The Recycled Art Movement has boomed during the past few decades, especially recently when the whole world is searching for new avenues of sustainable development. Exhibitions such as the Recycled Art Exhibition in Flagstaff, Arizona called for artwork made from at least 80% repurposed or recycled materials. Artwork made from recycled or reused materials comes in many forms, including fashion desi

On today’s program, we’ll present some of the changes occurring in the entertainment industry due to COVID-19 and climate change to adapt to and overcome these crises. The pandemic is changing the way the film business operates. With recent advances in technology and the rise of streaming services, people now have easy access to numerous shows with the click of a button, and are able to enjoy thei

In the old days, skating was a way of travelling, rather than a recreational activity. Instead of circumnavigating lakes, to save time, people made improvised skates using available materials in nature that facilitated travelling over ice and allowed them to cross the frozen lakes. Not until the mid-1800s was today’s figure skating style established by Mr. Haines, the founder of figure skating.

The next song is “Remembering Master’s Grace at the Moon Festival.” "(On this beautiful and peaceful night of the Moon Festival, the moon is full and families come together. Lanterns and colored banners are everywhere to celebrate this beautiful night. Oh! My Master, let us sing in joy. On this warm and beautiful night, joyously we come together. We clap our hands, clap our hands, to celebrate thi

Next, Taoyuan Center will perform three sets of martial arts for us. Chinese kung fu. First up is “Iron Nail Liao,” younger brother of Liao Tian-Ding. The second is Big Knife Wang Ba, younger brother of Big Knife Wang Wu. “Making up silly names.” This one is Dong Fang Bu Bai, or the Invincible East. “It may look simple, but they have practiced for a long time. You must have learned for a few years

In a work-related telephone call with the Supreme Master Television team on August 19, 2021, our most beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai spoke on the importance of protecting and respecting women. “You see we are in the 21st century, women became astronauts, go into space. Women are in the scientific field. Women have invented many things that are beneficial to human beings, animals, and the whole w

The program Life of a Saint featured the extraordinary lives and selfless dedication of Enlightened Masters. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, a legendary Yogi who was called Haidakhan Babaji appeared frequently in Northern India in the Himalayan region. He was said to possess all of the yogic siddhis (supernatural powers), and the people who met Him would experience a deep bliss in His presen

This year, we were touched by many outstanding governments, groups, and individuals on Shining World Awards. Supreme Master Ching Hai: “Joyfully present the Shining World Leadership Award for Peace to the following countries who have recently signed peace agreements mediated by Shining World Peace Leader Award and Shining World Award for Compassion laureate, President of the United States, His Exc

October 3, 2021, is the 4th anniversary since the relaunch of Supreme Master Television. In honor of this special occasion, let us reflect on some of the special events and revelations of this past year. On numerous occasions, our Most Beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai has taken precious time from Her intensive meditation retreat for the world to share Her wisdom and insights on important current h

"We’re looking for the Master who paints on stones. Do you know Him?" "I think I know whom you are looking for. Why don’t you have a rest at the guest house first. I will be back." "Is this person...?" "That is our Master! Ah, it’s the monastery’s meditation time now. You’re welcome to check out the books or go to the room next door to rest. I’ll be back in the early morning." "Thank you." "It’s w

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. In 1977 Ms. Ferida Mahwash, Afghanistan’s best-known female singer, was the first woman to rece

Folk art performance. The first performance is the hula hoop. Let’s clap to welcome them. The first part shows the technique. “Terrific. Terrific, terrific” Followed by a demonstration of waist hooping skill. Swing the hoop and your body aches will disappear. It can also help you lose weight. “Liberation in this lifetime; no need to swing anymore.” Next is leg hooping. “Wonderful! Awesome, awesome

“Here comes the tent.” “(Oh, my God! After climbing five mountains and she is still in pursuit.) ” “(Don’t run away. I have brought my ID card and the books. You don’t…)” “And the sleeping bag as well.” “(Forgot the sleeping bag. I’ll fetch it later.)” “Steel cup, the steel cup.” “(Don’t run. I’ve brought the sleeping bag. It is American big size, enough for the two of us.)” “(Oh!)” “They are good

Riding a white horse, I overcome three obstacles, returning to the Central Plains in plain clothes. No one sees me step on the sacred soil, looking for my wife Wang Bao-Chuan. Coming up is a brilliant skit performed by our female Quan Yin Messengers, “Wang Bao-Chuan’s Bitter Wait in the Cold Kiln.” “(How did you hear this news?)” “(One’s inner visions are not to be told. The Inner Master told me.)

"We should help that elder! He’s old and has no children to take care of him, so he has to earn a living for himself." "Greetings, elder! Thank you, elder! O elder, have you heard of the Rose Cave?" "Go toward the south-west. At the Rose Cave, deliver the ruby." "Go towards the southwest. At the Rose Cave, deliver the ruby." "Very strange! How could that elder know that we have a ruby? Probably an

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. The origins of this unique ensemble can be traced to the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM), created in 2010 under the patronage of the Ministry of Education and the Deputy Ministry for Technical Vocation and Educational Training, as

Next, we’ll have a splendid program of poetry recitation by the Chiayi center. “(Oh, it’s a ‘pocket program.’” “’The green grass on the riverbank.’ Ah…Ah…Ah… I watch the clouds drift by slowly, and dream of a faraway place. I watch the birds fly by swiftly, and dream of a faraway place. I wonder if God sees the smile on my face. I hope I can leave here one day, and live in the faraway place deep i

The third program is a Hakka folk song performed by the Keelung center. “Heaven Will Reward Those Who Work Hard.” “Why working so hard?” “(because strangely, there seemed to be lots of traffic, be it on the highway or the freeway. Wow!) It’s because all of you. They are your cars. Who else’s? (Despite waiting for a long time, we all felt very happy. We’re full of hope today, in a state of bliss. O

"These robbers just spared us because they knew they couldn’t bully us. If you had persisted, you could have beaten them." "If we can’t scare them off then just give them the money. Because fighting will only get both sides deeper into animosity." "Help! Someone help me please!" "Someone is calling for help!?" "Now what? Remove the rocks?" "Be careful, otherwise the rocks may collapse even

Today we’ll look at historical and modern forms of gardening in Germany, along with its neighboring countries of Austria and the Netherlands. One famous German garden is Sanssouci Park, located in the historical city of Potsdam, near Berlin. Sanssouci and its gardens became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990, and it’s now visited by over two million people each year from all over the world. Simi