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(Chinese) Master and disciples reunited after a long separation told each other deep longings and well-wishing thoughts.Master gave a discourse on the topic of “the magic of visualization,” “the karma of blocking Master’s work,” and “understanding the merit of sharing,” etc. When Master heard that many Formosan disciples took more than 20 hours bus ride to get to the ashram, She was deeply moved. Therefore, She also changed Her own itinerary and stayed for a few more days after the retreat ...

(Chinese) How can we stay in the present complex society to benefit people as much as possible, while still preserving our purity of heart? To elaborate on this point, Supreme Master Ching Hai tells a story about a prime minister in ancient China named Guan Zhong. For his people and country, Guan Zhong sacrificed his reputation. He worked with "good" people and was also able to get along with "bad" people. He had great insights about what was going on around him, yet never got entangled in the judgments of others. ...

(English) Highlights During this international seminar, Supreme Master Ching Hai recites beautiful readings from the biblical Psalms of David in celebration of Christmas. The message is clear: trust in God to provide us with what we need. Whatever situation we are given, we should accept and trust that it is the best for us. We also need to be patient, because things will change. The Supreme Master says, “There ...

(Chinese) The noble qualities such as compassion, benevolence and obedience are just a part of the world. For example, there are troubles, scary things, and scary feelings in this world. There are also other qualities that belong to this world. He said that the noble qualities are a part of the world. No matter how noble they are, they are just a part of the world. So if we don’t completely avoid the illusion, the appearance and the impression of the world, how can we quiet the argument in our mind? To quiet the ...

(Chinese+English) Highlights The Supreme Master reminded us that everyone has an aura around and the aura changes. It has to come from a mental change. A concept that “now I am going to live a life of a real human. I don’t want to harm anybody. I don’t want to harm any animals. I will live a very virtuous life, very peaceful life.” and then you direct your whole body’s DNA to go in that direction.

(English+Spanish) Highlights In 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.” ...

(Chinese) The world is not a perfect place; for example, it is home to countless mosquitos. But Supreme Master Ching Hai says that when a mosquito bites you, it gives you a chance to achieve Paramita, or perfection. That’s because such an event helps you keep the Five Precepts, meaning you tolerate the mosquito, and avoid cursing it, hitting it or chasing it away. Even though you suffer from pain and itchiness, you still sit motionless, continue to meditate, and force yourself to concentrate until ...

(Chinese) Highlights During the Chinese New Year, the Supreme Master Ching Hai told a Chinese folklore: A magnanimous poor scholar with a kind heart, who desired for nothing, yet at last he gained everything; on the contrary, a man practiced magical power wanting everything lost everything in the end. This folklore tells the importance of a simple mind and reminds us of the carefree manner we derive from spiritual practice will naturally bring us everything ...

(English) Highlights~ "...So in that case one more person practice, one more light to the world. So that's why we should find any opportunity to encourage people to follow the path of renunciation. We renounce our ego only; I never ask you to renounce your possession, your wife, your husband, your job and your beloved, how to say ... hobbies. We renounce the ego but we attain God. Attaining God, we also attaining everything we need. Sometimes people hear me saying that, and they ...

(Chinese+English) Highlights~ God is aware of your actions and I am proud that you have extended your hand to those in need in different ways. Selfless service without seeking reward or praise – such is the dedication that comes from your heart. You are saintly persons and the world needs more such people. It is not just my training, but your enthusiasm, spiritual practice, enlightenment, and love that make you a fine person. I cannot turn stone into gold. You must ...