Creating a Bright Future, Part 8 of 13

(This is a traditional music genre in the folk culture of Northern Âu Lạc [Vietnam] with musical storytelling. The creator of the dance “Communal House of Seaside Village” takes us to a mystic place of a seaside community. Under the curving roof of a communal house, the singing of the ancient folks, through the vicissitudes of time, the carving of the phoenix and dragon are twisting and winding like clouds and waves, all have been entrusted with the joys and sorrows and the soul of the Aulacese [Vietnamese]. The dance “Communal House of Seaside Village” will be performed by members of the Âu Lạc [Vietnam] Center.) Beautiful, beautiful! Thank you to these three dancers from Âu Lạc (Vietnam). Through their beautiful dance, even though we have never been to Âu Lạc (Vietnam), we can get a glimpse of how beautiful the country is and how graceful the people are. Thank you so much.

(Next is our grand finale Performance by our initiates from Taiwan [Formosa] Kaohsiung Center, the “Reba Drum Dance.” The special thing about this dance is that it was created by the Venerated Enlightened Tibetan Master Milarepa. During New Year or festivals, the people perform this dance to pray for Buddha to bless them with peace. ) Thank you, thank you! My God. There are so many talented people in Taiwan (Formosa). I think I should stay here again. (Yes!)

I haven’t seen you for so long. So long that I forgot how beautiful Taiwanese (Formosan) people are, and how beautiful the island is. (Thank You, Master.) I forgot, I forgot, not Taiwan, it’s Formosa. Right. We all call Taiwan “Formosa,” because Formosa means “beautiful.” This name will bring more blessings, more beauty, and more honors to Taiwan (Formosa). That’s why we all say “Formosa.” But I forgot it today, you kept saying “Taiwan, Taiwan.” That let me forget too. What’s there to “-wan (bend)”? It’s so straight. Formosa (Taiwan), beautiful island. (Thank You, Master.)

(Let me tell everyone a secret here. Among these dancers, there is a father and son. A father and his son. You couldn’t tell, right? That means, if we practice the Quan Yin Method sincerely, not only we won’t look old, but our physical dexterity would also be like a young person.) Yes, just like “I.” (Just like our beautiful Master.)