We had the honor of learning more about the Note-Dame de Paris from the Reverend Monsignor Patrick Chauvet. Monsignor Chauvet recalls some memorable moments from the long life of Notre-Dame de Paris. The vows of Louis XIII are an important moment that still resonates today, because every August 15th, we reiterate Louis XIII’s vows. Another memorable time at Notre-Dame of Paris was when Napoleon Bo

"Have you ever been on a busy train carriage and wondered to yourself how different this world would be for animals, if everyone in it was vegan? Vegannuary, a try vegan in January campaign, is a charity that aims to reduce the suffering of animals while making veganism more appealing to the mainstream." This vision towards a more ethical, compassionante ideal exactly what York based founders and,

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After the Buddha had passed away, Bodhisattva Wonderfully Bright upheld the Sutra of the Lotus of the Wonderful Dharma, for a period of fully eighty small kalpas expounding it for others. The eight sons of the Buddha Sun Moon Bright all acknowledged Wonderfully Bright as their teacher. Among the eight hundred diciples of Wonderfully Bright was one named Seeker of Fame. He was greedy for gain and s

The story is about the merits of keeping the precepts of non-killing, of Ahimsa. We know all this about the precepts, but it’s nice to be reminded, refreshed again, especially when it’s a true story and it worked. It has a result like that. Even though it’s written 2,000 plus years ago, but it’s a true story.

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At the royal shrine, His Majesty King of Dai Ngon prayed that if the Prince’returned home safely, the King would keep a vegetarian diet, practice meditation and avoid alcohol, meat and addictive drugs for the rest of his life. Unfortunately the flight to Sinh Ga Bo for a negotiation was delayed: the weather had gone haywire due to global warming. In Sinh Ga Bo, the Prince was executed along with a

One day in 2016, rescuers found a severely wounded 2-year-old Golden Retriever in a garbage bag. Members of Nabiya Irion Hope Project rescued her and gave her urgent medical treatment. "Chi Chi" had lost all her legs, but not her strong will to live. The joint mission to give Chi Chi a new life brought these two noble organizations together, Nabiya-Irion Hope Project and ARME. Shannon Keith and he

THIRD LESSON: ‘Knowing the connection of the world, carelessness is not for his benefit.’ ‘Look at the exterior world from analogy with thy own self; [then] thou wilt neither kill nor destroy living beings;’ ‘The gifted man, following the law, sees well his true interest.’ FOURTH LESSON: Faithful according to the commandment of the Tîrthakaras (founder of the Jain religion), wise, and understandin

Have you ever been in a forest and seen a small animal with a head and body like a mouse but with legs and a tail like a deer? You are lucky if you have! These animals are quick and smart. Before you can see them clearly, they disappear. They are known as "mouse-deer" or "chevrotains" the "elves"of the forest! In China, we are a Class I-protected animal, meaning because we are endangered, the law

Hinduism is believed to be one of the oldest living religions on Earth. The earliest Hindu spiritual text, the Rig Veda, was complied in approximately 900 B.C. Other sacred Hindu scriptures include the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Ramayana, among others. One of the most cherished values of Hinduism is “ahimsa,” or non-violence born of respect for all life. We now invite you to listen to

The instruments’ sounds are inspired from higher realms within. Artists are often viewed as half-saints, because they bring celestial music to this Earth for us to enjoy. Piano music has its beginnings in the Baroque period between 1600 and 1750. Baroque music is characterized by an energetic rhythm. One of the most important composers of the Baroque period is Bach. The mid 18-century heralded the

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So change doesn’t just start in government with big politicians. It starts in society, where people start to realize that something is wrong and they go against it. So I think the best way we can spread out reach for veganism is by talking to people about it, and eventually, people will realize that veganism is the morally ought thing to do. I agree that veganism is a matter or justice, a matter o

Our Beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai lovingly supports orangutan rehabilitation in Indonesia, Mauritius receives humanitarian assistance from Saudi Arabia, Egypt to complete one of the largest solar parks in the world, Korean company creates rice-based straws, Finland to integrate climate studies into school curriculum, world-renowned movie director promotes plant-based lifestyle and cardiac nurse

Master, Could You please share more about Your new dog, Good Love? He practically came down just for me. Because he feels I don’t have enough protection. I don’t have anyone around who really protects me. So he went through all the trouble, I mean, really a lot of trouble. He was rejected three times - by the first owner, by the two next adopters. Practically it’s like that. Because he loves me so

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Municipality in Saudi Arabia launches initiative to feed homeless animals.The waterfront in Al-Khobar, bordering the Persian Gulf, is usually a vibrant part of the city, but it has been mostly deserted since the outbreak of COVID-19. Feral felines who used to be fed by visitors have been struggling to survive. But with support from local residents, the city has started a Food of Mercy progr