By sister initiate
Lu-yi, Taipei, Formosa
Although
I have been initiated for several years, I am still very fond of famous
brand fashions, and also very concerned about the latest information
and trends in fashions. I am ashamed to say that, while other fellow
initiates are advancing in spiritual cultivation, I am advancing in
fashion consciousness!
So,
naturally, I have been keeping a keen eye on Master's various Celestial
Jewelry designs, and have learned quite a lot from them. For instance,
the "Papa (Sun)" collection of Celestial Jewelry is a superlative
series that is worth more than its price! Because among all colored
gemstones, the emerald is one of the rarest and most expensive. Emeralds
are mined in Colombia, Pakistan and other areas, and the sediment
stratum from which this mineral is derived can only be formed after
a very long period of movement in the Earth's crust. Furthermore,
due to the relative softness of emeralds, mineral deposits are often
found inside these stones. Those emeralds that are deeper and brighter
in color, and which have fewer sedimentary deposits are categorized
as higher-grade gems. And of course, their price escalates accordingly.
Besides, gemstones of more than one carat are very valuable. Thus,
I was really stunned when I learned the selling price of the "Papa
(Sun)" Celestial Jewelry, which contains high grade emeralds.
The exquisite workmanship alone should make it worth a great deal.
The design of this collection fully displays the Bohemian trend that
has just become popular in jewelry making-creating a romantic and
magnificent look with a very simple design. This perfect jewelry collection
is selling at merely 60% of the market price!
Another
piece of Celestial Jewelry that gives me deep inspiration is the "Anklet."
Attached to this exquisite circlet are several small ornaments, including
a harp, which reminds me of the inner Melody, an eagle, symbolizing
the ego, and a phoenix rising from the ashes, all of which represent
various spiritual levels and remind us not to forget to go Home, back
to the Heavenly Kingdom, where our souls belong. These ornaments are
not only delicately carved, but also contain profound meanings. Another
exclusive feature is that each ornament can be detached and then re-attached
to a necklace to form a separate pendant. This Celestial Jewelry design,
which has been available for many years, is one of my favorites.
In
the winter of 2001, in a fashion magazine specializing in introducing
well-known brands, I saw that a world famous jewelry maker had come
out with a bracelet that was very similar in design to the anklet
designed by Master. One difference was that this bracelet was made
in the form of a chain, a series of connected rings, and in 18K gold.
The pendants on the bracelet were in the shape of the Eiffel Tower,
the Earth, a wine bottle, a handbag, a padlock, and so on. What really
amazed me was that the design of the latter bracelet was precisely
that of the chain of worldly attachments that confine our souls life
after life! All of its ornaments were symbols of material desires.
The gloominess and agony of the soul within are concealed by the false
glory of the gold. In the eyes of worldly people, top international
fashion and jewelry brands represent status and position. However,
having penetrated the truth behind them, spiritual practitioners know
clearly that these brands are merely tools that effectively chain
our souls to this material existence. These labels give people the
wrong impression that they are only the physical body and identity,
causing them to spend their lives chasing after profit and fame, and
forget to get moving on the way Home.
In
contrast, Master's Celestial Jewelry designs convey very profound
meanings, which constantly remind us to pursue spiritual development,
and return to our original homeland in Heaven. Thus, I feel that I
am really fortunate, because God has mercifully allowed me to find
my own Supreme brand and possess it. This brand is peerless and invaluable,
yet I have acquired It without having to spend a cent. This Supreme
brand of the universe is the "Quan Yin Method"!
