have given us a peaceful and carefree life. We appreciate the precious help we have received spiritually and materially from You.

From Your many videotapes, photos, and newspaper and other media reports, we have learned about Your relief activities and know that with Your compassionate, generous heart, You have helped the needy, the less fortunate, and victims of natural disasters, floods, and incurable diseases everywhere on this planet, especially in Au Lac.

Today in the festive spirit of welcoming in the Year of the Horse, we have invited each other to the celebrations and gathered together at the exhibition booth that Your representatives have set up to spread the Quan Yin Method, reminding people to do good and avoid bad deeds. Each of us has received a present from You to elevate the New Year joy and happiness in our families, and to dissipate somewhat our sadness over living in a strange land.

In the New Year of the Horse, we sincerely pray to God to bless You, so that You may grace this Earth longer, be healthy and happy and continue to deliver humankind from disasters.

May all Your wishes come true.

Montreal, February 10, 2002

Individual Signatures

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Letters Between Master and Disciples

Thank You for Saving My Family

By would-be initiate Li, Mainland China
February 9, 2002

Revered and beloved Master Ching Hai,

Greetings to You from one of Your disciples in China. On the occasion of the new year, I take this opportunity to wish You good health, success, and happiness in sharing the Truth.

During the last Lunar New Year holiday, I suffered career setbacks that placed a heavy burden on my family and me, and the resulting financial problems seemed far too much for me to deal with. This experience was a heavy mental blow, and I thought of running away from society for the rest of my life. But just as I was about to step into the abyss of no return, I read the sample booklet, The Key of Immediate Enlightenment, at the home of one of Your disciples. Your teachings shed light on my work and set a new direction for my life. Subsequently, I decided to first practice the Convenient Method.

Since then, a year has passed, and in Your care, every member of my family, including myself, has experienced dramatically positive changes. I thank You, Master, with all my heart for delivering my whole family. I can find no words to express my gratitude to You, and can only truthfully abide by Your teachings, and practice seriously to repay Your loving care. Meanwhile, I am eagerly awaiting initiation.

Wishing You a happy new year and all heavenly bliss!

Your Disciple

Thanks for the Gift of Enlightenment

February 13, 2002
(Originally in English)

Dearest Supreme Master Ching Hai,

Thank You so much for Your love and good wishes to all of us. I am very grateful to the most merciful, almighty God, our Father, for giving You to us as our Master to remind us of our Self, to let us know who we are, and to lead us back to our original Home. It is my desire to live in the Kingdom of God's Holy Will.

I have been very happy and feeling good since I got initiated on June 9, 2001, in Florida, for You have given my family and me so many blessings. You have always answered my prayers. Yesterday, I cried to You in sorrow and asked for Your forgiveness for my past actions, for I recognize myself as nothing before the most merciful, almighty God, Who lives in You. Supreme Master, thank You for coming and speaking to us in the flesh, for coming in human form while being DIVINE at the same time. thank You for the gift of Enlightenment.

I pray that all my people in the Philippines will be awakened and enlightened. May the peace of God reign in the hearts of all men and women alike, so that we may live in harmony with all of God's creations, including all sentient beings.

Thank You, beloved Master, for loving me as I am and helping me to become enlightened. Help me, Master, to be compassionate to other beings and to all suffering souls.

With Your Love and Thanksgiving,

Sincerely,

Maria Linda Cannon

Love in Action

Report from Formosa

Lunar New Year Celebrations in Prison

In order to share the warmth and joy of the Lunar New Year season with local prison inmates, fellow practitioners in Formosa held holiday programs at the Kaohsiung Juvenile Reformatory, Tainan Prison, and Mingte Labor Prison on January 31, followed by a similar activity at the Changhua Juvenile Reformatory on February 7. The initiates cordially took part in the activities, winning high praise for their wonderful performances.