That Brief Encounter - with Her Holiness

Saturday, 17 January 2009. Considering the strong wind condition in Singapore for the past few weeks, the weather on that morning was all calm and pleasant. The Sun was shining brightly. It was as if Mother Nature had instructed every layer of Nature's elements to get ready to welcome extraordinary guests.

It was 9.30AM. The ferry that carried Her Holiness Grandmaster Yen, His Holiness Grandmaster Wang and their contingents touched down at Harbour Front's pier. Our Tao brothers and sisters who were stationed at both Harbour Front and Changi Airport was set abuzzed. The excitement and eagerness was clearly reflected on everyone's face. We were like those children longing for the homecoming of their beloved Parents.

The sight of Her and His Holiness sparked joy and elation to those who were waiting outside the immigration clearance gate. From Harbour Front, the contingent headed towards the Airport. Her Holiness, His Holiness and their contingents spent their luncheon session at Changi Airport. It was an honour indeed to have the opportunity to serve them, or just simply to be in their presence. Tao brothers and sisters from different Holy Houses came pouring in, be it to say their greetings or even just to catch a glimpse of Her and His Holiness. There are those who come from as far as Malaysia.

During the session, His Holiness took a bit of time out to talk to the youths. His Holiness reiterated that youths have always been and will always be playing an important part in the propagation of Tao and realizing the mission of Buddha Maitreya. It is time for Singapore youths to rise and answer the call. The responsibility of Tao development in Singapore is on our shoulders. Important tasks are waiting for us.

A few of us had a rare opportunity to take photographs with Her Holiness and His Holiness. We are the lucky ones indeed! Those pictures and memories will stay with us forever. Every time we see both Her and His Holiness, we cannot help but feel profoundly remorseful and consciencely guilty. A feeling so strong that it sweeps away all hatreds, jealousy, arrogance and selfishness that reside within our hearts. A feeling so strong that it overwhelms our deprived souls with a renewed sense of optimism, humility, warmth, happiness and joy.

Such is the immense energy that one radiates when one lives out the true Beauty of Mankind.

When the time came for Her and His Holiness to say goodbye, everyone bid farewell with a heavy-heart. The brief encounter has made everyone feeling refreshed and strengthened. Together, we will fulfill the responsibility that is entrusted upon us and make the World a brighter place.

Our Mantra - 1... 2... 3...

Over the past 1-week, His Holiness Grandmaster Wang traveled far and wide across different regions in Indonesia. From Bali to Surabaya. From Jakarta to Batam. Speaking to live audience size from hundreds to thousands. And to thousands more who are either watching or listening via the online streaming channel.

This time round, His Holiness brought along with him a gift for all of us - the secret to success and a future where happiness belongs to all is - 1. LOVE 2. CONSCIENCE 3. NATURAL LIVING. A simple but yet powerful mantra. Just remember 1... 2... 3... Practice them in our daily life. Bright future awaits you.

Last night, His Holiness reminded us the importance of balancing knowledge and wisdom. In our pursuit for higher knowledge, scientific discovery and truth around us, we must remember the noble purpose behind such pursuit. LOVE should be our source of motivation. Matched with LOVE, possession of Knowledge is acquired for the benefits of humanity. Matched with LOVE, discovery of scientific advancement and innovation is made for the betterment of others. Matched with LOVE, truth discovery is for helping the world around us.

This is a timely reminder for many of us. The global financial meltdown has affected millions. Scandals of unimaginable magnitudes are revealed one after another. The actors behind the current economic catastrophe are - the cream of the crop - scholars with intellectual capability that surpassed the average persons. This is a tipping point. A point where humanity is at its worst. Possession of Knowledge that is driven by sheer greed and selfishness. Let this be a lesson to all of us.

By practicing 1.. 2.. 3.., together we can bring out the other side of humanity.

What practicing 1.. 2.. 3.. means that we take lesson from Mother Nature. It is what it is. Plain. Unhidden. Genuine. Unpretentious. Lead an ordinary live. What is the point of splurging on excessive materialistic possessions? At the end of the day, when everything is striped away from us. What is left of us? Nothing. Except our worthiness as a child of Laomu, the true beauty of mankind.

Radiating true beauty of mankind is what we should strive for.

Project Compassion '08 - Your Prayer

Here we are. We are less than 48 hours away from the Project Compassion '08 D-Day.

Project Compassion '08 has brought in many first-time volunteers. Everyone is connected by a common calling - to bring out the angelic side of human kind and spread love to people around us.

You stood up to answer the call. Many of you stepped up to take lead and pro-active roles for the first time. With your dedications and sacrifices, your selfless acts have touched the hearts of many. Your selfless acts have rekindled that spirit of giving in many of us. You have shown what any ordinary person can do when you put great love into doing.

With your overwhelming supports, the bar has been raised for our volunteers. To match that, our volunteers have called for a final meeting this Saturday @3PM.

On Sunday, 14 December 2008, our brave young brothers and sisters will set off on this journey, knowing that your prayer will be with them.

Thank you for making Project Compassion '08 possible.