I feel so blessed for having been able to make a pilgrimage to see the Ruiying Temple near Fuxin Town in Liaoning Province... China. The temple is magnificent and has many beautiful buildings and Chorten (Stupa). The temple appears to be expanding, as there were at least three buildings being built or renovated while I was there.The main focus of my visit to this temple was to attain the presence of His Holiness the Seventh Living Buddha. It was a magical experience.My friend Kang bought me a silk "Khata" scarf to offer to the Buddha.I waited until most of the other pilgrims had been up to see him. I notice each pilgrim taking a piece of fruit from a table near the door as they left.As I approached Him... I felt a tremendous serenity emanating from him. I approached and offered my Khata, which was taken by a monk and placed across the altar table in front of the Buddha.When He looked into my eyes... I KNEW I was in the presence of an enlightened being. How else to explain? I have felt this way but twice in my life: Once with a Mevlevi (Whirling Dervish) Shaykh who visited Houston's Rothko Chapel.; and the second time... when I was hugged my "Amma", the living saint from India who travels the world offering Compassionate Hugs to everyone who approaches her.The Living Buddha smiled So Lovingly. He motioned for a monk to bring an apple from the altar, which he gave to me. Then he placed a necklace over my head. It bore his likeness. Thirdly, He put a Khata over me shoulders. I was overcome with emotion, and He watched me... lovingly as I left His presence.Kang knew something had happened when he saw my tear-stained cheeks.I noticed that No other pilgrim had spent as much time with the Buddha... nor had they received His personal attention, an apple, or the scarf. I felt truly blessed.