People say that I’m bewitching you. Yes, yes! It’s true. I’d like to charm to prince back to the Kingdom of God, For what is the good Of dragging out your weary existence on this planet. While wasting away your soul. Come, my precious! Come, let me take your hand. To the faraway land. To future, remote. Where the dust at your heels is gold. And the ground under your feet is pure gladness. Once you

“And other arts, such as good paintings, poetry and music, are to comfort and soothe our minds, heal our hearts in this turbulent world. To some extent, they also remind us of our ethereal Home and rekindle some nostalgic feelings within us, so we may seek an elevating way to reach our true origin.” From March 13 to March 17, 2019 the “United Peaceful World” Art Exhibition was held at Seoul’s Naru

Sometimes, sickness, disasters, or separation from loved ones will awaken a person to the ephemeral nature of life. Suddenly, they are unable to find joy in many things that used to delight them, and start to question the true meaning of their existence. We would like to introduce you to the main character Nam, as he embarks on his own spiritual journey. “Cherished one, Although I will not be able

Supreme Master Ching Hai is not only a fully enlightened Spiritual Master, but also a prolific artist whose aesthetic creations include oil paintings, fan paintings, decorative lamps, jewelry and clothing designs, culinary art, architectural and landscape designs, poetry, and musical compositions. The collective name of Master’s Heaven-inspired creations is Celestial Art. Over the years, in order

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 un

Today, September 28, the day also commemorates the birthday of the great sage, Master Confucius. According to Confucius, there are five essential virtues of a true gentleman: benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and trustworthiness. Among them, benevolence is the central tenet, which means to love all humans and other beings. It also includes animals as indicated in Master Confucius’ vege

In part 1 of our show, Dr.Hari Prasad Pokharel, a Nepalese Naturopathy doctor, writer and pioneer yoga teacher explained to us the different types of teachers and how precious a Sadguru is for humankind's spiritual development. On the same note, Supreme Master Ching Hai also commented as follows on the importance of having a Master and the grace of God in our spiritual practice. " If you have no M

Today is the full moon day according to the Hindu calendar and an important day for many Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains. It’s Guru Purnima Festival, when they honor their spiritual teachers or gurus. In Sanskrit, guru means someone who removes darkness. In other words, a guru rids the ignorance in our souls and brings spiritual advancement. A master is someone who can expand our wisdom. Such a

Easter is a time to remember and express our heartfelt gratitude to Lord Jesus Christ, who selflessly showed the way to eternal life. God made you and God made me, He made the world for us to see. God loves you and long ago, He sent his Son to tell us so. Jesus showed us many things, To love and share and dance and sing. To learn and pray, to help and care, He promised he’d always be there. He die

After the official ceremony, a cultural entertainment program by our Association members was presented for the 2000 guests, who then requested with warm applause for Supreme Master Ching Hai to sing some of Her own composition. Ever gracious and delightful throughout the proceedings, Supreme Master Ching Hai obliged, and the evening culminated in an exuberant and uplifting celebration of love. At

“Seas of starlight. Thru the open eye. Sacred songs. From the empty space inside.” ”I have loved You long before there was time.” “Nothing to do. Nothing to be. Nothing to know.” “Silent sounds. Seeing without eyes.” The last sentence is kind of inner meditative experiences. It’s seeing without eyes and hearing without ears. Only when we experience that with our inner awareness. Then we understand

This is a new thing, not in the program. She is the most famous soprano in the world. The highest pitch. And the pianist especially came to accompany her. Thank you. I heard that you are very kind to come especially. With short notice. Thank you. See Hildegard is supposed to have a recording in Munich. She's supposed to leave here in the morning, but she especially stayed with us to sing for you.

Our next performance is a bassoon solo. And it will be performed by Brother Lin.And now, ladies and gentlemen, we will have the “Golden Peacock Dance” by one of our sisters from Formosa (Taiwan). The “Golden Peacock Dance” by Sister Wong.Our next number is from Mexico, a duet of voice and guitar. Vocalist is Enrique Munoz, guitarist Jose Luis Sanchez Vargas. They will perform “Pretty

At this time, we would like for the Supreme Master Ching Hai to grace us at the podium with Her presence please. “I thank you sincerely for your time and effort to bring about the gathering of this evening and all this great honor. To help others, it is our birthright, our privilege. And I feel rather, embarrassed to be proclaimed in public with such a small service, which is just the beginning, v

I wish the whole world and the entire universe a Happy Supreme Master Ching Hai Day. The Ching Hai Day is not only my day. It's your day. It's everyone's day! Everyone that did something good to your neighbors, to your pets, to the neighbor's pets, to the animals outside in the wild; anyone that helped any other beings, or respected and loved any other beings, including the non-sentient beings suc

In 1993, record floods swept through thestates of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Kansas, Missouri, and Minnesota. Out ofcompassion for the people’s suffering, Supreme Master Ching Hai sent a reliefteam from our Association and lovingly contributed US$170,000 in humanitarianaid.The following year, on February 22, 1994,the governments of six American states and the World Cultural

Music is part of the country’s rich cultural heritage and has long been intimately connected with the lives of the Afghan people. Women have participated in the making and playing of Afghan music for centuries. The 1960’s and 1970’s are considered the golden age of Afghan music and Afghan women singers. Apart from music, many distinguished Afghan women have contributed to the country socially, pol

Named after a Persian goddess of music, Zohra, the country’s first all-female orchestra is composed of 30 young women ranging in age from 13 to 20 years. This unique ensemble can be traced to the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM). ANIM’s founder, Dr, Ahmad Naser Sarmast, was the first Afghan ever to earn a PhD in musicology. Let’s now hear an excerpt from Dr. Samast’s inspiring talk a

Africa, a continent graced by God with vibrant cultures, an ancient history and diverse wildlife, has long been a source of fascination and inspiration for people around the world. African dances dedicated to Supreme Master Ching Hai by the African people over the years. Let your spirit soar to the rhythmic beat of the African drums and the spontaneous, joyful movements of the dancers. Seeing ones

The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is the most widely celebrated holiday in many Asian countries. It’s a time for getting together with family and friends. To mark the Lunar New Year, our Association members hold international retreats to meditate for world peace and celebrate as one big global family. Now let’s enjoy the entertaining programs presented by our Association members during the New