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I’m in here. The best. The best is that you are with me all the time, 24 hours. That means you meditate, you be good, you treat others well, you remember God. And that’s it! That’s how we are together – we look into the same direction. Remember they say love is not looking into each other’s eyes, but looking into the same direction. That is very correct. So long as we do the same thing, we think the same thing, we are always together. And later, we are all together all the time, forever.

In previous episodes, we learned that the cornerstone of major spiritual faiths and philosophies of the world is benevolence towards all beings, including our animal co-inhabitants. The concept of animal rights, however, was not treated explicitly until respected English philosopher Henry Salt published his 1894 classic, "Animals' Rights - Considered in Relation to Social Progress," in which the erudite social reformer expressed his hope for an end to animal mistreatment.

From ancient times, mystics, sages, gurus and enlightened masters have revealed in their teachings the importance of sound vibration for the soul. Healing music or sound healing has been used in holistic and therapeutic practices for a long time. Dr. Steven Halpern is a world-renowned composer and recording artist of music for relaxation, wellness and ”Sound health”. He also coaching and accelerated learning conferences. His journey began in 1971 when he started exploring sound and consciousness using brainwave biofeedback and Kirlian (aura) photography.

Having found in many books different methods of going to GOD, and multiple practices of the spiritual life, I thought this would serve rather to puzzle me, than facilitate what I sought after, which was nothing but how to become wholly GOD’S. This made me resolve to give the all for the All: so after having given myself wholly to GOD, to make all the satisfaction I could for my sins, I renounced, for the love of Him, everything that was not He; and I began to live as if there was none but He and I in the world.

The Honorable Alvarez is a highly respected artist who has dedicated her life to the cause of advancing Filipino theater. “It’s also a very peaceful weapon or armor to confront social ills that we face. And it is a significant anchor to root us to our traditions, our indigenous heritage.” Her goal is to create a nationwide theater network that brings the performing arts to schools, churches, and communities. The inspiring performances are in Tagalog and other Filipino languages.

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When I look back at this story again today, I realize it's not just about the little crane's amazing journey, but about mine as well. It was a turning point in my life. Because of this little crane, I had the chance to see through his eyes. I went to his habitat, the place to spend the winter, and the place where he was born. I visited Siberia, Poyang Lake, and Momoge. I learned about the harsh environment of his habitat. It's very difficult.

Them wisdom always makes men happy: for be wisdom no man would ever err, and therefore he must act rightly and succeed, or his wisdom would be wisdom no longer. Appears to be that the goods of which we spoke before are not to be regarded as goods in themselves, but the degree of good and evil in them depends on whether they are or are not under the guidance of knowledge: under the guidance of ignorance, they are greater evils than their opposites, inasmuch as they are more able to minister to the evil principle which rules them; and when under the guidance of wisdom and prudence, they are greater goods.

Everything’s changed – the world’s changed, I’ve changed, you’ve changed. Everybody must change. We catch up, OK? I look the same, but I am not the same anymore. Everything has changed, the inner concept has changed, and my way has changed. My way has changed, you must change. My way has changed, you must change. Change the way you think, change the way you treat life, change the way you treat yourself, change the way you treat the meditation. You must make it the most important thing in your life! Even though I told you before, this time it’s not the same. I really mean business.

In some scriptures, Maitreya is mentioned as having been one of Shakyamuni Buddha’s disciples. One day, the Worshiped Shakyamuni Buddha told His assembly that Ajita, the Maitreya Bodhisattva, would soon be reborn in Tushita Heaven. “Listen single-mindedly! In radiant great Samadhi, The one with unsurpassed merit Will rightfully appear in the world. “ “If one, under the past seven Buddhas, has heard the names of Buddhas and made obeisance and offerings, one’s karma hindrances will all be annihilated. If one has also heard of Maitreya Buddha’s great loving kindness, one will achieve a pure mind. You all should join you palms single-mindedly and take refuge in the great loving-kind, compassionate One to come.”

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Empress Elisabeth of Austria, or Empress Sisi, as she was fondly known, is revered as ultimate fairytale royalty - beautiful, spirited and enigmatic. Along with her husband, Franz Josef, she wore the crown of the Danube Monarchy from 1854 to 1898, governing a vast pluralistic state in central and southeast Europe. Though the life of Empress Sisi is still a mystery shrouded in myths, her poetry reflects Her Majesty’s true spirit. They portray a deeply sensitive and spiritual woman who carried out only good works and longed for higher realms, a being who mastered the art of perceiving the essence of things, going beyond appearances and courtly pageantry.

You work here; you have a lot of merits. Understand? The best merit you can have for yourself, and for your ancestors, and your parents. So, you are the most filial sons or daughters of your family. Even though you don’t earn money or give them material comfort, you do the best. Like the Buddha, like His monks. Understand? Even one of His monks rescued his mother from hell. You remember that story? Just because he was a monk, he had enough spiritual power. Also with the help of other monks. Even the Buddha said He cannot. Remember that?

Supreme Master Ching Hai reminds us to live a meaningful Saint’s life with purity and compassion. She shares the art of cooking vegan cuisine so that we may bring a warm and loving atmosphere to our families and friends. This loving cuisine is not only nutritious and healthy, but also helps our consciousness to e harmonious with nature and filled with love for all beings. With heartfelt gratitude, we sincerely thank Supreme Master Ching Hai for sharing with us these wonderful vegetarian dishes and easy cooking tips. Supreme Master Ching Hai’s “Raw Aulacese (Vietnamese) Vegan Salad ＆ Pickled Veggies Appetizer.”

Here is the best for you. Outside maybe you earn a lot of money but then you will spend a lot also, sweating around just for something; not as good as here. Here you are working to spread the good teaching. That’s the best merit. If you don’t believe me, you ask the Buddha. You can ask the Sutra. The Sutra is what the Buddha pronounced. He said, “Donating Dharma,” meaning the True Teaching. It’s the best donation, the best offering. You get the best merit. Without any bad karma or good karma attached to it; means pure, pure spiritual merit. And then you can go up higher.

We can never thank our mothers enough for their boundless love. To honor all mothers on Earth, we will present to you a special Mother’s Day celebration by our Association members from around the world from a 2018 gathering at Kaohsiung center in Taiwan, also known as Formosa. This performance is to present a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. Up next is a sing-along song. Thank You, our dearest beloved Master and the grace of Heaven. And please remember to send your mother a loving wish this Mother’s Day.

The lament of the reed-flute is a symbol of the soul’s sorrow at being parted from the Diving Beloved. Listen to this reed, how it makes complaint, telling a tale of separation; I want a breast torn asunder by severance, so that I may fully declare the agony of yearning. Everyone who is sundered far from his origin longs to recapture the time when he was reunited with it. In every company I have poured forth my lament, I have consorted alike with the miserable and the happy. My secret indeed is not remote from my lament, but eye and ear lack the light to perceive it. Only the senseless is intimate with the mysteries of this Sense.

I have recently become acquainted with the importance of diet in treating the diseases that I treat. And so if we can somehow stem that by changing our diets and our exercise patterns, it will save us a lot of livers for patients who have congenital diseases or diseases that were certainly nothing to do with their diets or their lifestyle. Dairy, in particular, is a major cause of gas, belching, reflux, and abdominal pain. So, I think the dairy elimination can start to do wonders for patients who have upper gastrointestinal illnesses. Plant-based diets are hugely filled with fiber and nutrients that encourage water excretion by the colon.

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