Does consciousness exist beyond the body and brain? Mr. Gober has found considerable scientific and anecdotal evidence suggesting that consciousness exists beyond the brain. Perhaps the most compelling support comes from near-death experiences. “In the life review, the example of Dannion Brinkley, after he relived his life four times, he saw the pain that the inflicted and he saw the joy that he gave to people. So, when he came back from his near-death experience, his life changed dramatically. He was much less materialistic. He became a hospice volunteer. And he understands the accountability that we all have, that our actions matter beyond what happens in this body.”

On today’s program, we’ll hear from Mr. Mark Gober, author of “An End to Upside Down Thinking” and host of the new podcast, “Where is My Mind?” In addition, Mr. Gober is on the Board of Directors at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), a research center dedicated to exploring and expanding human capacity. “What is the relationship between the brain and consciousness? Does the brain create consciousness? Let’s think about the philosophical implications.” “And the thesis that I arrived at is it’s not that consciousness comes from the brain, but it’s the other way around. That consciousness is the basis of all reality existing beyond space and time. And the material world is an emergence or an experience within consciousness.”

"The Silent Tears" is a poetry collection by Supreme Master Ching Hai, describing Her journey searching for Enlightenment. In the Musical, the poem "Enlightenment" was set to music by Composer Henry Krieger - twice Grammy winner. Now, let us enjoy the graceful dance steps of the Aulacese fellow practitioners and join together in “Enlightenment” music. Let’s give a hearty round of applause to fellow initiates from Soul, Korea who joyously present their performance “The Sunshine in the Corner”. “…The life of your own won’t make you happy. Do not turn away any more. Turn and face the people around you. With courage, take one step further. Because our small steps make a difference.”

Amidst innumerable times of fervent praying, the Divine Blossom has descended onto our earth. Next is a folk dance from China, entitled “The Lotus in Amah’s Buddha Heart.” Our animal co-inhabitants on this planet are God sent companions to us. Similarly, the Thai people regard peacocks as holy birds, representing kindness, wisdom, happiness and fortune. Please enjoy the Spirit of the Peacock by our fellow initiate. To express their nostalgia for their spiritual home, the beautiful Hakka girls from Kaohsiung will perform the dance “Young Girls Miss Home” using oil-paper umbrellas that represent the Hakka culture.

On October 25, 2018, the 25th Anniversary of Supreme Master Ching Hai Day, our Association members around the world came together in Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Formosa) to celebrate this meaningful day with heartfelt programs. The Supreme Master Ching Hai Day was first proclaimed on October 25, 1993 by the Honorable Frank Fasi, the esteemed 9th Mayor of Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. This special day recognizes and honors Supreme Master Ching Hai's selfless contributions to the world. Supreme Master Ching Hai lovingly connected with everyone via livestream. “The Ching Hai Day is not only my day. It's your day. It's everyone's day.”

Today we’ll hear some accounts of near-death experiences from renowned heart surgeon, Dr. Lloyd Rudy, interviewed by Dr. Michael Milligan, president of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Heath. And all of a sudden! Nobody spoke. Because everybody in that room felt a ‘presence.’ And he stopped bleeding just like that. What is your take on that, Dr. Rudy? Oh, there’s something out there that people with faith, believers, is there. Some people call it God, some people call it other things, Buddha, or (Prophet) Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him), or whoever. It has convinced me there is something out there.

Since around AD 600, the pre-Hispanic Mayan farming village of Joya de Cerén slept undisturbed beneath thick layers of ash four to eight meters deep. offering us a unique window into the past. With much of the Joya de Cerén yet to be excavated, each new discovery provides evidence of the ancient Mayans’ wealth of wisdom. The investigations tell us a story of a very well organized and spiritual farming community that is part of a more intricate network of cities, villages, and settlements. Moreover, the discoveries have helped researchers link some modern-day customs and practices to the ancestral activities and beliefs from which they began.

Air taxis can be sustainable, comfortable vehicles for making short flights across congested cities. Besides being able to avoid busy street-level traffic, they can take off from and land on short runways or helipads. Today, we’ll find out what kinds of eco-friendly flying taxis will soon be available. Kitty Hawk’s operator Zephyr Airworks recently formed a partnership with Air New Zealand to bring the first fleet of air taxis to market. Mr. Yifang Xiong, co-founder of EHang, said, “The EHang 216, which can seat tow passengers, has been tested comprehensively and is essentially ready for mass production.”

Can William bring water to the thirsty land in time to save the village? How can he get the resources he needs? ONE BOY’S COURAGE. Directed and written by Chiwetel Ejiofor, “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” is based on the memoir of the same name by Bryan Mealer about our real-life hero William Kamkwamba. Considered the filmmaker’s most optimistic creation, “The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun” follows the courageous young girl, Sili, played by Lissa Balera. Sili is a physically handicapped beggar girl, but resolutely tells her blind grandmother that she will find a job. Today’s powerful movies, have touched many people’s hearts and shows us we can do good even in very difficult situations.

Twelve-year-old Aviral Pokhrel of Nepal has an unusual ability. He can see colors and objects through his senses of touch and smell. I try to feel using my hands, and if I’m unable to identify things clearly with my hands, then I try to smell them. And based on their smell, I can tell what they are. Sometimes it just comes to me, then based on that I say what it is and it matches, too. And when we practice even more and more deeply, and go even deeper, we may be able to just hold a book in our hands, just shake it to even figure out what’s there on which page number of the book.

Because the artists, they're connected with their inner creation force. And whatever they do with pure intention, that will uplift the atmosphere of our planet and help the world and the people to improve spiritually, and thus also making peace and harmony outside in our world. That will also inspire the viewers, the enjoyers, the ones who enjoy the artistic creation, inspire them also to remember to connect with the inside creative force. TV should encourage people more (to eat a ) vegan diet. Good for your country, good for your individual merit and spiritual progress. Please enjoy our last performance. And our last performance is definitely dedicated to You Supreme Master, and to all the guests.

Both the Baka and the Mbuti see the forest as their spiritual father and mother. They are a semi-nomadic group who have historically lived by foraging in the forest to supply all their needs. Whether Mbuti or Baka, everyone participates in the making of music as part of their every day interaction with others in their community and the forest. The Mbuti are categorized as a peaceful society for several reasons. Social customs are built around sharing, cooperating, interdependence, and avoiding disharmony with other groups of forest dwellers.

Speaking of flying, that brings me to the cute nickname you all have given my kind. While our scientific genus name is grimpoteuthis, the nickname we have most popularly come to be known as is the “Dumbo octopus.” That name is based on the fictional character “Dumbo” from the 1941 animated Disney film of the same name. Humans should consider us octopuses as royalty as well, for we too have blue blood! Scientists already known that we octopuses are quite smart. They know we can find our way through mazes, figure out problems, and even remember the solutions to those problems. We can take things apart for fun, and researchers have also realized that each octopus has a distinct personality.

Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is considered to be the most sacred holiday in the Jewish faith. Yom Kippur, has three important components: Teshuvah(Repentance), Fasting, and Prayer. Yom Kippur, although a solemn holiday, provides an inexplicable joy for the sincere observer. It is a time for spiritual cleansing and renewal. Those who take this very personal and special journey undergo self-reflection and spiritual growth. At the end of Yom Kippur, many feel a sense of inner peace knowing that they have reconciled with others, and with God.

We will feature Sadaf Mohammed Sayed, a popular vegan Indian actress, better known as Sadha. Besides being an actress, Sadha is an entrepreneur, animal lover/rescuer, and an ethical vegan. Sadha's colorful and productive acting career started rolling after she entered the acting school. "You just do your hard work, whatever comes your way, you consider, like the best out of the lot, you pick that up, do it. Do it with all honesty, with all hard work, and then just leave it to God."

As we continue our conversation with Russian breatharian Olga Podorovskaya, she addresses the harmful effects of meat consumption. As more people shift towards cleaner, purer lifestyles, Olga emphasizes the need for people to be in tune with themselves. Sharing her observations, she speaks of what we can do to create a better world. Olga warns that if humanity does not come together in harmony and love, our world's future will spiral down a dark path. Ultimately, we should all seek what she refers to as "the realization of immortality," or spiritual enlightenment.

In commemoration of the 2nd International Artist Day which falls on April 3 as declared by Supreme Master Ching Hai, our Mongolian Association members hosted a grand concert entitled “Awakening Through Art” in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar featuring a dazzling array of performances. In addition to the hundreds of top Mongolian artists, government dignitaries have also attended the event. Guests and VIPs also had the opportunity to visit an art exhibition showcasing Master’s exquisite artworks before the main concert, and were treated to an extravagant vegan banquet afterwards. Our Beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai joined the event via livestream as the special guest. She answered many spiritual questions from the participants and graciously stayed to watch all the performances.

For centuries, reincarnation remained a mystery, leading to questions about human existence and the nature of previous lives. Nowadays, however, many individuals are coming forward to share detailed memories of their past lifetimes. Dr. Jim Tucker, a renowned past-life expert from the US, has recorded 2,500 cases of children remembering their previous incarnations. Oscar winner, AFI Life Achievement Award recipient, and legendary Hollywood actress Ms. Shirley MacLaine has long been sharing her past-life memories in media interviews, including on the TODAY show.

Welcome to this week’s episode of Models of Success, featuring Constantin Brâncuşi, an extraordinary sculptor from Romania. Constantin Brâncuşi, widely known simply as Brâncuşi, was born in 1876 in the beautiful region of Oltenia, Romania. We spoke to Dr. Sanda Miller, Senior Lecturer in Media and Visual Arts at Southampton Solent University in the United Kingdom and the author of "Constantin Brâncuşi, A Survey of His Work," who told us more about the life and works of this renowned artist.

Next is the performance from China, which presents a song titled “Watching the Moon.” The song’s melody is smooth, the lyrics are warm, the meaning is profound. The song expresses the deep feelings, boundless praises and love towards our Master. “When I am looking at the moon, I am always thinking of You. When I am looking at You, I am thinking about the moon. In this world, the most beautiful is the moon. But the one that’s more beautiful than the moon is You. In the days without You, I often watch the moon. The pure and bright moonlight is like Your face.”