Welcoming Two Friends from the U.S.

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The Magical yet Simple Life in the Second Home – Welcoming Two Friends from the U.S.

Qianzi Celestial

March 21, 2025

Twenty years ago, Abbot planted various trees across this 80-acre land, among which the most beautiful and abundant were the rain trees. Now, twenty years later, these trees stand tall and graceful, their lush canopies forming a thriving forest. This natural oxygen bar not only provides cool shade but has also become a paradise for birds. From the moment we open our eyes in the morning, to meals in the dining hall, to working in the garden, the melodies of birds fill the air throughout the day. Their sweet and lively songs bring a sense of peace and joy. Blessed are those who live in this tranquil and picturesque paradise, surrounded by birdsong and the fragrance of flowers. Our hearts are filled with gratitude toward Abbot Buddha and deep appreciation for nature’s gifts.  

In the Second Home, we follow the way of nature, living in harmony with its rhythms and laws. Our hearts are filled with peace, joy, contentment, and gratitude. Life here may seem ordinary and simple, yet it is filled with wonder and happiness. Brothers and sisters work together, harvesting corn stalks for the buffalos and horses, our laughter echoing across the open fields as we sweat with joy. In the dining hall, cheerful chatter and laughter make the space lively, while at quieter moments, the soft chimes of wind bells add a gentle melody to the air. Cows roam leisurely through gardens bursting with flowers, fish occasionally peek out from beneath lotus leaves, creating ripples on the water’s surface, and birds dance among the tree branches, singing their carefree songs. All of this makes one truly feel the magic of LIFE and the wonders of nature.  

On the swings, we let ourselves soar freely; on the grass, we roll and tumble, embracing the earth like children discovering the world for the first time, exploring the beauty of both the vast and the subtle aspects of nature. Even work here is a joyful expression—each person follows our nature and talents, dedicating ourselves to what we love as if playing a game, expressing our value effortlessly. When hunger sets in, the kitchen is already filled with delicious and healthy food—a gift from nature and a heartfelt offering from brothers and sisters. Every bite is infused with love and happiness.  

Such a way of life is one that anyone who experiences it will fall in love with. Our two friends from the U.S., Steven and Guy, stayed with us for a week. They diligently participated in farm work, helped transport fertile soil for the garden, harvested vegetables from the fields, and prepared delicious and hearty hamburgers for brothers and sisters in the kitchen. On their final evening, we sang, danced, and played games together, growing even closer in the warmth of our shared joy. After a week of immersion in this life, they were full of praise for the Second Home, generously offering donations, and expressing their eagerness to recommend this place to their family and friends. As we bid them farewell with heartfelt embraces, we hoped that they would return one day, so we could reunite once again in this beautiful sanctuary.  

The Second Home is truly magical—hidden within the ordinary lies the extraordinary, and within simplicity, the essence of happiness. We sincerely thank Steven and Guy for their love and support for the Second Home. We welcome more friends to join us here and hope that more kind, honest, hardworking, and pure-hearted people can experience this harmonious way of life, living in unity with nature’s beauty.