King Lý THánh Tông was not only a talented King who excelled in both martial arts and literature, but was also a wise King who governed the country with compassion and mercy.This country belongs to everyone, not only to the royal family. If the people are safe, happy and prosperous then the country will enjoy lasting peace. In governing the country, we have to put the citizens first. The most important national concern is the well-being of all people. Throughout His reign, King Lý THánh Tông loved and cared for His citizens wholeheartedly.

Amid the snow-filled days of winter, the joy and excitement of Christmas warms hearts of all ages. Wonderful holiday traditions and the love and laughter of joyous vegan dinners with family and friends. An even greater joy of this special time of the year in honoring the infinite grace and love of God the Father for spending humanity his beloved Son Jesus Christ to help us escape the web of ignorance, cleanse our sins (karma) and return to our true Home. Please join us now in our celebration of this precious occasion as we express our gratitude to our Supreme Father in Heaven’s eternal love.

Dr. Armaiti May is a caring dog and cat veterinarian who makes house calls in and around Los Angeles, USA. Dr. May is an avid supporter of vegan outreach and humane education programs and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association as well as the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association. She is also the founder and president of the Veterinary Association for the Protection of Animals (VAPA), an animal rights organization which raises awareness about the benefits of veganism and encourages veterinary schools to adopt humane surgical teaching methods. Dr. May has been deeply involved in an initiative to bring vegan dog food to Los Angeles city animal shelters.

Let’s begin our show by taking a look at the past year’s hope-inspiring and joyful global vegan trends! Let’s hear from some of the Veggie Elites we had the privilege of interviewing this past year; Our world also contains a myriad of diverse beliefs and cultures; Uplifting Literature seeks to find literary gems to introduce new ways of thinking to help open our minds. Words of Wisdom, created to help inspire our yearning for the Truth and remind us of our spiritual nature. In the past year, we have seen many miraculous wonders.

In this episode, we'll present a multitude of expressive art forms, humanity’s glorious cultural heritage, and the beauty of our wandrous planet. Let’s start with our wonderful program, A Journey through Aesthetic Realms. During his reign as King Francis I, a cultural rebirth and awakening took place in France. Due to his extraordinary support and promotion of literature and arts, His Majesty King Francis I is often referred to as France’s original “ Renaissance Monarch.”“Persons famous in the arts partake of the immortality of princes, and are upon a footing with them.”— King Francis I

"Supreme Master Television's Relaunch - 1st Anniversary Highlights! Part 1 of 3" to celebrate some of our most memorable moments of the past year! That's right, it certainly was a blessed year! Supreme Master Ching Hai declared the annual celebration of World Freedom Day and International Artist Day. And don't forget another one the greatest events - the commemoration of Peace in Korea! As for today, we're featuring the best highlights from six of our wonderful shows "Animal World: Our Co-Inhabitants" "Science and Spirituality" "Golden Age Technology" "Planet Earth: Our Loving Home" "numerous instances of integrity" "Healthy Living".

An “ecovillage” can generally be described as a group of individuals who consciously choose to live communally and integrate the concepts of sustainability and ecology into their daily lives. An ecovillage is one pathway to a better future for our planet. Most of the Russian ecovillages are established either through public funding for the purchase of the land or by lease of the location. In 2015, the Russian government instituted the granting of free land to those willing to move to the Russian Far East. Here it seems a new era of coexistence and co-prosperity between humanity and nature is coming.

An "ecovillage" can generally be described as a group of individuals who consciously choose to live communally and integrate the concepts of sustainability and ecology into their daily lives. An ecovillage is one pathway to a better future for our planet through self-sufficient communities that support holistic lifestyles. An ideal ecovillage incorporates eco-living and permaculture design principles. An ecovillage is not an escape from our world, but an experiment in a new type of society. Residents understand the interdependence of life on earth and work together to create a peaceful and green home.

When 11 members of the Tennessee Titans tried the vegan diet first initiated by defensive team leader Derrick Morgan. Last year, at the age of 40, Tom Brady, regarded as one of the top quarterbacks of all time, won the league’s most valuable player award! This five-time Super Bowl champion is proving that a plant-based diet is required to be in absolute top physical condition and a critical component of a long playing career. Many other top NFL quarterbacks are following a more plant-based lifestyle to achieve a longer career at a sustained peak performance. Not only are players feeling the benefits on the field, but in their life as well! We’re not just doing this for the sport. You’re doing this for yourself, for a livelihood. So you can live as long as possible and live a healthy life. If NFL players with such physical demands placed on them can thrive on a plant-based diet, then surely everyone can.

Founder of “Epidemic Answers,” Ms. Beth Lambert, an Oxford University graduate who attained her Masters in American Healthcare. Ms. Beth Lambert learned a more holistic perspective of health from two mentors. One of the keys to reducing autistic symptoms is “absolutely outstanding high nutrient density food- fruits and vegetables- the rainbow diet.”Besides encouraging children to take holistic, natural diets and outdoor activities, Ms. Lambert also cares a great deal about protecting children from electromagnetic radiation (EMF). There are plenty of individuals in the scientific community that agree with Ms. Lambert’s stance.

Football is the world’s most popular sport. With the evolution of training methods to enhance performance on the pitch, comes the importance of diet and nutrition. In fact, something very amazing is happening not only in football, but all sports around the world. Players and even entire teams are scoring big time using plant-based power! The Forest Green Rovers Football Club in the United Kingdom, who happen to be the world’s first vegan football team! And Scotland’s national football stadium, prepairing to offer a variety of plant based options on their menu, giving their fans an opportunity to join this healthy lifestyle change. From teams to stadiums to players, veganism is everywhere!

In the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, Narendra Modi, prime minister of India, proposed that the world should annually celebrate an international day of yoga. He said, “Yoga is a holistic approach to health and well-being. Yoga is not only about exercise but about discovering a sense of oneness between ourselves, the world, and nature.” His proposal received broad support, thus establishing June 21st as the International Day of Yoga. Indian enlightened Master Patanjali divides the Yoga path into eight components: Yamas, Niyamas, Asanas, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana(meditation), Samadhi(oneness).

World Refugee Day is recognized every year on June 20 in the admiration of the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees worldwide. This occasion has been observed since 2001, and has since grown into a global celebration that aims to unify all people. There are a great number of refugees in the world that act as shining lights for others’ hope and inspiration. Syrian-born Olympic swimmer, Yusra Mardini is one, she has an experience from refugee to Olympian. And in 2017, She was named the youngest ever UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.

The third Sunday in June masks the special day to honor our fathers in many countries. Celebrating Father’s Day is a beautiful tradition. Fathers give us the best of themselves on a daily basis through material comforts, moral teachings, emotional support and also by providing a spiritual foundation for the family. Today is a blessed opportunity for us to show our Dad, just how much he means to us and thank him for his innumerable deeds and sacrifices. On this show, we’ll feature some handsome, intelligent, fun-loving, and devoted dads from around the world.

What advice do you have for parents to help their children become better Earth stewards? The most important thing to be teaching preschoolers to eight-year old’s is nature connecting. There are plenty of ways; parents can give their children the responsibility to help in the garden, to care for small creatures; always treading carefully when out for a walk to protect the ants and other insects; eating a compassionate planet-friendly vegan diet…. Teaching, guiding and leading our children to appreciate the beauty and strength, and the diversity of nature will green their young hearts and spirits.

Greening the heart or the essence of education means examining what we teach, how we teach, and where we teach to ensure that we’re helping our students become protectors of the Earth and all the living beings on it. We can see that the situation is dire. It is desperate and dangerous already for hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Many species have become extinct. So, we have some urgent changes to make. Educators around the world can no longer teach as though catastrophic events are not happening. In this program, Ms. Julie Johnston shared her school curriculum map and model.

The fig tree is one of the most important trees to our forests, sustaining over 1200 species of birds and mammals in the wild. It is known as a keystone plant-if taken away from the jungle, the whole ecosystem would collapse. The Enlightened Prophet Muhammad once said:” If I had to mention a fruit that descended from paradise, I would say this is the fig…” Thus, the fig tree’s fruit is also know as the “Fruit of Paradise.” The revered spiritual master Gautama Buddha once attained full enlightenment after meditating for seven days under a large fig tree, which became know as the Bodhi Tree.

There are two popular pilgrimages in Japan. One pilgrimage is in the mountainous region of the Kii Peninsula of Honshu. It’s an amazing network of trails called Kumano Kodo(meaning “ancient paths”) ; it is one of only two pilgrimages in the world recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as a World Heritage Site. Another pilgrimage is the Shikoku Pilgrimage, one of the oldest pilgrimage trails in the world and one of only few that are circular, the Shikoku Pilgrimage is a route that connects 88 temples around the circumference of the island.

Mothers are our most precious jewels. Today’s program is in honor of our treasured moms who are always there giving us unconditional love, encouragement and inner strength to carry on. They guide us on our journey in life, while watching us grow into the shining souls we truly are. On Mother’s Day,2017, Supreme Master Ching Hai said: “ We should give a lot, a lot of love to the mother, and the father of course. Always come home, hug them, kiss them, and always tell them you love them, you appreciate this, you appreciate that.”

The eucalyptus is the national tree of Australia. Indigenous Australians have used resin extracts and leaves from the tree to treat fever, toothache, fungal infection, skin lesions, and gastrointestinal ailments for centuries. A group of Australian researchers discovered the eucalyptus tree can draw up particles of gold from deep underground through its root system and deposit them in its leaves! In South America, the oil of Palo santo（Meaning “Holy Wood”）is considered a “spiritual oil,” it’s used to purify and cleanse negative energy.