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Master’s Words
The Quan Yin Method

is an Eternal Universal Law
Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai, Three-day Retreat, Los Angeles,
California, USA, December 17, 1998 (Originally in Aulacese) Videotape #640
I t’s not that I invented the Quan Yin Method; I just know it. This
method has existed since the beginning of time, when the universe
was first formed. And it will always exist. It is not a method; it is
like the way of the universe, a universal law that we must follow if
we want to get back to the Origin, back to our true Self, back to the
Kingdom of God or our Buddha nature. Just like a science that’s very
precise or just like two plus two equals four, one cannot do anything
different to achieve it. If one knows that two plus two equals four,
then two plus two equals four. No matter how we speak of it, even if
we argue, it’s still two plus two equals four.
Similarly, in the universe there are some precise laws like
that. And whoever knows them is only discovering, not inventing. If
we discover them and follow them, the result is very precise.
Of course there are many different ways to do things: There
are faster ways, there are slower ways and there are superior methods.
The Quan Yin Method is a flawless way, but I discovered it and did
not invent it. It belongs to God; it belongs to everyone.
The Quan Yin Method works very fast; all kinds of karma
from so many past lives is burned immediately. It’s impossible for us
not to succeed. It’s impossible for anyone who follows the Quan Yin
Method not to become a Buddha. It’s impossible, as impossible as
taking two candies, placing them next to two other candies and saying
that they don’t make four. That’s impossible. Similarly, in practicing
the Quan Yin Method, it’s impossible not to succeed, not to progress
spiritually, not to become enlightened, and that is good.
But there’s something strange about this method: You
can practice it without believing in it. Just practice; meditate two-
and-a-half-hours a day and wisdom will naturally appear. Then we
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understand things ourselves. We’re
our own Master. Just practice this
method and it will come. It’s the same as
putting the two candies next to the other two
candies; there will always be four. It doesn’t
matter whether we believe the math teacher or
not. Even if he says so, it doesn’t matter if we believe
him. Just put two candies next to two candies and you
will get four!
Pearls of Wisdom
The Quan Yin Method

is the Most Advanced Science
Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai, Taipei, Formosa, October 25, 1988 (Originally in Chinese) MP3-CG03
S piritual practice is the highest science. If you practice the Quan Yin Method with me, you
will be practicing the highest science and logic. It’s not a superstition or a prostration
to deities or spirits for merit. It’s not mysterious or ambiguous. One doesn’t have to jump
up clumsily or talk nonsense without even knowing what one is raving about. That is being
possessed. What is Maya? It’s a kind of power with little knowledge. What is Buddha? It’s
the one with scientific wisdom. That’s all. The more we practice spiritually, the more we
understand science. If we only study science without practicing spirituality, our scientific
knowledge will be limited. Spiritual development will take us beyond science and ahead
of scientists. They’ve been to the moon, but we can go beyond the moon. They wanted to
make more discoveries and travel to more planets but without success. After much effort
they eventually brought back some rocks and had many scientists gather together to study
these rocks. They cut the rocks and studied them, saying, “Yes! These are really rocks!”
[Laughter] It was no fun. They spent tons of money and mountains of effort. If they had put
their effort, money and devotion into spiritual development instead, they would have known
many scientific things and become saints very quickly.
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C O N T E N T S 2 Master’s Words
The Quan Yin Method is an Eternal Universal Law
3 Pearls of Wisdom
The Quan Yin Method is the Most Advanced Science
5 Special Reports
Two Retreats with Master - What a Blessing!
7 Panorama of Events
USA / Formosa
13 Feature Reports
Celebrating World Peace and a Happy New Year
15 Poems
God is You
16 Media Reports
Kamasha, Germany / Meier, Germany / Living Art, Germany
17 Supreme Master Ching Hai TV Programs
Watch SMTV on Your Handsets
18 Series of Shining World Leadership
Latvia / New Zealand / Hong Kong
24 Positive Improvements on the Planet
China
25 While on the Path
Miraculous Changes in My Life
26 Beautiful People and Beautiful Events
Billionare with a Big Heart / Nelson Mandela / Elena Poniatowska Amor / Meryl
Streep / First Lady Silvia Gasparovicovà / Romina Picolotti / Michael Thompson
32 Golden Age Technologies
World’s Biggest Tent to House an Indoor City in Astana / Bioplastics - Potentials
and Perspectives / Fuel Cell Vehicles Hit the Road
32 Quan Yin WWW Sites
36 Master Says
Allah Is Great!
42 Vegetarian Era
Islam and Vegetarianism / Vegetarian Elite of Islam
47 Selected Questions and Answers
Published: February 1, Golden Year 4 (2007) Meditation Is a Must to Complete Our Life / Children Are Naturally in Contact with
Founded: August, 1986 God / Let God Be the Healer / The Purpose of Life on Earth / Stay Away from
Published By The Supreme Master Ching Hai Addictive Activities and Atmosphere
International Association 52 The Sentient World of Animals
Publisher: Hsieh Hsin-lin Prison Dog Program Benefits Inmates and Stray Dogs / A Dog that Says No to
Secondhand Smoke / An Anthropoid Pictorial Exhibition / Learning from a Mother
Ape with Disabled Arms
A Little Message:
In speaking of God, or the Supreme Spirit, 56 Master Tells Stories
Master instructs us to use original non-sexist
Emptiness and Zen Sickness
terms to avoid the argument about whether God 57 / 66 Master Tell Jokes
is a She or a He.
The Ripe Old Age of 150 / Your Cat Might Be Trying to Call
She + He = Hes (as in Bless) 58 Creating a Compassionate and Vegetarian Global Village
Her + Him = Hirm (as in Firm) Formosa / Korea / Australia / United Kingdom
Hers + His = Hiers (as in Dears) 67 Between Master and Disciples
Example: When God wishes, Hes makes things Boundless Grace that Takes the Suffering of Sentient Beings
happen according to Hiers will to suit Hirmself. 68 Love in Action
Kenya / Thailand / USA / United Kingdom / The Philippines / Malaysia / Indonesia
/ Brazil / Korea / Mainland China / USA / United Kingdom / Slovakia / Formosa /
The Supreme Master Ching Hai News magazine 2006 Global Disaster Relief and Charitable Activities
is published on the Internet in the following
69 / 95 Letter of Appreciation
languages: Aulacese, Chinese (in both Excerpt from the Letter of Appreciation from Ukokolani Community, Kenya /
traditional and simplified versions), English, Yolanda House, USA
French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, 103 How to Contact Us
Mongolian, Portuguese, Spanish and Thai.
104 Story World
Please refer to the Quan Yin WWW sites of The Blessed Food for the Lively Doggie
News magazine for related websites.
105 Our Liaison Practitioners around the World
109 Poems of Immortality
Loving
111 Elevation of the Soul
Supreme Master Ching Hai’s New Book Releases / DVD / CD
4 The Supreme Master Ching Hai News No. 178 112 Master’s Latest Paintings
Medicine
S p e c i a l R e p o r t s
Two Retreats with Master

- What a Blessing!
By Duisburg News Group (Originally in German)
A t the end of Golden Year 3 (2006), Duisburg Center was blessed two times by the visits
of Supreme Master Ching Hai. With the announcement of Master’s forthcoming visit in
December, initiates, full of energy and pleasant anticipation, set to work for this long-sought
moment. Within the shortest time possible the center was tidied up and lovingly decorated.
Initiates from all over Germany were invited.
On December 16 – we could hardly believe it – Master appeared! Everyone sparkled
with indescribable joy and happiness. We meditated diligently and Master visited us frequently
during the meditation sessions. She told us lots of jokes. The atmosphere was very pleasant and
filled with happiness. Our Master emphasized the importance of selflessness and humility and
that we should behave like saints. Master was very happy with our center and highlighted the
delicious food.
Upon Master’s departure She assured us that She would come back. Many initiates
stayed until Christmas to celebrate our traditional Christmas retreat. Yet no one
expected that something even bigger was waiting for us: We got the message
that there would be a European retreat at Duisburg Center for the New
Year! In order to make possible an unforgettable retreat for initiates from
all over Europe, several working teams were immediately set up.
On New Year’s Eve, Master arrived and appeared in the
center’s meditation room, blessing all with Her presence. She looked
very elegant “wearing” a golden Christmas curtain and adornments
from the Christmas decorations in Her room. In high spirits, we
celebrated an unequaled turn of the year with our most beloved
Master.
On the first day of the New Year, Master came several times
to visit us during our meditation sessions. She spoke about an Arabian
television channel that had started broadcasting its program in English in
order to show the world the beauty of Arabian culture, thus demonstrating
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one more step to bring different cultures together for a life in

harmony and peace.
Master also talked about the absurdity of
the still continuing armed conflicts in the world. She
remarked that it is unbelievable that a human being who
was brought up with love and dedication might have to
become a warrior because of the war in his country and
then might be annihilated by a tiny bullet in a matter of
seconds. Such a death on the battlefield freezes the soul in
a shock-like state for hundreds or even thousands of years. War
belongs to a vicious circle that has to be stopped, no matter what it may cost. Soldiers should
become peace-soldiers and help those in need. Time is short now, while other higher developed
planets are waiting for the Earth to evolve. We should tackle urgent issues such as the change of
global climate now, together.
Master expressed Her hope that the New Year will be a year of peace news, and that the
peace agreements accomplished in the past year mark the beginning of a development towards
peace in the whole world. Seeing us coming from all over Europe and sitting in harmony and
peace together, Master remarked that we are all connected telepathically. Our group is an example
for the world in the sense that peace and harmony are possible. What we can accomplish in a small
group can be accomplished in the whole world.
That evening, we enjoyed the beautiful sounds of music as initiates
from all over Europe performed instrumental music or songs, or both. Master
and everyone listened attentively to the heartwarming and uplifting
musical pieces. Several were moved to tears by the beautiful melodies.
This was already an exceptional evening, but then we received the most
special musical interlude of all: Late in the night Master came
and sang lullabies for us. Those were unforgettable moments.
She told us how Her dogs were brought into sleep that way.
We listened with devotion to the beautiful voice of our
Master, and then meditated the whole night.
The following day we started as usual
with a nourishing breakfast provided by the kitchen
team, who had worked very hard throughout the
whole retreat and always provided delicious
international dishes. Master stayed one more
day with us, visiting with us in the meditation
room and answering our questions. Then Master
had to leave. As always, it was difficult for all
of us to accept that this retreat with Master was
over. But reflecting on the wonderful days we
had, our hearts were filled with gratefulness.

Panorama of Events
USA
Sailing to the Other Shore

Seattle News Group (Originally in English)
[Seattle] In November, Golden Year 3 (2006), a video seminar was held at Seattle Public
Library’s beautiful Microsoft Auditorium. Decked
with glorious displays of Master’s creative art works
- jewelry, clothing, paintings, books and videos, the
venue was bright and attracted the audience. They
were also captivated by the introduction of Master
and Her lecture that were presented on a big screen.
Twenty people signed up for the convenient method of
meditation with two inquiring about full initiation.
The Seattle brothers and sisters worked co-
operatively to bring about this well planned and smooth
flowing seminar. All felt Master’s constant presence
and encouragement
very strongly. It was
like a gust of warm
wind that speeds up
the sail to deliver the
people with affinity
to the other shore.
Formosa
Positive Response
to Animal Film Show on Campus
By Taipei News Group (Originally in Chinese)
[Taipei] Students at the National Chengchi University enjoyed a glimpse into the true
relationship that could develop between humans and animals though a heartwarming adventure

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presented in the Disney film “Eight Below” that was shown in

the campus international conference hall on December 21,
Golden Year 3 (2006). The event, attended
by 130 guests, was part of a series of
films shown by the Taipei Center to
promote vegetarianism. It was jointly
held by the University’s Physical
Fitness Society. Delicious vegetarian
food was also served.
Following this film, the DVD
“The Real Heroes” was played and an
introduction of the 24 hours SMTV website
was given. The guests, that included university
students and military instructors, were greatly
touched by the movie, which was based on a
true story. One of the instructors distributed
Alternative Living flyers and document folders
in his class, hoping to draw attention to the
benefits of the vegetarian diet. Many students
expressed the wish to eat more vegetarian food
and less meat. Ten students wanted to learn the Convenient Method of meditation, and some
requested more information about the Quan Yin Method. We sincerely invited them to visit our
Taipei Center.
Hopefully the film show has helped more people understand the self-sacrificing spirit
of animals and that they are truly the most loyal friends of human beings.
Meatless Weekend
By Nantou News Group (Originally in Chinese)
[Nantou] On December 16, Golden Year 3 (2006), a “Golden Age Healthy Vegetarian
Festival” was held at the New Era Art Resort & Spa, sponsored
by the Nantou County Health Bureau, Puli Employment
Service Center and Nantou County Council. Twenty businesses
and nonprofit organizations were invited to participate in the
event, including The Supreme Master Ching Hai International
Association. We offered a delicious treat of vegetarian food
and snacks, and played Master’s videos. Master’s art creations
including Longevity Lamps and paintings, which won great

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admiration and acclaim from visitors, were also exhibited.

Aware of the natural and healthy trend in people’s diet,
the sponsors launched the Meatless Weekend following up on the
Meatless Monday campaign initiated by Dr. Robert Lawrence of
John Hopkins University. Their aim was to encourage people to
eat vegetarian on weekends and holidays, so as to alleviate the
burden on the body and contribute to animal protection and world
peace. Fellow initiates cordially explained the significance of
the Meatless Weekend to the guests and visitors, many of whom
signed their names on a banner to support this cause. By the end of the day, the long banner was
filled with signatures.
During the seminar, Ms. Li Chiou-liang, a dietitian, demonstrated the preparation of
a delicious and nutritious vegetarian breakfast. Dr. Liu Deng-jie from Puli Veterans Hospital,
in a lecture on health, shared his insights on how to maintain good health and confirmed the
importance of vegetarianism from the perspectives of diet, religious faith and spiritual practice.
Video excerpts from the DVD “The Real Heroes,” as well as from our TV program “A Journey
through Aesthetic Realms” which covered the Meatless Monday campaign by Dr. Robert
Lawrence and the promotion of vegetarianism on school
campuses by Dr. Antonia Demas of Cornell University,
were shown.
After the seminar, a secondary school teacher
said that a lot of the information about health and nutrition
in our TV program would be suitable for students, and
she hoped to borrow the DVD from us. Ms. Li Chiou-
liang also hoped that she could use the TV video about
vegetarianism in her future talks on organic vegetarian
diet, in order to encourage people to adopt vegetarianism
and a simple lifestyle. A visitor was so impressed by Dr. Liu Deng-jie’s talk that he wanted to
purchase a CD or DVD of the talk to share with his family.
Experiencing a New Lifestyle

of the Golden Age
By Tainan News Group (Originally in Chinese)
[Tainan] Tainan citizens experienced a new lifestyle of the

Golden Age as well as God’s blessing at a soul-awakening
Director Chen Xiu-cheng of the
activity held at the Municipal Cultural Center by The Supreme Tainan Municipal Cultural Center

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Master Ching Hai International Association’ s Center in Tainan on December 31, Golden Year
3 (2006).
The Sunday event, focusing on “Health, Art and Spirituality,” coincided with New
Year’s Eve, attracting large crowds of all ages. From morning, visitors arrived with their family
members to enjoy the richly diverse program that included a health seminar, an exhibition of
Supreme Master Ching Hai’s art creations, a presentation of Master’s poems, vegetarian food
tasting, and a video demonstration of vegetarian cooking. We distributed Alternative Living
pencil pads, beautiful document folders, and information and medical findings on the healthy
vegetarian diet. Five Supreme Master Television posters were displayed and SMTV cards
handed out to visitors.
Our kitchen team prepared nearly fifty delicious dishes, as well as 350 sumptuous and
tasteful meal boxes to offer free to the visitors. The guests were surprised and overwhelmed
by our cordial reception. “The Supreme Master Ching Hai is the teacher of all. From today’s
activity, we can see how immense Her unconditional love is towards all beings,” said some

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visitors. Two hundred copies of the vegetarian cooking demonstration DVD, which was shown
continuously at the venue, were prepared as gifts for interested visitors.
Dr. Mei Xiang-yang, the keynote speaker of the health seminar, spoke on “Meaningful
Living.” He highlighted from medical perspectives the features of the human body to explain
the importance of a compassionate vegetarian diet, while sharing facts on diets and medical
science. The audience was captivated by what he was saying right to the end of the lecture,
which must have brought many benefits to them.
The most heart-warming program was “The Poetic World of Supreme Master Ching
Hai,” a mini-concert held in the afternoon. Master’s music compositions and five poetry
anthologies were presented by the Tainan initiates in lively and interesting forms, through a
violin recital, singing, poetry recital, musical drama and dancing. The poems and songs vividly
illustrated Master’s boundless love in guiding sentient beings back to their heavenly home. A
female doctor of Malaysian nationality was full of praise for Master’s poetry, which she found
to be unsurpassed in its rich ethereal style. At the end of the event, many local visitors learned
the Convenient Method of meditation, embarking on their way to the Heavenly Kingdom.
That day, Director Chen Xiu-cheng of the Tainan Municipal Cultural Center came
to the venue to welcome the fellow initiates and present a speech on stage. He said sincerely,
“The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association is a unique group. Its members are
cordial and harmonious. Today’s activity manifests and conveys the distinct ideal of Truth,
virtues and beauty. I hope that our people here can enjoy this serene and blissful atmosphere.”
After the event, a staff member of the Cultural Center said that the health lectures presented by
our Association have benefited many citizens. He complimented the Association for its well of
talent and for the brilliant and wonderful cultural activities it has held at the Cultural Center,
which has set a new trend in Tainan’s art and cultural world.
The Poetic World of “Pebbles and Gold”

By Formosa News Group (Originally in Chinese)
[Hsihu] Fellow initiates in Formosa celebrated the release of the Chinese edition of Master’s
poetry anthology Pebbles and Gold at Hsihu Center during their first two-day retreat of the year
on the January 13-14 weekend of Golden Year 4 (2007). At a creative event held on the beautiful
Sunshine Lawn at noon Sunday, the Divine Love poetry recital team captivated the audience
with a phenomenal performance marked by a smooth rhythmic flow and accompanied by two
graceful dancers. The dedicated performers wholeheartedly expressed the magnificent meaning
of Master’s poems.
This innovative effort to announce a new book release turned out to be an exceptional
performance. Of the two professional dancers, the brother initiate is a member of the renowned
Hantang Yuefu Music Ensemble while the sister has studied modern dance for many years.

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In this their first joint performance, the dancers used their body language to express the
aesthetic beauty of Master’s poetry and to offer a new way to experience the meaning of Her
poems. After the performance, the brother dancer expressed his inner feelings. “Master’s
poems are simple yet intense. Some reveal true feelings freely while others are delicate and
gentle. Initially it was a challenge to get the feel of it. But as I tried to enter the inner spiritual
world of the Poet and to get connected from within, inspiration came,” he said. “I felt that I
was dancing like floating clouds and flowing water on a stage that extended beyond the lofty
and spacious sky. I swayed to the feelings of freedom, free of any choreographic limitations.
All I wanted was to become part of the noble and profound thoughts of the Poet.”
The artistic performance featuring static and dynamic elements has successfully
imprinted Master’s poems in the hearts and lives of all initiates, holding them enthralled
with its spiritual profundity.
Events Datebook
To keep pace with the planet’s ongoing spiritual elevation, the local centers of The
Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association are holding more and more
video seminars and other Truth-sharing events.
You are welcome to join in these activities with your friends and relatives. For the latest
schedule of our activities, please visit the following URL:
http://www.Godsdirectcontact.org.tw/eng/latest_news/events-datebook.htm

Fe a t u r e R e p o r t s
P e a ce and
n g Wo r ld
ti ar
Celebra y Ne w Y e
p p
a Ha
G olden Year 3 (2006) has already brought a better world, with a lot of good news. There are
the beginning steps of peace in the Middle East between Palestine and Israel. Iran and Iraq
have shaken hands with each other. In Northern Ireland, the Irish Sinn Fein and the Loyalist
Democratic Unionist Party continue to make progress towards sharing a unified government. In
Asia, the peace agreement was signed in Nepal; Pakistan and India began to jointly support a
peaceful Kashmir state; and China and Japan are re-evaluating 2,000 years of history in friendship.
In Africa, the government of Sudan agreed to a joint peace-keeping force formed by the UN and
the African Union to help quell tensions in war-torn Darfur. And a rival faction in Chad signed a
peace agreement with the country’s president on Christmas Eve. In the Americas, leaders from
nations across South America met to discuss the creation of a pan-South American union, similar
to the European Union. And the year was filled with many more shining examples of “Love thy
neighbor.” It certainly has been a great year of peace building!
To celebrate the continued expansion of world peace, fellow initiates from around the
world came together in local centers to commemorate with a festive meal, songs and performances.
For instance, one center used the “Happy Birthday” tune to sing verses with the names of recent
peace-developing countries, including Israel, Palestine, Nepal, Chad, Pakistan, India, China,
Japan, Ireland, South America, Sudan, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq and Indonesia:
Happy New Year to (Nepal),

Peace Grace, Cease-fire,
God bless you, dear (Nepal),
Happy New Year to you.
On Christmas Eve, Master went to Paris and London Centers respectively, to celebrate
with local initiates in remembrance of Jesus Christ for His compassion for all sentient beings. On
Christmas, Her pets were the most lucky and happiest ones with the gifts from Master especially
for them.
On New Year’s Eve, Master gave everyone a countdown surprise through a live broadcast

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on Supreme Master Television, after She arrived in Germany on December 31 to ring in the New Year
with our fellow practitioners. Her warm New Year’s wishes were conveyed as follows:
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, the whole world!
Happy New Year and Peace on Earth, to all of us!
The New Year is there already. I’m sorry if we are one year older, like it or not. But good
news: you are one year wiser! Yes! And we are one year nearer to Heaven, and one year nearer to
world peace! Isn’t that good news? Let peace happen this year, the Year of the Pig,* because pigs are
very peaceful creatures.
* This refers to the 12 animal zodiac signs of Eastern astrology. 2007 is the Year of the Pig.
With God’s grace and blessings bringing more and more peace to the world, brothers and
sisters happily celebrate the New Year in local Centers all around the planet.

Poems
God is You
By Ti Zhe (Originally in Chinese)
When people think of You,

The worldly dust disappears.
Your Glory shines away all doubts.
Oh! Master,
The Wisdom is You.
When people look at You,

The conflicts of right and wrong flees.
Your Love melts old enmity.
Oh! Master,
The Love is You!
When people listen to You,

Their pain is healed.
Your voice comforts numerous souls from agony.
Oh! Master,
The Mercy is You!
When we deeply fall in love with You,

Our body and mind are in peace,
Uniting with You in the Oneness instantly.
Oh! Master,
The whole Universe is You!
Thinking of You,
Looking at You,
Listening to You,
And loving You,
Angels sing the sweetest love songs
From time immemorial.
Thinking of You,
Looking at You,
Listening to You,
And loving You,
Our souls are triggered
The deepest memory with You.
Oh! My dearest Master,

The God is YOU!!

Media Reports
Kamasha, Issue 1/2007, Germany (Originally in German)
Good television for a fulfilled life
Satisfying Television - Fill up on it!
T here’s a future in good news: Kamasha has friends! Recently, we introduced the American
Internet magazine Happy News, and as of September 2006, there is even a television channel
bringing only good things to the world. Supreme Master Television is from the USA and has
been broadcasting throughout Europe since
September. “Positive News”, “Information
about the Advantages of a Vegetarian Diet” Side Column
and programs such as “How to take care of
our animal friends” make the difference in the Supreme Master Television is a free digital
programming. The satellite channel was started satellite channel from Eutelsat Hotbird
by spiritual teacher and artist Ching Hai from 6, 13° East available on DVB compatible
Au Lac. She is known for the transmission of satellite receiver.
the Quan Yin Method, a meditation on light
and sound. Welcome to the world of positive Note the following parameters:
journalism! Frequency: 10853 MHz
Transponder: 117
Polarization: Horizontal
FEC: 3/4
Symbol Rate: 27500
More information at:

suprememastertelevision.com/de
.Good News from Germany

Compiled from SMTV News, Episode 119
M eier, a German city magazine of Mannheim and the surrounding area, wrote in a recent
column that it would follow the example of Supreme Master Television and proliferate good
news as well! The column stated that Supreme Master Television “airs only positive news from

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around the world, especially about people and animals. In

Germany, we’ve had access to the channel since September,
and Meier is going to take that example to heart in this column
and spread only good news.”
aMeier – Das Stadtmagazin – Mannheim & Co”

(Meier City Magazin for Mannheim etc.),
November 2006 (Originally in German)
There is also a cover story about

SMTV, Supreme Master Ching Hai and the
Quan Yin method in issue December 2006 of
the “Living Art,” a free Info-Magazine about
alternative lifestyle, including alternative health,
art of living and consciousness, etc. It is edited
and printed in Freiburg, Germany.
Living Art, Freiburg, Germany,

December, 2006 (Originally in German)
Supreme Master Ching Hai TV Programs
Watch SMTV on Your Handsets

Supreme Master Television is viewable online through your computer
or mobile phone with hi-speed internet connection. For information on
how to watch Supreme Master Television online, please log on:
http://www.suprememastertelevision.com/help/

Series of Shining World Leadership
Enlightened Government Creating a Bright Future
Reports according to Master's order and rating
Latvia
Courageous Example of Leadership in Latvia

By United Kingdom News Group (Originally in English)
F
ebruary 22, Golden Year 3 (2006) Latvia’s President, the
Honorable Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, took the
courage to apologize for her country’s behavior during World
War II. During a reception hosted by the President of Israel, the
Honorable Mr. Moshe Katsav, she said: “I regret the participation
of Latvians in the extermination of the Jews during World War II.”
This statement cleared the doubts of the Latvian Jewish people of
the country’s commitment to democracy.
According to the Baltic Times, she said: “Regrettably, there were people in Latvia who
took part in the Nazi campaign to annihilate the Jewish population in Europe. But there were also a
number of brave souls, of whom about 500 have been officially documented in Latvia, who risked
their own lives and the lives of their loved ones to hide and protect their Jewish friends, neighbors
and acquaintances, as well as complete strangers.”
Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga was born on December 1, 1937 in Riga, the Latvian capital.
She is the first female President of Latvia and was elected in 1999 and re-elected in 2003. She
lived in refugee camps during her childhood days in Germany and was later moved to Morocco
before settling down in Canada at the age of 16. She then successfully established her academic
career as professor of psychology, specializing in the relationship between thought and language.
Her scholarly work had earned her numerous awards from academic and Latvian organizations
worldwide and she was renowned for her collections of Latvian folk songs. In 1998, she returned to
Latvia to head the Latvian Institute, a non-profit government organization whose goal is to raise the
profile of Latvia and Latvians around the world, which she most successfully accomplished.
Latvia is a small Baltic nation of 2.3 million people, which was once economically and
politically uncertain. Under her wise leadership, it has now has been transformed into a democratic
country that enjoys political stability and strong economic growth. President Viki-Freiberga played
a prominent role in the country’s entry into the EU in May 2004. Since then, combating corruption
problems and uplifting the Latvian legislation to European standards have become the country’s
priorities.
In response to environmental issues, the government has set precedence to improve
drinking water quality, the sewage system, household and hazardous waste management, as well as
the reduction of air pollution, which will enhance the living quality of Latvians.
In this new Golden Era, Latvia’s President, the Honorable Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga,
has shown a wonderful example of courageous,
humble and peace-making leadership. We wish
her more and more success in her efforts to build a
prosperous and peaceful nation.
References:
http://www.mosnews.com/news/2006/02/22/freiberga.shtml
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/lg.html
http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/latvia/latvia_country_brief.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaira-Vike_Freiberga
New Zealand
Positive and Noble Leadership

By brother initiate Terry Prince, Christchurch, New Zealand (Originally in English)
T he first female elected Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Honorable Ms. Helen Clark, has
lead a remarkable life, and has been widely acclaimed as one of the country’s greatest and most
influential leaders.
She was born to a conservative farming family and spent her early life growing up in the

countryside where she was a shy and quiet youth. Her interest in politics
developed during her years at university, where she was a top student,
eventually gaining a Master’s degree in political science. Her involvement
in the Vietnam War protest movement and her commitment to anti-racism
campaigns in that period are two examples that illustrate the high values
she had developed.
After becoming a Minister of Parliament in 1981, she requested
the government to make commitments to improve the living standards
of ordinary people, to recognize the rights of minorities, and to promote
tolerance and social peace. She then called on the New Zealand government
to work for international peace and for the disarmament of nuclear weapons. Her consistent advocacy
for peace was recognized in 1986 when she was awarded the annual Peace Prize from the Danish
Peace Foundation for her efforts in promoting international peace and disarmament.
She accomplished much as a Minister, notably the Smokefree Environments Act while
Minister of Health, the Employment Equity Act while Minister of Labor and providing more
government housing to those in greatest need when Minister of Housing.
In 1999 Helen Clark was elected as Prime Minister of New Zealand, and due to her interest
and involvement in the arts, also became Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage. She still holds
these positions in Golden Year 3 (2006), achieving many positive results in the years between.
For example, the Honorable Ms. Clark’s government has greatly restored New Zealand’s welfare
system. This has been achieved through schemes such as “Working for Families”. This program
aims to reduce child poverty, to support low and middle income families and to ensure an adequate
standard of living for all.
In addition, the benefit system has been altered, and financial support for the unemployed,
the sick, single parents, the elderly and other vulnerable groups in society is readily available. The
government subsidizes housing costs for those on lower incomes and ‘smoke free’ legislation has
been strengthened. Furthermore, the Honorable Ms. Clark’s government has altered the industrial
relations law in favor of ordinary workers, and has raised the minimum wage six times in six years,
while interest free loans have been made available to tertiary students.1
Although these are just some of the accomplishments the New Zealand Government has
achieved under the Honorable Ms. Clark’s leadership, they serve to demonstrate the vision she and
her government have for the country.
New Zealand has been positively involved in world affairs for many years and this has been
continued by the Honorable Ms. Clark’s government, through peacekeeping missions,
international aid and providing a positive example of leadership for other countries in the world. For

example, New Zealand refuses the entry of nuclear powered or armed ships into its territory, and
refused to participate in the invasion of Iraq without the request of the United Nations. At the same
time, the government has given peacekeeping, development and aid resources to overseas countries,
operated a compassionate policy towards refugees, and dismantled the strike wing of the New Zealand
Air Force.
Ms. Clark worked very diligently, both in her studies and in numerous mundane jobs
during her time as a student, in order to support herself with a basic standard of living. She has
carried this strong work ethic into her later life, and does not place great importance on material
possessions, instead seeking positive life experiences and serving as a public figure. As Minister of
Arts, Culture and Heritage, and as an arts enthusiast, she has energetically supported the arts and the
artistic community in New Zealand.
We thank God for the peaceful country Hes has given us. We hope and pray that our
leaders continue to lead the country in ever more noble and positive ways, to set a higher example
of shining world leadership for the rest of the world, while learning from other noble teachers and
leaders on this planet.
Resources:
Edwards. Brian, “Helen: Portrait of a Prime Minister” (2001), Exisle Publishing Limited, Auckland, New Zealand.
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Helen_Clark&oldid=72977154
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0405/S00647.htm
(Footnote)
1
Helen Clark. (2006, December 10). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 23:19, December 10, 2006,
from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Helen_Clark&oldid=93364362
Hong Kong
Governing Society with Loving Care

By Hong Kong News Group (Originally in English)
T he government has stepped up efforts in building a more enlightened society

in Hong Kong through embarking on a comprehensive plan to protect the environment, to
enforce the smoking and tobacco control policy, and to provide a better health care and housing
policy. This program has improved the quality of people’s lives in Hong Kong.

Environment Protection
The Hong Kong Government has created a series of strategies to control pollution and
to protect the environment, including tighter control on vehicle emission, introducing cleaner fuel
vehicles, and adopting a sewage strategy to combat water pollution. Hong Kong is now the leading
city in Asia to implement vehicle emission control and fuel quality standards. It is also the first city
in Asia to introduce ultra-low sulphur diesel fuel for its vehicle fleet.
To combat water pollution, the government’s sewage disposal strategy has commissioned
“24 kilometers of large tunnels under the central urban area and a sewage treatment plant at
Stonecutters Island,” to “chemically enhance primary treatment for up to 3.5 million cubic meters
of flow per day.” (From Living in Hong Kong)
In order to improve the living environment and air quality, on July 25, Golden Year 3 (2006)
Chief Executive Mr. Donald Tsang officially launched the Action Blue
Sky Campaign, reinforcing the government’s determination to improve
Hong Kong’s air quality. “Each small step taken by each individual to
support the clean-air in our daily lives can help reduce air pollution,”
Mr. Tsang said. Thirty companies and schools also attended the Energy
Conservation Center 2006. “Through these publicity and education
activities, we hope to gain the full support of the public and the business
community, particularly the River Delta Region, in order to achieve our
Blue Sky Campaign
common goal: Clean Air for a Cool Hong Kong,” Mr. Tsang added.
Smoking and Tobacco Control

In order to fulfill the vision of
“to promote a smoke-free culture in Hong
Kong so as to safeguard the health of
the community,” the Legislative Council
of the government passed the Smoking
(Public Health) (Amendment) Bill 2005
(“the Bill”) into law on October 19, 2006.
“With the passage of the bill, the vast
majority of indoor areas of workplaces
and public places, such as restaurants,
offices, schools, hospitals, karaokes and Smoke-Free Exhibition and Green Hong Kong Campaign

bars which are frequented by people of different ages are required to ban smoking from January
1, Golden Year 4 (2007). Under the new law, all ‘public pleasure grounds’ are designated as no
smoking areas.” (From Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment) Bill 2005).
Also to make known the legislative requirements, the Tobacco Control Office of
the Government plans to launch a series of publicity and public education activities, such as
announcements in the Public Internet (APIs) or producing television and radio shows, conducting
workshops, giving out pamphlets and other educational materials to the public. In addition, the
Tobacco Control Office will also promote its tobacco cessation service, and work with the Tobacco
Control (Smoke-Free Restaurants) Working Group to publicize the new
legislative requirements. In terms of Health Care and Housing Policy:
“The aim of the Government’s Health Care Policy is that no one should
be denied adequate medical treatment through lack of means.” (From
Living in Hong Kong)
Hong Kong people have enjoyed good health, supported by
the Family Health Service, the Port Health Service, the Student Health
Service, the School Dental Service and many other community health
services implemented by the government. These preventive services
have contributed to Hong Kong’s remarkable low infant and maternal Health Care Project
mortality rates, comparable to the best in the world.
Health Care and Housing

The government has created the Public Rental Housing Policy to support families who
cannot afford private rental accommodation. There are about 2.14 million
people living in public housing. In 2004 and 2005 the government spent 7.4
percent of its total expenditures on the public housing program, which is a
major social achievement. “Since 1978, over 423,000 subsidized sole flats
have been sold to households of eligible families/persons at discounted
prices under the government’s various subsidized home ownership
schemes.” (From Living in Hong Kong “Housing”)
The Hong Kong Government has a long-established philosophy
of “maximum help and minimum interference,” and is also well known for
its efficiency, transparency and fairness. The government is ready to help
people under that philosophy, and determined to build a better future for
Public Housing Project Hong Kong.

Positive Improvements on the Planet
China Stepping Ahead to a Society

Governed by Justice
By a fellow initiate in China (Originally in Chinese)
O n December 28, Golden Year 3 (2006), China’s Supreme Court announced its decision to
take back death penalty review rights from the local higher and military courts. On January
1, 2007, this power was formally reinstated to the Supreme Court more than 20 years after it had
been delegated to the higher courts. This move by the PRC government, toward building a society
governed by law, demonstrates a strong determination to honor its pledge to cherish life and protect
human rights.
More than 60 different offenses can incur capital punishment in China, making it the
country with the highest number of death sentences and executions. For years, the judicial process
has suffered from the intervention of administrative orders or personal opinions of political leaders.
Moreover, the previous structure, which had transferred review rights to the lower courts, opened
up possibilities of ruling by personal decisions and resulted in such legal abuses as the arbitrary
use of the death penalty by local courts as well as the use of diverse criteria in capital punishment
sentencing. The recent reinstatement of the death penalty review rights to the Supreme Court is
highly significant in that it signals progress from “ruling by personal decisions” to “ruling by
law.”
It is hoped this move will reduce the number of death sentences and executions in China.
However, addressing the issue from its root, abolishing the death penalty requires more than the
persistent effort of the government. It also needs the support and understanding from the changing
concepts of an entire population, moving away from the past revengeful concept of “a life for a life”
that had become deep-seated in people’s minds over thousands of years. The occurrence of crimes
committed by those who were once innocent children is partly society’s responsibility. Offenders
should therefore receive not only punishment, but should also be treated as patients. Only then will
the society and country truly benefit by guaranteeing the rights of every citizen and further creating
a harmonious society.

While on the Path
Miraculous Changes in My Life

By brother initiate Roman, Slovakia
D uring the years and after my university study, I was very ambitious and one of my main
goals was to become really rich, to have my own companies, a big house, a few cars,
exclusive holidays, etc. I proclaimed it publicly. My mind was fully occupied by this and
forced me to realize it. I worked hard but without any extraordinary success. I even lost a
lot of money trying to invest my savings. After one big financial loss, I felt physically and
mentally exhausted, without any vision or goal for the future, (except to pay my debts), and
completely empty.
At that time (December 2003), instead of working I just surfed the internet all day
long. I encountered some spiritual teachings and texts about meditation, but nothing really
impressed me until I found the Supreme Master Ching Hai website. I could not stop reading
it. I read the sample booklet, many of the online News magazines, and a lot about the Quan
Yin Method of meditation. The teachings went directly to my heart. Everything seemed to
be so simple, so clear and full of light, love and wisdom.
Since that time my life has turned around 180 degrees, my old priorities were
thrown away and replaced by new ones. I was able to become a vegetarian, day by day, just
after having read Master’s teachings! Before that time, I had also been a casual smoker and
sometimes drank alcohol at parties with my friends. I felt that it was not right and tried to
quit several times, but I could never really do it. But now as easily as became a vegetarian,
I also knew that I would not smoke or drink alcohol anymore.
My family, parents, grandparents, etc. lived a very traditional way of life, so it was
really hard for them to accept my vegetarianism, especially because it all happened a few
days before Christmas. My friends and colleagues also did not understand it.
After a few month of being a vegetarian I felt that it is time for the next step.
So I called the nearest meditation Center (about 500 km from my town) and learned the
Convenient Method. Days and months after that I tried to meditate, but it was quite hard for
me to do it regularly. I fought with myself and with people around me. After several tumbles
and many months, I finally overcome that. But also in this period the power of our Master
helped me and guided me. As I read more and more I tried to live a better life, to meditate
every day, and keep the precepts. Anyway it took me two years to be initiated. Nevertheless
as people around me saw the permanent changes in me, they also changed. The less I tried
to change them, the more they changed. Not long after that, my mother, sister, girlfriend and
one colleague became vegetarians. My father started to eat more fruit and less meat. Other
colleagues also minimized their meat consumption.
Now I am “freshly-initiated” and when I look back and summarize, I have nothing
to say but “THANK YOU DEAR MASTER”.

Beautiful People
and Beautiful Events
Billionare with a Big Heart

From SMTV News, Episode 53
G eorge Soros was born on August

12, 1930 in Budapest, Hungary. At the age of 17, he
left for England after surviving Nazi occupation, and later
graduated from the London School of Economics. In 1956,
he moved to the United States.
Mr. Soros is one of the largest philanthropic donors
in the world, having donated nearly $5 billion to support
democracy in the former Soviet bloc, Africa and Asia.
Already this year, he donated 50 million US dollars to help
fight poverty in Africa. One of his first major gifts was in
1979 to the University of Cape Town in South Africa, which
supported black students to attend college.
Mr. Soros is chairman of the Open Society Institute
and founder of a network of philanthropic foundations that are active in more than 50 countries
in different parts of the world, such as Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, Latin America, Asia,
and the United States. These foundations are dedicated to improving education, public health, and
human rights, as well as social, legal, and economic reform.
While he modestly notes that each person has his or her own path to walk, in his own
experience Mr. Soros found that a willingness to recognize and correct mistakes is a positive
approach in moving forward. In defining what makes a good world leader, Mr. Soros’ views are that
it’s important to stay grounded in the truth and to have people around you that also maintain this
perspective. He encourages people to think for themselves and not to follow leaders blindly but to
support good leadership.
Mr. Soros believes that “dedication to humanity makes a difference” and in his own
special ways,
he is dedicated http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/archives/result_contents.asp?id=200610260050&query=Billionaire%20financier%20stresses
to working http://www.soros.org/about/bios/a_soros
together with http://www.rawstory.com/news/2006/Billionaire_speculator_Soros_says_Democrats_should_0918.html
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others to make http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A24179-2003Nov10?language=printer
abetterworld.

Beautiful People
From SMTV News, episode 57
Nelson Mandela
W hen it comes to spreading light and hope in working for peace and social justice with patience
and perseverance, one person truly stands out as a shining world leader: Mr. Nelson Mandela.
As one who dedicated much of his adult life to protect and promote universal human rights, Mr.
Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years due to his activities as an anti-apartheid and freedom leader.
Born in July 1918, Mr. Mandela completed his college studies through correspondence
classes while working and then went on to study law. During the time he was in prison, his main
objective was to bring peace to the black majority in South Africa and give them the basic human
right to vote. His wish was realized on April 27, 1994, during South Africa’s first democratic election.
At that time he was inaugurated and became the first black president of South Africa to represent
the ANC (African National Congress). He then went on to coordinate the peaceful transition of the
country’s representative democracy.
President Mandela has earned international respect for his role in
bringing peace to the country and to the people of South Africa through his leadership. Amnesty
International spokesperson, Bill Shipsey, said: “Mandela, through his fight and victory against
apartheid, showed the world that no problem is too difficult to solve.”
Mr. Mandela has been honored over the past four decades with over 100 awards. In 1993,
he was the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and most recently was presented with the 2006
Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience Award. Mr. Mandela accepted this prestigious
award “as a step toward fighting injustices in the whole world.”
Nelson Mandela retired in 1999 and went on as an elder statesman to dedicate much of his
time to human right issues and addressing the AIDS epidemic. He continued to do advocacy work
and at the age of 85 announced that due to his health he would retire to spend more time with his
family. However, this did not deter him from traveling to Bangkok to speak at the XV International
Aids Conference in Thailand. He is still active with the Make Poverty History campaign, United
World Colleges and even appeared in a Public Broadcast announcement for the International
Olympic Committees “Celebrate Humanity” campaign during the 2006 Olympics.
It is with gratitude and respect that we would like to thank Mr. Nelson Mandela for his life-
long journey to promote human rights and for providing inspiration to millions of people to continue to
Source: strive for universal good.
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http://www.angolapress-angop.ao/noticia-e.asp?ID=485135
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Elena Poniatowska Amor
T here are many ways to touch people’s hearts and inspire their lives. Elena Poniatowska Amor
has done so through an amazing writing career that spans more than 50 years. As a
dedicated journalist with the Mexican newspaper Novedades, Ms. Poniatowska’s writing has been
recognized through numerous awards, and her works, which champion equality, humanitarianism
and human rights, particularly for women, have been translated into many languages
Besides her career as a journalist, Ms. Poniatowska has written more than 20 novels,
numerous short stories, essays, a play and “testimonial narratives” (chronicles of events compiled
from eyewitness interviews). In 1979, she received the National Journalism Prize of Mexico, awarded
in recognition of writing achievements and contributions to the community. Ms. Poniatowska also
received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1993 and the Mazatlan Prize for Literature twice. At the age
of 74, Ms. Poniatowska continues to live and write in Mexico. Through her noble works and several
decades of inspired and touching http://www.iwmf.org/courage/lifeaward.php#amor
writing, Elena Poniatowska has http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&sl=es&u=
shed light on human rights and http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elena_Poniatowska&prev=/search%3Fq%3D
humanitarian issues, benefiting Elena%2BPoniatowska%2BAmor%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DG
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the world in which we live. http://www.nndb.com/people/031/000094746/
Meryl Streep
W ell known for her incredible talent as an actress, with a versatile range that covers everything
from drama to comedy, Meryl Streep has touched the lives of millions both on and off the
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silver screen. She was recently selected as the 2006 recipient of the Sherry Lansing Leadership
Award. This is a special honor to recognize women who are pioneers in their field.
After receiving her Master’s degree from Yale Drama School, Meryl Streep’s abilities as an
actress earned her 13 Oscar nominations and two Academy Awards. In 2004 she won the American
Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award, which honors an actor’s lifetime contributions to
enriching American culture through motion pictures and television.
Meryl Streep’s passion for acting is matched by her passion off-screen to
help create a better world. In 1986, she co-founded Mothers and Others with Wendy Gordon as they
started a proactive newsletter with their neighbors to raise awareness about environmental hazards
posed by pesticides used on fruits and vegetables, especially those impacting the health of mothers
and children, and to promote positive education and research to secure safer, more ecologically
sustainable foods.
Through their focused efforts in spreading the word in a positive light, they helped with
the successful passage of the 1996 Food Quality Protection Act, designed to protect children from
unsafe pesticides, and in 1997 the Environmental Protection Agency announced a National Agenda
to Protect Children from Environmental Threats. This organization expanded to become The
Children’s Environmental Health Network, dedicated to the safety and well-being of all children.
More recently Meryl Streep has dedicated herself to promoting humane treatment of
women and girls around the world by supporting the nonprofit international organization Equality
Now. Its mission is to “work to end violence and discrimination against women and girls around
the world through the mobilization of public pressure.” The hope is to increase awareness about
sensitive topics such as rape, domestic violence and other similar issues.
Meryl Streep has also joined Marisa Tomei and Sarah Jones in a public service announcement,
inviting others to participate in actively working towards positive solutions. Through the respect
accorded her as a highly gifted and accomplished actor, Meryl Streep is able to influence many
people to make positive changes to the environment and to elevate people’s awareness to relieve
suffering worldwide.
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http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Others-Livable-Planet-Natural/dp/0471293334
http://www.equalitynow.org/english/index.html
http://www.afi.com/tvevents/laa/laa04.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meryl_Streep

Beautiful People
First Lady Silvia Gasparovicovà

T
ime4sharing.org is a web-based organization involved in the
movement to help underprivileged children around the world.
Every year, it presents an award to one special person who has shown
a unique love for this type of philanthropic work. The 2005-2006
Goodwill Ambassador Award goes to the First Lady of Slovakia,
Mrs. Silvia Gasparovicovà . Mrs. Gasparovicovà
was involved this year in two special Slovakian children events.
The first project, “Lonely Toys for Hopeful Hearts,” received
contributions of toys, movies and books from the people of Slovakia
to give to children’s homes, emphasizing that these are to be acts of
goodwill. At the award ceremony, Mrs. Gasparovicovà also announced the launch of a new project:
Computers4Kids. This charity program passes along laptops and computers from local companies
to less privileged children. The very best wishes with abundance of God’s blessings to First Lady
Gasparovicovà for all her
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efforts on behalf of the children
and people.
Romina Picolotti
A s an environmental lawyer and human rights activist, Ms. Romina Picolotti has dedicated
her time and energy to improve the environment and promote democracy. In many ways
Romina Picolotti helps the poor reclaim their rights, and she has been instrumental in challenging
multi-national corporations over their policies. For these endeavors Romina Picolotti was awarded
Norway’s Sophie Environmental Prize 2006. Gunhild Orstavik, of the Sophie Foundation chair,
said in announcing the US $100,000 prize (Euro 83,000): “She shows how human rights operate not
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in isolation from, but intimately connected with the environment.”

In recognition of her work regarding the defense of human rights and environmental issues,
she was awarded the Peter Ciccino Award. This came in part due to her work to protect human rights
of indigenous peoples in Nicaragua. She obtained an injunction from the Organization of American
States against the government of Nicaragua to halt private ventures in indigenous areas of the Atlantic
coast. This set a new precedent for advocacy of environmental issues at human rights tribunals. Romina
Picolotti also worked with an international task force of human rights advocates in Cambodia. In
keeping with her focus to address racism and environmental issues, most recently she has been active
in representing Argentinean communities affected by the construction of two controversial paper
mills on the Uruguay side of the Uruguay River.
Romina Picolotti is the president and co-founder of the Center for Human Rights and the
Environment (CEDHA). In a recent announcement, at age 35 she was appointed as the new head of
Argentina’s Environmental Secretariat, soon to become a full Ministry.
For all her ongoing commitment to protecting human rights, democracy and the environment,
Romina Picolotti is a role model for all those striving to make a better world.
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http://www.greengrants.org/pressreleases.php?news_id=54
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http://www.inece.org/
Michael Thompson
O n his way to work one morning, Michael Thompson , a miner who had been part of
Australia’s largest fire and rescue service for five years, noticed a truck driver driving oddly on
the other side of the road. After turning his own car around, he drove up alongside the driver. To his
surprise, the driver was unconscious. Thompson parked his car on the side of road and ran toward
the uncontrolled truck. He managed to get inside and pull the hand brake. Ambulance personnel
were called to the scene. Thompson just said, “I’m no hero, mate; any decent person would have
done the same.” This indeed is a typical but genuine response from those who do extraordinary
things. http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/miner-to-superhero/2006/11/03/1162340018044.html

Golden Age Technologies
World’s Biggest Tent
to House an Indoor City in Astana
By sister initiate Grace, Hsinchu, Formosa (Originally in English)
T he final shape of the world’s biggest transparent tent was revealed in a 3D model by Kazakh
President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The area within will be larger than 10 football stadiums and
will house a city with squares and cobbled streets, canals, shopping centers and golf courses. It is
located in the capital Astana.
The 150m-high (500ft) dome, Khan Shatyry, is designed by UK architect Norman Foster.
The tent is being made from special materials that absorb sunlight to create the green house effect
inside. So when the outside temperature is -30oC(-22oC) the citizens of the Kazakh capital can play
outdoor tennis, take boat rides or sip coffee on the pavement cafes, just as if they were in the middle
of summer. “Nothing of the sort has been done before, and from the engineering point of view it’s
an extremely difficult project,” says Fettah Tamince, the head of Turkey’s development company
Sembol that is building the tent. Mr. Tamince is nevertheless confident the company can complete
the construction in just 12 months.
References:
1.BBC news, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6165267.stm
2.http://www.khanshatyry.com (They also provide Russian version website.)
3.http://www.akorda.kz/page.php?page_id=360&lang=2&news_id=2649
Quan Yin WWW Sites

God’s direct contact—
The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association's global Internet site:
http://www.Godsdirectcontact.org.tw/eng/links/links.htm
T his portal provides a directory of links to Quan Yin Web sites in a variety of languages, as well as 24-hour
access to the TV program A Journey through Aesthetic Realms. You may also download multilingual
editions of The Key of Immediate Enlightenment sample booklet, download or subscribe to The Supreme
Master Ching Hai News available in eBook or printable format or browse the sites’ contents online.

Bioplastics
- Potentials and Perspectives
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shredded until it likely makes its way to the oceans where, broken down into tiny particles, it
then ends up inside of living organisms: a danger for our environment. Something in this picture is
not right. Hanswerner Mackwitz, the director of the Alchemia-Nova Research Institute for Innovative
Phyto Chemistry in Vienna, Austria puts it like this: “When I manufacture a plastic product that has
a half life of 450 years and yet use it for only a few weeks or days, then something is wrong.”1
New technologies and even finished products have dealt with this dilemma in the form of
bioplastic. Raw materials for bioplastics are the starches and oils from plant sources such as corn
or sugar beets. Today we have the capacity to manufacture plant based molecular chains that are on
a par with their petroleum based counterparts. Under certain conditions, most bioplastic materials
completely decompose within 8 to 12 weeks.2
The fact that we are rapidly approaching global peak oil3, (the point at which the planet
reaches the maximum oil production and after which the rate of oil production on Earth will enter a
terminal decline) and thus the disappearance of cheap petroleum as the basis for plastics could mean
that this new generation of packaging is on the rise. PLA (polylactic acid) plastics could replace the
very successful PET (polyethylenterephthalat) plastics, although it is currently
20% more expensive.
The market for plastics is growing at 5% per annum. Every year, more
than 200 million tons of plastics are produced worldwide. In Germany, 14 million
tons of various packaging are produced every year and plastics make up 40%
of the total. 1.8 million tons are destined for short-term use such as bags and
disposable containers. The potential for bioplastics in Europe is up to 6 million
tons of disposable packaging4, yet its market share of the total plastic consumption
is still less than 1%. European Bioplastics representing the bioplastics industry
in Europe states that the market boomed in 2006. As biopackaging is introduced
to supermarket chains throughout Europe, the manufacturers expect a growth up A shopping bag derived
from plant starch. Bags of
to 100% in 2007 compared to 2006.5 this kind are used by many
Bioplastic packaging is already available in supermarkets in England, supermarkets across Europe.
They are hygienic, odorless and
practical and decompose with
compost. (Photo: BASF)

the Netherlands, Italy and Austria. Such plastics offer a higher permeability of oxygen and water
evaporation than do traditional plastics and this characteristic keeps fruits and vegetables fresh for
at least three additional days. Great Britain is playing a leading role in finding practical applications
for bioplastics. In that country, organic salads and veggies have been sold in plastic containers made
of renewable resources since the BSE scandal. The slogan has been “Organics come in organic
packaging.”
The project in Upper Austria known as Loop Linz has been in operation since Golden
Year 2 (2005). It aims to bring sustainable packaging to the market and is supported by the regional
government as well as other organizations. Loop Linz was initiated by the above mentioned Research
Institute for Innovate Phytochemistry and has demonstrated that this technology already works on
a practical level. Various items in supermarkets are sold in the new bioplastic packaging made of
plant starches. The production of this new packaging results in 50% less CO2 output.6
The company Pro-Tech7 has already launched biodegradable eating utensils made of
renewable materials.8 Gardeners are also able to purchase 100% biodegradable
sheeting that serves as mulch and is available either from
specialty stores or online.9
To gain a perspective into future developments, we
go back again to Hanswerner Mackwitz from the Research
Institute for Innovate Phytochemistry in Vienna: “We envision
a successful polyculture with an intelligent management of the
flow of materials from plants, soil and beneficial organisms
that makes even greater use of the crop matrix.” For example
in Austria, we have many stone fruits but have made use only of
the flesh of the fruit, not the stone. That would change. The hard A Walkman casing based
on bio-polymers was
outer core of the seed can be transformed into an abrasive ays
stable tr launched by Mitsubishi and
Compo f AgroResin® a Sony in Japan. These new
e o h is
which can be used to polish metals for example. The soft mad idea, whic e materials are also being
of Gren fiber composit ral explored by Nokia and
interior of the seed can be turned into high grade oil or into natu ra l n a tu
ade from oil Motorola. (Photo: Kaeb)
that is ml such as palma)
cosmetics. These are “treasures” that up to now have gone ma te ria
hoto: G
re n id e
fiber (P
to waste. The idea is to observe a plant as an entity in its
environment. How can we make utmost use of the plant?
For example, up to now we have only used the seeds of
the sunflower plant and the fruit and wood from fruit trees.
But what is contained in the blossoms, fruit, seeds, roots,
stems and leaves? Knowledge of the plant’s biology will
help to develop systems that make use of new material
flows. The goal is “to develop solutions that are oriented to
a particular region and are utilized with a cascade effect.”4
We are at the beginning of the Golden Age and it Biodegradable sticky tapes.
(Photo: Innovia films)
is now time to harmonize with Mother Nature, especially ade of
inter coat mrsace uses
in terms of our resources. The technology is here and is A10w0% corn. Ve d form
extrude
Ingeo® fibre PLA.
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NatureW Studio)
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waiting to be implemented by humans in a wise and responsible way. We owe it to our home planet
and to our children.
References:
1
http://www.faktor-x.info/cms.php?id=1129
2
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biokunststoff
3
(the point at which the planet reaches the maximum oil production and after which the rate of oil production on
Earth will enter a terminal decline) Translator’s Note http://www.dematerialisierung.de/cms.php?id=1106
4
http://www.faktor-x.info/cms.php?id=1123
5
http://www.european-bioplastics.org/media/files/docs/en-pr/061121_PR_Bioplastics_Boom.pdf
6
http://www.loop-linz.at
7
http://www.pro-tech.info/english/ehome.htm
8
http://www.pro-tech.info/neu/aktuell/index.php?itemid=13
9
http://www.pro-tech.info/neu/aktuell/index.php?itemid=8
Fuel Cell Vehicles Hit the Road

By Duisburg News Group (Originally in German)
T he public transportation system of the city of Berlin, know as BVG, has made a worldwide
debut with a bus equipped with liquid hydrogen fuel cells. According to their website, the bus
is part of the BVG’s standard fleet operating within the city. Liquid hydrogen fuel cells represent
the ecological trend of the the future: there are no exhaust fumes and the raw material it is created
from is unlimited. The project is being sponsored by the government.1
The principle behind fuel cells has been around for longer than commonly supposed. It
was developed in 1830 by Sir William Robert Grove (1811-1896). The underlying chemical reaction
changes hydrogen and oxygen to water; in the fuel cell, the chemical energy of the fuel is directly
transformed into electrical energy. The result is a higher than average efficiency (up to 83%) . Sir
William Robert Grove discovered the principle when he was experimenting with going from water
to hydrogen and oxygen by means of electrolysis (separation of a chemical compound by an electric
current ). He noticed that the process could also be reversed. The problem then, and still today, is
the necessary materials. For example, platinum is required as a catalyst (the substance that increases
the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any change ). Now that this technology
has found application in space travel and that corrosion resistant materials have been developed, it
is receiving more attention than ever as interest in environmentally friendly fuels peaks. The Berlin
bus is one example.
1
http://www.bvg.de/index.php/de/Bvg/Detail/folder/335/id/509/nb/1/name/Neue+Technologien+bei+der+BVG
2
http://www.hycar.de/
3
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elektrolyse
4
http://www.diebrennstoffzelle.de/zelltypen/geschichte/index.shtml
5
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katalysator

Master Says
Allah Is Great!
Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai, Special Seminar in Thailand,
November 28, 2006 (Originally in English)
T hank God - thank Allah - that you can come. (Speaking to the
Persian initiates) Blessed be Allah that Hes helps and loves you
so much, that you can come here and be our brothers and sisters.
Please thank Allah - everyone. (Audience: Thank You, Allah!) Allah
is Great. Say that: “Allah is Great.” (Audience: Allah is Great!)
This is how to say it in the Persian language: “Allah is
Great. God is Great: Khoda bozorg ast.” (To the audience) Can
you say it? Please: “Khoda bozorg ast.” (Audience: Khoda bozorg
ast!) Allah is Great! (Audience: Allah is Great!)
Wonderful. Thank you, thank you! Allah means God in
the Persian language. It’s not a strange God; it’s just the name in
Persian. In English, it’s God and in Persian it’s Allah. So you can
say “Allah is Great” or “God is Great.” Without Allah, nothing
happens. Without Allah’s blessing, we cannot do anything. So we
always have to thank God and thank Allah. That is correct. Don’t
ever forget; don’t forget to always thank God!
I am so happy you came. Allah must love you very
much! Good for your country. Oh my God, you must be very
sincere. When you are sincere and want something, Allah
will help, always! It’s no problem. Never forget God.
Spiritual Opportunities for Beings

on This and Other Planets
Q: Is the planet Earth the only physical planet? If
not, are there other physical planets in the solar
system?
M: Yes. There are many more physical planets
where there are people similar to us.

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Q: I’ve heard from Your discourses that there are beings on other planets in the solar system
such as the Moon or Venus, and their consciousness is higher than human beings’.
M: No, not necessarily. I’ve said before that some other beings in the Moon are either Third Level
or Fourth Level; the beings in the Sun are similar. But they are not developing like we are. Some
of us do not have as high a level as they do, but we are catching up with them now. And some
of us are higher level than some of the beings in the Moon or in the Sun, for example, because
they are invisible beings.
Any invisible being or physical being is either born as lower level or higher level. And
if they don’t have a spiritual teacher to teach them, they stay like that. They have no problem at
all, but they just don’t change. In this physical level, we have the advantage that in the human
body it’s quicker to progress in spiritual practice if you have a spiritual Master to guide you.
But on this physical planet there’s a lot of suffering. In the Moon, or the Sun or
some other planets, they don’t know what suffering is. They don’t have that word in their
dictionary. They don’t even have a dictionary! They don’t need verbal language. They enjoy
peace, happiness, stability and spiritual bliss, and they enjoy telepathy. In a way, they are highly
developed. But we have the advantage of having the body and having this suffering to motivate
us to practice quicker. In the Moon and the Sun, for example, they don’t have any problems.
They enjoy bliss all the time. They don’t feel the need to practice. So it’s very seldom that they
can jump to the Fifth Level like a human being here; we can jump to the Fifth Level.
But what a price we have to pay here! Even being a Master, what a price. A master on
even an astral planet isn’t ever persecuted there. And the beings over there, even astral planet
beings, are more sensitive to the teachings, more open, more accepting and more receptive.
Anything on this physical planet is hell; it’s difficult because we have this body. The
body is a beautiful vehicle, but it’s also a great hindrance. It makes all kinds of trouble. It makes
war within nations, it makes war within religions, it makes war between religions, it makes
war between nations; it makes war between family members, between husband and wife. Just
because this physical body has the mind and brain and has been programmed so many different
ways that two programs are never alike - and so we clash with each other most of the time.
That’s how we have problems on this planet. But this is a very good instrument also, just that
it’s like a knife with two ends: difficult to maneuver.
The Heroes of Allah

T: There is another question.
M: Yes. (Master listens to the Persian language) I feel it’s so beautiful, but I don’t know what
it is.
T: That is a piece of poetry.

M: No wonder! I wanted to cry when I hear her speak, even though I don’t understand the
language.

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T: The meaning of it is, “I was full of sadness not knowing that You were coming, but when
You came all my sadness went.”
M: Wonderful! That’s very wonderful. (Applause)
M: (To translator) You cannot translate now? Is it too beautiful?

T: Yes I can; I’m just so touched. This initiate’s husband and her eldest daughter send their
love to You, Master. And they have been so cooperative, doing their best to make sure that
everything is in place so these guys can come here.
M: Send my love to them and my “thank you.”

T: Also, her daughter has done some paintings of You meditating and full of Light, from
a vision. And the husband said that he hopes we will have more families of vegetarians
coming.
M: Yes, more will be coming. Just keep your meditation strong and pray to Allah every day.
It will come.
Q: Master, thank You so much for changing my life so greatly. Today is the best day I’ve ever
had in my life. (Applause)
M: (To translator) Tell them I also thank them, all the families here. It’s they who change their
own life. It’s their high level of spiritual understanding that makes them recognize whatever
they think is right. That means they have it within themselves. They will bring a lot more
blessing to their country. They will bring good change into their nation and to their people.
They are the heroes: All of you are the heroes of Allah. (Applause)
Q: I’d like to thank You, Master, for Your protection. When our mother passed away, we could
feel it.
M: That’s wonderful.
Q: We are grateful. We felt Your grace, all of us in the family, when it happened. Thank You.
M: It’s wonderful because you should feel happy that she has gone to a higher planet.
Spiritual Practice Reveals Allah’s Omnipresence

Q: With the Quan Yin Method, I have a significant change in understanding about what prayer
is. Because of the law of karma on Earth, how can we use prayer to help other people?
M: Our meditation is the best prayer: direct contact with the source of all blessing, and all
protection and all love, which is Allah. God or Allah knows what we want before we even
say it because Hes is omnipresent. So if we contact that even more, we can even know that
Hes knows.
What I mean is that before we have contact directly with Allah or God through the

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Quan Yin Method, we prayed to Allah but we didn’t know whether or not Allah heard. We think
that Allah knows but we don’t know. Now we know that Hes knows; we contact, we feel it and
we know it. Before, Hes knows that Hes knows, but we don’t know that Hes knows. And now
Hes knows that we know that Hes knows. And we know that Hes knows that we know that
Hes knows; it’s clear! That’s the difference. So meditation in the Quan Yin Method is the best
prayer; it’s the direct prayer.
Before the Quan Yin contact, Allah always knows what we want, and Allah always
tells us what to do, but we don’t understand it. But now after the Quan Yin contact, we intuitively
feel what Allah wants us to do, how Hes helps, and how Hiers grace operates every minute of
time in our life. We are more aware of God’s will. The more we practice the Quan Yin Method,
the more we are aware of God’s instruction, because it’s at the level of the soul, which is the
greatest intelligence. It’s not like before we practiced the Quan Yin Method that God doesn’t
help or God doesn’t hear or God doesn’t bless, it’s just that we’re not receptive enough to see or
to put it into action. So now we are more aware all the time, more every day.
Peace Will Come, As We Wish

Q: Master, I love You very much and I know You are the manifestation of God on Earth to help
people. I had been practicing meditation for 25 years and I love the light, so when I saw you
on Supreme Master TV I knew that You’re the One.
M: Oh, really! That’s wonderful. You Persians, you are all so beautiful, like the ancient beauties,
so beautiful and so pure.
I told the Chinese and the Aulacese yesterday that the spiritual practitioner of the
Quan Yin Method will move mountains and level the oceans with their power, without doing
anything. So just be patient; meditate and world peace will come. (Applause) There have been
great changes in China, great changes in Formosa and great changes in Au Lac. I cannot tell
about too many different countries; I just tell you about the countries that I know. Great changes!
Great improvements in these countries that no one imagined would happen before, for instance,
that Formosa and China shook hands with each other. Every day now, the Chinese can come
visit Formosa. This never happened for so long, and it happens now. (Applause) Think positive
and meditate; it will happen. It will happen. (Applause) The good things will happen because
God really knows. God knows what we want. We just wait and see.
Q: I want to say that I owe You my life, and I thank You for everything.
M: You’re welcome, love. So, did something good happen to you?
Q: A lot of good things. I have been initiated since September, and my life has changed since
I did the Convenient Method. Day by day, I see changes. It may not be apparent to other
people, but inside I feel calm and I feel peace, and I owe it to You.
M: It’s alright; you owe it to yourself. You’re good.

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Q: You have made me confident and clever, and I thank You very much, Master.
M: That’s wonderful; you’re welcome. Of course you thank me. But actually I feel you should
thank yourself and I should be thanking you, because you make the world different through
your practice. If I’m alone I cannot make much difference, but because of you the world
changes. In fact, even though it feels like we have war everywhere, it’s not like that. We
have less war now than a few years ago, more than 50% less. And it’s going to be less
and less and less all the time, because the people are already waking up. They’re fed
up with war. They’re fed up with violence. They realize now that only love, only peaceful
means can really bring happiness to people, including themselves, including the leaders!
So, even though it seems like still a lot of war, we have less now. In just a few years,
it will become less and less and less. And world peace is really possible. It is possible; it will
come. (Applause) So everything changes. People change; the situation changes. Peace will
come, as we wish; peace will also come.
The world has to change! It will change; it will come. People have to realize it one
day. After so much suffering, people will realize that it’s useless to have war. Then peace must
come within nations also, and things will open. Borders will open, countries and nations will
open to each other and people will shake hands. Leaders will support and understand each other,
and peace definitely will come - and very soon! (Applause) Yes, there is much good news. We
just have to be peaceful and we just have to be good. Then, everything else will come. We just
have to be positive about other people, about other nations, about the government and about
anything. Just put out the positive, and things will become better. Things will change. Don’t
worry, alright?
Master and Disciple Can Become One, without Attachment

Q: In my meditation yesterday I had an experience, and I think because it is related to everyone
here, I’d like to ask Your permission to share it with You.
M: OK.
Q: I saw in my experience that You elevated me to a higher level of consciousness. And I am

sure You have done this for everyone here, so I would like to thank You for that.
M: You’re welcome, very welcome. (Applause)
Q: You have taught us that to go to a higher level of consciousness, we need to let go of the
desires that belong to this world. The question is, do we get to a point where we have to let
go of our Master as well?
M: (Master laughs) If you want, of course you can let go of me, no problem, anytime! It’s just
that before you can run, you hold my hand to walk first, and later you run alone. But you
don’t have to let go if you don’t want to. We are friends; why let go? Let go of physical
attachment only, but spiritually we become one together. Not “one” like everything here is
one. Not one like that, but we’re connected so that I can help you to go up where I am going.

Master Says
And it comes at one time that you become a Master of yourself.

But when you let go, I don’t know. It depends on the people. I don’t know if some
can let go. After twenty years they’re still crying when they see me! (Master jokes) I don’t
understand these guys. So maybe you can teach them how to let go. I guess we become like very
deep friends; we have a deep friendship. So we will not feel attached about the physical body
or nearness, but we feel very close together.
P: Thank You, Master. I am glad because I was worried that You would say, “No, you should
not depend on me anymore after a while.” I’m glad that I don’t have to let You go.
M: That’s different; it’s not attachment, it’s just a oneness of feeling. For example, some people
are so attached to things like alcohol and money, they worry all the time about these things
and they cannot even live their life. They become slaves of money, or alcohol. That is true
attachment. And that even destroys them. But our friendship makes us both happy. It’s not
like you cannot live without me, but you like to live “with” me, or to see me.
Attachment is when, for instance, some man cannot live without a woman. Every
day he needs her. Or, a person who cannot live without money: Every day he wants more and
more. That’s different. We can live without each other. You go back to your country, and I stay
here or somewhere else. We are not together, but you’re happy. You think of me and you feel
that we’re together. And you like to see me now and again. That’s OK,
it’s not attachment. It’s just happiness and enjoying each other. That’s
unconditional friendship. If we see each other, we’re happy. But if we
don’t, we go home and we think of each other. It’s not binding so
that’s not attachment at all. And the thing is, the more we think of
each other, the more we’re happy, and the more elevated. So it’s
a good thing.
We Are Muslims in the True Spirit

(Talking about the Muslim outfit) It is the most
comfortable clothing. And I think the Muslim people are
very smart; their clothes are convenient everywhere.
Sometimes it’s cold and I also put a scarf on my head
and I wear that. Once a Muslim woman came up to
me and asked, “Are you Muslim?” I said, “Yes. I
am! I am, in the true spirit, yes.”

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Islam and Vegetarianism

By Brother Initiate Zamir Elahi, UK (Originally in English)
Bismillah-hir Rahman-nir Rahim1 (In the Name of God, Compassionate and Merciful)
A closer examination of Islamic teachings reveals that Islam is a deeply

compassionate religion, especially regarding animal welfare. In particular, Islam does not
prohibit vegetarianism. It is noteworthy that many Islamic countries are now waking up to
the benefits of a vegetarian diet and seeing that vegetarianism is supported by the Islamic
faith. For instance, the fundamentalist Islamic country of Iran is also home to the Iranian
Vegetarian Society, which is very active in promoting the benefits of a pure vegetarian diet
in the modern Islamic world, both in terms of health and the well-being of animals. In 1995,
a Muslim Vegetarian/Vegan Society was formed in the UK2, which promotes vegetarianism
in accordance with the Koran’s teachings and demonstrates how kindness and compassion
to animals are virtues expounded by Islam.
The Holy Koran and Compassion towards Animals

Numerous verses in The Holy Koran refer to the sanctity of animal life and the
equal rights of an animal to have a peaceful life, seeking God and developing towards God
consciousness, very similar to human beings on the planet:
“There is not an animal (that lives) on the earth, nor a being that flies on its wings,
but (forms part of) communities like you. Nothing have We omitted from the Book, and they
(all) shall be gathered to their Lord in the end.” (Sura 6:38)3.
“Seest thou not that it is Allah Whose praise all beings in the heavens and on earth

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do celebrate, and the birds (of the air) with wings outspread? Each one knows its own (mode
of) prayer and praise, and Allah knows well all that they do.” (Sura 24:41)
Animals form communities at the same time offering their services to humankind.
In no way does The Holy Koran suggest that we should become their executioners:
“…We have made animals subject to you, that ye may be grateful. (Sura 22:36)
He it is that has made you vice-regent (inheritors) in the earth.” (Sura 35:39)
The Holy Koran emphasizes that animals and humans have equal shares of Earth’s
resources (see Sura 25:48-49, 32:27, 79:31-33), also saying that in God’s eyes they are equal
to humans, and Hes communicates with them exactly as Hes does with humans:
“And your Lord revealed to the bee, saying: ‘Make hives in the mountains and in
the trees, and in (human) habitations’” (Sura 16:68)
The Holy Koran uses the same Arabic word, “Wahi,” for God’s revelations to all
Hiers Prophets, including the Holy Prophet Mohammed (pbuh4). This form of address is
also used in the case of the bee, indicating that animals have a sufficient degree of psychic
endowment to understand and follow God’s messages.
Furthermore, there are numerous verses in the Holy Koran where God emphasizes
the use of fruits and vegetables to sustain both humans and animals alike (Sura 6:141, 6:151,
16:67, Sura 23:19) as well as to promote better health and living environments for Muslims.
Hadith – Life Teachings of the Muslim Prophet and Saints

Hadith (meaning “traditions”) in Islam refers to the recorded teachings of the
Prophet Mohammed. The Hadith is commonly taught in Islamic culture as a part of Islamic
theology.
Many Hadith scriptures from the life of Prophet Mohammed as well as other
Muslim Saints convey a depth of compassion and kindness towards animals and suggest that
the primary duty of all Muslims is to care for the well-being of animals. The Prophet also
emphasized the importance and effects of a vegetable-based diet, even forbidding the use of
animal skins:
“Do not allow your stomachs to become graveyards!”
“A good deed done to an animal is as meritorious as a good deed done to a human
being, while an act of cruelty to an animal is as bad as an act of cruelty to a human being.”
“All creatures are like a family (Ayal) of God: and He loves the most those who are
the most beneficent to His family.”
“He who takes pity {even} on a sparrow and spares its life, Allah will be merciful
on him on the Day of Judgment.”
“Allah will not give mercy to anyone, except those who give mercy to other
creatures.
Where there is an abundance of vegetables, a host of angels will descend on that
place.”

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Many Sufis (esoteric Muslim practitioners) maintain that vegetarianism is in

complete accord with Islamic doctrines and principles. The Sufi Qadiri shaikh Abdul Karim
Jili, commenting on Ibn Arabi’s advice to avoid animal fat during retreats, stated that “animal
fat strengthens animality, and its principles will dominate the spiritual principles.”
Similarly, the Chishti Sufi Inayat Khan, who introduced Sufi principles to Europe
and America in the early 1900s, observed that vegetarianism promotes compassion and
harmlessness to living creatures, and that a vegetarian diet aids in the purification of the
body and refinement of spiritual faculties.
The recent century’s Sri Lankan Sufi Qadiri teacher Bawa Muhaiyaddeen also
encouraged vegetarianism, stating that arrogance and anger may decrease if one eliminates
meat from the diet. He taught that consumption of meat promotes the development of
animalistic qualities, whereas consumption of plant and dairy products promotes peaceful
qualities; and he noted that Islamic rules pertaining to animal slaughter have the effect, if
properly observed, of reducing the number of animals killed for food. On this and on the
concept of Qurbani (sacrifice of animals) in Islam, Bawa said:
“At one time the Rasul5 of Allah said to his cousin ‘Ali, ‘O ‘Ali, you should not
eat meat. If you eat meat for 40 days, those qualities will come within you. Because of that,
your human qualities will change, your compassionate qualities will change, and the essence
of your body will change.”
“During that time, the Arabs used to have cattle, camels, goats, ghee, dates, wheat
flour, and all those things. They had no vegetables or curries. Those times were times
of eating flesh. Then Mohammed the Rasul came. He could not stop them from eating
flesh completely, because this was their only food. He could not tell them not to eat flesh,
because they would have killed him. Therefore, he had to tell them slowly and explain it to
them little by little.”
“The qurban, or the commandment of saying the Third Kalimah6 when ritually
slaughtering animals, was also sent down to stop this murdering. And like this, the
difference between Haraam (not permissible) and Halaal (permissible) was sent down. All
the Prophets came in order to gradually correct the people, to gradually reduce the number
of murders, to reduce the actions against God’s commandments, and to gradually reduce
arrogance. Gradually, little by little, these were lessened.”
The 15th Century Sufi poet Kabir Sahib unequivocally condemned meat eating.
Characterizing it as the ultimate failure of compassion, he stated that even the companionship
of meat-eaters was harmful to the soul. He emphasized that instead of killing animals we
should “slaughter” the five passions of lust, greed, attachment, anger and pride:
O Muslims, I see you fasting during the day,

But then to break your fast you slaughter cows at night.
At one end is devotion, at the other murder –
How can the Lord be pleased?

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My friend, pray cut the throat of anger,

And slaughter the ravages of blind fury,
For he who slaughters the five passions,
Lust, anger, greed, attachment and pride,
Will surely see the Supreme Lord face to face.
(from “On Eating Meat,” excerpt from Kabir, the Great Mystic)
Epilogue
From the teachings from the Holy Koran and as well as the Prophet Mohammed
and other Muslim saints, it’s clear that Islam regards compassion towards animals as a
responsibility of human beings. Recent research has even shown that the practice of animal
sacrifice (qurbani) for certain Islamic festivals is no longer recommended, out of consideration
for the animals’ suffering as well as human health concerns. The Holy Koran is very clear
that the act of sacrifice is a symbolic gesture of human generosity and giving alms; and that
killing animals and offering their flesh in no way offers any salvation for humanity:
“Their flesh and their blood reach not Allah, but the devotion from you reacheth
Him. Thus have We made them subject unto you that ye may magnify Allah that He hath
guided you. And give good tidings (O Mohammed) to the good.” (Sura 22:37)
In the wake of higher awareness regarding these issues, some Muslim scholars7
have suggested that a day will come when Muslims will substitute other means of giving
alms instead of the rite of animal sacrifice.
This short article shows that despite common beliefs and practices by many
Muslims, Islamic faith and teachings strongly recognize the sanctity of animal life. Islam
never intended that humans would kill animals in order to consume their flesh. The Holy
Koran and many Muslim Saints emphasize the benefits of a meatless, vegetable-based diet
and their impacts on human life as well as the ecology of the planet Earth. Interested readers
are encouraged to follow the references quoted below for a deeper analysis of Islamic views
on animals.
For more information and references to the above article, please visit:
http://www.Godsdirectcontact.org.tw/eng/news/178/vg_53.htm#note

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Rabiah Al Iraqi female Sufi Shaykh Nasir
714-801 Indian Sufi Saint d. 1356
Adawiyah Saint ad-Din Mahmud
British-Indian
Spanish Islamic Al-Hafiz B.A. imam (scholar who
1914 - 1993
Muhyi- scholar, Sufi Masri knows the Koran
1165-1240 in its entirety)
Ddin Ibn Arabi Master and
philosopher Iranian Mana and
Sufi Sect Shi’ites Safa (vegetarian
Islam sect)
Iranian Islamic
Muhammad
scholar and Sufi 1058-1111
Al-Ghazali Sadegh Hedayat Iranian novelist 1903-1951
Saint
Muhammad Sri Lankan Islamic

circa 1900 circa 15th
Rahiim Bawa author and Sufi Kabir Muslim Master
- 1986 Century
Muhaiyadeen Saint
Sultan Bahu Muslim Sufi Saint 17th Century

Hazrat Indian Sufi Saint
Nizamuddin and Chisti order 1238 - 1325
Auliya Master
circa 1680 to
Bulleh Shah Muslim Sufi Saint
1758
Hazrat Mouyinu- Indian first Master
1138 - 1229
Ddien Chisti of Chisti order
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Selected Questions and Answers
Meditation Is a Must
to Complete Our Life
Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai, Tel Aviv, Israel, November 21, 1999 (Originally in English) DVD #671
Q: How can a person combine the spiritual way of life with hard work and pressure?
M: It’s not a combination. It’s a way of life; it’s a must! You have forgotten to include it in
the so-called “our life.” Our life is missing a little part, that is, the “contemplation” part and
the “quieting down the mind” part. That’s why our life is so incomplete, so tiring and has so
much suffering; so we must remember this little part. Then it’s more whole, that’s all. It’s not a
combination, it’s a must. It’s already there, but you have forgotten.
Sometimes we read the Bible or the Torah, and we see all the experiences of God, of
Heaven, of the past spiritual Masters or spiritual disciples of
the Master, and we wish: “I would give anything to have
the same experience.” “I would give anything to see
God, to see the Light of God, to hear God.” Don’t you
think so? Then, give a little. Give two hours a day or
even one hour a day. That’s not much! We have 24
hours to work for the physical body and for the
world. Only one or two hours for God is not a
combination; it’s not a compromise: It’s a way
of life. We must, to complete our life.
Actually, it does not take much of
our time. For example, the time we take to
gossip on the phone, we cut it out. We sit for
ten minutes or half an hour, to connect with
God, to “gossip” with God, to complain to God
or demand something. These are the times we
must talk to God. We have only one Father,
and we don’t talk to Hirm. And when Hes
talks, we don’t listen. Isn’t that the life?
We listen to everyone except Hirm, and
then we complain that Hes doesn’t hear
our prayer or that Hes doesn’t hear our
request. Hes does! And Hes answers
all the time. We just don’t take the
time to listen. We must quiet
down in order to hear Hirm.
Children Are Naturally

in Contact with God
Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai, Tel Aviv, Israel,
November 21, 1999 (Originally in English) DVD #671
Q: Do you think that children could experience God?

M: Yes, yes! We have many children from six years old who
talk to God all the time! They can do it more or better than
adults, because they are more pure or more simple; they have
not the problems and the troubles that we have as we grow
up. We have to take care of so many things, and we’ve been
troubled so much by our job, our business and all the demands.
But children don’t have anything to do: They are so carefree.
So they very easily get to God, instantly, anytime! They are
much better than we are. That’s why children should learn,
because when they learn as a child, they’ll never forget, and
they’ll always keep the constant contact with God, better
than us. All our children are better than our adults.
I think some of you must remember from when
you were very young, from the day you were born until the
age of three or four. Some of you still remember the contact
with God you had all the time. But as we grow older, to
ages four, five, six or seven, we begin to learn too many
physical experiences. Then the experience with God and
the contact with God fades every day. And now we’ve
grown up and we’ve forgotten completely. Children are
always in contact with God, at least very young children,
up to the age of four or five.
Because the connection has just faded a little, it’s very quick to reconnect it. And that’s
why the Bible also mentioned that, “You have to become as a child again in order to enter the
Kingdom of God.” You have to put down everything and sit in complete concentration on God.
That’s difficult, but I can show you how, and I can make it easier. If you know the way, it’s
easier.

Let God Be the Healer

Q: Having been informed that as a healer I am not fit to be initiated, I would very much like the Master
to advise me how I could join the spiritual experience.
M: I am not telling you to stop your healing, as a healer. I just want to show you a greater way to
be a healer, to be a greater healer, the one that Jesus was, the one that when people just touched
His garment, they were healed. And Jesus did not even claim it! He said, “Your faith has healed
you,” and “My Father has healed you,” because He had no more ego. He didn’t lay hands on
people any more; He didn’t pray for people any more. He didn’t do anything!
Everything is the Father’s doing. Hes is the greatest Healer of all time, and that is the
status where we should be: all of us, because we are the children of God. We have all this power;
the whole universe belongs to us. Anything you want to do, you can, but you have to be One
with this power, be One with God and let God do it, not be just one individual healer who has to
use physical means to heal people.
So I want to show you to be a greater healer. If you are ready for that, join us. If you are
not ready for that, stay where you are and enjoy your work. If you enjoy it, do it. Do whatever
is best for you; do whatever makes you feel happiest. You don’t have to come to me, if you are
happy where you are. Do whatever suits you at this moment. If you want to join us, we welcome
you. There’s no attachment, no condition, no money, now or hereafter, nothing! I am here to
serve you. But if you enjoy where you are, it’s OK, too. We are all OK in the eyes of God.
Depending on what we want to do, Hes helps us. If you want to stay a nurse, it’s good. But if you
want to learn to be a doctor, you have to forsake this work and study further. (Applause)
In all the Bible, you don’t hear that any Prophet heals anyone by physical means.
Anyone who is in their presence, if it is the will of the Father, they will be healed through being
near the Prophet, or near the Master or through praying to the Master, even if they’re thousands
of miles apart. If God wills that person to be healed through the Master, it will be done. But the
Master doesn’t do physical things. That’s why Jesus didn’t claim any of the miracles He made.
People claimed! People said, “Oh! He healed the sick. He healed the blind.” In fact, it was
because they knew it was through Him that they were healed.
But Jesus or any Master such as Abraham or Mohammed never deliberately did things
to claim, “OK, it’s me; I healed you.” No, because to do that would defame our Father; it would
be very arrogant, I’m sorry to say. If you are near our brothers and sisters who learn the same
method and who practice the same way as me, you will hear a lot of miracle stories like that
from them, and they will tell you that it’s I who do it. But I always tell them again and again,
and now, that I don’t do anything. If there’s any benefit that comes through me, it is the Father

who does it! I can’t ever do anything without Hiers will. So every time my people come to me
or write me a letter and thank me for any cure of sickness, any miracle or whatever great illness
they have escaped, I always thank the Father, because I know it is Hirm and Hiers doing. I know
for sure! No one else is there except Hirm, or the Mother, the Mother or the Father.
The Purpose of Life on Earth

Q: What is the meaning of life on Earth, in Your opinion?

M: That’s a very long, long, long question. But I’ll make it short. The meaning or the purpose of
life on Earth, is to find God. You’d be surprised. I will explain.
Because we were with God all the time, throughout eternity, we enjoyed bliss and
Heaven, we were always happy. We had everything. And we took it for granted, because there
was nothing else to compare: no suffering to understand bliss, no sadness to appreciate pleasure,
no hardship to understand the ever-ready blessing and all the comfort that God gives to us. So,
God sent us here to re-learn again and to enjoy Heaven again, so that when we go back there,
we enjoy. We understand both sides of nature. (Master gestures to indicate the directions of
Heaven and Earth.) That’s what it is. So if we do not find God in our life to balance this or to
return to Hirm, we will suffer a lot, because this is not our life; this is not our house. The physical
dimension is just a temporary experience so that we return to Heaven, to enjoy God more and
enjoy Heaven more.

Stay Away from

Addictive Activities and Atmosphere
Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai, Paris, France, April 25, 1993 (Originally in English) Videotape #360
Q: In the sample book it mentions that gambling is one of the things that is forbidden. Does this only
refer to gambling in the casino, or any game?
M: Any game that involves a large sum of money and is involved with the kind of competition
between people that breeds an addictive and also a kind of competitive atmosphere is considered
gambling.
Q: So, football, for example?

M: Football is OK! If you play football with an attitude of sport, as companions, for pleasure
only, then it’s all right. But when they play football and they hit each other when they lose, it’s
no good.
I think in any game, we should just remain with the attitude of a gentleman. In the
casino, when you lose too much money, you tend to lose your dignity. Also, many people who
lose money in the casino come home and then even sell the house, sell the property, sometimes
sell the children and wife, just because they get crazy.
There’s also another invisible side to gambling. For those people who like gambling,
there are many astral beings or disembodied spirits who hang around them all the time and
always push them to do more. So they can never get out of it. Therefore, we had better keep
away from such atmospheres.
That’s why the people who begin to gamble, they hardly can get out. Because those
disembodied spirits who love gambling always stand around them and sometimes use their
bodies to satisfy their desire for gambling. That’s the reason why people find it difficult to
quit. It’s the same with alcohol and other heavy drugs, even cigarettes. That’s why we should
stay away from these harmful addictive substances and atmospheres. If you have the eyes to
see in such places where drugs are heavily used or there is heavy gambling, there are a lot of
“mauvais” (meaning bad or immoral) astral beings.
The people who love gambling or drugs or other addictive activities, even if they
struggle to stop, they cannot do it. This would be harmful to us. But, for example, if you are
very spiritually developed, and then for some special reason you play a game once or something
like that, of course it’s not that terrible. You will not be affected by it. But for ordinary people or
spiritually weak persons, it’s better to stay away from that, because it becomes addictive.

The Sentient World of Animals
Prison Dog Program

Benefits Inmates and Stray Dogs
By Hsinchu News Group, Formosa (Originally in Chinese)
M r. Huang Rong-rui, the warden

of Hsinchu Prison, loves dogs. After his
pet dog died, he turned his attention to stray dogs, befriending
the four-legged friends that wander around the prison premises. In time,
the dogs began to show up regularly at a chosen site, waiting to be fed.
Warden Huang and the stray dogs he cares for Warden Huang once saw a TV program on how a US prison allowed
inmates to raise and train stray dogs. This inspired him to create a first-
of-its-kind prison in Formosa that offers shelter to stray animals and places inmates in charge of
feeding, managing and training them. He hoped that through interaction with animals, inmates
could learn self-control, emotion management and respect for life. The trained dogs could be made
available for adoption and this would help take care of the problem of stray dogs as well.
The plan received immediate, overwhelming support from the Formosan Animal-Assisted
Activity and Therapy Association (FAAATA), which helps choose suitable dogs from animal
shelters and provides professional instruction to interested inmates on how to take care of them.
The inmates first built a kennel by welding scrap metals together. The prison then organized
a training program for seven selected inmates who loved dogs or were experienced in raising dogs,
and assigned a dog to each of them. Professional FAAATA instructors currently hold weekly classes
for the inmates on dog-caring and training.
Over the past month, the dogs and their trainers have developed a loving relationship. The
trainers work at the kennel from 9 to 4 each day, feeding, training, bathing and keeping the dogs free
of bugs. Each of the dogs can now recognize his or her partner and perform according to instruction.
The inmates have learned much from the program. One of the participants, Mr. Luo, said that
although considerable effort was required to establish an affectionate and trusting relationship with
a prison dog, he had mastered the special skills of taking care of, beautifying and training a dog.
He plans to hone and make use of these skills after he is released from prison. The success of the
Prison Dog plan has encouraged the prison to draw up plans for training drug dogs to prevent the
smuggling of drugs into prison.
Though launched not long ago, the Prison Dog plan in Hsinchu has proved to be remarkably
successful. Prisoners have regained self-confidence, assimilated the concept of loving animals, and
learned to love themselves and respect life. Furthermore, the once abandoned but now professionally
trained dogs are able to accompany aged inmates or those serving long prison terms to give them
comfort and psychological support. They can also assist the prison staff in patrolling and ensuring
prison security. In addition, they are available for adoption by other people. Hopefully the Prison
Dog plan can be introduced to every prison in Formosa and benefit both inmates and stray dogs.
A Dog that Says No

to Secondhand Smoke
By Formosa News Group (Originally in Chinese)
M
Photo provided by SDTV
r. Huang, living in Changhua, Formosa, has a golden retriever named
Guru that covers his nose with his front paws as soon as he smells tobacco smoke. Sometimes
he even flicks cigarettes from people’s hands.
Guru is a watchdog at a shopping center run by Mr. Huang. One day, a cigarette-puffing
youth deliberately exhaled smoke into Guru’s face. As soon as he caught the smell, Guru instinctively
laid flat and still on the ground, placing his front paws over his nose. Only then did Mr. Huang
notice that Guru found tobacco smell repulsive. Occasionally, shoppers smoking for a long time in
the mall send Guru into a bout of sneezing. At this time, he courageously stands up and, catching
the smoker off guard, taps the cigarette from his hand with his front paws.
Guru’s cute appearance and celebrity carriage make him a perfect candidate for anti-
smoking advertisements, as he is certain to evoke a widespread positive response.
An Anthropoid Pictorial Exhibition

By Japan News group (Originally in Japanese)
I n November Golden Year 3 (2006), an exhibition of paintings by

anthropoids was held at Nagoya Higashiyama Zoo, Japan. These
works of art were created by chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans in
Japan and foreign countries.
In the Higashiyama Zoo there is an orangutan called Aki,
and her paintings attracted the most attention. Aki first gave birth last
year in March, when she was twenty-two years old. However, the
baby died twelve days after the birth. After the death, Aki remained
crouched down on the spot, depressed and hugging the baby for four
An Anthropoid Pictorial Exhibition
days without eating anything. with the painter’s photo under each painting

When the animal handler saw that, he wanted Aki is concentrating on her art work.
to help her to overcome her sadness; he gave Aki crayons
and drawing paper. Since then, Aki started drawing.
Aki holds the crayon or pen in her hand and has drawn on a number of
sheets of paper every month. By doing that, she has become happy. Since then, she has painted
thirty pieces. According to the animal handler, Aki likes to use red, black and green to draw lines on
full sheets of paper to make it colorful.
The visitors at the exhibition were surprised at how fantastic, colorful and powerful the
paintings were. They couldn’t believe that these paintings were created by anthropoids.
Learning from a Mother Ape

with Disabled Arms
By Little White Bird of Happiness, Tokyo, Japan (Originally in Japanese)
T he existence of Sayaka, a wild ape with disabled arms,

straining to raise her child in Takasaki Mountain, has
touched the hearts of many people in Japan.
In Takasakiyama Nature Zoo there is a gathering
place for wild apes, which allows them to come down from
the mountain at a fixed time everyday to be fed wheat and
potatoes. This helps to stop the apes from damaging the
crops, and at the same time is a great tourist attraction.
Sayaka is a female ape whose arms are both handicapped. She was born with her arms
bent inwards, thus unable to use her fingers to climb trees or hold things. Baby apes must hold onto
the tummy of their mothers, so having this kind of disability usually means death for the infant.
However, Sayaka’s mother raised her by preciously carrying her in her arms.
Because she could not pick up food with her hands like the other apes, Sayaka’s body is
small from lack of food, and her place in the group is also weak.

In December Golden Year 1 (2004),

the 11-year-old Sayaka became pregnant
for the first time. In human years, this age
is around the late 30s. Because apes usually
start giving birth at age 5, Sayaka’s was the
oldest case in Takasaki Mountain. Since that
time, we noticed a change in the way Sayaka ate her food. Before, at the gathering
place, she would bring her mouth down to lick the wheat off the ground. When
pregnant, she would stand right in front of the zoo keeper handing out the food with
her mouth opened as wide as possible to take in as much as she could. It was as if
she was thinking of the child in her womb.
Sayaka had a difficult delivery. It lasted 2 days instead of the usual 2 hours. She made
every effort to take care of this baby, but due to her handicapped arms and loss of too much energy,
she dropped the newborn. That night, she returned to the mountain with her child but it was the last
time that the baby was seen. After that, Sayaka remained worn-out for a while, and she had been
seen crawling to come down to the gathering place.
In June Golden Year 3 (2006), Sayaka had her long-awaited second delivery. The baby
was a boy, and was named “Genki” (meaning “vigor”). Full of a mother’s pure love, she’d hold her
baby to breast-feed him and groomed him with her disabled arms. Mother apes are renowned for
their love towards their children. This was even more apparent in Sayaka’s case, which was no less
than that of a human being’s.
I talked with Mr. Kawano, a guide who has watched the apes for more than 30 years. He
said that Sayaka had become a little stronger, by giving birth to her child. He also mentioned that it
always hurt him to see Sayaka watching Genki fearfully as he played high in the air. At times she
sensed danger but could not grab her child to protect him like the other mother apes do.
Sayaka seemed to be especially close to Mr. Kawano. He often secretly gave her a small
potato from his pocket. It seemed to me that Sayaka had sensed Mr. Kawano’s kindness towards her
disability, and had placed her absolute trust in him. In their relationship, it seemed that there was no
difference of human and ape.
I have two young sons. Remembering the way I used to get all upset over small things, I
could not help feeling embarrassed when I compared myself to Sayaka, who was living innocently
and straining to raise her child. I have a home, everyday I have something to eat, and my family and
I are all healthy. More importantly, I have a Master who looks after me and guides me towards the
right path. I feel so blessed and appreciative of all that I have.

Master Tells Stories
Emptiness
and
Zen Sickness
Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai,
European International Three-day Retreat, Hamburg, Germany,
August 25-27, 1995 (Originally in English) Videotape #497
A student once asked Zen Master Joshua, “Master, if I have nothing in my mind now, what shall
I do now?” He meant that his mind was already empty, relaxed and without desire, lust or want
of anything anymore. And the Master replied, “Throw it away!”
But the student insisted, saying, “I have nothing, Master! So how can I throw it away?”
And the Master answered, “OK, then, keep it!” (Master and everyone laugh.) The student said that
he had nothing, but then he insisted so much. So, the Master said, “OK, then keep it.” He had too
much to throw out.
Many people think that they’re empty and that they’ve attained the Tao or realized
Buddhahood and so on. They think they have no more desires - nothing, nothing, nothing - and that
since they wear baggy clothes and shave their head, they’re OK, meaning they’re all empty.
But actually, it’s not so. Emptiness is not from the outside; it’s from within. So as soon as
you realize that you’re empty, you’re not because there’s still a realization there. And the Zen smell
is very strong. People call it “Zen sickness.” So in case you have that, you’d better go see a doctor
and have it removed.
When we’re just ordinary people, we don’t know so much and we know we don’t know.
Yet as soon as we meditate for just a short time, we think we do know. But after some more time,
we know we don’t know again. So that’s the best time, when we don’t know; that’s the time when
we do know best. Because if we’re still full of knowledge and knowing and so on, it means we’re
really still only half-way realized.
So actually, all the things I’m telling you are just to amuse you and to pass our time
together so that when you go home you feel that your emotions, your human mind and heart,
have gotten something from the Master. But all this is garbage: Whether beautiful garbage or bad
garbage, it’s all garbage. The things you realize are inside, not from my words. Of course my words
of encouragement and reminders perhaps sometimes help comfort you in some situations and help
change some of your undesirable personality traits. But that’s not enlightenment.

Master Tells Stories
Enlightenment has nothing to do with personality, good or bad, moral or imperfect.

Enlightenment is just our pure Self; it never changes, never becomes better, never becomes worse,
has never been ignorant and never has to become enlightened again. It’s always there. It has always
been, it will always be and it is now.
All these stories and explanations and all my so-called secular knowledge are just for
amusement, just so that we have contact with each other on a personal level and so that we’re
happier together. But don’t carry too much garbage with you; that’s not the true teaching. The
true teaching is always without language, and you always know it. You know it inside: precisely,
perfectly, without any explaining and without any words exchanged. But meanwhile, we both have
to pretend. We need all this so that I have a job to do, so that you have a reason to come and you
have some good memories to bring home with you. That’s all.
Master Tells Jokes
The Ripe Old Age of 150

Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai, February 3, 2003, Florida, USA (Originally in English) DVD #755
T hree Irish men, tipsy from the pub, came out and were stumbling home late one night when they
found themselves in the graveyard somewhere on the road home. One of the guys said, “Hey,
John! Come over here! It’s Michael Grady’s old
grave, God bless his soul. He lived to the ripe old
age of 87.” And John said, “That’s nothing! Come
here; there’s a Sean here. It says here that he was
95 when he died!”
And then the third one said, “Oh, forget
him! Here’s a fellow who got to be 150!” So
everyone went over there. “What’s his name?”
As they stumbled over to look, they had to find
a light to see what else was written on the stone
marker. It said: “150 miles to Dublin”!
Please visit the following websites to enjoy the original sound tracks of these jokes,
and you may also share the joy of Master’s humor with those around you:
http://www.Godsdirectcontact.org.tw/eng/news/178/jk1.htm
http://www.Godsdirectcontact.us/sm21/enews/www/178/jk1.htm

Creating a Compassionate and Vegetarian Global Village
The Worldwide Effort to Share Master’s Merciful Message
Alternative Living
With deep compassion for animals and concerned about repeated outbreaks of
epidemic diseases among animals and humans, Master has offered the world
a fundamental solution to the problem by personally designing a friendly but
convincing leaflet entitled “Alternative Living” to remind people to choose the
vegetarian diet and stop killing in order to overcome global medical crises and
save our fellow beings. Master has also instructed all initiates to share this
message with their brothers and sisters in every corner of the world. In response,
the practitioners have initiated an all-out effort to share Her words of love. Below
are reports on activities related to this project conducted in various countries.
Formosa
Billboards for Promoting

the Vegetarian Diet
Combined report by Formosa News Group (Originally in Chinese)
Changhua
T he Changhua Center has rented a billboard in a neighboring section of a freeway to display the
Alternative Living message. While negotiating with the advertising agency, we incidentally
found that its owner was a vegetarian. He was very supportive of our effort to promote the vegetarian
diet and offered to lease the billboard at almost 40 percent discount.
Today, the huge billboard displaying beautiful animal figures has already stood on the
roadside of the freeway. It appears even more prominent when illuminated by bright spotlights at
night. Fellow initiates are very happy and grateful.
Nantou
In a follow-up to
its massive distribution of
Alternative Living promotional
items such as leaflets, fans,
document folders, the Nantou
Center has rented billboards for long-term prominent display of huge
waterproof posters of the Alternative Living message along intersections
of the freeway and other busy roads. We have also rented bulletin boards and
outside walls of post offices to display the posters. As there is a constant flow of people at these
places, they are very effective for promotional purpose.
Korea
The Appeal of Vegetarianism

Reaches All Ages
Combined report from Seoul, Daegu, Daejeon,
Gwangju and Andong News Groups (Originally in Korean)
Universities Standing banner: “Vegetarianism saves our earth and environment.”
A s the weather became cooler in September of Golden Year 3, Korean initiates started distributing
Alternative Living file-holders at university campuses nationwide instead of the Alternative
Living fans. To better reach out to the students, initiates came up with multi-faceted ways to deliver
the message of compassionate living, which included using a mobile promotion car that played
Master’s video on a screen, placing laminated posters on the sides of key roads, and dressing up as
a clown to hand out flyers. The response was enthusiastic.
Since mid-September, initiates have passed out more than 80,000 file-holders in university
cities such as Seoul, Daegu, Daejeon and Gwangju. Most students read the message printed on
the folders carefully and discussed the contents with their friends. Some volunteered to distribute
folders at a crowded night feast; some offered useful tips on good distributing spots and many

expressed their sympathy for the animals while watching the video “The Real Heroes.” Some even
visited our local Centers for more information.
Initiates also paid visits to environment-related clubs at each university, where they
explained the purpose of the Alternative Living message while handing out flyers and file-folders
to the club members. At Seoul National University, members of a club called The Companions
of Vegetarians had successfully requested school authorities to designate every Wednesday as a
vegetarian day, meaning that the school made a vegetarian menu available every Wednesday at
the student restaurant. Now they are planning to establish a vegetarian-only restaurant on campus.
Hoping that more and more students would become vegetarian-conscious, initiates put up Alternative
Living posters at each bulletin area.
Over about a two-month period, a total of 80,000 file-folders were distributed at university
campuses and other academies nationwide. To the youth receiving them, the word “vegetarianism”
soon became familiar as they showed openness to the new ideas and trends, and quickly accepted
the Alternative Living message of non-violence and love.
Farming Cooperative Festival

The 2006 Consumer/Producer Get-Together to Support Korea’s Farms was held at the
Sangju Environment and Agriculture School. Impressed by our previous promotion work and our
message, the president of the school, Mr. Oh Duk Hoon, contacted the Andong Center and invited
initiates to participate in this event. Along with distributing Alternative Living flyers and file holders,
free “soy meat” samples were also offered.
It turned out that our booth created the biggest sensation of all. Guests showed a sincere
and avid interest and many asked scrupulously about every single ingredient. Children in particular
were so fond of the veggie meat substitute that they were reluctant to leave. Marveling at how their
children were enjoying the food, parents were motivated to take flyers and other information.
During the event, a few visitors such as the mayor of Sangju and the president of the National
Consumer’s Cooperation also honored us by coming to our booth and tasting the food as well as
picking up Alternative Living information. In particular, President Oh from the Sangju Environment
and Agriculture School spent a long time in deep conversation with initiates and agreed that there is
no alternative to saving the environment except vegetarianism.
Initiates were most excited to hear that the president gave them
permission to hold regular expert seminars and cooking classes
on vegetarianism in this well-respected school.
Green Korea
On November 17, Golden Year 3 (2006), Gwangju Center participated in the 2006 Gwangju-
Jeonnam Green Korea Support Night, a very meaningful event sponsored by Green Korea, a large
environmental organization. For this event, initiates were once again contacted by the organizer to
participate due to their previous large-scale promotions of vegetarianism.
Apart from offering vegetarian foods for all participants, initiates also provided Alternative
Living flyers and sample booklets, displayed Master’s magazines and books, and played “The Real
Heroes” DVD and videos from PETA. Green Korea staff said they would do their best to help our
promotion. A middle school teacher asked for dozens of Alternative Living folders to distribute to
students and acquaintances. Other guests also liked the folders and
carefully read their contents.
Some children paid great attention to the film “The Real
Heroes.” They expressed a wish to be completely vegetarian and
work on behalf of animal rights in the future. Seeing such positive
responses from the children, initiates could feel the presence of
Master’s love and blessings. They sincerely wished that all the
children could be real heroes of the Earth by practicing vegetarianism.
Expositions
On November 1, 172 Korean companies and 74 overseas companies came together at the
AT Center in Seoul for a four-day convention called Food Korea 2006. Seoul Center practitioners
also set up a vegetarian booth replete with Alternative Living publicity and a vegetarian sampling

party. Throughout the convention, an endless beeline of people
was drawn to our booth for food tasting. Of particular note were
the many young school-age visitors who seemed to appreciate the
vegetarian food the most.
In the same month, the initiates also participated in Korea’s
largest tourism expo, Gyeonggi International Travel Mart. There,
food sampling as well as Alternative Living flyers were provided.
The tremendously positive response was heart-warming. One manager of a chicken franchise
restaurant expressed his astonishment at discovering our veggie chicken meat. Dropping by our
booth every day to receive various pieces of information, he finally said he was inspired to switch
his business to become a vegetarian chicken franchise!
The Solution to the Avian Flu

An outbreak of the avian flu spread throughout South
Korea from November 2006 to January 2007. To provide
positive information about this problem, initiates printed the
article on avian flu from News No. 162 and placed it in the
mailboxes of affected areas as well as the larger cities. We pray
to God that all citizens become aware that vegetarianism is the
ultimate solution to this disease so that such a bloody and sad
incident will never happen again!
eKorean initiates add “Avian Flu: Nature’s Wake-Up Call
for Humanity” contents to the Alternative Living flyers and put them into mailboxes.
Australia
God’s Loving Message

Well Received in Perth
By Perth News Group (Originally in English)
O n November 19 of Golden Year 3 (2006), fellow

practitioners of the Perth Center set up an Alternative
Living booth at a popular shopping complex called Harbor
Town close to the heart of Perth City. Master’s sample
booklets, Alternative Living flyers and shopping bags
were given out free of charge to the public and they were well received
by all.
Responses to the Alternative Living message were dramatic
and varied. A man remarked that animals would be over-populated if
all people of the world were vegetarian. An initiate gently explained to
him that if all humans were vegetarians, not only would the animals be
grateful to us but indeed many environmental and world hunger issues
could also be solved. An infrequent city visitor, who hardly ever came to
the city (as it was a three hour drive from where she lived), was glad to have the opportune meeting
at our Alternative Living booth and expressed her interest to understand more about the Quan Yin
Method of meditation. She spent some time watching Master’s DVD and returned shortly after
finishing her shopping for more magazines and information. A rough-looking group of teenagers
with tattoos appeared to be uninterested in Master’s message when approached by an initiate, but
one returned shortly afterwards to ask for Master’s book! Despite peer pressure, his inner search for
higher teaching and divine love spurred him on to want to know more! How encouraging it was to
see the interest in Master’s teaching our Alternative Living booth had inspired.
It was so heart-warming to witness one little girl aged about eleven collecting many of
Master’s magazines at our booth. She even came back for more and seemed to be searching for
other items associated with Master to gather. Just before we had packed-up, she returned for the
third time and asked if she could have Master’s DVD “The Real Heroes”! We were all touched by
her inner quest and longing for Master’s words! We promised to send her more of Master’s books
and Master’s photos to fulfil her predestined acquaintanceship with Master!
Many vegetarians came forward and commended the volunteers from the Perth Center on
their effort in spreading vegetarianism. Information on the vegetarian diet and vegetarian eating
places were exchanged.
Overall, it was a fruitful and enriching day for all!
United Kingdom
London
Sowing Seeds of Wisdom across South East England

By UK News Group (Originally in English)
I nitiates from surrounding Centers worked relentlessly in collaboration with UK based humanitarian
groups such as Viva (Vegetarian International Voice for Animals) and the Vegetarian Society over

the past year to promote vegetarianism and to raise awareness
to the plight of farm animals, as well as to spread Master’s
teachings.
We started with The Yoga Show at Olympia
in London on September 15-17. This 3 day event
was a tremendous success. Over 4000 leaflets on
Alternative Living, SMTV promotion and Quan
Yin meditation were handed out at the entrance
along with a free Alternative Living bag.
We covered the walls of our stand with
large banners of SMTV and Master’s picture.
Displays of vegetarian promotional literature and
spiritual books took up most of the space on the tables. We also showed a pre-recording of SMTV.
Initiates dressed in animal costumes brought a lot of excitement to our booth. They handed out
vegetarian recipes and balloons. Other freebies included pens, mouse pads and Alternative Living
bags.
Next we participated in a series of Mind, Body and Soul Exhibitions throughout the UK:
September 23-24 in Colchester, October 7-8 in Brighton, October 21-22 in Cambridge and November
11-12 at Olympia in London. The organizers of these events, being a vegetarian family themselves,
have been very generous to our group by offering us a free booth at every of their exhibitions in
exchange for our help in handing out ‘goody’ bags at the entrance. These bags contained literature
from exhibitors which included our own Alternative Living leaflets, SMTV promotional literature
and Quan Yin meditation flyers.
People who attended were genuinely interested in our messages particularly the spiritual
one. We played a DVD of Master’s lecture to attract the crowd and many left with information about
our local Centers. We also received a variety of positive responses from the crowd. In Brighton,
a little boy around 6 years old stopped right in front of the TV and for a while he was absolutely
transfixed to the screen as if totally immersed in Gods love. Many people came and told us they had
either heard of Master or attended Master’s lecture before and were very pleased to meet Her again.

Since the very first day, a girl from next stall had been often staring at Master’s lecture to the extent
that sometimes she forgot to take care of her own customers. When the exhibition ended, we gave
the girl a copy of Master’s sample booklet and the DVD that had been playing as a gift. For us to
see the satisfied smile on her face was truly the best gift from God.
In Cambridge we noticed that benefit was brought to the public in many different ways. In
sharing the message of vegetarianism as an alternative way of living, there was a gentleman who told
us that they were attracted to the alternative living idea by our T-shirts. On several occasions where
family visitors came to our stand, children seem to recognize the more noble way of alternative
living straight away and were more excited than their parents in showing their response to the
recommended vegetarian diet. There was a brother who was surprised to see the amount of protein
found in gluten which can substitute the meat protein, while many female visitors were eager to
receive the free vegetarian recipes. Of the many who watched Master’s DVD lecture most were
excited after being told that they could receive more information
about Master from SMTV or from the website and that they could
also take home a free sample booklet on immediate enlightenment.
There were many inquiries about learning Quan Yin Method of
meditation. One lady who works for a company that participated
in the event was impressed by our group and seemed to recognize
Master’s teaching as what she has been looking for. She has been
vegetarian for more than three months and showed interest in the
initiation.
In London, people who visited our stall were impressed with our displays and many
enquired about the vegetarian diet as there was a lot of literature from Viva and the Vegetarian
Society. Vegetarian recipes were a hot item as people were attracted to the colourful design.
All brothers and sisters felt so much love and blessings from Master and were all grateful
to have been able to serve through such activities, to promote the vegetarianism and spread Her
teachings.
Surrey
Wisley Gardens National Apple Day

and Organic Show
By Surrey News Group (Originally in English)
I n October, Golden Year 3 (2006), we participated in a four day Horticultural show. The morning
we arrived to set up the skies were dark and the rain poured down until the large SMTV banner
went up on the back wall of our stand.
Within ten minutes the skies were blue and
the sun was shining, leaving no doubt in our
minds of Master’s loving presence.
The stall was decorated with animal
pictures from the Alternative Living flyers,
and colourful nutritional information. On
one table there was a range of informative
flyers for the public to take, and of course
our association SMTV flyer which was
handed to most visitors to our stand.
Our stall was continuously crowded with people. Interest shown
by the young and old was encouraging. After sampling the vegetarian food
provided, many people were very surprised how tasty it was, and on learning about the benefits of
this compassionate way of life, many of their fears about the vegetarian diet were gone. We were
delighted with the positive response and grateful for Master’s boundless blessings to everyone.
Master Tells Jokes
Your Cat Might Be Trying to Call

Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai, February 3, 2003,
Florida, USA (Originally in English) DVD #755
A t the police department, the phone rang. “Hallo, hallo!” the

policeman answered.
“I’ve lost my cat!” And the policeman said, “I’m
sorry, sir, that’s not the job of the police. We’re too busy!”
The person said, “But you don’t understand. This is
a very intelligent cat! He’s almost human; he can practically
talk!” So the policeman said, “Then you’d better hang up.
He might be trying to call you!”

Between Master and Disciples
Boundless Grace that

Takes the Suffering of Sentient Beings
By sister-initiate Xiaohong Wang, Missouri, USA
Dear Master,
How are You? I was so glad and grateful to be able to see You again
in Thailand! Everything about You was so beautiful that I could hardly take my
eyes away from You. Your every word, every look, every move and every smile
touched my heart, my soul and made me love and adore You even more.
Hearing that Your wrist was hurt, that You had to go through surgery,
and seeing Your scar on the big screen, I cried. It reminded me of an accident I
had in the summer of 2006 where my wrist became injured and swollen. At that
time, I was inconsiderate and kept praying to You to take away the pain, even
after going home. It took about a month for the swollen part to disappear, but
I did not feel any pain at all. Dear Master, now I realize that it was so unfair to
You. I injured my wrist but You had to bear the pain and sufferings for me. I
would like to touch Your wrist and ask, “Does it still hurt? Can I take the pain
from You?” But Master, You are forever giving, enduring, and never let us bear
any pain for You. So the only way I can repay You is to work hard on spiritual
practice, spread Your love and teachings, change my own bad habits, and be a
good kid for You.
Dear Master, the time spent with You was the most beautiful time in
my whole life. Thank You for Your divine love; thank You for letting me live
in miracles every day; thank You for taking care of my entire family; and thank
You for taking me Home. Yes, I really long to go Home; it’s my biggest wish in
this world.
I wish You health, peace, inner joy and happiness! Wish You to be
forever young and beautiful like now!

Love in Action
Kenya
God’s Miracles Restore Life

to Drought-Stricken Kenya
Overseas telephone interview conducted by Formosa News Group
(Originally in Chinese)
D
rought has been looming over Kenya for many years,
threatening the lives of millions of people in this east
African country. Supreme Master Ching Hai was extremely
concerned about the situation and instructed fellow initiates
to help local inhabitants drill wells in order to secure a water
supply. Fellow initiates immediately went to Kenya to establish
necessary contacts and start well- drilling projects. So far, we have successfully drilled three wells
in Kangundo, Masai and Nakuru Prison in western Kenya*, thus alleviating the water shortage
problem for tens of thousands of local people.
Thanks to God’s loving grace, the fourth well was recently
drilled in Ukokolani, about 256 km from the capital Nairobi, to ease
the severe water shortage caused by parched conditions. As soon as
the drill began to rotate with a rumbling sound, heavy rain began.
Overjoyed inhabitants told us that there had been no rain for three
years in this area, but as soon as we came to drill a well, there was a
torrential downpour. It was indeed a miracle!
According to the manager of the drilling works company,
Kenya has been inflicted with drought for a long time. Yet, each time
his company signed a drilling contract with our
Association, there would always be some rain, even
a light one on a sunny day. This was an auspicious
sign. We remember Master once said that rain is a
blessing from Heaven. Therefore, these auspicious
signs represent God’s infinite love and grace for Kenya.
With God’s grace, the drilling went smoothly and the well has recently
been opened for use. It has benefited thousands of inhabitants in the Ukokolani
area, who are extremely grateful to Master for Her love and concern. It was
wonderful news that as our wells were successfully drilled one after another,
the rainy season in Kenya has come surprisingly earlier than usual this year,
and rainfall has been abundant. Everywhere we look, we see lush scenes
of new life and greenery that have replaced the dry and sandy scenes of

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drought. The local people attributed it to miracles by God! We believe

that, blessed with God’s love, Kenya will become better and more
beautiful, its people will enjoy better livelihoods, and the nation will
advance toward a bright and hopeful tomorrow.
* For details on the drilling of the first three wells in Kenya, please refer
to our reports in News 169, 174 and 175.
Receipts showing expenses

for the fourth well in Kenya totaling US$20,000.
Letter of Appreciation
Excerpt from the Letter of Appreciation from Ukokolani Community, Kenya
(Originally in English)
We the people of the Ukokolani community write this letter to express our deepest
gratitude to you for your kindness to us. Making safe, clean and reliable water accessible to all
of us is truly a miracle! We live in one of the driest areas in Kenya, and water has always been
our biggest problem.
When it rains, we all draw water from a seasonal stream
which originates from the Kyulu Hills. When rainfall decreases, as it
did in the last ten years, that stream dries up, and people walk up to 10
kilometers in search of water.
Our community has over the years suffered water borne
diseases because the water from the stream is usually contaminated,
being the only source of water for all the people as well as animals,
both domestic and wild.
With the provision of water from the borehole, we will take
care of our domestic water needs adequately. We will also do small
scale farming to supplement our diet, and it is our hope that our
community’s health, and living standards will greatly improve.
Yours most sincerely,

(Signature)
UKOKOLANI COMMUNITY

Love in Action
Thailand
Bringing Master’s
Unconditional Love
to Mae Tao Clinic Baby ward
By Bangkok News Group (Originally in Thai)
S upreme Master Ching Hai’s boundless love manifested in

a humble medical clinic on the Thai-Burmese border. After
reading an article about the Mae Tao Clinic, which offers a wide-
range of free services to Burmese refugees and other ethnic
groups, the Supreme Master Ching Hai immediately contributed
US$10,000. Thai fellow initiates traveled to the clinic on December
23, Golden Year 3 (2006) to deliver Master’s contribution and an
award letter, which were very gratefully received by Dr. Cynthia
Maung. Offering the contribution of US$10,000 to
Dr. Cynthia Maung at the Mae Tao Clinic
Dr. Cynthia has received many awards and international
recognition, including a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize and
the Time magazine title of “Asian Hero”. For her compassion and
dedication to helping those in need, Time magazine honored her as
a “Healer of Broken Souls”.
Dr. Cynthia knows first-hand what it’s like to be a
refugee, as she herself fled from Burma into Thailand in 1988.
After transforming a barn into a medical clinic, she started to
provide free treatment for other refugees with just a few supplies
An appreciation letter from
and medicines. The clinic has blossomed into a loving community Dr. Cynthia Maung
that now serves over 70,000 people a year, offering patients a 100-
bed hospital, operating facilities, a blood bank, an eye care unit, a pediatric and maternity ward,
with birth certificates and marriage licenses. Dr. Cynthia has also established a school to educate
4,000 migrant children.
On December 23, on behalf of Master, we presented the contribution to Dr. Cynthia, along
with some of Master’s publications. When we arrived at the clinic, journalists from BBC World
Service (www.bbc.co.uk/burmese) and New Era Journal Company were already there waiting
to interview us about Master and Her Association. They had heard about and were interested in
Master’s donation which was broadcasted that night.
We also conducted an interview with Dr. Cynthia for Supreme Master Television. She
answered our questions with great humility and also emphasized her work of educating patients on
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how to protect and take care of themselves in order to reduce sickness.
Since it was late already, we returned the next day, and with the assistance of Mr. Aung
Pur, the clinic Administrator, we took video footage and photos around the clinic. It was a wonderful
surprise to learn that he has been a vegetarian for 10 years.
Almost all of the patients are Burmese, Karen and Mon. The patients pay only 30 Thai
Baht (less than 1 US dollar) for the first visit; after that everything is free of charge.
During our visit, we learned that many workers from nearby factories come every Sunday
to donate blood. This is the biggest help and sacrifice they can offer. We were touched to see their
willingness to help the small ethnic groups in Mae Sot.
Although the clinic is not big and is less comfortable than other hospitals, it is still able to
help a lot of patients and save many lives because of the dedication of Dr. Cynthia and her staff. We
very much appreciate the unconditional love and sacrifice of the staff in Mae Tao Clinic.
Our interview with Dr. Cynthia Maung Fellow initiates were interviewed by BBC World Patient ward
Service and New Era Journal Company
USA
Heroes Who Rescue Animals
Compiled from SMTV News, Episode 95 & 97
Whale Rescue Team

This is a group of dedicated volunteers who have been doing fantastic work for the last
twenty years, rescuing animals such as whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions and sea birds that have
become entangled, beached, marooned, poisoned, or trapped.
Emmy-award winning journalist and animal activist Jane Velez Mitchell with Supreme
Master Television interviewed Peter Wallerstein, the founder and president of the Whale Rescue
Team in Venice Beach, California, USA. During the interview, Peter said that he was lucky to find
something in life to do that actually has a positive effect in helping to save animal lives and raise
the standard of marine animal care in the community. He also said that the best thing for people to
do is to become vegetarians or vegans. That is the easiest and most effective solution to end a lot of
animal suffering, whether it is a cow, a chicken, a turkey, a fish or a marine mammal.
Peter became a vegan thirty-five years ago for ethical reasons, because of the inhumane
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ways animals are slaughtered and treated in factory farms.
However it also has good environmental and health benefits.
Helping yourself is helping the animals, the environment and the
entire world as well. Being vegan is as important as the rescues
for Peter, because it’s consistent and across the board compassion
for all life.
Upon learning of the life-saving work they do for the
animals, Supreme Master Ching Hai made a contribution of
US$10,000 to the Whale Rescue Team, so they can continue Emmy-award winning journalist and animal
their noble work. When Jane presented the check to Peter activist Jane Velez Mitchell (left) presented a
check of US$10,000 from Supreme Master
in the interview on December 10, Golden Year 3 (2006), he Ching Hai to the Whale Rescue Team and
wholeheartedly expressed his appreciation to Master Ching Hai, conducted an interview with Peter Wallerstein
because he and his team have little (right), the founder and president of that
organization.
time to fundraise and the money
will be used to save many more animals. He said that the contribution
would be used to buy a new rescue truck to replace the old one of 230
thousand miles and with which they saved thousands of lives in the
past decade.
Peter also sent a follow up letter to Master to express his
gratitude again and said that the contribution not only helps them with
their financial needs, but also encourages them to continue their work
to assist injured, sick or orphaned marine wildlife.
An appreciation letter from the
Whale Rescue Team http://www.whalerescueteam.org/
Harpseal.org
Harp seals are lovely sweet marine animals that
spend most of their lives in the sea, but also go out on ice
floes. They have short, thick, white fur with black patches
and a cute face. The young are all white. The areas they
live in range from northern Russia to Newfoundland and
the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Canada. In spring the harp seals
migrate up to 2,500 km to where they can feed during the
summer. In the fall, they return to the south before the new
ice forms.
Although being threatened by other animals such as sharks, killer whales, polar bears, and
walruses, reduced availability of food due to over-fishing by humans or climate change, accidental
catches in fishing gear, and maybe even environmental contaminants, harp seals’ greatest enemy,
sadly, is the human being. Even today, they face this danger of barbaric hunting by humans. Each
year, hundreds and thousands of baby harp seals are killed by bludgeoning, shooting or skinning
alive at the age of three months or younger in commercial massacres for their furs.
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The world is becoming more and more aware of this situation, and is urging the Canadian
government to absolutely stop this inhumane practice. The European
Parliament took a decisive step by issuing a declaration, signed by
425 European Union lawmakers, demanding the European Union
ban all trade in two types of seals, the harp and hooded. This ban,
for seals of any age, would put a virtual end to the Canadian seal
hunt.
Among the many organizations that are trying to stop the
massacres, Harpseals.org is an all volunteer, non-profit organization
that focuses on ending the Canadian harp seal hunt, so these beautiful Ian Robichaud ( middle) and Susan Hirsh
animals are permitted their right to live. They promote a Canadian (right) of Harpseals.org receive a check
of US$10,000 as a contribution from
seafood boycott, distribute leaflets, write letters and emails to the Supreme Master Ching Hai.
relevant politicians, and hold demonstrations. They do everything
within their power to convince the Canadian government that these
animals should be allowed to live.
On December 11, Supreme Master Television interviewed Ian
Robichaud and Susan Hirsh of Harpseals.org about their work to save the
seals and presented them with a contribution of US$10,000 from Supreme
Master Ching Hai to further their efforts. They expressed their gratitude to
Master Ching Hai in the interview and in a following up letter, they wrote,
“We are touched by the light You shine onto the world and inspired by Your
excellent work and good spirit on behalf of all animals and planet Earth….
We will utilize the resources You have provided us with Your donation to An appreciation letter
encourage people to seek alternatives to Canadian seafood, especially those from Harpseals.org
alternatives that do not result in death for any creatures.”
http://www.harpseals.org/#action
http://www.gan.ca/animals/harp+seals.en.html
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/334788273?ltl=1168557599
Loving and Protecting Our Animal Friends

From SMTV “Animal World,” Episode 43
F arm Sanctuary is a national, nonprofit animal protection agency founded in 1986. They view
and treat animals as friends. Their mission is to open peoples hearts and minds to create a more
compassionate and loving world. Farm Sanctuary volunteers believe that treating animals with love
and kindness is good for the animals and even more importantly, good for people in order to instill
the desire to strive together for a better, brighter world for all beings. Through rescue, education and
advocacy, Farm Sanctuary is saving and nurturing countless animal lives.
Over the past 20 years Farm Sanctuary shelters, located in New York and California, and
their dedicated volunteers have rescued and rehabilitated thousands of animals from the intense
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cruelty brought about by factory farms, stockyards and slaughterhouses.
Through their informative educational programs, millions of people have
been informed about the abuses of industrialized farming and presented
compassionate cruelty-free alternatives. Farm Sanctuary uses farm tours,
documentaries, videos and many other proactive educational tools to educate
and motivate people towards compassionate life styles. The Veg for Life
Campaign and Guide to Veg Living promote and encourage a vegetarian
way of life. Another on-going project, the Humane Education Program, is
specially designed for students and teachers to
bring compassion into the classroom. Since A letter of appreciation from
1986 Farm Sanctuary has been very active Farm Sanctuary for Master’s
in preventing animal cruelty through legal US$10,000 contribution.
protection and policy changes.
Upon learning of Farm Sanctuary’s noble work, Supreme
Master Ching Hai made a generous contribution of US$10,000 to
further support their compassionate endeavors for the animals. The
check was presented to Mr. Gene Bauston, president and founder of
Farm Sanctuary, on October 18, Golden Year 3 (2006).
Mr. Bauston, a vegan, has spent a lot of time reaching out
to people and encouraging them to see animals as living feeling
creatures, not as pieces of meat. He expressed, in an interview with
An interview with Mr. Gene Supreme Master Television, his appreciation for Master’s support
Bauston, president and founder and contribution, and Her work to make the world a better place.
of Farm Sanctuary.
United Kingdom
Master Supports Popli Khalatbari

Charitable Foundation to Touch the
Lives of Children Worldwide
From SMTV News, Episode 101 & 54
S upreme Master Ching Hai contributed US$10,000 to the Popli Khalatbari Charitable Foundation
(PKCF). It was sent to Diana Khalatbari, Trustee and General Manager in the United Kingdom
in mid December, Golden Year 3 (2006).
In 1998, Diana Khalatbari formed the Popli Khalatbari Charitable Foundation
to honor the spirit of her daughter Popli and to touch the lives of children worldwide. In 2005,
PKCF completed a vocational school in Tehran to assist underprivileged adolescent children. After

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the 2003 earthquake in Iran, PKCF also started the “Bam

Fund” to build what has become a beautiful school for
400 children.
PKCF supports a number of other projects both
in and outside of Iran. For example, the 7th Tir Orphanage
in Tehran provides a loving environment for 100
physically disabled girls, taking care of their daily living
needs and providing uplifting educational support.
Another example is the Shariaty Day Center,
where 100 girls with Down Syndrome are able
to interact and form friendships together while
developing skills such as knitting, sewing and
arts and crafts.
In the UK, PKCF is involved with
three unique and caring programs. The first is an
organization called Crisis, which helps provide
positive solutions to homeless people through
an innovative approach that strives to raise self-
confidence and restore self-esteem so that the individuals
can fulfill their God-given potential. Second, PKCF Vocational schools contributed by Popli
lends its support to Kids Company, founded by Camila Khalatbari Charitable Foundation
Batmangheldjh. The third PKCF project is the Chicken Shed
Theatre, a unique organization that literally transformed an old chicken shed into a performance
theater with the belief that the performing arts should be open to all.
Through her tireless commitment and dedication to spreading a message of hope and
kindness to those in need, Diana Khalatbari’s work has touched the hearts and lives of many children
and has inspired many adults to open their hearts and contribute to a better world. What started as
a small foundation has grown: In addition to Iran and the UK, the Foundation now has chapters in
Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and New York.
Ms. Khalatbari was highly appreciative of the
contribution from Master, and was very much taken by
the compassion of the Supreme Master Ching Hai and
Her work. In the appreciation letter, she wrote, “We
cannot overstate the significance of Your contribution.
Your donation makes a noticeable impact on what the
Foundation can aim to achieve this year and for this we
extend our heartfelt thanks.”
http://www.pkcf.com/
http://www.payvand.com/news/06/oct/1182.html
http://www.kidsco.org.uk/index.php
http://www.chickenshed.org.uk/ Receipt and appreciation letter from Popli
Khalatbari Charitable Foundation

Love in Action
The Philippines
A Trip to Deliver Master’s Gratitude and

Love to the Filipino People
Compiled from SMTV News and the Formosa News Group’s Report (Originally in English)
I n December, on behalf of Master, representatives of Supreme

Master Ching Hai visited the Philippines to deliver contributions
and to express Her gratitude to the beautiful people and organizations
who have been rendering unconditional love and help to others.
On December 15, in a conference
room at the Astor Hotel, Association
representatives presented US$50,000 to
Earthsaver’s Dream Ensemble. Madam
Receipt from Earthsaver’s Cecile Alvarez received the check and said Madam Cecile Alvarez received the
US$50,000 contribution to Earthsaver’s
Movement she would make use of the grant to help people Dream Ensemble
in need through the arts.
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Gusi, a coordinating secretary of the Gusi
Foundation and Mr. Morato, president of the
Gusi Peace Prize Foundation, were present to
receive the check of US$50,000 presented to
their organization. Mr. Gusi said that he was
very touched by Master’s
generosity, and that he and
the foundation would use
the money to personally Mr. Gusi (right) received the US$50,000
help the people affected by contribution to Gusi Peace Prize
Receipt from the Gusi Peace the most recent typhoons. Foundation
Prize Foundation
Later, together with Mr. Morato, in Mr. Ramos’s
office another US$50,000 was presented to his Peace and
Development Foundation. Mr. Ramos expressed that he would
use this grant to continue his plan for fighting poverty and to
bring peace to the world.
His Excellency Fidel V. Ramos, Former President of
the Philippines was also awarded the “Shining World Leadership
Award” for humanitarian leadership. The award was presented to
him by the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association,
US$50,000 was presented to the Ramos to honor his benevolent role in statesmanship and for assisting
Peace and Development Foundation the Aulacese refugees.
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In 1995, due to loss

of funding from the UNHCR,
the Aulacese refugees were
threatened with “forced
repatriation” and would be
sent back to Au Lac. This put
the refugees under unbearable
pressure. President Ramos
His Excellency Fidel V. Ramos, Former President of the Philippines was awarded the “Shining
became aware of their plight World Leadership Award”
and compassionately allowed
them to stay indefinitely in the Philippines, under the
supervision of the Catholic Church. He also issued an order
granting permanent residence to 5,000 Aulacese who had
entered the country before 1979. (For a detailed report of
his benevolent actions, please refer to News #175 “Series
of Shining World Leadership” section.)
On December 16, another four contributions were
presented. Receipt from the Ramos Peace and
Development Foundation
The US$50,000 contribution to St. Paul University

in Quezon City was received by the Sister Lucilla
Baldado, president of the university. Receipt and Appreciation letters from
St. Paul University in Quezon City
There was a warm, welcoming party at St. Paul University in Quezon City to express gratitude
to Supreme Master Ching Hai for sharing Her love and financial support. The choir of university
students sang a song about the happy upcoming Christmas. Then
a 12 minute brief biography of our Master and Her relief efforts
in Philippines was played. Everyone was so touched; some even
shed tears by what Master had said and done and Her dream. The
atmosphere was very uplifting. Then US$50,000 was presented to
St. Paul University, Quezon City, and US$50,000 to the Catholic
Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).
The president of St. Paul University, Sister Lucilla Bishop Cortez received the US$50,000
contribution to Catholic Bishops Conference
Baldado said in her speech that Supreme Master Ching Hai’s of the Philippines.

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help would really benefit their various institutional programs, such as

their scholarship grants for the poor but deserving students, as well as the
humanitarian activities for community extension. Master Ching Hai hopes
that US$15,000 of the US$50,000 contributed to the Catholic Bishops
Conference of the Philippines would be given to the retiring Bishops to
take care of them for having served God and helping people. Certificate of Appreciation from
In this ceremony, the “Shining World Leadership Award” was St. Paul University, Quezon
also presented to Bishop Angel Lagdameo, in recognition of the Catholic City, and the Catholic Bishops
Conference of the Philippines
Church’s outstanding efforts in providing the much needed support and
care for the Aulacese refugees throughout their plight in the Philippines, and for inspiring love and
compassion in others. (For their loving actions, please refer to News #175 “Series of Shining World
Leadership” section.)
Father James Reuter

received the “Shining World
Leadership Award” and
Master’s Award Letter on
behalf of Bishop Ladgameo.
The 82-year-old Father James Reuter received the Award and Master’s Award Letter on
behalf of Bishop Ladgameo. He also told a story about the Aulacese refugees. He said they were
very good people, they loved peace and worked hard, and no one would regret taking them and
allowing them to settle in the Philippines. It was also a very moving moment.
For helping the poor and needy students, US$30,000 was given to the Polytechnic
University of the Philippines, Santa Maria. The Municipal Mayor, Jesus Ato R. Matel received
the contribution. The ceremony at the Polytechnic University, with an audience of almost 1,000
students, was magnificent.
Supreme Master Ching Hai also supported
Mr. Joe Lad Santos
with a contribution of
US$40,000 for his plan
to develop a series of
educational programs, such
as setting up computers and
related equipment to help
the poor and uneducated
Santa Maria’s Municipal Mayor (in white)
in the country. This check
received the US$30,000 contribution for the was c/o Filipino Institute of
needy students at the Polytechnic University Komiks Arts and Sciences. Appreciation plague and receipt from the
of the Philippines Polytechnic University of the Philippines
An additional US$10,000 was
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given to The Commission on the Filipino Language to encourage continuing developing a noble
idea of life to beautify the whole world. Mr. Joe Lad Santos received the contribution and recited
one of Supreme Master Ching Hai’s poems that had been translated into the Filipino language.
Mr. Joe Lad Santos received the

US$40,000 contribution for the
Filipino Institute of Komiks Arts
and Sciences and US$10,000
for The Commission on the
Filipino Language
Receipts from Filipino Institute of Komiks Arts and
Sciences and The Commission on the Filipino Language
On Sunday December 18, a TV interview was held on
Madam Cecile Alvarez’s program “Culture Awakening”. The
children who perform on her program are all disadvantaged, such
as orphans, abandon children, street kids, handicapped, etc. She
and her organization (Earthsaver’s Dream Ensemble) train them
to become artists, in order to be self-sufficient.
“Supreme Master Ching Hai is an early Santa Claus,”
Madam Cecile Alvarez told her audience on the “Culture
Awakening” program which was pre-taping for Christmas Eve.
The show invited the secretary of DSWD (Department The TV interview on Madam Cecile Alvarez’s
program “Culture Awakening”
of Social Welfare & Development) and representatives of Master (From left) Madam Cecile Alvarez, the
Ching Hai to be guests on the program. The interview focused on secretary of the Department of Social Welfare
how the DSWD assist people and appealed to the public to help the & Development and representatives of Master
Ching Hai
Mayon disaster victims. The Secretary of DSWD expressed her
appreciation to Supreme Master Ching Hai for theUS$100,000 contribution and for the assistance
from Her relief team.
During the interview Master’s contribution (US$330,000 in total) to some peace-making
organizations, to the Catholic Church and to some universities to help the poor students was also
mentioned.
Continued Relief for Typhoon Victims

in Body and Soul
Combined report by Formosa News Group (Originally in Chinese)
O n December 3, Golden Year 3 (2006), typhoon

Durian swept across the Philippines, causing
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the greatest devastation in twenty years to southeastern Luzon Island.
Supreme Master Ching Hai was extremely concerned upon hearing this
tragic news. She immediately contributed US$100,000 and instructed
fellow initiates of The Supreme Master Ching Hai International
Association to render relief according to the needs of the disaster victims.
On December 5, our fellow initiates arrived in Legazpi, the capital of
Albay Province, and promptly launched a series of relief effort. After
finding out the needs of the victims, they purchased emergency supplies
in the Philippines and delivered them to the affected area on December
7.
On December 8, fellow initiates met with the Mayor of Legazpi
in his office and learned that over 30,000 victims in two more heavily
affected counties – Guinobatan and Daraga – were urgently awaiting
relief. He hoped that his fellow countrymen in the neighboring regions
could also receive help. Therefore, fellow initiates immediately prepared
to launch the next relief effort. (Please refer to News No. 177 for earlier
reports on this relief work.)
On December 9, Legazpi was hit by a torrential downpour
brought by another typhoon looming in the region. Many of the shelters
were in poor condition and some did not have a roof. Fellow initiates
helped the Social Welfare and Development Center relocate the victims
and distributed the relief materials until December 11.
Adhering to Master’s instruction, fellow initiates included salt
and soy sauce in the relief supplies. The beneficiaries were extremely
touched that Master was so loving and considerate to have sensed
their needs and thought of giving them salt. All the relief provisions
contributed by Master were delivered directly to the victims, so that they
could enjoy the gifts of love at the earliest time possible.
After the distribution work was finished, staff members of the
Social Welfare and Development Center held Master’s photo in their
hands and said repeatedly, “Thank You very much, Supreme Master
Ching Hai!” In an interview with a local radio station, a brother initiate
on the relief team conveyed Master’s concern about the disaster situation
in the Philippines.
Fellow initiates received Master’s encouragement on December
12. While grateful for Master’s blessings, they were also more determined
to do their best to accomplish this relief work.
During this time, with the help of Mayor Noel Rozal, fellow
initiates were able to have the transportation to go to Maipon, one of
the worst affected villages in Guinobatan County, where a mudslide
took away nearly 300 lives. On this trip to the devastated village at the
foot of Volcano Mayon, they ran into a sandstorm and found access cut

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off by destroyed bridges. Under God’s arrangement, we were lucky to
meet villagers eager to show us another route. Playing Master’s Buddha
Chanting during the journey, they made their way through water to reach
the affected area. There they learned from the villagers that the black soil
under their feet was once paddy fields with farmhouses and luxurious
residences of rich people who loved country life. This drastic change had
awakened people to the ephemeral nature of life.
Fellow initiates then traveled to Daraga County. Here, Mayor
Gerry R. Jaucian told them that, according to past experiences, relief
efforts by NGOs usually ended about three weeks after the disaster. As
almost two weeks had passed since the typhoon struck, he anticipated
that Daraga County would soon be facing difficulties. He hoped that
groups like The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association
would continue to help them.
The worst-hit area in Daraga was Busay Village, where a
mudslide had left almost 200 people dead or missing. Despite the natural
disaster, the victims remained touchingly optimistic and steadfast in their
faith in God and Hiers arrangements. When they received relief supplies
from the fellow initiates, their faces lit up with cheerful and grateful
smiles at Master’s timely assistance.
Having accomplished their relief efforts in three areas in Albay
Province, on December 20, fellow initiates proceeded to another affected
area in Naga City in Camarine Sur Province. Mayor Jessie Robredo
was very grateful to our relief team for their assistance and requested
copies of Master’s sample book and DVD. He wanted to make Master’s
teachings available in libraries so that more people would benefit.
During the fourth week after the disaster, fellow initiates
journeyed from village to village to study the situation and ensure that
relief materials had been delivered into the hands of the truly needy
victims. Villagers in this area were mainly poor farmers who suffered
heavy losses when their crops were destroyed by the typhoon. Master’s
aid was no doubt most precious and timely for them. A village chief said
that before going to bed the night before, she had prayed to God for help
as food supplies were running low. She had not expected to see our relief
team in her village by the following afternoon. Master’s loving concern
for the victims was God’s answer to her prayer, she said.
The next stop was Del Rosario Village. With Christmas
approaching, fellow initiates hoped that the victims could celebrate
the occasion without material shortage. They purchased rice, instant
noodles, salt, soy sauce and Christmas candies, and worked through the
night to pack them in packages with help from volunteer workers. They
also played at the Village Office some English songs sung by Master, so
that everyone could work more efficiently amid a joyous atmosphere.
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In response to the Village Chief’s curious interest in this beautiful Lady who seemed to have
descended directly from Heaven, fellow initiates gave him a DVD introducing Master and some
News magazines. He immediately watched the entire DVD on his computer, and instructed his
staff members to cooperate with our team, so that the relief materials could be distributed before
Christmas.
The relief operation in the Philippines concluded on December 26. All participating fellow
initiates were deeply touched by Master’s love. Master once said that She too is working by our side
when we are conducting disaster relief activities. Fellow initiates realized that, through distributing
relief supplies, Master not only is saving the suffering souls stricken by disaster but also is constantly
by our side infusing us with lots of love and blessings. Without water or electricity, and faced with
many ordeals, fellow initiates have nonetheless reaped a rich spiritual harvest. From the grateful
smiles of the victims, we truly felt that it is important for sentient beings to love and care for each
other.

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Expenditures of Relief Efforts Rendered by Supreme Master Ching Hai

and Her Association to the Victims of Typhoon Durian in the Philippines
Description Amount (Filipino Peso) Receipt No.

Water 385,686.00 A1-A2
Food (rice, noodles, milk powder, biscuits, condiments) 3,545,011.80 B1-B7
Medicine 518,558.44 C1-C4
Relief cash 39,369.25 D1-D4
Transportation expenses 218,866.42 E1-E21
Packing expenses 28,557.50 F1
Miscellaneous expenses (telephone, advertisement,
160,284.40 G1-G27
accommodation, meals, repair tools, etc.)
Pesos 4,896,333.81
(US$98,955.82)
Malaysia
Flood Relief Work in Johor State

By Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur News Groups
N ear the end of year 2006, southern

Malaysia was hit by heavy rains which
caused the worst flooding in a century, with
tens of thousands of people being displaced in the states of
Johor, Malacca, Pahang and Negeri Sembilan. Upon receiving
Master’s loving instructions to send help, fellow initiates
immediately went to bring relief to the most affected areas.
Batu Pahat, Yong Peng, Kota

Tinggi and Segamat in Johor
On December 23, one team of Singapore and local fellow initiates went to distribute quilts,
towels and blankets at the MCA relief center in Batu Pahat, which housed about 200 victims; the
People’s Hall in Parit Sulong with about 900 victims; and two disaster relief centers in Sri Medan
where there were about 500 victims. This team also visited a relief center in Yong Peng which

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accommodated about 800 victims.

In Kota Tinggi, another
group of fellow initiates also
delivered 1000 loaves of bread
and some biscuits to about 800
victims. As some victims had already
gone home, staff workers of the relief center
helped them to deliver the food to the needy.
On the following day, one team went
back again to some relief centers in Parit Sulong
and Sri Medan, bringing with them very much
needed items such as milk powder, sanitary items, diapers, biscuits and
milk. Another team went to distribute drinking water and biscuits to
some relief centers in Segamat, which housed about 1000 victims.
Muar, in Johor
Tap water had been completely cut off in the whole Muar
district for several days. Many houses were submerged in water. All
the victims had been evacuated from their homes and temporarily
placed in 88 relief centers throughout Muar. Most of the places in
Muar were well under control with the set up of the shelters, food,
drinking water and material aid coming from NGOs, the private
sector and government bodies, except for the Kepong area with about 4000 victims. No supplies
had reached there because outside communication had been cut off. At that time, they could only
be reached by helicopter.
On December 23, we have provided some of the necessities required (e.g. biscuit, cereal and
Milo drinks, instant noodles, blanket, drinking water) for the victims at Kepong. We also delivered
200 loaves of bread and 3 dozen jars of fruit jam to one relief center at Bukit Pasir which had
500 victims. The Muar Welfare Department expressed
their appreciation for our relief work.
On December 24, we assisted to
load basic necessities from us, governmental
bodies and other nongovernmental groups into
military helicopters.
On December 25, we delivered 3,600
liters of drinking water to 13 relief centers in the
Grisek and Bukit Gambir area. Everyone was grateful
and touched to receive the most needed water. They
expressed their appreciation to The Supreme Master
Ching Hai International Association and praised
Master for Her love and compassion.

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The Alternative Living flyers in

English, Malay and Chinese were also handed
out to the flood victims. Many read them
attentively.
Indonesia
Bringing Joy and Relief to Flood Victims

By Medan News Group (Originally in Indonesian)
O n Friday morning December 22, 2006, after several days

of heavy rain, there was extensive flooding in many areas
around North Sumatra. Langkat District was the most severely
affected area. The flash floods had also caused severe devastation
in some parts of Aceh, especially Kuala Simpang. At that time,
water levels had climbed 1 to 3 meters high and were rapidly
submerging many villages. Most of the houses had collapsed and
the fields were buried in mud.
North Sumatra
On Saturday afternoon, we contacted the local Red Cross to get more information on the
flood situation and a list of needed items. We immediately purchased powdered milk and food for
infants, instant milk for children, instant noodles, green beans, sugar, biscuits, soap and medicines,
and packed them with leaflets explaining Master’s teachings.
The next day, December 24, a team of our fellow initiates from Medan traveled about
four hours to Besitang, one area which had been very hard hit, to distribute the relief items. When
we arrived, the water levels were still high and as a result our vehicle carrying the relief items had
engine-trouble and jammed. However with the help of the local people, and thanks to Master’s
blessings, the truck finally moved again and we were able to reach the nearby shelter to do the
distribution.
At one local shelter, men from the Indonesian army kindly guided us to other local shelters
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where the victims were still in great need of relief items.
Upon arriving at the destination, we immediately unloaded
the items with the help of the army. When the victims saw
us coming, their faces lit up and eyes sparkled. They were
overjoyed to receive the food and the mothers were really
grateful for the baby milk and food for their children. One
lady even cried when receiving the relief items. She told
a sister initiate that we were the first group to distribute
the relief items personally into the hands of victims. The
Alternative Living flyers were given along with the other
items.
On December 26, our fellow practitioners traveled
again to the flood area in Besitang. There they met one of the
local village chiefs who kindly guided them to the villages
alongside the river to distribute the relief items and Alternative
Living flyers to the victims.
Kuala Simpang, Aceh Tamiang District

After contacting the local Red Cross, we learned that the road to Kuala Simpang, Aceh
Tamiang District had been completely closed because of the flood. While waiting for it to reopen,
some initiates went to buy the relief items that included medicines, powdered milk and food for
infants, instant milk for children, instant noodles, green beans, sugar, biscuits, bottled mineral water,
juice and daily necessities such as soap and underwear.
On December 29, the road was cleared and we entered Kuala Simpang with five truck
loads of relief items. The local village chief gave us a list of victims and the locations that had
not yet received any help. Thanks to God’s arrangement, we had a large hall to stay in and also to
store and pack the relief items. Our relief team divided into three groups; the first did the packing
and the other two did the distribution. With the help of several local people, about 4500 packages
of relief items were handed out along with the
Alternative Living flyers to flood victims.

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They were touched and overjoyed, as

we were the first group who actually
brought and gave the items personally
to them. It took two days and although
some flood devastated areas were
difficult to access due to the narrow,
bumpy roads, with Master’s guidance
and blessing everything was carried
out smoothly and successfully.
Expenditures by The Supreme Master Ching Hai

and Her International Association for Aid to Flood Victims
in Langkat District, North Sumatra, and Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia
Description Amount (Indonesian Rupiah) Receipt No.

Food (rice, water, juice, biscuits, green beans, milk) 101,594,590 A1~9
Daily necessities (soap, underwear, etc.) 12,631,000 B1~3
Medicines 8,940,500 C1~4
Miscellaneous (transportation, food for working team,
12,913,417 D1~4
plastic for packing relief items, fuel, stationery, etc.)
IDR 136,079,507
Total
(US$14,954)

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Brazil
God’s Love
Reaches South America
By San Paulo News Group
I n January, 2007, some regions of Southern Brazil had experienced heavy

rains causing mudslides or flooding. Master was concerned about the
people most seriously affected, and instructed to help in whatever ways
possible.
On January 10, two fellow initiates from San Paulo Center first
went to Nova Friburgo in the state of Rio de Janeiro, the worst affected area
in the state, to check out the situation. According to the personnel at the
Social Assistance Secretariat in this city, the victims were still very much in
need of basic items, such as food and personal hygiene products.
Later that day, the brothers went to Sumidouro, also in the same
state but about 40 km more northwest of Nova Friburgo. Thanks to God’s arrangement, almost
immediately they were able to talk to Ms. Cecilia Maria Lucas de Araujo, the local chief of Health
and Social Promotion Secretariat, who informed them of the items that were most needed.
On the morning of January 12, six fellow practitioners came to Rio de Janeiro, capital
of the state, where it would be easier and more accessible to buy products in large quantity. After
settling down in a hotel, through God’s wonderful blessing, the brothers met its manager, who is
a good friend of the chief of the Social Assistance Secretariat of Nova Friburgo, Ms. Maria Jose
Vieira. This manager then called her and asked some representatives of the secretariat to wait for
the relief items which would be delivered that day, although not knowing exactly when they would
arrive.
Then after buying R$20,000.00 (about US$ 9,345.00) of rice,
kidney beans, spaghetti, tomato extract, soy oil, coffee, salt, sugar, scrub
sponges, detergent, toilet paper, hand soap,
disinfectant, household bleach and trash bags,
the brothers set off in the early afternoon to
deliver the materials to Nova Friburgo and
Sumidouro.
Even though it was around 8:00pm
when they arrived in the first city, Ms. Maria
Jose Vieira and other personnel were still
waiting there to receive the relief items on
behalf of the victims of this city. These local

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people eagerly helped to transfer the items

from the truck to a place that was being used
to temporarily store the relief materials.
Without stopping to rest, fellow
initiates continued on to Sumidouro.
Because the only direct highway from Nova
Friburgo to Sumidouro was damaged, they
had to take a longer route arriving in the
second city at about 4:00am of the next day.
They then went to a school sheltering about
120 victims. More than 20 people woke up and
promptly helped to transfer
the relief items to the dining hall
of this school.
Although the heavy rain has stopped
and the emergency situation has passed, there
are still people in need of some help. The group will continue to bring Master’s
comfort to the needy and the report will be in subsequent issues of the News
magazine. A receipt from the Social Assistance
e
Secretariat in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro
Korea
Sharing God’s Love with the Needy

By Seoul News Group (Originally in Korean)
Seoul
O n December 27, Golden Year 3 (2006),

Seoul initiates provided vegetarian meals
and gifts for about 1,000 homeless people in
downtown Seoul.
From midnight, about 15 initiates
started to prepare an enormous amount of food with a lot
of love. They then went to Youngdeungpo Station before
daybreak to provide a warm vegetarian breakfast and gifts for
650 homeless. We expected to serve 450 at this station, but

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all the food was gone because everyone ate more than expected, and more and
more people continued to come. The Salvation Army assisted us by providing a
large vehicle customized for serving food. There was another large bus for the
homeless to get in and eat.
Because all of the food was gone, initiates rushed to make more, and
amazingly by noon, they were able to visit a center for the homeless operated
by the Salvation Army, to provide a wonderful vegetarian
lunch and gifts for 350 people. The gifts included warm
underwear for winter, gloves, hats, vegetarian can foods,
an Alternative Living flyer and a flyer about Master Ching
Hai.
In winter, these less fortunate souls not only lack
the warmth of a home and food, but also are in need of a lot
of love. Master’s precious love was indeed the best gift of
Santa’s gift bag all for them.
In order to help the needy in our local community,
some brothers and sisters from Seoul Center prepared many large red Santa bags and put them
in front of the meditation hall for about a month so that fellow
practitioners could contribute with their love some items they
wanted to share with the less fortunate. Meanwhile, they
worked together with the village office to find people in
real desperate situations.
Saturday, January 13, Golden Year 4 (2007),
some initiates visited 19 houses and gave each household
two bags of rice, one box of canned soy-meat and a
Santa’s gift bag, which also contained Alternative Living
flyers and sample booklets.
Most recipients were very old people living alone,
Making kimchi
disabled or in a difficult situation. They appreciated Master’s love
so much. Some said they never received such wonderful gifts before.
Gwangju
Sharing love and conversation with
As the weather was getting colder the elderly at House of Suduk
and winter approached, initiates put their

hearts together to make 540 kg of delicious
vegetarian kimchi. And from December 17 to
20, they delivered it with fruit, etc. to needy
people at nine different places, including
houses for the mentally challenged, disabled
people, veterans from the war and elderly
with dementia, etc.

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Every place we visited, we handed out our Association’s

information, Alternative Living flyers and sample booklets.
The social welfare officer that accompanied us helped a lot in
introducing us.
On the container, it says: “Vegetarianism We thank God for Her blessing that our every step
is Beautiful” “Supreme Master Ching Hai
International Association, Gwangju Center”
brought smiles to faces of others. How beautiful it was!
Mainland China
Greeting the Christmas Season

with Loving Deeds
By initiates from Shanghai, Mainland China (Originally in Chinese)
O n the Christmas Eve of Golden Year 3 (2006), initiates from

Shanghai decided to celebrate this beautiful holiday by
presenting gifts to the homeless people and sharing God’s love
with them.
Our initiates voluntarily purchased many items as gifts
such as warm jackets, vests, cotton socks, vegetarian stuffed steam
bread, chocolates and candies. After dark, we set off to the streets
and gradually spotted people in need. Some wore thin clothes, some appeared to be poor in health
and others could hardly get three meals a day to eat. Along with the gifts presented, we also sent
them best wishes as “Merry Christmas! May God’s love be with you forever!” - hoping to warm
their hearts in this cold wintry season. In addition, we also purchased the asthma-treating medicine
for an elderly person.
All the recipients were very happy upon receiving the gifts. Some politely stood up to see
us off; others repeated words of well-wishing and shook hands with us to express their gratitude.
Most of them were very conscientious and would not take anything unless necessary. If they have
already had meals, they asked us to keep their food for others in need.
When it was getting late, some homeless people laid out plastic bags and cardboard to
rest for the night. We quietly put the gifts down by their sides and blessed them in our hearts. There
was a lady who had difficulty moving about and could not beg for food. When we walked towards
her, she was at first a little frightened but relaxed later after hearing our comforting words. She was
moved to tears when receiving our gifts.
During this event, many kind hearted people extended their help to us. For example, the
staff in the City Appearance Department directed us to the areas where the homeless people gathered
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and gave much good advice. The sales person in the stores helped
us sort and pack chocolate candies and also delivered clothes.
We are aware that by helping the homeless
people only once, we might not change their lives.
But we believe that it will bring long term effect
to the society through sharing love and Master’s
blessing as well as positive thoughts, words and
deeds.
USA California
A Night Full of True Christmas Spirit

By San Francisco News Group (Originally in English)
O n Saturday night December 23, Golden Year 3 (2006), initiates delivered

relief to the homeless of San Francisco. Two vehicles transporting the
local initiates throughout San Francisco were loaded with Alternative Living
Bags containing: warm socks, beanie hat, scarf, gloves, a box of hot vegetarian
food and a flyer introducing Supreme Master Television. A hundred
sleeping bags and dozens of sweaters were also handed out providing
some extra comfort and warmth for the homeless this harsh winter.
As in recent years, they were very appreciative and happy
to receive the gifts. Some immediately opened their box of food and
ate heartily with big smiles. The cold elements are braved by many
of these less fortunate souls year after year and the warm clothes and
food truly brightens their lives and comforts their ailing bodies. Being
a couple of nights before Christmas, the items given carried extra
meaning.
As the initiates worked through the night, they received some positive feedback. On one
occasion, a fellow practitioner was afraid to approach a person with a fierce looking dog. However,
when he walked closer handing the gentleman the food, the dog being transformed by Master’s
blessing, became very friendly. Further, a little girl nearby observing the relief work was filled with
joy and love as well.
The night was blessed with beautiful weather allowing us to do the work easily and
smoothly. Thank you Master for a night full of true Christmas spirit!

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Missouri
Master’s Gifts Brought

to the Homeless Prior to Christmas
By Missouri News Group, USA (Originally in English)
W ith the best intention of sharing Master’s love with the less
fortunate, initiates from Missouri Center visited a homeless
shelter in Springfield, Missouri on December 21, Golden Year 3
(2006) to serve a wonderful vegetarian dinner there. For each
person, initiates also prepared a gift bag that included a toothbrush,
toothpaste, a bottle of bath gel, wash cloth, socks, soft drinks,
crackers, chips, fortune cookies, two other cookies, raisins and a
flyer introducing Master Ching Hai and Her humanitarian activities.
Towards the end of the meal, many people came to initiates and expressed their gratitude
to Master for Her love and gift. They told initiates that the food and cake were very delicious. When
they were informed that they had just eaten pure vegetarian food, including the eggless cake, they
could hardly believe it. One person told initiates that he could not eat meat because of a certain
illness, so for him vegetarian meals are the perfect choice.
Staff members were also happy to have us come, as they had been cooking for the homeless
since 3:00 am that morning and now did not have to cook again for dinner. Initiates felt grateful to
God for this opportunity to serve others in this season of sharing.
Oregon
Loving Activities during Christmas Season

By Oregon News Group (Originally in English)
O n December 23, Golden Year 3 (2006), initiates from Oregon Center provided services at a
local community kitchen called the Blanchet House and also at a shelter for abused children.
Both adults and children felt Master’s great unconditional love, especially since it occurred right
before Christmas.
At Blanchet House we offered 280 delicious meals, with cookies, pies and cakes, and
additional vegan cookies to take with them for later. As well, each of these homeless friends received
an Alternative Living gift bag filled with a sweatshirt, cotton socks and Supreme Master Television
post cards. As meals for the homeless are done on a monthly basis by the Oregon Center, initiates
are very well trained in preparing and organizing the event. The entire experience was filled with

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a happy festive atmosphere and many of them commented that the food was so good. For those
that inquired about Master, we provided brief introductions of Her and also told them that they
could receive more of Master’s information through the SMTV flyers. One homeless man shouted
Master’s name with joy as he walked out of the door. From his happy voice, we could feel his
gratitude to Master, which made us feel good also.
Around 4 o’clock in the afternoon, some initiates headed toward Yolanda House, a shelter
for abused children and homeless or abused mothers. This was our first visit. Prior to the coming,
staff at the shelter provided a list of favorite foods and a children’s wish list for Christmas presents.
Initiates prepared all the requested foods, vegetarian style, and purchased presents for the children
according to the list, like bicycles, scooters, tennis shoes, Master’s cartoon books, children books,
play station, games and many brand new warm clothes. In addition, beautiful Christmas gift bags
containing sweat shirts, scarves, money and Master’s books were given to all moms.
Due to the unfortunate family situations, the adults hardly smiled and the children didn’t
seem to be lively either. As soon as we started to serve the vegetarian food, smiles appeared on their
faces and the kids started to walk around. Some children even came to the kitchen to ask for their
favorite foods. Receiving the Christmas gifts was everyone’s happiest moment! They couldn’t wait
to open up their gift packages. The little girl who received a brand new bicycle jumped and shouted
with joy when she saw her dream gift. It was exactly what she had wished for when asked what gift
she’d like Mrs. Santa (Master) to give her. Her 10-year old brother also received his dream present:
a scooter. Her two-year old and 4-month old little sisters also received warm clothing and toys.
Their mother was moved to tears.
A young lady opened up her scarf and one sister helped her to put it on and showed her
different ways of wearing it. When the lady saw how pretty she looked with the beautiful scarf, she
smiled beautifully as if she began to see hope in her life again. Another lady examined her gifts
then carefully put them back into the gift bag. She then took out Master’s book and started to read
it. Initiates spent about two hour and a half at the shelter and the atmosphere was filled with love
and joy.
We know the hearts of these less fortunate people are comforted from Master’s blessing,
which will carry them through all the difficult moments in life.

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An e-mail from Yolanda House:
Dear Oregon Center,
The clients and staff were overwhelmed with your group’s kindness and genuine warmth.
They talked about it for several days. The poinsettias are still there to remind us.
Thank you from all of Yolanda House.
Shelly Massarello
YWCA of Greater Portland Yolanda House
Program Coordinator
United Kingdom
Delivering Warm Love and Sharing

Christmas Joy with the Needy
By London News Group, United Kingdom (Originally in English)
T wo days before Christmas, initiates from London and Surrey Centers in UK joined forces to
deliver warmth and joy to the attendees of Ace of Clubs, the only day shelter for the homeless
in London that provides hot meals 365 days a year.
Wearing yellow vests and Santa hats, the initiates arrived in advance to prepare for the
event, bringing with them food, drinks and decorations as well as warm clothing, blankets, sleeping
bags and gift packages.
At 12 noon, a stream of cold and hungry party guests flowed in heading straight for the
food counter. They enjoyed a hot lunch which consisted of a three course meal. While the guests
enjoyed their food, some of us mingled with them to brighten their day. Many were so appreciative
and touched to find people who they could talk to without judging them. The room was filled with a
joyful Christmas spirit. Some were surprised at the vegetarian only menu, but as soon as they tasted
the delicious food they were coming back for more.
After the meal, some guests adjourned to the sitting room to watch SMTV pre-recorded
on video. We showed a short comedy video to cheer them up as well. Sample booklets and flyers
introducing the QuanYin Method were displayed. A few guests expressed interest in the spiritual
side of our group and asked questions. Two sister initiates brought their music and dance band to
entertain them and the guests soon formed a circle and joined in the dancing and singing.
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One of our brothers dressed up as Santa, and with his little helper went round the room with
presents for each guest. The gifts consisted of socks, a warm hat, gloves, toothbrush, toothpaste,
face towel, a drink, cereal bar and chocolate. To add a bit of fun to the occasion, the team organized
a free raffle where holders of the winning tickets had a choice of a blanket, a sleeping bag or
warm clothing. One homeless man repeatedly jumped and shouted
with happiness when he received a Christmas gift from Santa and
was doubly excited when he picked a winning ticket for his friend.
Consolation prizes of chocolates were given also, so no one went
away empty handed. Tea and scones were served before the party
ended.
One lady guest was so impressed with the Alternative
Living bag that we were using, we gave it to her. She was so grateful
saying she would show it to her friends and relatives to support her
compassion for animals by not eating them.
At the end of the party, the management team of Ace of
Clubs expressed their appreciation to our group, saying that our visit
was a real blessing because their annual benefactor was absent this
year. Fellow initiates went home feeling elated and grateful to God for
this wonderful arrangement of bringing Hiers love to those in need.
Slovakia
Celebrating the Spirit of Sharing

By initiates Phenix Dolovingly, Vienna Center, and Roman Súlovec, Slovakia
(Originally in English)
B ratislava, the capital of the Slovak Republic, is situated in the

southwest corner of the country. It borders three countries – Slovak
Republic, Hungary and Austria and is the real heart of Europe.
It is a mixing pot of various
nations and nationalities that live
together in peace and harmony.
On December 20,
Golden Year 3 (2006), this
city became a place of
happiness and joy for 36
children from the Poddunajské

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Biskupice Orphanage, and thus reminded

all of us of the noble ideal of sharing.
A wonderful Christmas party
was organized for these underprivileged
children by the charity organization Time
4 Sharing, initiates from Slovakia and
Austria, and other volunteers. We prepared
many delicious and nourishing vegetarian
cakes and refreshments for everyone.
All of this was possible because
of a generous contribution from Supreme
Master Ching Hai, which included some
other things the Poddunajské Biskupice Orphanage was in
need of, like pots, vacuum cleaners and a television set, etc.
Master also supported a similar Christmas celebration for the
Košická Nová Ves Orphanage that was held
in a shopping mall in Košice on December
14, as well as one more Christmas event in
Lebanon.
All the children and volunteers were brimming
with joy and happiness. It was a real celebration of the
sharing spirit.
Street Talk Blog, USA (http://
streettalkblog.com/?cat=28) reported In the words of the co-founder of Time 4
that the children of Orphan House Sharing – Michael J. Tolan: “Receiving is nice, but
Kosicka Nova Ves is having a Christmas
party on December 14 sponsored by
sharing is bliss.”
Time 4 Sharing, with generous support
from The Supreme Master Ching Hai * The expenditure list and receipts will be printed in a
International Association.
subsequent issue of News, when received.
Formosa Taipei
Divine Love Warms the World

By Taipei News Group (Originally in Chinese)
Gathering for Families of Stroke Patients
On December 15, Golden Year 3 (2006), stroke patients and their families were blessed
to receive Master’s love and concern expressed through Taipei initiates at a gathering held by the

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Taipei Hospital; this hospital belongs to the Department of Health of the Executive Yuan. The Taipei
Center had been invited to this party for stroke patients and their families after having established
acquaintance with the hospital through a series of book contributions
to medical institutions in recent years. Amidst the joyous atmosphere,
fellow initiates, dressed as Santa Claus, distributed Alternative Living
items and Christmas stockings filled with candy, cookies, vegetarian
cakes and beverages to all.
Master’s publications were exhibited and Her lecture
DVDs shown. Taipei Hospital Director Wang Yu-yun and her staff
were highly impressed by Master’s discourse, and watched it from
beginning to end. Seeing fellow initiates thoughtfully prepare
different language editions of the sample book and News magazines
for foreign caregivers serving in the hospital, Director Wang
expressed her appreciation of the loving actions from The Supreme
Master Ching Hai International Association members. She requested
copies of our promotional materials for the hospital library so that
people could become acquainted with Master and Her teachings.
Community Activity for the Elderly
Taipei’s Wanhua Community Welfare Service Center

presented a Letter of Appreciation to The Supreme Master Ching
Hai International Association on December 17, thanking them for
the continuous and earnest support it has received from Master and
Taipei initiates. The local practitioners who had been invited to a
community gathering held by the center for the elderly, asked their
hosts to help distribute Alternative Living flyers and tablemats as
well as SMTV flyers to the senior citizens.
Jhonghe Homeless Shelter Year-end Review
Initiates from the Taipei Center had been invited to

attend the year-end review meeting held by Taipei’s Jhonghe
Shelter on December 22.
In his speech, Mr. Su Yao-can, Director of the
Guang Ci Care Home, said, “We help our homeless friends
to solve such daily problems as food and accommodation,
but education and reformation work regarding the body,
mind and spirit requires the support of the brothers and
sisters from The Supreme Master Ching Hai International
Association.”
Director Fan Chun-long of the shelter praised The

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Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association for its many

years of contribution to the homeless. He spoke affirmatively of the
fellow practitioners’ participation in activities that have benefited our
homeless friends, offering them spiritual nourishment and reliance,
and assistance in their spiritual growth and behavioral improvement.
One of the homeless friends shared his experience and insights
from quitting alcohol, winning encouraging applause from all. In
many of the homeless friends, one could see the positive results of the
long-term influence derived from Master’s News magazines and Key of Immediate Enlightenment
series.
Ai-wei Center for the Disabled
About two hundred severely handicapped patients,

at the Ai-wei Center for the Disabled on the hills of Bali in
suburban Taipei, recently received a number of needed items
from local initiates. 200 pairs of winter socks, Alternative
Living tablemats, wafer biscuits, etc were given.
In appreciation of their hard work and sacrifice,
we also presented flowers to the medical staff and social
workers who had been providing care to this disadvantaged
group at the Center for many years. Group Leader Chen Li-ru
expressed her heartfelt gratitude, saying that she and her colleagues had
been able to persevere in their work because of the continuous support
and encouragement they had received from many groups such as The
Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association.
In all these years, fellow initiates have always kept in mind Master’s
loving reminder, to care about and assist the underprivileged groups and people
around us, thereby bringing warmth and love to society.
Expenditures for Charitable and Relief Activities in Formosa from September to December 2006
Total amount in Tables 1 and 2 = NT$444,994 (approx. US$13,557.47)
Table 1: Details of expenditures for charitable activities in Formosa from September to December 2006
(Amount in NT$)
Place Date Description of Activities Amount Appendix
Visiting parolees under the guidance of the Hualien District Prosecutors’ Office, holding
Hualien Sep.4, 2006 a soul-elevating seminar and meditation teaching session, and giving them moon 5,400 A
cakes for the festival.
Sharing the concepts of vegetarianism and love for animals with college students, and
Taipei Sep.18, 2006 holding a love-for-life film exhibition at National Taiwan University, entitled “Love Me, 6,440 B
Please Don’t Eat Me!”

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Sep. 26, Visiting the Shi Guang Children’s Center in Hsinchu County, and giving food to the
Hsinchu 10,160 C
2006 children in celebration of Moon Festival.
Visiting inmates at Tainan Mingde Labor Prison, holding soul-elevating seminars and
Tainan Sep.27, 2006 0
Convenient Method teaching sessions (supported by fellow initiates).
Moon Festival visits to underprivileged people in elderly and children’s homes in Tainan
Tainan Sep.30, 2006 23,134 D
County, giving them festival food and toys, and presenting entertainment programs.
September visit to the Sindian Drug Abuser Treatment Center, holding spiritual
Taipei Sep.30, 2006 0
seminars and meditation teaching sessions for inmates (supported by fellow initiates).
Taipei Oct.03, 2006 Visiting halfway shelter for homeless and giving them Moon Festival gifts. 5,855 E
Taipei Oct.05, 2006 Visiting Sindian Drug Abuser Treatment Center and giving festival gifts to inmates. 12,100 F
Participating in the Autumn National Beach Cleaning Activity at Tainan Golden Beach
Tainan Oct.14, 2006 0
(supported by fellow initiates).
Participating in the Autumn National Beach Cleaning Activity (supported by fellow
Changhua Oct.14, 2006 0
initiates).
Holding soul-elevating seminars and meditation teaching sessions for inmates at
Changhua Oct.16, 2006 0
Changhua Prison (supported by fellow initiates).
Participating in the 2006 Roots and Shoots Animal Parade held by the Jane Goodall
Taipei Oct.28, 2006 3,950 G
Institute-Taiwan to promote the vegetarian ideal of compassion.
October visit to the Sindian Drug Abuser Treatment Center, holding spiritual seminars
Taipei Oct.31, 2006 0
and meditation teaching sessions for inmates (supported by fellow initiates).
Visiting parolees under the guidance of the Hualien District Prosecutors’ Office, holding
Hualien Nov.06, 2006 a soul-elevating seminar and meditation teaching session (voluntary support by fellow 0
initiates).
Visiting homeless friends and elderly people living alone, and contributing washing
Taipei Nov.07, 2006 machines for use by the homeless friends on Double Ninth Festival (a special day for 23,362 H
the elderly).
Holding the “Lively Fruits and Vegetables—Healthy Vegetarian Diet” event and
Taipei Nov.15, 2006 0
distributing relevant informative material (voluntary support by fellow initiates).
November visit to the Sindian Drug Abuser Treatment Center, holding spiritual seminars
Taipei Nov.16, 2006 0
Visiting inmates at Tainan Mingde Labor Prison, holding soul-elevating seminars and
Tainan Nov.15, 2006 0
Convenient Method teaching sessions (supported by fellow initiates).
Visiting inmates at Tainan Prison, holding soul-elevating seminars and Convenient
Tainan Nov.16, 2006 0
Method teaching sessions (supported by fellow initiates).
Posting the Alternative Living message on highway billboards to promote the healthy
Changhua Nov.17, 2006 100,000 I
vegetarian lifestyle.
In support of the national homeland cleaning project, sweeping Miaoli Highway No. 28
Miaoli Nov.19, 2006 0
(voluntary support by fellow initiates).
Providing information about the healthy vegetarian diet, and holding a soul-elevating
Taipei Dec.15, 2006 seminar for stroke patients and their family members at the Taipei Hospital (voluntary 0
support by fellow initiates).
Responding to the government’s call for a “Healthy Formosa” by participating in the
Nantou Dec.16, 2006 35,593 J
Golden Age Healthy Vegetarian Fair held by the Nantou County Health Bureau.
Changhua Dec.17, 2006 Setting up Supreme Master TV billboards to direct attention to positive news. 21,000 K
Offering winter clothes to destitute patients and the homeless at Taipei City Hospital to
Taipei Dec.19, 2006 7,500 L
ensure a warm winter for them.
Visiting inmates at Tainan Prison, holding soul-elevating seminars and Convenient
Tainan Dec.28, 2006 0
Method teaching sessions (supported by fellow initiates).
December visit to the Sindian Drug Abuser Treatment Center, holding spiritual seminars
Taipei Dec.28, 2006 0
To purify people’s minds and encourage respect for life and the healthy vegetarian
Tainan Dec.31, 2006 diet, holding health seminars, vegetarian food tasting, cooking demonstrations, and 28,500 M
Supreme Master Ching Hai art exhibition.
Total: $282,994

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Table 2: Relief funds given to needy households

in Formosa from September to December 2006
(Currency in NT$)
September 2006 October 2006 November 2006 December 2006
No. of No. of No. of No. of
Place Amount Amount Amount Amount Appendix
Households Households Households Households
Taipei 1 5,000 5 23,500 5 23,500 6 25,000 1
Miaoli 2 10,000 3 15,000 4 20,000 5 25,000 2
Changhua 1 3,000 1 3,000 1 3,000 1 3,000 3
Tainan 1 3,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
Monthly
5 $21,000 9 �41,500 10 �46,500 12 $53,000
Subtotal

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2006 Global Disaster Relief and Charitable Activities
by Supreme Master Ching Hai
and Her International Association, from January to December
Country Equivalent in US News # for

Date(s) Description Amount
Receiving Aid Dollars Reference
January -
Pakistan Relief efforts rendered to earthquake victims PKR $4,327,086 $72,578.00 163, 164
February
164, 165,
February Relief efforts rendered to landslide victims PHP$1,218,832.17 $23,620.78
170
March Contribution to cartoon project to help create jobs US$25,000 $25,000.00 170
Contribution to scholarship fund for poor students

June PHP$890,000 $16,761.00 170
in the Philippines
September -
Relief rendered to Typhoon Milenyo victims PHP$2,019,922.25 $40,632.26 175, 176
November
December Contribution to St. Paul University Quezon City US$50,000 $50,000.00 177, 178
Contribution to Catholic Bishops’ Conference of
December US$50,000 $50,000.00 177, 178
the Philippines
Philippines Contribution to Polytechnic University of the
December US$30,000 $30,000.00 177, 178
Philippines
Contribution to Commission on the Filipino
December US$10,000 $10,000.00 177, 178
Language
December Contribution to Earthsaver’s Dream Ensemble US$50,000 $50,000.00 178
December Contribution to Gusi Peace Prize Foundation US$50,000 $50,000.00 178
Contribution to Ramos Peace and Development
December US$50,000 $50,000.00 178
Foundation
Contribution for the Filipino Institute of Komiks
December US$40,000 $40,000.00 178
Arts and Sciences
December Relief efforts rendered to Typhoon Durian victims PHP$4,896,333 $98,955.82 177, 178
Iran April Relief efforts rendered to earthquake Victims Tuman$10,565,500 $11,560.00 167
Well-digging project to bring relief to drought 169, 174,
Kenya April - October US$96,165 $96,165.00
victims 175, 178
May - June Relief efforts rendered to earthquake victims IDR$529,789,612 $57,586.00 169,170
Indonesia
December Relief efforts rendered to flood victims IDR$136,079,507 $14,954.00 178
July Contribution to help six Aulacese organizations US$65,000 $65,000.00 174
Contribution to Orange Coast College Vietnamese
July US$10,000 $10,000.00 171
Student Association, Orange County, USA
Contribution to Operation Kindness, no-kill shelter
September US$10,000 $10,000.00 176
for homeless animals
USA
October Contribution to Farm Sanctuary US$10,000 $10,000.00 178
Contribution to help the vegetarian lunch program
December US$5,000 $5,000.00 177
in Oak Grove School in Ojai, California
December Contribution to Whale Rescue Team US$10,000 $10,000.00
December Contribution to Harpseals.org US$10,000 $10,000.00
Contribution to fund supplementary education

Burundi September US$30,000 $30,000.00 176
program in Kamenge Youth Center

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Contribution to Hanane Abdelmouttalib for
Morocco September US$10,000 $10,000.00 176
homeless animal fund
Planting trees to help restore the original beauty
Mongolia October of the natural ecosystem MNT $2,500,000 $2,200.00 177
Relief rendered to victims of fatal mosquito-

Nepal November NPR$221,555 $3,166.00 177
transmitted diseases (malaria, dengue, etc)
Providing care and food for refugees in the
Azerbaijan November US$22,255 $22,255.00 177
Azerbaijan camp
Contribution to Buddhist Monastery of Dhamakaya
December THB$360,000 $10,000.00 177
Temple
December Contribution to Pattaya City Hall US$6,000 $6,000.00 177
Contribution made to help local police families’
December US$20,000 $20,000.00 177
financial situations
Thailand
December Financial aid for initiates in need around the world US$10,000 $10,000.00 177
Contribution to Mae Tao Clinic (at the border
of Thailand and Myanmar), which offers free
December US$10,000 $10,000.00 178
services to Burmese refugees and other ethnic
groups
United Contribution to Popli Khalatbari Charitable
December US$10,000 $10,000.00 178
Kingdom Foundation
166, 168,
169, 171,
January -
Monthly relief for the needy NT$1,962,393 $60,338.96 172, 173,
December
174, 175,
Formosa
176, 178
166, 169,
January -
Charitable and public-interest activities NT$373,000 $11,460.28 172, 175,
December
178
Total US$1,113,234.10
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Story World
Blessed Food for the

Lively Doggie
By sister initiate Quyen Tu, Sydney, Australia (Originally in English)
D uring the Thailand Seminar, my husband and I purchased the last packet of Loving Food
for the Lively Doggie for our little dog, Holly. Holly is cross Mexican Chihuahua and
Pomeranian and has been vegetarian since birth.
Upon arriving at the airport in Australia, a Customs Officer inspected our bags and
saw the dog food; he told us that he will be taking it as Australian Laws prohibits any pet food
from being brought into Australia as it may contain meat products, and hence may contain
diseases.
We were upset as we were very eager to bring back the dog food to Holly. We sincerely
prayed to Master as it is extremely difficult to find vegetarian dog food in Australia.
Subsequently, the Customs Officer called a Quarantine Officer (as a procedure) to
check out the dog food. Upon inspection, the Quarantine Officer said that they never allow any
pet food to enter into Australia.
She made us sign a declaration form stating that she had taken the dog food from
us. We begged her to let us take the dog food as it was vegetarian and told her to read the
ingredients. After reading, she strongly praised Loving Food for the Lively Doggie, and
agreed the ingredients were very nutritious and healthy for dogs. She knew all the ingredients
contained in the dog food. She told us that she was also a vegetarian, and had a dog of her
own. She had previously studied about animal nutrition and
understood the importance of giving her dog vegetarian
food. Amazingly, she told us to put the dog food into our
bag.
We believe that it was Master’s invisible power
at work that this miracle happened. Who would expect that
God sent a vegetarian officer who loves animals to come to
inspect our dog food! We sincerely thank Master for Her
blessings, especially Holly who appreciates and loves the
delicious “Lively Doggie” food.

In the following list are those among the good nations in which basic or greater
freedom of faith is respected. If there is no contact person in your area,
please contact our headquarters or our office nearest to you.
Our Liaison Practitioners around the World

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P.O.Box 730247, San Jose, CA 95173-0247, U.S.A.
☼ AFRICA • Edmonton / Mr. & Mrs. Dang Van Sang / 1-780-963 5240 / anh2sd@hotmail.com
* Angola: Center / 244 923 338082 / luandacentre@yahoo.com • London / Center / 1-519-933-7162 / uniself@yahoo.com
* Benin: Center / 229-21-383982 / smbenin@yahoo.fr • Montreal / Center / 1-514-277-4655 / smchmontreal@sympatico.ca
* Benin: porto-novo / Center <smportonovo@yahoo.fr> • Montreal / Ms. Euchariste Pierre / 1-514-481-9816 / p_euchariste1@sympatico.ca
* Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou Center / 226-50-341704 / smburkinafaso@yahoo.fr • Montreal / Mr. Hung The Nguyen / 1-514-494-7511 / thehungnguyen@sympatico.ca
* Dem.Rep. of the Congo: Kinshasa Center / 243-810583010 / blessedcongo@yahoo.fr • Ottawa / Mr. Jianbo Wu / 1-613-829-5668 / jianbowu2002@yahoo.ca
* Ghana: Center / 233-277607-528 / smghanac@yahoo.com • Ottawa / Ms. Jean Agnes Campbell / 1-613-839-2931 / jean.quanyin@gmail.com
* Kenya: Center / 254-726944744 / smoothgoing@gmail.com • Toronto / Center / 1-416-503-0515
* Madagascar: Antananarivo / Mr. Eric Razahidah / 261-33-1115197 / hidahraza@yahoo.fr • Toronto / Ms. Diep Hoa / 1-905-828-2279 / hoadiep0723@yahoo.com
* Mauritius: • Toronto / Mr. & Mrs. Lenh Van Pham / 1-416-282-5297 / hiepham@rogers.com
• Port Louis / Mr. Liang Dong Sheng / 230-2566286 • Toronto / Liaison Office / torontocontact@yahoo.ca
• Port Louis / Ms. Josiane Chan She Ping / 230-242-0462 / smchmauritius@intnet.mu • Vancouver / Ms. Li-Hwa Liao / 1-604-541-1530 / jsung2277@yahoo.ca
* Rep. of the Congo: Brazzaville Center / 242-5694029, 242-5791640 / • Vancouver / Ms. Sheila Coodin / 1-604-580-4087 / qycontactperson@yahoo.ca
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• Johannesburg / Mr. Gerhard Vosloo / 27-82570-4437 / ghvosloo@mweb.co.za • Santiago / Center / 56-2-6385901 / chilecenter1@yahoo.com
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* Togo: • Santiago / Mrs. Jacqueline Barrientos / 56-2-3147786 / jackybarrientos@gmail.com
• Kpalime / Center / 228-4-410-948 * Colombia: Bogota Center / 57-1-2712861 / luzdelsonido@yahoo.com
• Lome / Center / 228-2-222-864 / smtogo@gmail.com * Costa Rica:
• Lome / Mr. David Chine / 228-2-215-551 • San Jose / Center / 506-2200-753
* Uganda: Kampala / Mr. Samuel Luyimbaazi / 256-77264-9807 / semazima@yahoo.com • San Jose / Ms. Laura Chen / 506-3632-748 / lauracmesa401@hotmail.com
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* Argentina: Buenos Aires / Ms. Mabel Alicia Kaplan / 54-11-4545-4640 / regresandoacasa25@yahoo.com.ar * Mexico:
* Bolivia: • Mexicali / Ms. Sonia Valenzuela / 1-928-317-8535 / valenzuela_sonia@hotmail.com
• Santa Cruz / Ms. Adalina da graca munhoz / 591-3-3301758 / adamunhoz@hotmail.com • Mexico State / Liaison Office / 52-55-5852-1256 / texcenter@gmail.com
• Trinidad: Mr. Wu Chao Shien / 591-4625964 • Monterrey / Mr. Roque Antonio Leal Suffo / 52-8-18104-1604 / monterreycenter@yahoo.com.mx
* Brazil: * Nicaragua: Managua / Mrs. Pastora Valdivia Iglesias / 505-248-3651 / pastora7iglecia@yahoo.com
• Belem / Ms. Cleci de Brito Neves / 55-9188019288 / clecineves@yahoo.com.br * Panama:
• Goiania / Mr. & Mrs. Erwin Madrid / 55-62-3941-4510 / erwinserrano@terra.com.br • Panama / Center / 507-236-7495
• Recife / Recife Center / recifecenter@click21.com.br • Panama / Ms. Maritza E.R. de Leone / 507-260-5021 / mrleone2@yahoo.com
• Recife / Ms. Maria Vasconcelos de Oliveira / 55-81-3326-9048 / mariaoliveira_cultural@click21.com.br * Paraguay: Asuncion / Ms. Emilce Cespedes Gimenez / 595-21-523684 / ec_py2002@yahoo.com.ar
• Recife / Ms. Monica Tereza Nogueira / 55-81-8742-3431, 55-81-3304-0452 * Peru:
• San Paulo / Center / 55-11-5904-3083, 55-11-5579-1180 / br_center@yahoo.com.br • Arequipa / Mr. Julio Cardenas Pelizzari / 51-54-453828 / qyarequipa@yahoo.com
* Canada: • Cusco / Ms. Patricia Kross Canal / 51-84-232682 / cuscocentro@yahoo.com

• Lima / Mr. Edgar Nadal & Ms. Teresa de Nadal / 51-1-4667737 / edyter@viabcp.com § Missouri: Rolla / Mr. & Mrs. Genda Chen / 1-573-368-2679 / gchen@umr.edu
• Lima / Mr. Victor Carrera / 51-1-2650310 § Nevada: Las Vegas / Ms. Helen Wong / 1-702-242-5688
• Puno / Ms. Mercedes Rodriguez / 51-54-353039 / punocentroperu@yahoo.es § New Mexico: Mr. & Mrs. Nawarskas / 1-505-342-2252 / nawarskas@comcast.net
• Trujillo / Mr. & Mrs. Raúl Segura Prado / 51-44-221688 / rsp_trujillo@hotmail.com § New Jersey : Center / 1-973-209-1651 / NJCenter@gmail.com
* USA: § New Jersey : Mr. Hero Zhou / 1-973 - 960 6248 / yb_zhou@hotmail.com
§ Arizona: Center / 1-602-264-3480 § New Jersey : Ms. Lynn McGee / 1-973-864-7633 / lynn.mcgee@yahoo.com
§ Arizona: Mr. & Mrs. Kenny Ngo / 1-602-404-5341 / kennyngoaz@hotmail.com § New Jersey : Ms. Bozena Chetnik 1-732-986-2907 / bozena_chetnik@yahoo.com
§ Arkansas: Mr. Robert Jeffreys / 1-479-253-8287 / bobedj@cox.net § New York:
§ California: • New York / Mr. & Mrs. Zhihua Dong / 1-718-567-0064 / dong@physics.columbia.edu
• Fresno / Ms. Frances Lozano / 1-559-322-9793 / estudios62301@yahoo.com • Rochester / Ms. Debra Couch / 1-585-256-3961 / dcouch@rochester.rr.com
• Los Angeles / Center / 1-951-674-7814 § North Carolina: Mr. & Mrs. Huynh Thien Tan / 1-704-535-3789 / northcarolinacenter@hotmail.com
• Los Angeles / Mr. & Mrs. Tsung-Liang Lin / 1-626-914-4127 / tllin54@hotmail.com § North Carolina: Mr. Fred Lawing / 1-704-614-4397 / northcarolinacenter@hotmail.com
• Los Angeles / Mr. Gerald Martin / 1-310-836-2740 / gmartin0999@hotmail.com § Ohio:
• Los Angeles / Ms. Chiem, Mai Le / 1-714-924-5327 / smlw31@yahoo.com • Hamilton / Mr. & Mrs. Vu Van Phuong / 1-513-887-8597 / ohiocenter@yahoo.com
• Sacramento / Mr. Thi Thai Le / 916-799-7768 / thaivegi@yahoo.com § Oklahoma: Mr. & Mrs. Tran Kim Lam / 1-405-632-1598 / ltran2292@yahoo.com
• Sacramento / Mr. Tuan Minh Le / 1-916-226-9197 / tuanins@yahoo.com § Oregon:
• San Diego / Center / 1-619-280-7982 / quanyinsd@juno.com • Portland / Mr. & Mrs. Minh Tran / 1-503-614-0147 / oregon_center90@yahoo.com
• San Diego / Mr. & Mrs. Tran Van Luu / 1-619-475-9891 • Portland / Ms. Youping Zhong / 1-503-257-2437 / youping320@yahoo.com
• San Francisco / Center / khoaluong@aol.com § Pennsylvania: Mr. & Mrs. Diep Tam Nguyen / 1-610-931-4699 / DiepAshleyPa@aol.com
• San Francisco / Mr. &Mrs. Khoa Dang Luong / 1-415-753-2922 § Pennsylvania: Mrs. Ella Flowers / 1-215-879-6852
• San Francisco / Mr. & Mrs. Dan Hoang / 1-415-333-9119 / sfcenter@hotmail.com § Texas:
• San Jose / Ms. Sophie Lapaire / 1-650-464-8066 / Margorifico@yahoo.com • Austin / Center / 1-512-396-3471 / jjdawu@yahoo.com
• San Jose / Ms. Jolly Chiou / 1-408-221-0097 / gmsgr.chu@gmail.com • Austin / Mr. Dean Duong Tran / 1-512-989-6113 / tranduongdean@yahoo.com
• San Jose / Ms. Mai Thanh Phan / 1-408-603-5037 / smthanhmai@yahoo.com • Dallas / Center / 1-214-339-9004 / DallasCenter@yahoo.com
§ Colorado: Ms. Victoria Singson / 1-303-986-1248 / torahai@gmail.com • Dallas / Mr. Tim Mecha / 1-972-395-0225 / t.mecha@tx.rr.com
§ Florida: • Dallas / Mr. Weidong Duan / 1-972-517-5807 / water96@yahoo.com
• Cape Coral / Mr. & Mrs. Thai Dinh Nguyen / 1-239-458-2639 / CapeCoralCenter@Gmail.com • Dallas / Mr. Jimmy Nguyen / 1-972-206-2042 / JimmyHNguyen@yahoo.com
• Cape Coral / Ms. Trina L. Stokes / 1-239-433-9369 / moonwater33957@yahoo.com • Houston / Center / 1-281-955-5782
• Orlando / Mr. Michael Stephen Blake / 1-407-333-0178 / smch_orlando@yahoo.com • Houston / Ms. Carolyn Adamson / 1-713-6652659 / cadamson@houston.rr.com
§ Georgia: Mr. James Collins / 1-770-294-1189 / georgiacenter@hotmail.com • Houston / Mr. & Mrs. Charles Le Nguyen / 1-713-922-1492 / cuc-le@houston.rr.com
§ Georgia: Mr. Roddell Pleasants / 1-678-429-7958 • Houston / Mr. & Mrs. Robert Yuan / 1-281-251-3199 / ryuan@houston.rr.com
§ Georgia: Ms. Kim Dung Thi Nguyen / 1-404-422-1431 • San Antonio / Mr. Khoi Kim Le / 1-210-558-2049 / lethong@hotmail.com
§ Hawaii: Center / 1-808-735-9180 / hawaiictr@hotmail.com § Virginia:
§ Hawaii: Mrs. Dorothy Kaomi Sakata / 1-808-988-6059 / DorothySakata@aol.com • Washington DC / Center / 1-703-997-1622 / VA_Center@yahoo.com
§ Illinois: Mr. Tran, Cao-Minh Lam / 1-773-506-8853 / caominhtran@yahoo.com • Virginia / Mr. & Mrs. Hua Phi Anh/ 1-703-978-6791 / anhhly@hotmail.com
§ Indiana: Ms. Josephine Poelinitz / 1-317-842-8119 / josiepoe@sbcglobal.net • Virginia Beach / Le Thanh Liem / 1-757- 461-5531 / liem_le23502@yahoo.com
§ Kentucky: § Washington:
• Frankfort / Center / kycenter2000@yahoo.com • Seattle / Mr. Ben Tran / 1-425-643-3649 / benptran@aol.com
• Frankfort / Mr. & Mrs. Nguyen Minh Hung / 1-502-695-7257 / Fuji.Nguyen@ky.gov • Seattle / Mr. Edward Tan / 1-206-228-8988 / edtan@usa.com
§ Louisiana: Mr. John L. Fontenot / 1-504-914-3236 / jlfontenot@hotmail.com § Wyoming: Ms. Esther Mary Cole / 1-307-332-7108 / sumaemc@yahoo.com
§ Maryland: Mr. Nguyen Van Hieu / 1-301-933-5490 / marylandcenter@yahoo.com * Puerto Rico: Camuy / Mrs. Disnalda Hernanadez Morales / 1-787-262-1874 / disnalda@caribe.net
§ Massachusetts: ☼ ASIA
• Boston / Center /1-978-528-6113 / bostonctr17@yahoo.com * Formosa:
• Boston / Ms. Gan Mai-Ky / 1-508-842-0262 • Taipei / Center / 886-2-2706-6168 / tpe.light@msa.hinet.net
• Boston / Mr. & Mrs. Huan-Chung Li / 1-978-957-7021 • Taipei / Mr. & Mrs. Loh, Shih-Hurng / 886-2-27062628 / shloh@ndmctsgh.edu.tw
§ Michigan: Mr. Martin John White / 1-734-327-9114 / mading02000@yahoo.com • Miaoli / Mr. & Mrs. Chen, Tsan-Gin / 886-37-221618
§ Minnesota: Ms. Quach Ngoc / 1-612-722-7328 / quachmn@yahoo.com • Miaoli / Mr. Chu, Chen Pei / 886-37-724726

• Kaohsiung / Mr. & Mrs. Zeng, Huan Zhong / 886-7-733-1441 • Macau / Center / 853-28532231 / mcdivlove@yahoo.com.hk
* Hong Kong: • Macau / Liaison Office / 853-28532995
• Hong Kong / Center / 852-27495534 * Malaysia:
• Hong Kong / Liaison office / 852-26378257 / sm_hongkong@yahoo.com • Alor Setar / Mr. Chiao-Shui Yu / 60-4-7877453
* Indonesia: • Johor Bahru / Mr. & Mrs. Chi-Liang Chen / 60-7-6622518 / oldpiong@streamyx.com
• Bali / Center / 62-361-231-040 / smch_bali@yahoo.com • Kuala Lumpur / Center / 60-3-2145 3904 / klsmch@yahoo.com
• Bali / Mr. Agus Wibawa / 62-81-855-8001 / wibawa001@yahoo.com • Kuala Lumpur / Mr. Phua Kai Liang / 60-12-307 3002 / klnet23@yahoo.com
• Jakarta / Center / 62-21-6319066 / smch-jkt@dnet.net.id • Penang / Center / 60-4-2285853 / pgsmch@streamyx.com
• Jakarta / Mr. Tai Eng Chew / 62-21-6319061 / cte@envirotec.co.id • Penang / Mr. & Mrs. Lim Wah Soon / 60-4-6437017
• Jakarta / Ms. Lie Ik Chin / 62-21-6510715 / herlina@ueii.com * Mongolia:
• Jakarta / Ms. Murniati Kamarga / 62-21-3840845 / hai@cbn.net.id • Ulaanbaatar / Ms. Erdenechimeg Baasandamba / 976-11-310908 / baasandamba@yahoo.com
• Jakarta / Mr. I Ketut P.Swastika / 62-21-7364470 / ketut@sinarmas.co.id • Baganuur / Mr. & Mrs. Gursad Bayarsaikhan / 976-121-21174
• Malang / Mr. Judy R. Wartono / 62-341-491-188 / yudi_wartono@telkom.net * Myanmar: Mr. Sai San Aik / 95-1-667427 / ssaikss@mptmail.net.mm
• Malang / Mr. Henry Soekianto / 62-341-325-832 * Nepal:
• Medan / Mrs. Merlinda Sjaifuddin / 62-61-4514656 / smch_medan@hotmail.com • Kathmandu / Center / 977-1-4254-481 / chinghai_kathmandu@hotmail.com
• Surabaya / Center / 62-31-5612880 / ahimsasb@indosat.net.id • Kathmandu / Mr. Ajay Shrestha / 977-1-4473-558 / ajaystha@hotmail.com
• Surabaya / Mr. Harry Limanto Liem / 62-31-594-5868 / harry_l@sby.dnet.net.id • Pokhara / Center / 977-61-531643
• Yogyakarta / Mr. Augustinus Madyana Putra / 62-274-411-701 / t.adianingtyas@lycos.com • Pokhara / Mr. Bishnu Neupane / 977-984-60-36423 / neupanebishnu@hotmail.com
* Israel: Mr. Yaron Adari / yadari@freeuk.com * Philippines: Manila Center / 63-917-474-9845 / manilach@hotmail.com
* Japan: * Singapore:
• Gunma / Ms. Hiroko Ichiba / 81-27-9961022 / divinalv@mth.biglobe.ne.jp • Singapore / Center / 65-6741-7001 / chinghai@singnet.com.sg
• Tokyo / Ms. Yukiko Sugihara / 81-90-6104-5770 / lotus@sky.plala.or.jp • Singapore / Liaison office / 65-6846-9237
• Tokyo / Ms. Yoshie Takeda / 81-90-3963-0755 / y-plus@f6.dion.ne.jp * Sri Lanka: Colombo / Mr. Lawrence Fernando / 94-11-2412115 / samantha_nbt@zeynet.com
* Jordan : Mr. Jafar Marwan Irshaidat / 962 7 95119993 / estaphuam@hotmail.com * Thailand:
* Korea: • Bangkok / Center / 66-2-674-2690 / bkkc66@gmail.com
• Andong / Mr. Kim, Sam-Taee / 82-54-821-3043 / / smandong@hanmail.net • Bangkok / Ms. Laddawan Na Ranong / 66-1-8690636, 66-2-5914571 / bkctcp@gmail.com
• Busan / Center / 82-51-334-9205 / chinghaibusan@hanmail.net • Chiang Mai / Ms. Siriwan Supatrchamnian / 66-50-332136 / siriwanliy@gmail.com
• Busan / Mr. Song, Ho-Joon / 82-11-599-4552, 82-51-903-4552 • Khon Kaen / Center / 66-43-378112
• Busan / Mr. Hwang, Sang-Won / 82-51-805-7283 • Songkhla / Center / 66-74-323694
• Chungok / Center / 82-54-6731399 ☼ EUROPE
• Daegu / Center / 82-53-743-4450 / chinghaidaegu@hanmail.net * Austria:
• Daegu / Mr. Cha, Jae-Hyun / 82-53-856-3849 • Vienna / Center / 43-699-12272892 / Chinghai@gmx.at
• Daegu / Mrs. Han, Sun-Hee / 82-53-746-5338 • Vienna / Mr. Nguyen Van Dinh / 43-2955-70535
• Daegu / Mr. Kim, Ik-Hyeon / 82-53-633-3346 * Belgium:
• Daejeon / Center / 82-42-625-4801 / smdaejeon@yahoo.co.kr • Brussels / Ms. Ann Goorts / 32-472-670272 / qybelgium@yahoo.com
• Daejeon / Ms. Do,Bong-Hi / 82-42-471-0763 / dbhs44463@yahoo.co.kr • Brussels / Ms. Ellen De Maesschalk / 32-486-242248
• Gwang-Ju / Center / 82-62-525-7607 * Bulgaria:
• Gwang-Ju / Mr. Jo, Myong-Dae / 82-61-394-6552 / smgwangju@naver.com • Sofia / Mr. Ruslan Staykov / 359-2-8575358 / wwwruslan@yahoo.com
• Incheon / Center / 82-32-579-5351 / lightundinchon@yahoo.co.kr • Plovdiv / Mrs. Miglena Bozhikova / 359-32-940726 / chinghaiplovdiv@yahoo.com
• Incheon / Mr. Lee, Jae-Moon / 82-32-244-1250 * Croatia : Mr. Zeljko Starcevic / 385-98 9706788 / zeljstar@inet.hr
• Jeonju / Center / 82-63-274-7553 / shc5824@hanmail.net * Czech:
• Jeonju / Mr. Shin, Hyun-Chang / 82-63-254-5824 • Prague / Center / 420-261-263-031 / czech-center@spojenisbohem.cz
• Seoul / Center / 82-2-5772158 / goldenseoul@yahoo.co.kr • Prague / Mrs. Marcela Gerlova / 420-608-265-305
• Seoul / Mr. Jo Young-Won / 82-11-9670-5839 / seoulyoungwon@yahoo. co.kr * Denmark: Mr. Thanh Nguyen / 45-66-190459 / my@webspeed.dk
• Youngdong / Center / 82-54-5325821 / houmri21@yahoo.co.kr * Finland:
* Laos: Vientiane / Mr. Somboon Phetphommasouk / 856-21-415-262 / sobophet@yahoo.com • Helsinki / Ms. Astrid Murumagi / 358-50-596-2315 / helsinkicenter@yahoo.com
* Macau: • Helsinki / Mr. Tri Dung Tran / 358-40-7542586

* France: • Valencia / Vegetarian House / 34-96-3744361
• Alsace / Ms. Despretz Anne-Claire / 33-3-89770607 / arclai@infonie.fr • Valencia / Mr. Yu Xi-Qi / 34-96-3301778 / valenciachinghai@yahoo.es
• Ardeche / Ms. Reynet Jeanine / 33-4-75376232 * Sweden:
• Montpellier / Mr. Nguyen Tich Hung / 33-4-67413257 / tich.hung@infonie.fr • Angelholm / Mrs. Luu Thi Dung / 46-431-26151 / Angelholmswe@yahoo.com
• Paris / Center / 33-1-4300-6282 • Are / Ms. Viveka Widlund / 46-63-38097, 46-70-6219906 / smchsweden@yahoo.se
• Paris / Ms. Lancelot Isabelle / 33-1-7069-3210 / ilancelot@celestialfamily.net • Stockholm / Mr. Mats Gigard / 46-8-882207 / mats.gigard@telia.com
* Germany: * Switzerland:
• Berlin / Mr. Grigorii Guinzbourg / 49-30-5498-6147 / Grigorii.Guinzbourg@gmx.de • Geneva / Ms. Feng-Li Liu / 41-22-797-3789 / fengli@ilo.org
• Berlin / Ms. Hoa Thi Hoang / 49-30-3083-4712 / Pureocean@web.de • Geneva / Ms. Klein Ursula / 41-22-369-1550 / ursula_klein@bluewin.ch
• Duisburg / Liaison office / 49-203-4846374 / ngoc-thao.nguyen@gmx.de;dusseldorfcenter@hotmail.com * United Kingdom:
• Freiburg / Ms. Elizabeth Muller / 49-171-516-4462 / elmueart@surfeu.de § England:
• Hamburg / Liaison office / 49-58115491 / HamburgCenter@gmx.de • Ipswich / Mr Manooch Azmoodeh / 44-1473-610949 / zamir.light@gmail.com
• Munchen / Ms. Johanna Hoening / 49-8170-997050 / ChingHai@aol.com • London / Center / 44-2088-419866 / londonukcentre@googlemail.com
• Munchen / Mr. Nguyen, Thanh Ha / 49-89-353098 / ha_nguyensm@yahoo.de • London / Mr. Danny Ejayese / 44-7949798310 / danny_zen@yahoo.co.uk
* Greece: • Stoke-on-Trent / Mrs. Janet Weller / 44-1782-866489 / j.weller4@ntlworld.com
• Athens / Ms. Vicky Chrisikou / 30-210-8022009, 30-6944-470094 / luckychrisikou@yahoo.gr • Surrey / Mr. C. W. Wo / 44-1293-416698 / stmchwo@hotmail.com
* Holland: Amsterdam / Mr. Kamlung Cheng / 31-647838638 / kamlung27@hotmail.com § Scotland: Edinburgh / Mrs. Annette Lillig / 44-131-666-0319 / lillig2002@yahoo.co.uk
* Hungary: ☼ OCEANIA
• Budapest Center / 36-1-363-3896 / budapestcenter@gmail.com * Australia:
• Budapest / Mr. Gabor Soha / 36-20-221-5040 / gabor.soha@gmail.com • Adelaide / Mr. Leon Liensavanh / 61-8-8332-6192 / leonadelaide@hotmail.com
* Iceland : Ms. Nguyen Thi Lien/ 354 - 5811962 / reykjavik_center@yahoo.com • Brisbane / Center / briscentre_en@yahoo.com.au
* Italy: Pescara / Bettina ADANK / 39-085-454-9184 / bettina.adank@fastwebnet.it • Brisbane / Mr. Gerry Bisshop / 61-7-3901 6235
* Ireland / Dublin / Mrs. Hsu, Hua-Chin / 353-1-4865852 / smch_dublin@yahoo.co.uk • Brisbane / Mrs. Tieng Thi Minh Chau / 61-7-3715-7230 / ctieng_briscentre@yahoo.com.au
* Ireland / Dublin / Ms. Kathleen Hogan / 35314977191 / dublinquanyin@gmail.com • Brisbane / Mr. & Mrs. Yun-Lung Chen / 61-7-3344-2519 / dlch136@hotmail.com
* Norway: Oslo / Ms. Marte Hagen / 47-64978762, 47-92829803 / martehagen@gmail.com • Canberra / Mr. Hoang Khanh / 61-2-6259-1993 / smcanberra@hotmail.com
* Poland: • Melbourne / Center / melbsmch@aol.com
• Szczecin / Mrs. Grazyna Plocinizak / 48-91-4874953 / gingal@wp.pl • Melbourne / Mrs & Mr Rob Nagtegaal / 61-3-5282-4431 / rosrobery@aol.com
• Warsaw / Ms. Elzbieta Ukleja / 48-22-8367814 / elzbieta_q1@yahoo.com • Melbourne / Mr Phong Minh Tan Do / 61-3-9850-2553 / phongloveme@yahoo.com
* Portugal: • Melbourne / Mr. Alan Khor / 61-3-9857-4239 / ckhor@netspace.net.au
• Alcobaca / Mr. Antonio Jose Vieira Caldeira / 351-262-59792 / ajvcaldeira@sapo.pt • Perth / Mr. David Robert Brooks / 61-8-9418-6125 / daveb@iinet.net.au
* Romania: Bucharest / center / bucharestqy@yahoo.com • Perth / Mr. Ly Van Tri / 61-8-9242-2848
* Russia: Moscow / Mrs. Leera Gareyeva / 79104659738 / moscowcenter@rambler.ru • Sydney / Mr. Ly An Thanh / 61-2-9823-8223 / anbinh_sydney@yahoo.com.au
* Slovakia: Zilina / Mr. Roman Sulovec / 421-903100216 / roman.sulovec@spojeniesbohom.sk • Sydney / Mrs. Kathy Divine/61-2- 9891 5609 / universalove22@yahoo.com.au
* Slovenia: • Tasmania / Mr. Raymond Dixon / 61-3-62314420 / ray_jule@bigpond.net.au
• Ljubljana / Center / 386-1-518 25 42 / quanyin@siol.net * New Zealand:
• Ljubljana / Mr. Janez Pavlovic / 386-41-320-268 / janez.pavlovic@siol.net • Auckland / Mrs. Noelyne No Thi Ishibasi / 649-277-9285 / takahide@xtra.co.nz
• Maribor / Mr. Rastislav Alfonz Kovacic / 386-3-581 49 81 / rast05alfonz@yahoo.com • Auckland / Mr. Peter Morrin / 64-9-579 2452 / ptr@ihug.co.nz
* Spain: • Auckland / Mr. Chang Jen-Hor / 64-9-2749298 / changjenhor@yahoo.com
• Madrid / Ms. Lidia Kong / 34-91-547-0366 • Christchurch / Mr. Michael Lin / 64-3-343-6918 / nzchchsmch@yahoo.com.au
• Madrid / Mr. Claudio Octavio Silva Zuniga / 34-667090831 / claudiosilvachile@yahoo.es • Hamilton / Mr. Glen Vincent Prime / 64-211399934 / hamnzcont@yahoo.co.nz
• Malaga / Mr. Wang Ya-King / 34-95-235-1521 • Nelson / Ms. Sharlene Lee / 64-3-539-1313 / shale@ihug.co.nz
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Poems of Immortality
Loving
By Supreme Master Ching Hai (Originally in Aulacese)
Excerpt from Poetry Anthology “Pebbles and Gold”
Let us love like the cascading waterfall!

Let us love like the stormy ocean on a wintry shore!
Let us love like the howling wind,
Let us love like the pouring rain...
T
... he moon and stars burning bright,
We journey
To a region of exuberance –
To the realm of exquisite silence...
Poems of Immortality
Appreciative Reading
Love’s Power Connects

Cosmos and Earth
By Yiming, New Jersey, USA (Originally in Chinese and English)
I n the poems of Supreme Master Ching Hai, even those written during Her youth, the viewpoint,
force and literary environment go far beyond anything ordinary. The little poem, “Loving,”
unfolds before our eyes in an obvious illustration of this fact. A cascading waterfall, a stormy ocean
on a wintry shore, howling wind and pouring rain all demonstrate the tremendous energy that only
nature can release in such unusual capacity. But has there been anyone who has ever called up such
visions and magnitudes of expression to describe the force of love? The waterfall that cascades
down thousands of feet, plummeting to the ground in a terrific roar; towering waves that pound the
rocks to become droplets of crushed water; powerful rain pouring from an upside-down heaven;
the stormy wind that sweeps forcefully through space and removes all that’s in its way - this poem
could enlighten us with its incredible viewpoint, its incomparable force and indescribable literary
environment! It is almost beyond imagination that the love in the heart of a young
girl could have such tremendous power.
Suddenly, stars are sparkling; the Moon is shining its bright light on
Earth. The world is fully tranquil in exquisite silence. The powerful disturbances
that had shaken the world have calmed to reveal a starry moon-lit night of
peace. That a young girl could handle the change from earth-shaking motion to
utter stillness, from overwhelming power to such quiet peace, brings a sense of
awe in the beholder.
The size of heaven and earth depicted by one’s pen depends on
the magnitude of heaven and earth contained in the inner space of the
poet. Mencius once said: “I am good at nurturing the power of my
soul.” What else could it be that nurtured and empowered such
a young Poet with the ability to inhale and exhale the
entire Universe?

Elevation of the Soul
Supreme Master Ching Hai’s New Book Releases

Pebbles and Gold (Chinese edition)
- Supreme Master Ching Hai’s Latest Poetry Anthology
The Timelessness of Love:
Reflections of a Young Saint
The precious collection of Pebbles and Gold, 56 exquisite

poems composed by Supreme Master Ching Hai during
Her youth, is now available to Chinese readers, following
the release of the Aulacese and English editions. Translated and
compiled under the loving editing guidance of Master, this exclusive
poetry collection is truly a special gift of art, beauty and love.
With an observant and sensitive soul, the Poet wrote Her first verse at the
age of seven. The first part of this collection, “Human Love,” exquisitely portrays the
interconnectedness of human beings through the Poet’s own deeply felt affection for those
around Her – family members, teachers, classmates, neighbors and many others.
If agony and struggles were prevalent in the Poet’s turbulent outside world, there was definitely a magnificent
haven where splendor and romance radiantly blossomed in Her inner world. “Passionate Love” is the theme of the second
part of Pebbles and Gold, in which the ecstasy and fascination of romantic love is beautifully conveyed through tender,
lyrical expressions. These extraordinary poems are richly endowed with imagery, melody and originality, offering the reader
refreshing delight and a deeper understanding of the wonders of love.
In the poetry anthology of Pebbles and Gold, Supreme Master Ching Hai expresses Her inner feelings as a youth
towards life and love. Through the timeless heart-to-heart communication and openness as reflected in Her Poems, the
reader will be deeply touched by the eternal love of a saintly Poet.
Supreme Master Ching Hai’s Latest DVD

DVD721 (Spoken in Chinese, with 27 choices of subtitles)
The Wisdom Eye Florida Center, USA, June 4, 2001
Highlights:
How can one truly enjoy meditation? When meditating, how can one
communicate spiritually with the Source of enlightenment and eternal happiness?
Why does one receive God’s blessings and reap merits in manifold if one continues to
meditate despite illness? If our thoughts from the day carry over into our dreams, will
Master still take us to the Higher Realms for lessons? According to a world-renowned
acupuncturist, what significant difference is there between Quan Yin practitioners and
ordinary people in terms of resistance to disease and recovery from illness?
Supreme Master Ching Hai’s Latest CD

CD-CR02 (Spoken in Chinese)
Spirituality Needs Leisure and Freedom / The Origin of Pilgrimage
International 4-day Retreat in Bangkok, Thailand, October, 22-25, 1997
Highlights:
In order to measure our spiritual progress, should we always check to see whether our loving kindness has
developed? If we have no experience during meditation yet have it during sleep, what is the difference between both?
During times of need, how can one pray for help and communicate with the inner Master’s power? How do we distinguish
between actions taken because of the ego or coming from wisdom? What is the true meaning and origin of “pilgrimage”?
What kind of pilgrimage truly benefits spiritual practice and earns merit?
Master’s Latest Paintings
Medicine
This is one of the newest paintings by Master,

now available as a photo for the art lovers to collect and enjoy.

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Master’s Words

The Quan Yin Method

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The Quan Yin Method

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Two Retreats with Master

one more step to bring different cultures together for a life in

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Sailing to the Other Shore

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presented in the Disney ﬁlm “Eight Below” that was shown in

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admiration and acclaim from visitors, were also exhibited.

Experiencing a New Lifestyle

[Tainan] Tainan citizens experienced a new lifestyle of the

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The Poetic World of “Pebbles and Gold”

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Happy New Year to (Nepal),

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Happy New Year!

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When people think of You,

When people look at You,

When people listen to You,

When we deeply fall in love with You,

Oh! My dearest Master,

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Kamasha, Issue 1/2007, Germany (Originally in German)

Good television for a fulﬁlled life

Satisfying Television - Fill up on it!

More information at:

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around the world, especially about people and animals. In

aMeier – Das Stadtmagazin – Mannheim & Co”

There is also a cover story about

Living Art, Freiburg, Germany,

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Watch SMTV on Your Handsets

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Courageous Example of Leadership in Latvia

Positive and Noble Leadership

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Governing Society with Loving Care

T he government has stepped up efforts in building a more enlightened society

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Smoking and Tobacco Control

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Health Care and Housing

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China Stepping Ahead to a Society

By a fellow initiate in China (Originally in Chinese)

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Miraculous Changes in My Life

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Billionare with a Big Heart

G eorge Soros was born on August

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