The Avalokitesvara Bodhisatva

Xiang Shan Si Temple

It did not feel like time was spinning so fast, almost 5 years had passed since the birth of Guan Yin.

This morning the sun was shining brightly, a golden yellow light radiating down upon the earth, refreshing the grass - the grass, the trees, and the flowers soaked by the morning dew.

The cock-crowing tree sounded simple to each other, as if it wanted to wake up the people who were still sleeping in the Guan clan.

Under a tree in the garden behind the house, Guan Yin was meditating while practicing breathing.

It was only a week ago that Guan Lu's father allowed him to practice cultivation.

Early in the morning, when people were still asleep, he had started breathing exercises, flowing Qi throughout his small meridians.

Only 3 days ago his meridians opened, signaling he officially became a 1st level Foundation stage early Cultivator.

The lowest level and the earliest in cultivating after his Meridians opened.

Fresh and clean air in the morning certainly improves the quality of Qi to be denser. The Qi flow entered continuously steadily into the Guan Yin Meridian..

" Booom.."

A small explosion was heard, signaling a rise to level 2. But no reaction was seen on Guan Yin's face which was still in concentration.

Streams of Qi continued to flow into the entire tissue of his body which grew increasingly enlarged and opened up most of the tissues of his body that had not been completely opened.

An hour passed by without feeling, the air around Guan Yin felt increasingly dense. The incoming Qi flow also felt bigger, then a voice sounded again..

" Booom.."

Small explosions were heard again signaling Guan Yin again level up, the 3rd level of the Foundation stage.

Guan Yin exhaled, before he neutralized himself, then then opened his two eyes.

Guan Yin felt a denser energy within his body and also his body felt lighter than before.

Soon he woke up and began to practice the basic movements that Guan Lu taught to strengthen his foundation.

Shortly after, from the terrace of the house, Guan Shu stepped closer to the brother who was practicing,

" Sister, mother calls you ."

This morning we will all go to the Xiang Shan Xi temple, Guan Shu said.

Today is the day of celebration of the lantern festival, or the last day, the 15th day after the Chinese new year known as Cap Go Meh day.

We will all go to the ancestral shrine in the Xian Shan Xi temple, Guan Shu said as he embraced the younger brother and walked towards the house.

" Guan Yin, let's get your body cleaned up quickly."

Said Cia Sun Ling who looked busy preparing for all the necessities when she saw her two daughters enter.

We will all wait for Mu in the front hall, said Guan Lu who smiled happily at the aura of the princess level rise when he finished training.

Before long they were all already gathered in the front hall of the Guan clan, a horse carriage appeared and then started moving towards the Xiang Shan Xi temple.

Not even a drink of tea, the horse carriage carrying the Guan family arrived at the Xiang Shan Xi temple, a short distance away from the Guan clan residence.

A crowded atmosphere in front of the temple, visible

dozens of beggars lined up neatly, street vendors crowded peddling his wares along the entrance to the gate of the temple.

The sound of new music was heard from inside the temple field. The barongsai players move to dance - the dragon's dance as if - as if welcoming the arrival of guests in the temple.

Various types of lanterns decorate along the road to the temple. What a bustling atmosphere, making everyone look excited to welcome this lantern festival.

As everyone was carried away by this crowd, Guan Yin went to separate himself walking towards the beggar group.

Out of his pocket came a bag of money and immediately he walked, one by one of each beggar all his given until it was gone.

Suddenly an old beggar who did not get alms, immediately approached Guan Yin.

" Miss,"

Give this old beggar a little fortune, he said.

Tangent because the money in his pocket had run out was not left, Guan Yin could only remain silent.

" Miss, "

Give me some money, this old man hasn't eaten since yesterday. Give this old beggar a little fortune..

The words sounded again.

Unheartened Guan Yin immediately he removed the jade bracelet in his hand and gave it to the old beggar.

He had just given her a jade bracelet, as quickly as the jade lightning had changed hands, tucked inside the grandfather's pocket.

" Little miss, "

Thank you, said the grandfather smiling broadly. It's a small gift from me he said, a hudhim (Furry wooden scepter) coming out of His ring.

I do not need it, Grandfather, I sincerely give it to You, Guan Yin said.

Accept, this is the Buddha's care for you. This Hudhim will always accompany you wherever you go.

Immediately the old man stepped away after giving the hudhim, a blink of an eye then disappeared unseen again.

Within the crowd Guan Yin immediately searched for his entourage, then quickly followed towards Guan Lu and his family, entering into the temple.