(Chinese) If we are afraid of something, it’s because we still have our reputation to consider, and we still have desire for fame and gain in this world, and we think our reputation in this world is very important, that’s why we are afraid. We should learn to have courage and be magnanimous, and not be afraid of anything. If we don’t care about reputation in this world, and we’re fearless and egoless, then we’re free and liberated. Whether we practice the Quan Yin Method or not, we’re already half ...

(Chinese) There are many Maya traps on the path of spiritual practice. Supreme Master Ching Hai reminds us that when we practice to a certain degree, we will feel the mind is like a mirror that can reflect anything. We feel we seem to have got something, but cannot make use of it. Sakyamuni Buddha said this is like a man having nightmares in sleeping. Even though he was aware that it was just a nightmare in which he got arrested, killed and beaten, but he could not control it or run away from it. This is the same as ...

(Chinese+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 ...

(English) In this gathering with International Association members, Supreme Master Ching Hai tells the story of Princess Zeshan. To uphold a principle of truth, the princess would rather be imprisoned than yield to her father the king. The story illustrates how Heaven decides our fate. Even a king’s power cannot determine the future of a person. Supreme Master said, “I think we can decide something. Everybody is a king in a way, and can decide to save the planet or not.” The Danish ...

(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 ...

(English) Highlights This presents stories about the first great Taoist disciples Wenshi , as told by Supreme Master Ching Hai. The story of Wenshi explains that the keys to reaching the Truth are a longing heart and inner communication. Wenshi yearned so much for the Truth in his heart that he sacrificed his high position and wealth. Through inner experience, he finally found Lao Tzu and obtained the ...

(English+Aulacese) Facing a difficult mundane life is like forging gold. It makes us stronger, kinder, and able to attain inner perfection and to elevate our level. When we serve others wholeheartedly, love animals with sincerity and respect, and spread the message with a loving heart and patience, we influence people to choose a more compassionate and better life. The Supreme Master Ching Hai kindly reminds us, “That’s how the world is helped, through you also. Through me, but then through you also. You’re like ...

(Chinese) When Master read about the Yellow Emperor who brought peace, warmth, food, contentment and happiness to his people, Master was moved, praising the Yellow Emperor as a benevolent ruler. The Yellow Emperor didn’t become proud for making his people happy, he humbly looked for Taoist saint Guang Chengzi to practice spiritually. For this reason, Master commented that it’s no wonder that the Yellow Emperor along with Shen Long, Yao and Shun have been held in high regard in Chinese history. It’s because ...

(Chinese+German(German for about 4 minutes)) Why do we sometimes meditate and struggle for hours but still get no experience? It’s all because we meditate with our ego and mind, trying too hard to concentrate, forcing ourselves too much and being so attached and pressed! That’s why we get no experience. That is not meditation, it is only practice. True meditation should be in every situation, including walking, standing, sitting and lying down. That’s why you get good experiences sometimes when you fall asleep. When you look at Master with ...

(Chinese) Supreme Master Qing Hai tells a story in which a Number One Scholar voluntarily helped his desperate friend. Both of them were good friends and classmates; one got the highest score in the national exam by studying hard and received a high official rank; the other failed because of too much indulgence in food, drink and pleasures. What did the number one scholar sincerely give his friend for him to succeed in the next exam? Why did he purposefully appear nonchalant to his friend who came all the way to ...