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(English) You will be inspired by these moving, intimate encounters between Supreme Master Ching Hai and Association members, whereby she speaks frankly about karma, the ego and the current state of our planet, offering inspirational anecdotes and wise words. The Supreme Master reminds us there is no accident in this world and that everything comes from inside, cautioning us to be aware of the pitfalls of our ego. If you listen to this ego too much, you forget yourself, you forget your great Self. She goes ...

(Chinese:English) The Truth we all know, we just forgot it. So sometimes, someone has to remind us what the purpose of our life is, why we must find the truth, why we must practice meditation and why we must believe in God.

(English) How should we practice the perfect charity and true meditation? During an international gathering, Supreme Master Ching Hai revealed the answer through the Diamond Sutra which recorded the wisdom of the great Shakyamuni Buddha: “A perfect gift, a perfect charity, it is when you give without giving.” The Supreme Master reminded us that only when our intention in practice is to help all sentient beings to reach eternal peace as we attain the highest Buddha Nature will we be able to control our ...

(English) Excerpts from Supreme Master Ching Hai's Lecture: We can make Heaven on earth all the time. People really don't know that. Yes, really, Heaven is here anytime, anytime we want. And we can be in Heaven all the time. It's getting better and better every time and at every retreat. Isn't that true? Yes, do you feel it? So you see, not only are we better, the whole population is becoming better, and the whole planetary atmosphere is becoming better. It really works. Thank God. Please don't ...

(English) In a video message to a climate conference in Veracruz, Mexico, Supreme Master Ching Hai emphasized the urgency of climate change stating, “Our current course of climate change is worse than the worst case scenario projected by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Even if the world reduces greenhouse gas emissions, the planet will take time to recover from the gases already in the atmosphere.” “This is why it is necessary to focus on short-lived gases, ...

(Chinese) All the happiest moments and situations in this world cannot match the pure and tranquil moment when we find our own inner self, our own power that is one with the whole Creation. Therefore, since ancient times, spiritual practitioners have always been happy under any circumstances. Worldly things, no matter how pretty or precious, cannot satisfy our inner yearning forever. This inner yearning of ours is not only from our self nature, but also from our mind. And if you are one with God you are a vessel of ...

(English) Under the efforts of Go Vegan Radio host Bob Linden, summer solstice was designated as “Vegan Earth Day” with the goal of raising public awareness of the vegan diet and encouraging people to join the rank of saving the Earth and protecting animals. On this first annual “Vegan Earth Day” was held on June 21st, 2009. Vegan Congress member Dennis Kucinich, sent a special message for the occasion and Supreme Master Ching Hai was invited as an honored guest. Even though she was not able to attend due to ...

(English) We must remember that the child within us is the real God. "Except you become as little children, you can't enter the kingdom of Heaven." That's just a way of saying that we have to rely completely on God. That's the only way we can get everything we want, and when we just naturally encounter something it brings us joy and benefit. We don't even have to do any kind of work or exert any kind of effort. And the child that we should become is not an irresponsible one, but a wise one. And we become ...

(English) Sharing a reading of the last letter from past Sufi Master Mirza Abdul-Hadi Khan of Bukhara wrote to his disciples, Supreme Master Ching Hai illuminates the truth of the higher duty that enlightened Masters fulfil in their lives. An enlightened Master does whatever she does according to the proper situation and the proper handling of the Universal Law which depends on a person's sincerity and merit although this is not always immediately visible to observers. How important is the presence of a ...

(English) Animals can teach us a lot. They are very intelligent beings with highly developed emotion, intellect and spirit. They are simple and humble, so we need to be more sensitive to understand their emotional, mental and spiritual needs. Animals understand us and every word we say, but we don't understand every word of theirs! Who is cleverer? If we have an animal friend, we should offer our respect and loyalty like we do to our family. For example, if we move house we have to consider them like we ...

(English:Chinese) Have you ever dreamed of living forever? Supreme Master Ching Hai tells us that originally, this human body was an extraordinary design which was well-equipped with everything, light, brightness, and love. It can rejuvenate itself and last for even 80,000 years! However, due to the pollutions of meat, tobacco, and alcohol, our lifespan has became so short. “Human's inborn Nature is kindness.” The more brave we are, the more committed we are to the vegetarian lifestyle, the clearer we will understand ...

(English) Accepting an invitation from the organization Seal Alert to speak on behalf of endangered Namibian seals, Supreme Master Ching Hai spoke via video message in a plea for their protection from slaughter. The word Namib means "shield," and Supreme Master thus expressed her wish that Namibia could be a shield of protection for these innocent creatures as well as protecting the deep humanity and nobility for all of Africa. Animals are one of the building blocks of our world's evolution and progress. ...

(English:Chinese) In light of the dire situations of our Earth such as global warming and animals' suffering, Supreme Master Ching Hai encouraged our Association Members to contribute our efforts by utilizing the wisdom, courage, and love gained from spiritual practice to save the planet. God blesses us so that we can help others. We should translate the selfless love into actions, set good examples, and try our best to awaken people. As the Supreme Master said, “We devote ourselves unconditionally, then people will ...

(English) During the summer of Golden Year 10, the Supreme Master Ching Hai and Supreme Master Television staff gathered with immense joy at Loving Hut! The Supreme Master delighted all with her sense of humor and instant French lessons. She said, "The French people speak very elegantly. They are very proud of their language. Even if you speak brokenly, they like it." A staff member shared the story of her encounter with an amazing customer. While she was wondering how this person could be so kind and bright ...

(English:Chinese) Through a story of loyalty dedicated to King Rama from his younger half-brother, Supreme Master Ching Hai once again kindly reminds us not to wish for things that belong to others nor ask anyone of anything under any name. Since we long for a society of goodness, we should pioneer to be a person of good virtue. She said, “Charity begins at home – here. Yes, we do it first before we can expect any neighbors to do it.” What is the Loving Quality (LQ) between humans and other animals? Why is there ...

(English) Today we're going to make some kind of breakfast, Spanish-style. And we have tomatoes, two medium-sized, and we have coriander. And we have some French bread. But you can have any other (vegan) bread. You can cut them into a shorter size, easy to cook. And you cut them into half, the bread, make it ready. And the super-melting cheese, or cheddar-style cheese, they're all vegan. And tomato, you can have, one is enough for today. It's mashed tomatoes! OK, we can butter the bread; vegan butter. And you ...

(English) The first ever Middle East Vegetarian Congress was held in Dubai, with the public invited to engage in an interactive exploration of the plant-based lifestyle. Organized by the Middle East Veg Group (MEVEG), the event provided two days of seminars, workshops, and video telecasts with experts from around the world, along with rejuvenating vegan cuisine. Supreme Master Ching Hai was specially invited to speak via live video-link, followed by a question and answer session with attendees. The Supreme ...

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(English) With sincere longing, Association members came from all around the world to share their love and gratitude with Supreme Master Ching Hai. On several occasions, they mentioned about her timely support on their spiritual path before, during and after initiation. The Supreme Master's boundless love and compassion not only touches Association members' hearts, but are also their sources of strength and inspiration when they carry out their work of spreading the urgent message of being vegan to ...

(English) Bringing appetite appeal to hot summer days, Supreme Master Ching Hai has specially taught some summer refreshing desserts and light meals, including Summer Ice Popsicles and Fruity Tutti Sorbet. These simple delicious vegan cuisines not only reduce summer heat but also bring refreshment and good appetite. Supreme Master also reminded: “Whether you eat them raw or cook them, you should always... wash vegetables and fruit in salty water. Soak them 3-5 minutes just to take away any harmful substance ...

(English) During the period when she attended the COP16 International Conference on Global Warming held in Cancun, Mexico, Supreme Master Ching Hai accepted interviews with a journalist from Televisa TV, Mexico. While non-alcoholic beer and delicious vegan food were shared, the Supreme Master explained in great detail on how becoming a vegan changes lives and her vegan organic vision for the world. She also revealed an incredible secret how she'll save all the souls in the world! During her interview ...

(English) Supreme Master Ching Hai was invited to attend the COP16 International Conference on Global Warming in Cancun, Mexico in December 2010. Mexican media, such as Formula Radio, Encadena TV and Novedades Newspaper interviewed the Supreme Master with inspiring content covering topics such as the following: How did the Supreme Master Ching Hai start to advocate the concept of saving the earth and humane movement? The high priority work to stop climate change- The most important mission of the COP 16 ...

(English) In late 2010, Supreme Master Ching Hai granted a press conference with members of Mexican media in which Master revealed the single most effective solution to protect and preserve our beautiful earthly home: We must help to end livestock farming! Because the mass killings of the tens of billions of animals a year. The “product” is hunger, war, death and destruction, and even destroying the whole planet, and all lives on this planet. To end livestock farming is not only to stop catastrophic ...

(English) At a gathering of disciples during the Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico, Supreme Master Ching Hai encourages us to contribute unconditionally and selflessly at all times. Such is the way of the universe. The moon, stars, trees, and air – they always give and never ask for anything for return. The more grateful we are, the more we are one with all beings. The more we are in contact with God, the more blessings we receive. She mentions that if all humans and animals become vegan, ...

(English) At a video conference held in Feb. 9, 2011 with Supreme Master Television staff in Los Angeles, USA, Supreme Master Ching Hai reveals that humans originally had 100% of God Quality (GQ) and why man is created in God's image. However, the majority of humans still live in spiritual poverty and have been degraded into the level of around 50% GQ only. The Supreme Master discloses the top 12 animals in terms of God Quality and what the only way is for humans to quickly regain GQ. In addition, she talks about ...

(English) Take flight into the spectacular, winged world of our avian co-inhabitants with the first animation of its kind, “Birds of Paradise.” A unique flock of ten birds and their human mom – she of the “golden feathers” – show that there is no love greater than family love, as their affection for each other goes beyond the color of feather. When Prima, the fussy Indian ring-necked parakeet has the notion that there may be bluer skies on the other side of Paradise island, she flies ...

(English) The vegan diet is not only full of nutrients, but also lets us live peacefully with the nature and fills our hearts with love for all beings. Supreme Master Ching Hai personally showed us the art of vegan cooking, and taught us how to bring loving atmosphere to our family and friends. The theme of this video/audio is “A Traditional Christmas Dinner”, and the Supreme Master shows us how to make Vegan Roasted Ham, Vegan Yorkshire Pudding, Jam Tarts, Fruit Crumble and other festive delicacies. ...

(English) During the Moon Festival celebration of 2008, Supreme Master Ching Hai, in loving memory of her mother, showed us how to cook delicious and nutritious vegan delicacies such as: Traditional Aulacese (Vietnamese) Pudding, Raw Salad with Mint Soyannaise Sauce, Fried Vegan Shrimp Wrapped in Rice Paper, Crispy Vegan Meatballs and French Fries. Traditional Aulacese (Vietnamese) Pudding was not only Supreme Master's childhood joy, but also her mother's specialty. When recalling the time her mother ...

(English:Mongolian) Supreme Master Ching Hai's book premiere for the Mongolian edition of “The Love of Centuries” coincided with the 2011 Earth Day, lending a special meaning to both auspicious events. Mongolian scholars, scientists and dignitaries shared with participants from different angles the urgency of acting on Global Warming and the positive influence of vegan diets to this situation. A prestigious Mongolian author also recited some of the poems from “The Love of Centuries”, speaking very highly of ...

(English) The 2011 , a leading international health forum, was held in Mexico. Supreme Master Ching Hai attended the event via video link as the honored guest speaker, sharing her wisdom on the world's most immediate and concerning issues, and discussing ways to attain world peace and safety. During the talk, the Supreme Master also lauded the Mexican government for its green endeavors while encouraging all in the world to adopt the organic vegan solution for halting climate change. The Supreme Master reminded ...

(English) Why peace is so hard to attend? Wars destroy lives, break up families and hinder developments across all fields. Why leaders of some nations still start wars? Due to Heaven's grace, how much time do we still have to change and save the planet? When do all people can truly have a world full of love? To seek true peace, Supreme Master Ching Hai and SMTV staff had a video conference again on July16, 2011. She disclosed the content of her precious spiritual diary and expounded how a negative place ...

(English:Chinese) What kind of attitude should we have when advocating the message of saving the Earth? Why should parents take good responsibility in taking care of their children? In a gathering with international Association members, Supreme Master Ching Hai emphasized that spiritual practitioners should have a loving heart. If we don't have love, we aren't actually spiritual practitioners! Love is important because God is love. If we have love, we are one with God. Use your heart, your loving heart. Always ...

(English) With a deep yearning for the world's conflicts to subside, Supreme Master Ching Hai made urgent announcement and appealed to the world's peace-seeking leaders and concerned fellow citizens, informing them of the auspicious places to re-locate their headquarters, presidential palaces and military headquarters, which are situated on the negative sites, so as to avoid negative effects on leaders that have fueled world's conflicts and other troubles. The Supreme Master shared freely this ...

(English:Chinese) Main contents Charity and Relief Work in Formosa Supreme Master's Ching Hai's Journey to Africa Introduction Touched by the loving example of Supreme Master Ching Hai's selfless dedication, members and volunteers of the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association participated in charity services throughout the years, in the hope of presenting love and care developed through spiritual practice to benefit society at large. ...

(English) On December 26, 2004, a massive earthquake and series of tsunamis struck South Asia, causing the greatest disaster in a hundred years. As details of the colossal catastrophe continued to emerge, love and merciful concern surged forth from around the world and relief supplies, rescue teams and medical workers poured into the affected areas. Deeply concerned, Master ordered The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association to launch a prompt relief operation. So members of the Association in Formosa and ...

(English) This video/audio features a very special message from Supreme Master Ching Hai to the world through video conferences with the staff of Supreme Master Television during the 2012 New Year period, when she also bade farewell to the audience. During the conference, Supreme Master Ching Hai emphasized: “Life does not start here when we are born, or end when we are dead, and enlightenment is only the beginning.” She also urged people to meditate deeply for world peace. At the farewell ...

(English) Excerpts from Supreme Master Ching Hai's lecture: I prayed to God before I even came here, for your land and for the world, as always. I told Hirm: "Father, You know everything. You grant our wishes before we even make them. And whatever You arrange for us should be the best for our spiritual development. It doesn't matter how bleak it looks at the moment, Your will is supreme, Your will is always the wisest, the best, and the most compassionate in the end. And pray let us know this, pray let ...

(English:Chinese) Many troubles in this world come from our identification of material things as being mine, yours, ours, theirs, etc. Through a story of how a high-level monk taught his disciples to become free of attachments, Supreme Master Ching Hai explained that we practitioners must be able to put down everything, to open our wisdom and eliminate our ego. If we cannot put down all our desires and attachments, we won't be liberated. Heaven and hell are actually reflections of our understanding and attitude toward ...

(English) What is the “critical mass of a vegan population”? What will happen when it's reached? What kind of attitude should we have when facing the urgent situation of climate change? During an international gathering with Association members, Supreme Master Ching Hai spoke of the significant influence of reaching this critical mass in being able to save the Earth by giving the example of the “100th monkey effect.” She also lovingly answered the questions of fellow initiates about spiritual ...

(English:Aulacese:Chinese) In this video/audio, Supreme Master Ching Hai tells six stories about Zen Master Zhaozhou, each of which has profound meaning and inspires deep reflection. With extraordinary wisdom, Zen Master Zhaozhou addressed Truth seekers of his time, saying that we practitioners should not get attached to scriptures but rather should look within ourselves and put our own innate wisdom into action. In describing Zen Master Zhaozhou's exemplary spiritual practice and style, Supreme Master Ching Hai reminds ...

(Chinese) What kind of person can be considered a true spiritual practitioner? Is it enough just to be vegan and meditate? Supreme Master Ching Hai tells us that a sincere practitioner should be considerate of others in all circumstances. When we need to confirm the right thing to do, just put ourselves in the other's shoes, and we will know right away. “Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you.” There is nothing wrong with wanting to achieve something, but if our actions hurt other beings ...

(English) Supreme Master Ching Hai unveils the mysteries of Bermuda Triangle, describing how it is a portal to a lower world and it belongs to the negative force. The more hell and lower world portals in a country, the more wars and turmoil it has. Fortunately, the portals and roads to Heaven are far more than those to hell and the lower worlds. The portals and roads to Heaven will bless good and virtuous people, and the saints use these portals connected to higher worlds to travel back and forth from the ...

(English:Chinese) This valuable video/audio is a compilation of several gatherings and discourses between Supreme Master Ching Hai and her disciples. The Supreme Master emphasized that any worldly talent was nothing compared to our inner power. She said, “Just meditate more, and get in touch with your own Almighty power. That's the best thing. Bring your Almighty power out and use it everyday. Otherwise, we'll die with regret and pain. We suffer when we are alive, and we'll die with regrets. It's truly like ...

(English) In this video/audio, Supreme Master Ching Hai emphasizes the importance of “being strict and correct in moral standards”. She said, “We should not take, we should just give. You have to remember the five precepts.” The motive of our action has to always be very pure and unconditional. The more you share, the richer you feel. We have to first check ourselves: Have we contributed anything? Are we worthy, or in a position, to criticize anyone at all? Do we do anything better than that ...

(English) This video/audio is a collection of three international gatherings between Supreme Master Ching Hai and Association members. The Supreme Master revealed that animals were inherently good, and each had its own personality. She gave examples of how to interact with dogs so as to make them be good and obedient. The Supreme Master emphasized that even dogs who had so called “problems”, can also bring happiness and pleasure to their caretakers once properly trained. All animals have their own ...

(English) “We don't always have to be together, we have to work together in different sections of the world, we have to save the planet, at least save the world.” During Cop 16 Climate Change Conference, Supreme Master Ching Hai and our Association members from all over the world gathered in Mexico to work together to save the planet. Our Association members shared many wonderful experiences during Cop 16, saying that the pure Mexican people are very intelligent and enlightened, no matter whether ...

(English) August 15th of the lunar calendar is the Moon Festival, which is an important folk festival in China and several Asian countries like Aulac (Vietnam) and Korea. On October 3rd, 2009, Supreme Master Ching Hai celebrated Moon Festival with our Association members in France, and shared moon cakes and non-alcoholic champagne with them. Our Association members took the opportunity to sing songs related to the moon to entertain Master, while Master also taught them word by word an Aulacese (Vietnamese) nursery ...

(English:Aulacese:Chinese) On this unique and special day, Valentine's Day, Supreme Master Ching Hai reminds the fellow initiates: Love is very important, and can be cultivated. Consideration for others is also a kind of love. Without love, one can go nowhere on the ladder of evolution. She also emphasized: “If you have more love, you do help me.” The Supreme Master says that if everybody knows that they are loved, they are from love, and they exercise that love, negativity will be doomed. The physical body, in a ...

(English) Is it suitable for everyone to become a breatharian? How did it become a habit that humans need to eat? Supreme Master Ching Hai elaborates the difference between the Quan Yin Method and breatharianism, and also speaks of the situation and symptoms one may go through when transiting to a breatharian. She repeatedly emphasizes that if one wants to become a breatharian, you must follow the rules strictly and ask an expert for guidance, going through the three-week process step by step. In addition, by ...

(English) In Cancun, where several spiritual blessing lines cross, Supreme Master Ching Hai speaks of the benefits to our body of eating fruits. She says that fruits are more acceptable to our body's defense system than vegetables and helpful to us to move more easily toward breatharian. She especially emphasizes we should always listen to the demands of our body, and should not go extreme and change too fast, more safely allowing the body more time to adjust. The Supreme Master reveals that the simpler we eat, ...

(English) During a video conference with Supreme Master Television staff, Supreme Master Ching Hai revealed the unknown mysteries of the historical remains left by ancient civilization and crop circles. Who built the pyramids, the prehistoric megalithic sites and the Immense Stone Walls all around the world? What were the purposes of doing so? Why does the cross-legged posture of meditation resemble the shape of pyramids? Supreme Master told us that the mysterious crop circles were made by aliens, what's ...