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By a resident disciple from Hsihu, Formosa
In 1992, Master visited the Philippines to meet with then-President Corazon Aquino about the future of the Aulacese refugees in that country. Coincidentally, former First Lady Imelda Marcos happened to be giving a speech at the hotel where Master was staying. Master invited her to Her room, personally put a clean cover on the sofa for Mrs. Marcos to sit on, and thanked her for her kind treatment of the refugees.
At that time, because of Master's excessive workload in helping the refugees, She was physically exhausted. Being Her attendant, I had brought along only one piece of superior white ginseng, and thought that a drink containing a few slices of ginseng in boiling water could help revitalize Master. But when I saw that Mrs. Marcos had almost lost her voice and looked fatigued after her speech, I thought she also needed some ginseng tea. On second thought, however, I dropped the idea, thinking, "No! Master has to take care of innumerable sentient beings, and work intensely every day almost without rest. She needs that ginseng more."
Just as I was thinking this, Master suddenly told me to take out the ginseng, specifically, our most precious white ginseng. I was shocked and quickly fetched the ginseng. When Master gave the ginseng to Mrs. Marcos, She explained in detail about how good that particular ginseng was and how to take it. Mrs. Marcos smiled heartily and innocently, and all her weariness seemed to vanish. This incident showed that the power of Master's love is truly incredible, and can revive a person immediately.
After Mrs. Marcos left, Master told me with a smile that She had picked up the idea from me and thought it was a good one. It proved that Master can naturally receive any idea that emerges in our minds. Master's indiscernible power and spiritual level are beyond human imagination!
This event provided a very effective lesson for me in my spiritual cultivation. Each time I think that Master can perceive my impure thoughts, I find myself in a cold sweat. In the years since, in order to enhance my spiritual practice and purify myself, I have tried to keep my thoughts constantly pure and in check.
