“Bring all the baskets of money out here, OK? At least I can give it to the performers. It’s not much, it’s just symbolic. It’s a coin. We get on with the best job. Like this. Come here, everybody. Each country, one person come. Korea, India, Âu Lạc (Vietnam), Mexico, China, Mongolia, Hungary. Come nearby. New Zealand. UK, Mongolia, US. Huh? Indonesia, and you? China. Anybody just hold my arm wher

"Next performance is a dance by our Association member. The title is 'Spirit of Peacock.' One of the various versions of folklore on the Peacock Dance says that the Shakyamuni Buddha would sit high on the lotus seat during the Pala Festival, and a peacock which resided in Mount Tianzhu would rush to offer a dance to the Buddha. Since then, during religious festivals and celebrations, people will p

A German composer, harpsichordist, organist, and violinist of the Baroque period, as well as an expert on organ-building, Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany, on March 21, 1685. Generally regarded as one of the most prolific and greatest composers of all time, he is known for the Brandenburg Concertos and the Goldberg Variations, as well as the Mass in B minor. Bach explored every major style and musical genre of his time. He also developed these styles and blended them together in new ways, combining the emotional with the intellectual. In 1700, young Bach was offered a choral scholarship to the prestigious Saint Michael’s school in Luneburg. He enrolled with his lifelong friend Georg Erdmann. During his two years at the school, Johann Sebastian Bach was exposed to the diversity of European culture. He played the school’s organ and harpsichords, and also sang in the choir. In 1707, Johann Sebastian Bach was appointed organist at the Blasius Church in Mühlhausen, Thuringia, with good remuneration and improved working conditions. Four months later, Johann Sebastian Bach married Maria Barbara Bach.During his time in Mühlhausen, he produced several church cantatas based on biblical texts. The first of Johann Sebastian Bach’s compositions to be published was Cantata No.71, “Gott ist mein Konig,” in 1708. At Mühlhausen, he encouraged music in the villages. He persuaded his employers to rebuild the organ and supervised the restoration. Johann Sebastian Bach composed most of his great organ works during the time he spent as an organist to William Ernest, the Duke of Saxe-Weimar. In 1714, he was made concertmaster and had to write a cantata every month for church services. He took part in musical activities at the Gelbes Schloss, or Yellow Castle, where Duke Ernest’s nephews were staying and taught both of them. During the years 1708 to 1714, Johann Sebastian Bach’s style underwent a profound change. He had been influenced by the new styles of the contemporary Italian opera and by Italian concerto composers such as Antonio Vivaldi.

"To celebrate the New Year, the next program is a male trio performed by three brothers from New Zealand, Taiwan (Formosa) and Thailand. They praise our Lord Jesus Christ with beautiful harmony. There are three songs. The first one is titled 'Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone).' The 2nd song is 'You Raise Me Up', and the 3rd song is 'Praise the Lord, Hallelujah.'” "Now let’s welcome our Indian brother to the stage for a recital of 'Supreme Master Raksha Stotra.'” "Shree Supreme Master Ching Hai, obeisance to You! Shree Supreme Master Ching Hai, obeisance to You! All the tallest trees would say! Shree Supreme Master Ching Hai, obeisance to You! All the highest mountains would say! Shree Supreme Master Ching Hai, obeisance to You! All the waves in the ocean would say! Shree Supreme Master Ching Hai, obeisance to You! The Skies, the Sun, the Moon and the stars would say! Shree Supreme Master Ching Hai, obeisance to You! All the birds and animals in the nature would say! Shree Supreme Master Ching Hai, obeisance to You! All the little children would say! Shree Supreme Master Ching Hai, obeisance to You! All the wise men and women would say! Shree Supreme Master Ching Hai, obeisance to You! Whoever recites this Stotra will go to Heaven. Shree Supreme Master Ching Hai, obeisance to You! Shree Supreme Master Ching Hai, obeisance to You! Shree Supreme Master Ching Hai, obeisance to You!" "The next performance, please keep your eyes wide open and enjoy the magic show brought by the initiates from Taipei, Taiwan (Formosa). 'Magical.'”

"Next up is a traditional Russian dance called 'Kalinka,' prepared by Ulaanbaatar Center, Mongolia. The story describes a farmer who stumbles across a group of dancing snow maidens, in the midst of an enchanted Siberian forest. Then together they greet a spirited New Year, just as we are about to do." "Please give a round of applause for 'Dancing Snow Girls' brought to us by saints from Mongolia."

The cimbalom, an elaborate stringed instrument found mainly in the Central and Eastern European nations, belongs to the dulcimer family and is played by striking metal strings mounted over a trapezoidal soundboard. Associated with the music of the Hungarian Gypsies, the cimbalom is a symbol of Hungary as well as its national instrument. Cimbaloms come in varying sizes, tone groupings, and string a

Today we will present two inspiring spiritual movies about the venerated enlightened Master Paramahansa Yogananda. “Awake: The Life of Yogananda” is a 2014 documentary about the great Indian Guru who brought yoga and meditation to the West in the 1920s and inspired millions of people seeking spiritual awakening. The film begins prior to the birth of Mukunda Lal Ghosh, later known as Paramahans

“Now, we’d like to read the greeting card to Master. Most Beloved Master, Day in, day out; Year in, year out All beings anticipate the advent of the Lord At daybreak, beings can be returned to the New Kingdom created by the Hand of the Lord Thou save all beings from the cycle of reincarnation, guiding all souls to this New Realm All Universes celebrate this unprecedented news of all eons. Maya was

In Buddhist tradition, chanting often serves as a means to prepare one’s mind for holy communion, meditation, or for certain sacred rituals and ceremonies. In Japan, it is typically accompanied by three types of musical instruments: the mokugyo, the keisu and the taiko. Without using any of these traditional instruments, 37-year-old Japanese Zen Buddhist monk, the venerable Yogetsu Akasaka, is cre

On the eve of the New Year, 2020, our multi-talented Association members celebrated the new year in the gracious presence of our Most Beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai at the New Land Ashram in Taiwan, also known as Formosa. The performers from different countries put on an array of dazzling shows to the delight of all the audience. During the program, Master announced Her exciting New Year gift to the world!“The sacred flame lighting up the five continents symbolizes Master lighting up the world and our souls. We’re going to have the first historical New Year without the existence of maya. Every year from now on will be a year of real freedom, a future full of Heavenly energy. Our first performance is brought to you by Aulaucese initiates, called ‘Happy New Year.’ It depicts the lively scene of the coming of the New Year, the spring blossoms, and the chirping of birds with enthusiastic singing and dancing.” “Spring is here, bestowing thousands of flowers into our life Simple joy at dawn, birds chirping merrily everywhere Such beauty in the sound of laughter Lives filled with blissful love Spring brings joy to life.” “Wishing that every family celebrates the Spring with their loved ones The old year has gone, the New Year is coming Receiving good news from everywhere Welcome the New Year in auspicious Spring breeze Thrilled with many radiant song lyrics Everyone is staying happily with their family Wishing all a healthy New Year Happy New Year!”“The people of Kazakh are regarded as the descendants of the swan. In their hearts, the swan symbolizes peace and purity. Next, let’s welcome a Kazakh folk dance ‘Swan.’” “Searching in a dream with heart agitating Longing for the swan with graceful melodies I enter into a dream of fairyland Your poetic voice is like the burning flame The breeze of love sways me gently Please don’t go, the white swan of love”

Though I know it's all illusion, but for everyone else, it's not an illusion. I know you’re doing that every day, even though you’re busy, even though the world is binding you and dragging you down, and taking up every ounce of your strength and your time, you're still doing your best, you're still trying hard to help whenever wherever you can, in whichever aspect you can. And I want to really thank you and may Lord Jesus, may the Most High grant you all the best wishes, all the noble endeavors, and help you in your struggle in this world to stay awake, to rise up above the shackles of the illusionary prison. And I wish you well. I wish you the best. I wish you all the graces from God and from all the Saints and Sages, past, present, and future. Our world is changing, and all due to everyone also. Because of them, because of you, the world is getting better. And it will be paradise one day for your children to inherit, and that’s the right thing to do. I wish also all these groups, these organizations, these people, individuals who are sincerely and compassionately fighting for the weaker and less fortunate, such as the helpless, innocent animals, I do wish them also all the best. I wish all God’s graces on them. And you are my hands, my feet, my ears, my eyes, my extended beings. You think, you organize, you travel, you go long distances, sleepless or tired, but you continue to help others. So, I’m very happy with you and I thank you for going through everything with me over the years: going through karma, going through trial and tested, failing exams or not failing the exam in spiritual practice. And you still hang around, sticking in there. Just in case the karma sometimes drags me down, you stay faithful. You stay intact. Because no one, even the highest Saints, can be in this world without having to share the karma of the world.

Today, December 24th, is Christmas Eve. We are going to present two cartoon films about this joyous and holy holiday season featuring our legendary animal friends: “The Star” and the 1948 “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” The film “The Star” transports us back to “Nazareth, 9 months B.C.” A kind and loving Mary is visited by an angel telling her that she has been chosen to bear the Son of God, the Messiah. Just at that moment, a new star rises in the sky glowing brightly in the night, preempting a Light that will uplift the whole world. Our main character is a young donkey who is chained to a grinding wheel, walking around and around in a never-ending circle. Donkey’s best friend, Dave the Dove, is determined to help make his dreams come true. When they see the new star rising, they know that their time has come. Finally, they escape, chased vigorously by the miller. Donkey hurt his ankle during the pursuit and ends up looking for refuge in Mary and Joseph’s courtyard, where the couple have just gotten married. Directed by Timothy Reckart, “The Star” is a beautiful 2017 animation film that retells the Nativity of Jesus from the animals’ point of view and is a “must-see” for Christmas audiences.In 1939, Robert Lewis May worked for Montgomery Ward, a popular department store, and was assigned to write a “cheery” Christmas book for shoppers. Thus, the most famous reindeer, Rudolph, was created. In 1948, Robert May’s brother-in-law, Johnny Marks, adapted the story into a song that immediately became a number one hit. Since then, the story has been published in various books and made into many movies. Today, we are going to present the short film made in 1948, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the very first telling of the story on screen. Directed and produced by Max Fleischer, this inspiring short film shows us that when we are different from others, it may be a special gift from God!

The last performance is a merry dance titled “Jingle Bells” performed by the initiates from Âu Lạc (Vietnam). “Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh Now the ground is white Go it while you're young Take the girls tonight And sing this sleighing song Just get a bob tailed bay two-forty as his speed Hitch him to an open sleigh And crack!

The Bouglione family is one of the most famous circus families in France. The Bouglione brothers have owned and directed Cirque d'Hiver in Paris since 1934. André-Joseph Bouglione created his own circus at the young age of 18 and named it the Joseph Bouglione Circus in honor of his grandfather, Joseph Bouglione. Realizing the cruelty of using live animals in the shows, in 2017 André-Joseph Bouglio

"Next is the 'Merry Christmas Cowboy Dance'. The cowboy dance is originally the tap dance performed by American western cowboys. With fast and delightful rhythms and lively moves, the dance makes people feel cheerful." “Wow, so high-heeled and still can dance so fast. We women are so fantastic. I like everything.” "The Sound vibration from the Universe rings blessings and the Light throughout the Universe radiates warmth. We thank the great and merciful Master for turning the Earth into a vegan and peaceful planet with unlimited sacrifice and Love. Thank the Lord. Hallelujah." "O Master, You are the grace and gift bestowed on the world by God. You exemplify the unconditional Love and selfless devotion. You teach us to understand the true meaning of Christmas, which is to follow the spirit of Jesus Christ, to learn to share, to offer selflessly, to love others and all our animal friends." "During this warm season, in addition to caring for our friends and relatives afar, we also care for the less advantaged people and those who suffer. We care for all animal friends and hope that they and all people can be free, happy and respected to live on this beautiful planet together. We pray that the next Christmas, all humans on the five continents and all the animal co-inhabitants can spend the holiday in peace, beauty and happiness." "Now, our Association members from Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, will perform traditional dances of the Bataknese." “Beautiful! Wow! Beautiful! (Master, I love You.) Love you too. This mantra, everybody says that every day. ‘I love you. I love you.’ The best mantra in the world. Everything from Indonesia is beautiful. God bless Indonesia. Beautiful people. If Master’s not here, how would you know all these kinds of beautiful people, right? (Yes.) Have to thank me, no? Beautiful, right? Yes. And you have a chance also to show your tradition, but you don’t do anything, you just sit there. Next time come up, OK? OK. It’s Christmas, we forgive you.”

Right after the completion of his fifth and sixth symphonies and fourth piano concerto, Beethoven started to work on his Piano concerto No. 5 in E-flat major Opus.73, commonly known as the Emperor Concerto, for its grandiose power and majestic melodies. In his late period, from 1815 to 1827, Beethoven revisited classical works by Baroque masters J. S. Bach and Handel and experimented in liturgical music, adding romantic flares to his compositions. His works from this period are greatly hailed for their new level of depth, expression and innovation, which includes his last five piano sonatas, last two sonatas for cello and piano, the thirty-three Diabelli Variations, and two titanic works: Missa Solemnis and the Ninth Symphony. Missa Solemnis was not only a dedication to his beloved friend, but also Beethoven’s sincere offering to God, glorifying his Divinity. The Mass is considered one of Beethoven’s definitive life works, and an astounding achievement. Influences from working on the Mass were evident, as he incorporated vocals into the symphony, something never seen before. Beethoven completed Symphony No. 9 in 1824 and it premiered in Vienna on May 7 that year with the largest orchestra he had ever assembled, including many famous young singers. After enduring years of severe illnesses, Ludwig van Beethoven passed away on March 26, 1827, amidst a thunderstorm. Romain Rolland, a French author and art historian wrote in his book Beethoven, “He is the most heroic soul in modern art. He is the grandest and the best friend of those who suffer and struggle.” He remains our immortal beloved and his music will resound through countless future generations.

"My name is Dr. K. Varadarangan. I reside in Bengaluru, India. On the music front, I have been learning music since a very young age and I’ve been a performer of Carnatic music. We turned vegan; that is, me and my wife both turned vegan in 2010, March, on our wedding anniversary day, after I came to know about the horrific practices of dairy, abusing the animals, the cows. So, in 2010, when I became vegan, I became very sensitive about items I used to use for daily use. And, of course, we eliminated all the non-vegan items from our lifestyle. But one thing that still remained was this percussion instrument called the mridangam. In fact, the mridangam is made of three animal skins - goat, cow, and buffalo. And I also came to know that cows are specifically slaughtered to make instrument, and I felt very depressed and sad. So the first idea was to give up performing on stage, so that I would not be part of this crime. But then an inner voice told me that's not enough, that if I quit performing, no big change. So I wanted to bring about a change that could even possibly help others, so I started thinking, ‘Why can't I invent a new instrument without leather, without animal skin and probably also wood?’ So I wanted to use an alternative material. I thought of fiberglass as a shell material but I didn't know how to make a head out of non-animal products. But then after a lot of research, many, many failures, months of failures, and completely sleepless nights, somehow I wanted to do it. I know the only thing that guided me was the passion to save animals from slaughter, because music is, everybody agrees it is divine and our Indian music particularly, which is very spiritual and divine in nature. We talk about only about these themes in our music, about spirituality, about divinity. And using the traditional instrument would be going against that very principle, so I decided to invent a synthetic head. So now I have been successful in making this instrument with a synthetic black spot which is Syahi. And also the membrane is now a polyester film. Dr. Varadarangan’s vegan drums are not only ethical, but also have many advantages over the traditional type. They are light in weight, user friendly and durable. Their pitch does not vary with temperature. What’s more, they allow musicians to tune them precisely. It’s no wonder that these vegan drums have been in high demand.

Hanukkah is observed on the 25th day of Kislev, or the third month in the Hebrew lunar calendar, and usually falls in late November or late December in the Gregorian calendar. The word Hanukkah means “dedication,” which refers to the rededication of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem in the year 165 BCE in the Hebrew calendar. The rededication story celebrates one of the greatest miracles in Jewish hi

“The next performance is a vocal trio by three brothers from New Zealand, Taiwan (Formosa) and Thailand. They will sing beautiful harmonious songs to praise Lord Jesus Christ. The first one is titled ‘Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone).’ The second song is ‘Praise the Lord, Hallelujah.’” “The next performance is a recitation of the poem ‘The Greatest and the Highest Lord’ by our Korean initiates t

"The next program is a Russian song titled 'Zazdravnaya,' performed by our Association member from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Let’s sing, dance and smile to celebrate this beautiful day together. Please welcome her." "Wow! Wow! What a voice! Beautiful! Beautiful!" "In different times, there were great enlightened Masters coming down to work for elevating people in the world. Thanks to great enlightened Masters, who have made tremendous sacrifices to help liberate souls and elevate the Earth and the universe." "On this anniversary of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, let us remember all the respectful Masters and thank Them for Their sacrifice and contribution. Let us follow Their selfless spirit and put into practice Their great teachings, follow Their spiritual practice. Let’s walk the way of love that Jesus Christ taught and be worthy of the indescribable vast grace of Supreme Master Ching Hai. The next program is 'Ave Maria,' a solo performed by our German sister. Please welcome her with warm applause." "Wow! Thank you. Thank you. Very beautiful. Beautiful voice." (Thank You.) "Next is a dance performance from Sichuan Province, China, 'The Spirit of the Peacock.' Let’s welcome her with a warm round of applause." "Oh, beautiful. Very graceful, very graceful." "Next is a singing and dance performance by our Chinese and Aulacese initiates entitled 'I Will Follow Him.' It depicts a group of happy spiritual practitioners who will follow Master forever and never leave Her. Please welcome them to the stage." "Beautiful! Very good. Thank you." "Good news! It’s the most wonderful news in the whole universe." "We thank the most beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai for establishing Supreme Master Television and blessing the Earth and the universe through this channel. Thank the Lord. Hallelujah!" "Thank You, God." "And Master reminded us that we should meditate and pray to God to realize our True Self and be one with Jesus Christ again. This is the best way to celebrate Christmas."