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(English) Supreme Master Ching Hai lovingly narrated some stories from the Far East, illustrating that the true renunciation is within the heart. In one of the stories, Sukhdev was born as a sage and practiced asceticism, yet he still had to request initiation from a worldly person, King Janak. It explains that even though an enlightened soul may have different identities, such as a king like Janak, a carpenter like Kabir, or a monk like Shakyamuni Buddha, his outer appearance wouldn’t affect his inner realization ...

(Aulacese) The Supreme Master Ching Hai received the Aulacese (Vietnamese) disciples and comforted them by wishing them advancement in their practice and the unification of their nation. As for the disciples who wish to liberate early and return to heaven, Master gently comforted and reminded them that even though this world is difficult, it is a good place for practicing. We should utilize our hard earned chance of being a human to practice diligently and spread the word on the Quan Yin Method in order to help other ...

(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) In light of the urgent situation of climate change, is there an effective way to immediately curb global warming? During the SOS International Conference on Global Warming held in Korea, Supreme Master Ching Hai emphasized once again, “The vegetarian diet. It’s the moral code of being a human. It is the mark of being a great human.” The Supreme Master said, “We create peace and then we will have peace. Peace not only among humans but among all co-inhabitants. … So, right now, ...

(English) Excerpts from Supreme Master Ching Hai’s lecture: Whenever we love someone else, we love ourselves. We really boost our glory! It's not that we help anyone; we help ourselves! Please remember this: Whenever you do something good, it's the will of Heaven; it's good for you. You should do better, be more loving, try to strive inside and use your wisdom. Don't be a sheep in the crowd. Try to remember more the promise that you made to the Father and Heavenly Hierarchy before you came to earth. ...

(English) In order to teach humankind a nobler way of life, a Great Master's life sometimes mirrors worldly living. However, appearing like the ordinary and living alongside the people have a different purpose: To teach the masses through a shining example. Supreme Master Ching Hai humbly wears earthly garments and joins us in our physical lives to teach us the knowledge of heaven, which is imparted through many methods that enlighten our minds and touch our hearts. Ironically, what we are seeking for is ...

(English:Aulacese) To awaken people’s love for all beings, two publications of the Supreme Master Ching Hai, The Dogs in My Life and The Noble Wilds, both the Aulacese version have been published in Thailand. The Supreme Master told us that she often teaches her ten dogs the concept of “family” and expects that humans and animals can keep harmony as a family as well. “Amoura,” originating from French, means love. The animals living near Lake Amoura live in a natural flow of love and noble qualities. Through ...

(English) Dogs are God’s creation as well, perhaps souls with a higher understanding than that of what we can imagine. We should realize that having a pet is a privilege and they should not to be unappreciated. They offer to us humans more than what often some people can offer to each other. These wonderful beings are willing to give us unconditional love at all times. They teach us not only how to treat all animals, but also how we as humans should treat one another. Supreme Master Ching Hai ...

(Aulacese) We invite you to listen to the recital of the Most Venerable Thích Mãn Giác’s beautiful verses through the melodious voice of Supreme Master Ching Hai. In addition, two of Supreme Master Ching Hai’s own poems, “Golden Lotus” and “Sayonara,” were dedicated to the Zen Master Mãn Giác. In accompaniment with poetry recital is the performance by a renowned Aulacese（Vietnamese）traditional orchestra, such that each poem is infused with a uniquely Aulacese（Vietnamese）resonance. In addition ...

(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 ...