European Union supports Afghan refugees, Yemen receives humanitarian relief from Saudi Arabia, green energy advances in Zambia, method to remove CO2 developed by United States engineers, United Kingdom funds to protect cultural heritage in the Middle East and North Africa, fast food chain debuts vegan chicken nuggets in Canada and caring canine becomes a staff member at Australian elementary school.

On Sunday, January 12, 2020, our Beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai lovingly addressed the assembly of our fellow Quan Yin practitioners at the New Land Ashram in Taiwan, also known as Formosa. Our Gracious Master also explained the difference between wisdom and our judgement, with a few examples for clarity. “We have to practice more in order to have wisdom, but it’s very difficult for you to feel the difference between wisdom and your own judgement. I’ll tell you some examples of wisdom and your own preconceived ideas, judgements.” “You always have to improve. You learn with me, but you don’t copy me in my doing, because sometimes you copy differently. You don’t understand the meaning behind it, and you just copy blindly. That’s no good. You have to know logic and reason, not to talk about wisdom yet.”

Vegan festival delights Singapore, Kuwaiti organization provides food aid to Kurdistan Region, Dutch Supreme Court upholds ruling to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Egypt to boost green energy sector, Australia researchers make progress on carbon-neutral cement, United Kingdom conservation charity adds vegan scones to their cafes and New York City takes significant step to protect migratory birds.

South Sudan receives food aid, Qatari humanitarian organization provides winter support to vulnerable communities around the world, Ukraine inaugurates new solar energy facility, scientists develop plastic alternative from banana stems in Australia, kind police officer helps family with children in United States, documentary influences vegan shift and Indian environmentalist builds homes for winged-friends.

European Union supports Syrian refugees in Turkey, Cambodia receives funding to enhance rural water resources and financial services access, Seychelles constructs solar energy facility on artificial island, Canadian researchers successfully transform captured carbon dioxide into methanol, Australian government’s alcohol and tobacco policies found to reduce cancer deaths, Beyond Meat partners with professional basketball team to raise awareness regarding vegan eating and Sir Paul McCartney and PETA seek end to animal experimentation funding.

Locally sourced school feeding program launched in Tunisia, Mongolia receives sustainable development funding, Saudi Arabia to plant trees to address desertification, iconic London taxi goes all electric, nurses upcycle medical equipment for homeless individuals in United States, Norwegian company introduces vegan protein products, and public creates items to assist injured wildlife in Australia.

Our Beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai lovingly presents Shining World Protection Award to Emirati environmental organization, road project joins Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, Seoul, Korea to install solar panels, Australian scientists create method to recycle plastic, Âu Lạc, also known as Vietnam, builds school in Laos, Quiznos trials vegan corned beef and bear sisters find new home in Romania.

Sudan receives humanitarian relief from Qatar Charity, European Union provides aid for vulnerable people in five African nations, desalination plant in Kenya offers hope of energy-efficient clean water access, Spanish engineering company receives support for sustainable transportation projects, Google announces quantum computer technology breakthrough, Japanese meal delivery service introduces vegan options, and United States animal shelter supervisor honored for saving 100% of shelter residents.

Korea bolsters child well-being in Jordan, displaced Somali families benefit from cash transfer program, China substantially lowers coal power emissions, global carmaker to sell only electrified vehicles in Europe, Australian hospitals send medical equipment to northern Iraq, United States-based vegan ice cream startup founder wins funding competition and major United Kingdom supermarket chain halts fireworks sales to protect animals.

Russia forgives African debt, United Kingdom supports education for Syrian children, Korea takes step to reduce carbon emissions, Australian university installs innovative energy storage, young crochet artist helps people in need, plant-based food company in United States develops lab-grown nuggets and Singapore helps wildlife cross roadway safely.

European Union funds humanitarian relief in Zimbabwe, Pakistan receives financing to reduce poverty, research facility in Antarctica successfully continues to operate with green power, global furniture and retail company to forego single-use plastic, philanthropist commits to improving gender equality in United States, British fashion brand adopts plant-based leather and Mexican man circles the country rescuing canines in need.

United Nations introduces initiative to support global forest and land use management, Palestinians in Gaza receive food aid from France, Netherlands constructs floating solar energy plant, Taiwan, also known as Formosa, to adopt electric buses, refugees benefit from gardening project in Australia, vegan meat developed from fungi in United States and orangutans rescued after forest fires in Indonesia.

Yemen receives clean water assistance from United Arab Emirates, China builds school for children of Botswana, Fukushima, Japan to be a renewable energy hub, New Zealand to introduce fully electric ferry, Hungary commits to ensuring children’s well-being, family diner chain offers vegan burger patty in United States, and United Kingdom animal rescue center receives prestigious award.

On the eve of the New Year, 2020, our international, multi-talented Association members celebrated the new year in the gracious presence of our Most Beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai at the New Land Ashram in Taiwan, also known as Formosa. Performers from the Christmas program entertained us again with their wonderful acts while new ones also delighted our audience members. Master also revealed some exciting news during the performances!

Philanthropic alliance formed to help children in need around the world, Jordan receives water development funding from Germany, Solar energy advances in Uzbekistan, Recyclable plastic collection from farms increases in New Zealand, Homeless man gets a job after kind act in South Africa, United Kingdom market chain veganizes traditional pie and United States rescue pilots transport animals to new lives.

European union supports Sudan’s economy, Afghanistan receives education support from Qatar Red Crescent Society, green energy to prosper globally, California, United States limits plastic usage in hotels, Indian NGO recognized for supporting women farmers, vegan company from United Kingdom launches products in Canada and Finland’s First Lady advocates animal rights.

United Kingdom and foundation support research to boost world food harvests, vulnerable Kenyans receive dental care from Turkish dentists, Singapore to introduce floating solar farms to power public water systems, Rwanda adopts comprehensive single-use plastics ban, United States university obtains generous contribution to research kindness, Thailand-based hotel chain offers plant-based menu and injured koalas receive kind care in Australia.

Ghana receives education funding, Japan assists mine clearing in Sri Lanka, Scotland commits to wind energy advancement, Australian company offers alternative to plastic straws, Swiss tech company developing innovative energy solution, United States research finds harmful effect of dairy consumption and Israeli animal hospital aids flight recovery in birds.

On Saturday, December 28，2019, during the blissful Christmas retreat at the New Land Ashram in Taiwan, also known as Formosa, our Beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai caringly spent precious moments with our fellow Quan Yin practitioners and imparted more sage advice to benefit our spiritual practice. “Whatever we think or feel inside, the whole universe knows it. Be sincere, then you’ll get the rewards that you cannot imagine. And you’ll have good inner experience, your life improved, everything will be good.” Our Gracious Master patiently us to always be giving and consider others before ourselves. “Don’t just take! Give all the time!” “We must give, if we have, or at least we happily support those who give. You should be happy that somebody receives something from anybody or from the Master. You should just be happy as if you are the one who receives it! That is the attitude. You are happy because you know you are good if you consider others before yourself.”

European Union calls for climate action, Indonesia receives development funding, entire Moroccan village runs on solar energy, public transport in Singapore more accessible to uniquely abled persons, United States woman creates website to safeguard oceans from plastic pollution, Australian stores sell popular vegan meat from United Kingdom and orangutan who was granted legal rights finds new home.