Claude Monet was a prolific painter in the impressionist style of painting developed in France during the mid-to-late 19th century. He was born on November 14, 1840, in Paris, France. Claude Monet had entered the Le Havre secondary school of the arts at the age of 11. Young Monet’s caricatures were well-liked and very popular.Monet’s local success caught the attention of Eugène Boudin, one of the great seascape painters of the 19th century. By and by, Boudin succeeded in talking the young Monet into coming along with him on his outings. Thus, Monet began plein air painting, meaning painting th

Today, we continue our interview with Jayne Yilmaz as she explains how her artivism has also changed her as a person. “It’s made me understand that animals are with us on this planet and not for us, they’re not something that are to be used or abused. And it’s helped me align my love of animals with my actions and my behavior because I don’t believe that you can claim to be a lover of animals and eat them.”Ms. Yilmaz has painted several artworks about the lives of chicken-people. Ms. Yilmaz shares with us what most inspires and motivates her creativity. “What I would like to do in the future i

What inspired these top-notch artists from diverse backgrounds and fields to take part in this production? What was the invisible thread that connected them together? We will continue our "train ride" to journey back in time and uncover "The Making of Loving the Silent Tears." “I love original work. To me, it’s the most exciting when you hear – like the music in ‘Loving the Silent Tears.’ It’s some extraordinary music in there. It’s just very touching. This train goes all over the world, and we’re deeply influenced by the poetry of Supreme Master. And by that influence, we find inner enlighten

As you can see from the previous episodes, “Loving the Silent Tears” was a great success. All the actors, actresses, singers, dancers, costume designers, makeup artists, and lighting and sound technicians collaborated with each other seamlessly and delivered an unforgettable musical experience to the audience. What inspired these top-notch artists from diverse backgrounds and fields to take part in this production? What was the invisible thread that connected them together? We will continue our “train ride” to journey back in time and uncover “The Making of Loving the Silent Tears.” “The Supre

“‘The only belonging that is truly valuable is the faith you carry in your heart.’” “You have heard: That Great people get enlightenment while sitting lotus under the tree shades. In the jungle, in the Himalayas, or in the lonely desert, or deep in a mountain cave, or in a retreat, quiet temple, et cetera, et cetera. But I tell you: I reached awakening in the middle of my night sleep. In a plastic tent, in the heart of a noisy holiday resort.” “And thank you for the trip of a lifetime!” “I have a feeling your journey is just beginning.” “Exactly where is this train headed?” “Home and beyond.”

The beautiful and soothing piano music we just heard is titled “Tiché Místo,” which means “A Quiet Place” in Czech. The piece is composed and performed by Ian Haywood, a highly versatile musician from Essex, England. With decades of experience in writing and performing music and songs, Ian has produced several albums ranging from nature-inspired piano solos to modern instrumental arrangements and meditative melodies. Outside the world of relaxing piano music, Ian performs under a different guise; that of a reggae musician known as “BFriendly.” Through his musical talents, Ian expresses his sup

“Oh, my beloved! People are at ease with lying and I might have liked to try their art. But there is only one problem: Whenever my mouth opens, the TRUTH just keeps bubbling forth! I’ve joined Your holy assembly little did I know You demand the sacrifice of my EGO!Your poetry is the most touching thing that I ever read. But why, beloved Master, did You reveal all the hidden secrets within the deepest recess of my soul? I’ve joined Your holy assembly for a life of service and sacrifice. Little did I know You demand the hardest: You demand the sacrifice of my EGO!If my husband leaves me I could

“‘Heaven is within – here and now!’ The best I can hope for now is a universal plan. Spiritual insurance.” “It’s free. The pages are blank. You need to fill it up yourself.” “But how?” “You need to make an inner connection.” “You taught me how to love the world. Without You I’d never know the real meaning of Love, but I, I wouldn’t tell this to others. They’d think I am mad! Indeed, I’ve become intoxicated with divine Nectar. My initiation. Initiation. When Master’s LOVE falls upon my soul, then I’m reborn a youth. Just don’t ask me what’s the reason: Reason is not a logic of LOVE! When worldl

Following its victory at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, Italy hosted the 66th edition of the event this year at the Palasport Olimpico Arena in Turin, where the two semi-finals and the final were presented live on May 10, 12, and 14, respectively. Sam Ryder is a free-spirited vegan singer from Essex, UK, with over 12 million fans on TikTok. His unconventional “Space Man” came second in the competition. Latvia’s Citi Zēni sang “Eat Your Salad,” with the message that being meat-free and eco-friendly is attractive.The winner of this year’s contest was the folk-rap group Kalush Orchestra from U

“What’s the use of this eternal game. All the morning I sat alone yearning to meet Thee, thou didn’t show up. All the afternoon I again sat alone waiting earnestly, all the world knows my urgency! But Thou care not! All the night I lay awake in my darkest chamber with a lonely candle, Your Light never once shone through! Alright Master! Then go! Go wherever You wish, I’m tired, heart broken, after all I’m only a frail mortal. For eons, countless people, dumb and wise, Have wasted too much energy playing it! I quit! One day You have to come out all by Yourself. I no longer have the strength to

“‘Saturday: He turns twenty today. I pray that angels visit his dreams.’” “‘Sunday – He still sleeps. And my heart turns black. Where are you, God?’ Oh, a poem! ‘I am the mouthpiece of the entire creation.’” “I am the mouthpiece of the entire creation. Voicing openly their sorrows and pains of life after life in the ever-rolling wheel of death. Pray, Compassionate Master hasten to put it to an end. O Master of infinite Radiance! Be gracious and shed a few beams into my longing heart. The world is a whirlpool, full of scorpions and snakes, which bite with lust, anger and hatred. And people are

After three years of study and research abroad, Alexander Borodin returned to Saint Petersburg with his wife Ekaterina Protopopova in 1862, taking a position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry, and started to teach at the Medico-Surgical Academy. In the same year, encouraged and guided by the leading member of “The Five,” Mily Balakirev, he began composing his first large-scale orchestral work, the “Symphony No. 1 in E-flat.” Although in his first symphony the influence of German composers such as Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann remained, Borodin’s unique style had come through and matu

“I found my refuge in You. And You have promised everlasting happiness. This I believe. Indeed, I do! Oh Master, hasten make it true. For I’m dying in this prison of the Prince of darkness. Beloved Master, You mean more than God to me! You can move heaven and earth. You can change demons into Angels of Love. Magician of the greatest worth, why didn’t You change this restless monkey mind of mine?! Beloved Master, You mean more than God to me! Thy touch turns stone into gold, And turns all demons into loving angels. Pray mighty Master, touch my soul and turn it into Thine own! f You don’t love m

“(Spiritual insurance. For your soul.)” “(My soul needs insuring? Somebody’s stealing my soul?)” “The Master is more than just Kind. O friends, I could never have enough time, to tell you of His boundless Grace. Only in the remote corner of my heart, I humbly shed tears! When Thou appearest, the Sun seems to fade! Thy being shining as thousands of stars and countless jewels. Thy holy and youthful glow brighten the darkest corner of my soul. Oh! My longing heart. Overfilled with joy! While bathing in Thy infinite Splendor. All worldly burdens and sorrows, depart! There is none in this world, wh

In the history of music, Alexander Borodin stands out as a composer known for both his beautiful melodies and his accomplishments in the fields of chemistry and medicine. Although Mr. Borodin once said that he was a “Sunday composer,” his works are masterfully crafted lyrical forms with rich harmonies showing great originality, warmth, and grandiosity. And despite not being numerous, their exceptional quality has earned him a prominent place in music history. Inspired by Russian folk tunes and a dynamic nomadic spirit blended with his own creative ideas, Borodin’s song-like music overflows wit

“Oh, Lord it’s said that You are everywhere. Why is it that in my house You never set foot? Oh, Lord the veil seems forever hanging there, In front of my eyes. O Lord of the Blissful Worlds Pray rend it aside! So I may behold Your Face.” “O Lord of the Blissful Worlds Pray rend it aside! So I may step into eternal Life. Life.” “The inner Master: Symbol of eternal Life! The most powerful and gracious of all beings in the cosmos. The inner Master. Some call the Master: Lord, the Father, Mother, the Godhead, the Origin of all things. Some call it the Way, others romantically describe Her as the b

Before we enjoy the musical, we would like to introduce our very, very special guest speaker. (That’s right. Generations know him for his Oscar-winning role as Bernardo in the musical film classic, “West Side Story.”) A living legend. Please welcome the wonderful George Chakiris! “We are all here tonight for the premiere of ‘Loving the Silent Tears,’ an international musical. And Supreme Master Ching Hai’s message is that all beings are the same, human, or animal-people, and have the right to live in peace and dignity on this beautiful planet; and that each person can do his or her part to sav

Since ancient times, humans have expressed their love and longing for God through singing and music. These holy songs connect us with the Divine and remind us of our heavenly Home. As humanity continues to face the effects of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and other forms of suffering, it’s critical that we reflect on our past collective behavior that led to these negative events, repent deeply, pray to God for forgiveness, and ask for Hiers Divine Guidance.The first song, “Embrace,” is written by Nathaniel and Mary Grace Dela Peña in response to the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic. “Embrace

“Loving the Silent Tears” is a Broadway style musical inspired by Supreme Master Ching Hai’s profound poetry collection, “Silent Tears.” Directed by Tony nominee Vincent Paterson with choreography by Emmy winner Bonnie Story, the musical takes us on a magical train ride to 16 countries across 6 continents. It’s a journey of fantastic dances and songs performed by award-winning artists from around the world, as well as a voyage of finding inner peace. This extraordinary musical was premiered on October 27, 2012, at the grand Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, USA, to commemorate the

We have never been strangers; all of us are truly brothers and sisters. Let us quickly awaken to return to our celestial Home and reunite with our Benevolent Father. “It is not so, my love, we are not strangers It is not so, my love, our affection was once tender Fading beyond purple clouds, traces of birds in flight. The holy spirit’s still alive with sacred light It is not so, my love, we are not of the Earthly race It is not so, my love, we are from a magnificent palace Time and again, lost in this labyrinth Immersed in vicissitudes, and Heaven so distant! Search for it, my love, in the elu

Organized by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), and the free interactive video and streaming platform WaterBear, the annual Environmental Photographer of the Year Contest draws people’s attention to the planetary crisis through inspirational photos from around the world. This venue also supports the urgent calls to action by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The contest is free to enter for both professional and amateur photographers, and the categories include Environmental Photographer of the Year, Young Environmental Photographer of the

“Use the wisdom torch to shine upon worldy affairs. Use morals and compassion to govern the nation. Every home is blissful, the world peaceful! You wish to have wisdom very much, is that right? She is the Living Master. She can help you fulfill your wish.” Upon returning to the palace, Princess Ngọc Đan immediately applied to get initiation into the Quan Yin Method. Since then, she practiced diligently to cultivate virtues and wisdom to become a useful person. Not long after, the King passed the crown to Princess Ngọc Đan. Upon her enthronement, Ngọc Đan immediately issued a decree to mandate

“Humans and animals We all feel pain. We’re different yes but sentient nonetheless. So morally aren't we the same? So how can we justify Taking somebody’s life, Just because we're smarter, Just because we're stronger, Just because we like the taste, Just because we have the power? How can might ever make things right When there’s no need? We're just addicted to the pleasure And the greed. Cos they're just like us In all the ways that matter.”Currently living in California, USA, vegan singer-songwriter Dayzee Oliver was born as Jason Oliver. For many years, between his different “daytime” jobs

To cope with the current crisis of global warming and environmental destruction, Supreme Master Ching Hai has presented a new series of outfits driven by powerful slogans with impacting visual designs to help remind people of the urgent need to act on climate change. “Be Veg. Go Green. Yeah. Save the Planet!” “(Each item designed by Master is imbued with soul, spirit, life force, and Master’s abundant Love for all beings.)” “(I found that the so-called Blessing Power came from the meticulous care and Love of the Designer. When you wear a piece of S.M. Celestial Clothes, you would feel that eve

In the previous episodes of the drama entitled, “The Magical Book,” we learned how a young princess destined to be heiress to the throne, had begun to realize many truths during her eye-opening journeys into the world outside the royal palace. “The people have to toil from dawn to dusk to earn their living. But, as the royal court residents, where do we get the money to live in such luxury and comfort? (From the citizens’ tax money!)” “The government is not the lord of the country. The governments are the employees of the people, because the people pay taxes in order to keep them in office. Th

Since Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which has caused untold suffering for this peace-loving nation, people worldwide have been voicing their support for the Ukrainians and condemning Russia’s unjust action while providing financial and material assistance whenever possible. From pop singers and rock stars to classical musicians, artists of all ages from Ukraine and other parts of the globe have used their talents in sending positive messages of support to Ukraine during this critical time of need.In early March, the seven-year-old Ukrainian girl Amelia Anisovych was caught on cam

Many of our Association members had the great fortune to participate in the 1995 S.M. Celestial Clothes Fashion Show, either as part of the audience or as supporting staff. In our show today, we will continue to hear some of their stories and insights on the Celestial fashion show and Supreme Master Ching Hai’s ethereal designs. “(My involvement [in the fashion show] started from the preparation period. In my opinion, Master not only pays attention to designs, but also pays attention to tailoring. She noticed every detail, from the cutting and splicing the fabric, to the sewing technique, and

Today, we are honored to continue our interview with Ms. Ampil as she tells us more about her often challenging journey to stardom. Joanna Ampil played the main character Grizabella in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical “Cats.” This part requires a particularly wide vocal range. Ms. Ampil shares her thoughts on the kind of qualities an actor needs to interpret and portray a character accurately and well to an audience.Joanna Ampil describes her growth through playing Saint Mary Magdalene in “Jesus Christ Superstar,” a role she first played in 1996. Joanna Ampil portrayed Candida Marasigan in the

Throughout the 1995 S.M. Celestial Clothes fashion tour, Supreme Master Ching Hai took every opportunity to thank the models and supporting staff, and treated them with boundless love and utmost respect. “And you know, for just a few moments for our enjoyment, they have to endure a lot of hectic schedule and tiredness, and different timing. It’s different when you have a fashion show. They are very humble, very humble, and hard workers.” “Many people watched the shows and praise me that I have talent, and I have taste. But they should know, it is God who gives me all the inspiration. And whate

Join us as we follow the princess on her next adventure in Part 2 today. “This place is so peaceful! (Right. The world will be like this too, when humans and animal-people co-exist harmoniously.) Vegan food is so delicious! Why do we humans have to kill the animal-people [for food]? (They are sentient beings, just like us!)” “They are living beings just like us. When you look into the eyes of animal-people, sometimes you will realize, ‘My God! We are equal. We are the same.’ And that feeling will send shivers all over your body, and give you an enlightenment that you would never dream of havin

The invention of the hot air balloon was one of humanity’s earliest attempts to realize the dream of flight. A typical hot air balloon today is composed of a large balloon with an attached basket to carry people. Gas burners send hot air up into the balloon. Because the hot air inside is less dense than the air outside, the balloon rises.Prototypes of hot air balloons can be found in sky lanterns, which have been used by many cultures for millennia. For instance, approximately 2,500 years ago, during the Han Dynasty in China, sky lanterns were commonly used for lighting roads, celebrating the

During the 1995 S.M. Celestial Clothes Fashion Show, Supreme Master Ching Hai held several conferences with journalists and discussed Her original design concepts in great detail. She spoke of Her choice of fabrics and the special occasions that called for certain pieces of clothing in Her life.“One design but two purposes. For example, this one is for conservative ladies, or a little bit elderly lady. And therefore, you see all the legs are covered with one piece of attached vegan silk inside. And if someone is a little bit younger and more lively, with a beautiful figure, she would probably