An Elevating Christmas Celebration 2019, Part 1 of 6

Honoring the birth of the Worshipped Lord Jesus Christ, on Christmas Day 2019, our Association members from around the world gathered for a meditation retreat at the New Land Ashram in Taiwan, also known as Formosa, and enjoyed a happy vegan celebration in the benevolent presence of our Most Compassionate Supreme Master Ching Hai. The colorful programs, which included vibrant dances, beautiful singing and a heartfelt poetry recitation, brought much joy for the Christmas season. After the entertainment program, Master lovingly imparted a most touching speech before cutting the vegan cake. “With utmost respect, we thank the Ultimate Master, the Lord of the whole universe, Supreme Master Ching Hai, who has saved us from the control of the maya, the negative power and the karma force. We also thank all Godses and all Celestial Beings in the universe who combined all their powers to destroy the maya. Now, let us enjoy the merry performances, which will be presented by members of the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association to celebrate this unprecedented victory. The first performance is by the initiates from Âu Lạc (Vietnam), titled ‘Feliz Navidad (Merry Christmas).’ Let our heart be immersed in the music and lyrics to welcome the coming of a peaceful, happy and glorious world.” “Dear friend, be happy! Let us celebrate a peaceful Christmas Let us hold hands and sing joyous songs Now and forever, together in our hearts. Merry Christmas, prosperous year of happiness” “Master said that from now on, we have to be responsible for our own actions, because there is no maya, nor negative power, nor karma force for us to blame anymore. We have to correct our own negative habits. If we have any negative thought, we should correct it immediately. Follow Master’s lead. Let Master guide us. Let Master’s image always be in our heart. The next performance is ‘Be Thou My Vision.’ The background music is an Irish Christian hymn. Here are the lyrics: Be Thou my vision, oh Lord of my heart, Be Thou my vision, Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art, Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.”