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2026-07-11 341 Views

2026-07-11

It is a pleasure to present selections from the book “The Path on the Rainbow: An Anthology of Songs and Chants from the Indians of North America,” edited by George W. Cronyn. Today, let us start with Songs of the Ghost-Dance Religion of the Arapaho First Nation people, who were originally from the Great Lakes region and later migrated to the Great Plains, encompassing present-day Wyoming, Colorad

Faith in the Divine: American First Nation Songs and Chants, Part 1 of 2

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Faith in the Divine: American First Nation Songs and Chants, Part 1 of 2

2026-07-10 582 Views

2026-07-10

Today we are pleased to present selections of the Diamond Sutra, translated by William Gemmel. The Diamon Sutra is a Mahayana Sutra, that discusses the illusionary nature of this world. Diamond Sutra Chapter 2 “[…] ‘Moreover, Subhuti, an enlightened disciple ought to act spontaneously in the exercise of charity, uninfluenced by sensuous phenomena such as sound, odor, taste, touch, or

Selected Sutras on the Venerated Subhuti (vegan), Part 2 of 2

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Selected Sutras on the Venerated Subhuti (vegan), Part 2 of 2

2026-07-09 787 Views

2026-07-09

Today, we would like to focus on the Venerated Subhuti, who was one of the Buddha’s foremost disciples in understanding of the doctrine of emptiness. The Lord Buddha also mentioned that he was most worthy of gifts, due to his practice of loving kindness. He disseminated the Diamond Sutra and is responsible for the exposition of the earlier Prajnaparamita Sutras. Today we are pleased to pres

Selected Sutras on the Venerated Subhuti (vegan), Part 1 of 2

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Selected Sutras on the Venerated Subhuti (vegan), Part 1 of 2

2026-07-08 1030 Views

2026-07-08

Let us continue with selections from “Atlantis” in “The Secret Doctrine, Volume 2,” in which Blavatsky analyzes the existence of Atlantis through the ancient accounts of Asian and Polynesian peoples. Stanza 9. The Final Evolution Of Man. “The high plateaux of Hindûstan and Asia, according to this hypothesis, would only have been represented in those distant epochs by great islands co

Atlantis the Lost Continent: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in ‘The Secret Doctrine’ Volume 2, Part 2 of 2

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Atlantis the Lost Continent: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in ‘The Secret Doctrine’ Volume 2, Part 2 of 2

2026-07-07 1243 Views

2026-07-07

Today, it is a delight to share selections on “Atlantis” from “The Secret Doctrine, Vol. 2,” in which Blavatsky explains Atlantis’s downfall and submergence, which occurred during the Great Flood described in the Holy Bible. Stanza 9. The Final Evolution Of Man. “Who can tell whether the lost Atlantis—which is also mentioned in the Secret Book, but, again, under another name, peculia

Atlantis the Lost Continent: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in ‘The Secret Doctrine’ Volume 2, Part 1 of 2

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Atlantis the Lost Continent: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in ‘The Secret Doctrine’ Volume 2, Part 1 of 2

2026-07-06 1278 Views

2026-07-06

Let us continue with selections from Sections 16 to 18 of “The Second Ennead: Third Tractate” in “The Six Enneads” by Plotinus, translated by Stephen MacKenna and B.S. Page, which expound on the Reason-Principles and the link between our souls and our worldly choices. “Is everything, then, to be attributed to the act of the Reason-Principles? To their existence, no doubt, but not to their e

Excerpts from ‘The Six Enneads’ by Plotinus (vegetarian) – On Destiny, Part 2 of 2

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Excerpts from ‘The Six Enneads’ by Plotinus (vegetarian) – On Destiny, Part 2 of 2

2026-07-04 1586 Views

2026-07-04

Today it is a delight to share selections from Sections 14 to 16 of “The Second Ennead: Third Tractate” in “The Six Enneads” by Plotinus, translated by Stephen MacKenna and B.S. Page, which expounds on destiny – why people are born rich or poor, the conditions of their birth, their parents, and their physical appearance. The Second Ennead: Third Tractate Section 14“What of poverty an

Excerpts from ‘The Six Enneads’ by Plotinus (vegetarian) – On Destiny, Part 1 of 2

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Excerpts from ‘The Six Enneads’ by Plotinus (vegetarian) – On Destiny, Part 1 of 2

2026-07-03 1682 Views

2026-07-03

Let us continue with selections from “Mencius” translated by James Legge, in which the Venerated Enlightened Philosopher advises that leaders should act as the parent of the people, and that the people will love those who practice benevolent governance. Mencius Chapter 4 Acquiring Yen “Now the ruler of Yen was tyrannizing over his people, and your Majesty went and

Benevolent Governance: Selections from “The Mencius” by the Confucian Philosopher Mencius (vegan), Part 2 of 2

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Benevolent Governance: Selections from “The Mencius” by the Confucian Philosopher Mencius (vegan), Part 2 of 2

2026-07-02 1459 Views

2026-07-02

Today it is an honor to present selections from “Mencius” translated by James Legge, in which the Venerated Enlightened Philosopher advises that leaders should act as the parent of the people, and that the people will love those who practice benevolent governance. Mencius Chapter 4 King Hsüan of Ch’î “Mencius, having an interview with the King Hsüan of Ch'î, said

Benevolent Governance: Selections from “The Mencius” by the Confucian Philosopher Mencius (vegan), Part 1 of 2

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Benevolent Governance: Selections from “The Mencius” by the Confucian Philosopher Mencius (vegan), Part 1 of 2

2026-07-01 1770 Views

2026-07-01

Here, the venerated Master Rumi tells a parable that illustrates a soul’s longing for freedom and the path to true liberation. The Merchant and the Parrot “The morsel that brings a pure light to the soul Is earned by endeavor; not begged with a bowl. Should oil, upon trimming, extinguish a lamp, Not oil may we name it; it is water; it is damp. The honestly-earned morsel, wisdom impar

The Merchant and The Parrot: From Rumi’s Masnavi, Part 2 of 2

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The Merchant and The Parrot: From Rumi’s Masnavi, Part 2 of 2

2026-06-30 1904 Views

2026-06-30

Today, it is an honor to present selections from “The Merchant and The Parrot” in “The Masnavi,” translated by Sir James William Redhouse. In this parable, the venerated Master Rumi explores the soul’s yearning for spiritual freedom. The Merchant and the Parrot “A merchant there was, who a parrot did own; Confined in a cage, wisest bird in the town. […]Just so is the soul. Its

The Merchant and The Parrot: From Rumi’s Masnavi, Part 1 of 2

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The Merchant and The Parrot: From Rumi’s Masnavi, Part 1 of 2

2026-06-29 2017 Views

2026-06-29

Let us continue with selections from the “Midrash Tanhuma” in “The Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East, Volume 4: Medieval Hebrew.” The text emphasizes that through repentance and asking for GOD’s forgiveness, we can change our path and deepen our understanding of what it truly means to be charitable to the less fortunate. THE MIDRASH “[…] Rabbi Judah Hannasi, arriving at a

On Virtue: Selections from the Midrash Tanhuma, Part 2 of 2

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On Virtue: Selections from the Midrash Tanhuma, Part 2 of 2

2026-06-27 1795 Views

2026-06-27

Today, it is an honor to share selections from the “Midrash Tanhuma” in “The Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East, Volume 4: Medieval Hebrew.” The text emphasizes that preachers should be virtuous and humble, and that through repentance and asking for GOD’s forgiveness, we can change our path. THE MIDRASH “Poor ignorant man, you want to find out GOD’s ways; explain first the

On Virtue: Selections from the Midrash Tanhuma, Part 1 of 2

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On Virtue: Selections from the Midrash Tanhuma, Part 1 of 2

2026-06-26 1917 Views

2026-06-26

Today, it is an honor to present selections from Romans chapters 12 and 13 in which the Apostle Paul advises people to live in accordance with the will of GOD, to love and be kind to one another, to follow the commandments, and to present themselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to GOD. Romans 12 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of GOD, that ye present

Be Holy: Romans 12-13 – From the Epistle to the Romans by Saint Paul (vegetarian) in the Holy Bible

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Be Holy: Romans 12-13 – From the Epistle to the Romans by Saint Paul (vegetarian) in the Holy Bible

2026-06-25 2049 Views

2026-06-25

In this concluding episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai explains the relationship between belief versus enlightenment, veganism, karma, and spiritual causation. And the second question was… (Enlightenment and belief.) He said what he thought about enlightenment is that you only have to believe in the Buddha, and to read the sutras and have faith in the Buddha, that’s en

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 15 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 15 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-24 2683 Views

2026-06-24

In this episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai shares Her insights on spiritual healing, explains what enlightenment is, and discusses what happens after we receive initiation. (In the rules for preparation for initiation, You said that the spiritual power should not be used for healing others.) Yes. (I am a practitioner of reiki healing, that is a healing art. I

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 14 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 14 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-23 2836 Views

2026-06-23

In this episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai expounds on GOD and the Buddha Nature, discusses the similarities between Lord Buddha (vegan) and Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian), and explains what happens after we leave this world. (Just a follow-up of a question that I asked You previously.) Right. (What is GOD’s relation to Buddha? When You refer to Buddha and GOD, are Yo

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 13 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 13 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-22 2948 Views

2026-06-22

In this episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai reveals that sincerity and a genuine longing for liberation are essential to guiding us toward enlightenment, transforming our inner attitude, and deepening our understanding of life. (“What is instant enlightenment? And what are the criteria?” What’s the shortcut to enlightenment, and what are the criteria?) Immediate enlight

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 12 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 12 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-20 2932 Views

2026-06-20

In this episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai explains that enlightenment is the only way to escape the trap of Maya, and the Master is always standing by to help us.OK. Now, the hell is created in your mind, but it’s also outside your mind. Why do I say in your mind and outside? It is because everything is created by our own mind, but then we do not perceive that. And we think

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 11 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 11 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-19 2836 Views

2026-06-19