During his intense spiritual quest, he had a vision: a being appeared to him in the form of a man and told him that what he sought could be found in the Mahavairocana text. In order to gain a fuller understanding of this tantric Buddhist text, Kūkai decided to visit China. In 804, at 31, Kūkai undertook a dangerous voyage, crossing the Sea of Japan to study with the great masters in China and bring the teachings back home. His destination was Chang’an, the capital of the Tang dynasty and the center of Buddhist learning of Asia.

Soon after His birth, amazing stories about Sheikh al-Gilani, the “child wonder,” began circulating. His virtuous mother tended to His upbringing and instilled many fine virtues in the Boy, guiding Him on a saintly path. Sheikh al-Gilani was 26 when He left Baghdad and undertook rigorous ascetic practices in the surrounding wilderness. For some 20 years. His leadership and expansive actions resulted in an Islamic revival spread beyond Iraq to many parts of the world. He breathed the spirit of charity, and made no distinction between race or creed, and prayed for all of humanity.

According to Jains, the 24th and the most recent Tirthankara is Lord Mahavira, also known as Bhagwan Mahavira. Despite being a prince, His compassionate towards the animals and people around Him only continued to grow. In 557 BC, wile meditating Lord Mahavira attained the Kevala Jnana, or omniscience, the perfect-soul-state. He became a Jina, one who is victorious over attachment. Lord Mahavira selflessly dedicated the rest of His life to disseminating the truths about the path to perfection. He highlighted that our main purpose in life is to attain salvation. In His lifetime, He had over 400,000 devotees.

Prophet Zoroaster preached against idolatry worship. Rather, He emphasized that people should venerate only Ahura Mazda, the Superme Being and the absolute icon of Truth and light. Prophet Zoroaster also taught that each individual has the free will to choose, and that each soul will be personally accountable for his/her own actions. By engaging one’s free will to formulate good thoughts, words, and deeds, one will reap happiness or merit. Moreover, He highlighted the need to change the class structure of that time to give the people more liberty.

The Buddha of Tay An’s ”Ten Recommendations for Self-Cultivation“ has been honored by the devotees of Buu Son Ky Huong Buddhism as the highest teaching. And to the disciples, lovingly reminded: and righteous always Regardless of how people may treat you Contemplate on the Buddha day and night Practice spiritually with firm determination Recite the Buddha’s name diligently. To suit the spiritual understanding of sentient beings in the Dharma - ending Age, the Buddha of Tay An trained the people to be virtuous, and taught them to recite Buddha’s name so that they could rely on Buddha’s blessing to be reborn in a pleasant realm and liberated from the cycle of rebirth.

The Buddha of Tây An, an enlightened Master who has been revered and exalted by millions of people as a living Buddha over the last 200 years. In 1849,when an uncontrollable epidemic was raging in many villages in Long Xuyen province, Buddha of Tây An, He treated the incurable illnesses so quickly and miraculously that all people admired Him greatly. Therefore, by using miraculous powers to heal people, Buddha of Tây An led people to do good, be vegetarian, and believe in Heaven and the Buddha. Besides the spiritual teachings, Buddha of Tây An also provided practical guidance to help His devotees in their daily lives.

Celebrating the birthday of His Holiness Je Tsongkhapa with gratitude and love. A humble Enlightened Master with immense wisdom, Lama Tsongkhapa emphasized pure moral conduct as the basis for successful spiritual training and development. Lama Tsongkhapa was determined to revive the original goals and disciplines of Tibetan Buddhism, to start writing “The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment.” Lama Tsongkhapa’s patience and benevolent wisdom helped revive Tibetan Buddhism and has continued to guide truth seekers throughout the centuries.

Guru Nanak guided people of all backgrounds and religions to enlightenment through Heavenly Light and Sound. His teachings had three basic rules: meditate, earn an honest living, and share earnings with the less fortunate and good causes. All humans are equal in the eyes of God, regardless of religion, color, profession, or gender. Guru Nanak was also a strong advocate of vegetarianism. To realizing God is not in renouncing the world or becoming an ascetic, but is in leading a selfless life. Keep your heart and mind filled with devotion to God, and dedicate your life to the service of God and all of God’s creation.

Guru Nanak was the first of 10 Sikh Gurus, whose divine teachings comprise the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy scriptures, along with wise hymns from many Hindu and Muslim holy men. According to Their teachings, the Sikhs must carry out their duties to family and society through honest labor, sharing food with others, meditation, and charity. Today, Sikhs around the world celebrate the first Sikh Guru’s life through the Guru Nanak Gurpurab. This sacred holiday occurs every full moon day of Katak, the eighth month in the Nanakshahi calendar. This is thought by many to be the time that Guru Nanak came into this world.

Master Huýnh Phú Sỏ was one of the Buddhas responsible for saving human beings during the Dharma-Ending Age. Master Huýnh Phú Sỏ had already attained the Tao many lifetimes before, and incarnated numerous times on Earth to save sentient beings. As every Enlightened Master, the Prohpet Huýnh Phú Sỏ had the power to know people’s hearts and understand what they were thinking. He thus devoted Himself to uplifting the people and save them from the destruction of the Dharma-Ending Age. During this glorious new era of peace and happiness, people have the precious their spiritual practice in order to attain liberation and ultimately become one of the Immortals, or Buddhas.

Bahá’u’lláh was born in 1817 in Tehran, Iran. His noble ancestry hailed back to the imperial dynasties of Persia. During His childhood, Bahá’u’lláh’s vast wisdom and charisma naturally drew people to Him, evening gaining the interest of ministers and court officials. Bahá’u’lláh exuded kindness and generosity growing up, enjoying nature, the outdoor life and a verdant landscape. Remarkably, Bahá’u’lláh did not have a formal education, but by 14 years of age, was known for His prolific knowledge of many subjects, great problem-solving abilities, and deep understanding of Islam and other religious scriptures.

The Prophet Huỳnh Phú Sổ was born on January 15th, 1920, in a well-off family in Hóa Hào village, Tân Châu district, Châu Ðôc province. Since His young age, the prophet was very compassionate. He never wanted to hurt animals, even if it was a tiny insect. At age 15, Prophet Huỳnh Phú Sổ became gravely ill. No one could find the source of His illness, nor a cure. As a result of this grave illness that lasted until age 18, Prophet Huỳnh Phú Sổ had to withdraw from school and discontinue His studies. Instead, under His parents’advice and guidance, Prophet Huỳnh Phú Sổ visited all the holy sites, ashrams, and caves in Mount Thât Son and Tà Lon.

In ancient times, Mesoamerica stretched from Mexico to Panama. One of the oldest and most influential Gods of the Mesoamerican culture is known as Quetzalcóatl. Quetzalcóatl, the Feathered Serpent, has been worshiped throughout the Mesoamerican region for over 1200 years, including by the Olmec civilization of ancient Mexico. Quetzalcóatl represents the God within-our own God Selves. And for centuries, Quetzalcóatl has inspired people to connect with nature, Heaven,and the Divine within each of us, helping to foster a more harmonious, prosperous world.

Master Confucius was born in 551 BC in Lu State, into the middle class or, in Chinese, the class of “shi”. Confucius’s father died when He was just three years old. By the age of 30, Confucius had gained popularity as a reputable teacher. He also worked in the government. As he strived to put His humanitarian ideals into practice, it is said that Confucius helped to put an end to crime. Master Confucius travelled as a teacher and advisor to the rulers of various states. His philosophy focused on the “Five Constant Virtues”: compassion, duty, courtesy, wisdom and faith. Among the Five Constant Virtues, compassion is considered most important.

At that time, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva knelt down with clasped hands and spoke to Shakyamuni Buddha, “Honored of the World, if any sentient beings of the future have only one thought of respect for the Buddha’s Teachings, I shall endeavor to the utmost to relieve such people out of the sufferings of Birth and Death and lead them to Salvation by numberous ways and means.” Because of His infinite loving kindness, Ksitigarbha wants to save people from hell and the six realms. In his eyes, there are no people who have to be punished. Ksitigarbha forgives all people and leads all to the way of Nirvana to enjoy the bliss of Heaven.

For eons, a courageous, faithful spiritual practitioner has sacrificed Himself in order to save all suffering souls. He is His Divine Grace Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, also known as the beloved Earth Store Bodhisattva, who selflessly made the Great Vow to delay His Buddhahood untill all the hells have been empited. That is , the Bodhisattva stores countless seeds just like the Earth. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva was asked to spread Dharma by Shakyamuni Buddha in Trayastrimsa Heaven, and He is responsible for the edification and salvation of all beings in the six worlds, from Heaven to hell, between the death of Gautama Buddha and the rise of Maitreya Buddha, the future Buddha. He would not attain Buddhahood untill He frees all the beings in the six realms, especially those in hell.

“I’m the conscience in the heart of all creatures; I’m their beginning, their being, their end; I’m the mind of the senses, I’m the rediant sun among lights; I’m the song in sacred lore, I am the king of deities; I’m the priest of great seers...” Lord Krishna is the Godhead of the Hindu Trinity of Deities, which includes the Hindu Gods Shiva and Brahma. He is the embodiment of love, and destroyer of suffering. He is the connection of human love with God and, as such, represents the knowledge of the human race.

As Mother of Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary is venerated, worshipped, and respected throughout many of the world’s religions. She is considered the most meritorious Saint of Christianity. In Islam, Mary is held to an exalted position and is the only woman named in the Holy Quran. One of the holy days that honors the Blessed Virgin Mary and helps us to understand her noble life is the “Assumption of Mary,” also known as the “Dormition of the Virgin Mary” and the “Feast of the Assumption of Mary.” The Assumption of Mary is usually celebrated on August 15th.

King Trần Nhân Tông, a skillful and compassionate Leader. Under His wise and selfless reign, Âu Lạc enjoyed an expansive and successful era. This humble King brought peace and happiness to His people, the people of Âu Lạc, and later became a strong advocate for pursuing spiritual development as the much-revered spiritual Master Trưc Lâm. King Trần Nhân Tông's noble example and remarkable achievements demonstrate that enlightenment gives us infinite wisdom and compassion, and thus has the power to bring peace and happiness into people's lives.