October 20, 2008 was the first term karaoke competition held in Hsin-Chu O-Mei. The performers whose age ranged from eight to sixty really reflected how well loved the nature loving songs are. But besides the contestants, many grandmasters, masters, Tao members, and the Buddha disciple of the 20th term came for the grand event.

This competition had three unique differences from the solo singing competition. There were duet, trio, and family team karaoke. There was no musical instrument to accompany, only DJ, but a change in the key is allowed. And finally, there was no evaluator. Everyone was rewarded.

At the beginning of the event, Grandmaster Wang delivered to audience, ˇ§we hope that through this activity, the nature loving songs will be promoted in schools and in our communities.ˇ¨ There is a clear difference between the nature loving songs and popular songs. The lyrics of the nature loving songs are filled with the energy of righteousness, kindness, and love, which can cleanse our heart and mind. When we connect with these songs, when we sing these songs, this will bring up our harmonious energies. This is what we need most at this time. We need to create more peaceful energies to make the world a better place for all. A culture of love and harmony can happen when we work together to prosper a universal love for nature.

The training Buddha disciples acted as the cheer leaders. Their presence did not only ease the performers, they brought up a vibrant atmosphere. Their energy was joyful and jolly. It was like a family singing reunion. This jolly atmosphere was perhaps a glimpse of what the Pureland is.
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