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(English) This very insightful conversation between Supreme Master Ching Hai and disciples discusses the important topic of genetically modified foods and whether or not they are suitable for the vegetarian and vegan diets. Foods that are devoid of love cannot provide the nutrition that our bodies require, that is why it’s a good idea to eat fresh organic produce. Some of the genetically modified foods even contain certain strains of animal DNA; therefore they are not even vegetarian! Choosing organic also helps ...

(English) Excerpts from Supreme Master Ching Hai’s lecture: We humans look alike with some very basic instinct, but we develop differently even though we are all Buddhas, and we have Buddha nature. There's nothing but Buddha inside you and around you. Just like a cup put into the river--it just isolates some water in the river. That's all. As soon as the cup is removed or broken, it's the same like before. It has never been anything different than that. So now, the initiates are like the ones ...

(Chinese) Will the success or failure of our marriage have an impact on our spiritual path? What should we do to let our spouse feel that he/she is loved and respected? What can we do to protect our marriage and let both parties grow toward Truth, goodness and beauty? What can we do to save a failing marriage? Can we improve our marriage through the power of spiritual practice? Why should spiritual practitioners be financially independent? How can we appropriately take care of our appearance to improve harmony in ...

(English) When we look at this world with our soul, all things are sparkling inside with love and wisdom. They are all doing their job, beautifying the world inhabited by human beings and at the same time blessing it. Supreme Master Ching Hai conveyed another meaning for "Tim Qo Tu," saying that it doesn't only mean "all worlds' beloved Lord"; it also means "the Lord who loves all worlds." Master said: "The love makes me stay here still, the love makes me come back life after life to help whomever I can." ...

(English) How can one achieve more in life, meditation and work without food, or at least by eating lighter and more simply? Under what circumstances can one cease eating food? In the videoconference with our Association members in Auckland, New Zealand, Supreme Master Ching Hai shared her tips of “Going in the Noble Direction”, which are to rely on God’s Power, share the positive energy of Supreme Master Television with the world, plus one secret: the vegetarian diet - this encompasses the most ...

(Chinese) What is ego? Why does too much ego create a crisis for spiritual practitioners? Supreme Master Ching Hai tells the story of the Race between the Tortoise and the Hare, reminding us to control our egos and not become arrogant. Any time we practice with others with an arrogant attitude, and deliberately seek to be higher than our friends so that they’ll see how we practice harder than they do, maya's hindrance will emerge. Thus, we should always monitor our personality so that our greed, anger, and ...

(Chinese) We should not be superstitious in spiritual practice, but should clearly understand why we practice this method. Many methods are claimed to be able to liberate people. How then can we distinguish the true from the false? All ancient religions and scriptures stress that people must find an enlightened master to know the way. How can we find a true master? Supreme Master Ching Hai analyzes all kinds of methods, explains the difference between the right way and the outer way, and points out the true path of ...

(Aulacese(Vietnamese), English) In a joyous intimate meeting, the Supreme Master Ching Hai advised us that as spiritual practitioners we should be flexible under any circumstances without blaming others. If we practice in quietness with sincerity and humility, our spiritual path will be less affected by worldly upheaval. As genuine practitioners, we should not be over-reactive, noisy, and boastful, but just let things develop naturally. As sojourners in this world, we should not attach to material things for everything is transient. ...

(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 ...

(Chinese) We recite the sutras in order to understand the Truth; we also come to lectures for the purpose of understanding the Truth. We want to understand why we need to do spiritual practice, why we need to be liberated from life and death, and why this world is full of suffering. We want to find a place with eternal happiness, so we come to listen to the teachings. Originally, spiritual practice is nothing mysterious, but since we can't see or grab the universal power, we think it's very mysterious. In ...