In today’s news, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds meals to enhance student nutrition in Haiti, study finds smoking causes 150 cancer cases every day in United Kingdom, World Bank provides funds for sustainable electricity in Bolivia’s rural communities, United States scientists create self-healing concrete, trucker from New Zealand saves grandmother in crashed vehicle, government of Japan invests in cultivated meat and vegan egg companies, and nature reserve in Kenya welcomes rare elephant twins.
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Now it’s time to visit the laugh buffet and savor the following delicious joke. This one’s called “Good Memory.”
An older male patient was asked to fill out a form before his doctor visit…
“Whose telephone number would you like to put down for us to contact in case of an emergency?”
“Well, that would be my wife.”
“Very good. And what is her phone number?”
“Oh, I can’t remember! My wife is the one with the good memory. I wish I could phone her and ask.”
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And now we have a heartline from Qiu-Ting in China:
Beloved Master, Only after having met You did I realize what true high-quality, high-standard living means, and what the purpose of our life is. You rescued me from the abyss of helpless fear, enabled me to regain my precious life, and bestowed upon me the Dharma Treasure which is even hard to come across for eons of kalpas. You freed me from endless suffering. I am so grateful, so grateful to You!!!
In the first half of the year 2003, I was in the most difficult period. I often could not sleep at night. I was in a bad mood, often felt fearful, and cried a lot. I thought my life was dark, meaningless, and I had no interest in anything. It lasted for more than two months. Fortunately, a counseling psychologist I knew introduced You to me. When she showed me Your kind picture and I watched the video of Your lecture with Your lively, natural, and loving image, all my melancholy, depression, and worries were completely swept away, and I smiled from the bottom of my heart.
I knew that I was going to be saved. The Master in front of me was the One I had been looking for, the great Benefactor who could rescue me from suffering. I was so, so happy. From then on, I became cheerful and joyful, I was filled with hope, and felt so, so fortunate. To encounter such a great, compassionate, and powerful Master is the greatest blessing of my life. Later, after reading Master’s books, I gradually adopted a vegan diet. Finally, I had the privilege of obtaining the supreme Dharma Treasure in 2010. I am very, very grateful. I am grateful for Your step-by-step guidance. Had I not met Master, I would not be the optimistic, positive, and dedicated person I am now. Thank You, Master. Thank You for saving me. Master, please take good care of Your health, and look after Yourself.
I sincerely thank the highest Heaven and benevolent Heavenly Godses for helping Master to have more time for retreats. May Master be healthy, safe, and joyful every moment, every second, leap towards higher realms every minute and second, possess even greater power, and achieve Your grand goal soon. Your grateful disciple, Qiu-Ting from China
Soulful Qiu-Ting, Our hearts sing as we extend our thanks to you for expressing your truth since coming to know our Beloved Master.
Master has this affectionate reply just for you: “Grateful Qiu-Ting, I am very touched by your experience and am so happy that my teachings have brought meaning and joy to your life on Earth. As we progress spiritually, we come to know the many wonders awaiting us in the higher realms, so you still have more to look forward to, my Love. Thank you for your caring words. May you and the radiant Chinese people be blessed by the Grace of the Mighty Buddha and be liberated from worldly suffering. Much Love.”
