(English) Supreme Master Ching Hai reminded us that when we are attached to this world, we have already fallen into the trap of illusion, or maya. People compete, make pressure and even wage war against each other to attain materialistic comfort. Many Masters throughout the ages never used force to gain anything. Yet after their death, they continue to be revered by future generations. This is due to the power of love. Supreme Master also reminisced about the outstanding contributions and leadership of the ...

(Chinese) Mulian, as one of the great disciples by the side of Shakyamuni Buddha, could not save his stingy and greedy mother from hell even if he had a great magical power. Buddha was able to transform and help her only when she longed from her heart and prayed for Buddha’s help inside. Buddha said, “One can only be saved by himself, not by others.” Supreme Master Ching Hai also often says to us, "The help comes from ourselves. Master hasn’t done much to help you. Master can’t do anything ...

(English) In a joyful gathering and New Year celebration with international Association members, Supreme Master Ching Hai shared jokes and other meaningful stories. Through Master Rumi’s tale about a person who wanted to learn animal languages, Supreme Master reminded us that we human beings must be careful with free will when seeking to achieve something. Whenever the opportunity arises, we should strive to learn discipline and devotion, forsaking comfort and serving others wholeheartedly. ...

(English) During an international gathering with Association members, Supreme Master Ching Hai shares the poem, “As the Orchard Is with the Rain,” by Sufi Master Rumi. In this poem, Noah compares his longing for God to the need of the orchard for rain. The Supreme Master encourages us to follow Noah’s example of always seeking God's comfort and refuge in case of any emergency, and trusting and obeying Hiers will. Supreme Master also emphasizes that saving the planet is not just to save physical ...

(English) In this audio, Supreme Master Ching Hai tells stories of the Chinese saint and sage, Meng Tzu. The King of Qi modestly asked advice from Meng Tzu about virtue, diplomacy, how to win people’s hearts, and courage. Meng Tzu pointed out that compassion and wisdom are the golden rules. Compassion should start from the king and spread to the people. Knowing how to share happiness and sorrow with one’s citizens will earn their trust, love and esteem. The king must consider the people’s well-being ...

(Chinese) After being “offended” by his disciple Lin-Ji, Zen Master Huang-Po burst into laughter instead of getting angry. Do you want to know about the deep meaning in this? In this lecture, Supreme Master Ching Hai will reveal the Zen meaning behind the laughter of Zen Master Huang-Po. The Supreme Master points out, if a highest level Zen master doesn't smell any air of Zen and is able to let his disciple beat, scold or talk back to himself, it means that Zen master is very ordinary and has attained the lowest ...

(English) Why do enlightened Masters descend to this world all the time? Why should we follow the teachings of the Masters? Good news makes people feel happy; bad news makes people feel heavy. Because of this, the Supreme Master Ching Hai offers an oasis in the news world, like a refuge in the desert, which will allow everyone to bathe in positiveness, where they will feel good; that is the idea behind the Supreme Master Television. In divine love, the Supreme Master met with association members ...

(Chinese) Supreme Master tells a story of the first Zen Patriarch Mahakasyapa, one of the ten great disciples of Shakyamuni Buddha. Without him compiling and organizing the scriptures, there would be no Buddhism today, and we would not know who Shakyamuni were. We should be grateful to him and Ananda because we are in deep debt to them. That’s why we are telling the stories about them, and hopefully we will make up our minds to start spiritual practice through these stories. One day, Shakyamuni Buddha was ...

(Chinese) Highlights: The fourth Zen patriarch Upagupta was born in the sudras, the lowest social class among four classes in India’s caste system, but during his childhood, he was handsome, bright and strong and had a tender personality and high wisdom. Which method did the third Zen patriarch Sanakavasa teach Upagupta when he was 12 years old to get rid of all the distracting thoughts? How did he pass the third Zen patriarch’s test and become a resident when he was 17 years old? Upagupta took Bhikshu ...

(Chinese) When the twentieth Patriarch Jayata met the diligent ascetic Vasubandhu during his world travel while transforming sentient beings, Vasubandu was already very famous in that local area and had many followers. Why did the twentieth Patriarch say that Vasubandu was still far away from attaining the Tao even if he practiced ascetic? Hearing that, why did Vasubandu felt happy instead of angry? Supreme Master Ching Hai explains that practicing ascetic doesn’t necessarily mean one can attain the Tao, ...