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Broadcast of Master's Video Lectures on Rogers Television
Rogers Television - Channel 10
Body, Soul and Spirit Expo
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Free Medical Service at the Millennium Paintball Sports Carnival
Spring Holiday Retreat
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Report from Cameroon Enthusiastic New Disciples in Kumba
[Kumba] After our initiation, the enthusiastic new disciples, filled with energy and a willingness to help others, decided to have a seminar in Kumba to share the good news with the locals. For this great occasion, everyone worked in unison, fueled by the Master Power. Although it was the first time such an event had taken place in Cameroon, everything went smoothly and quickly, as if by Divine Providence. It was only two days from the initial decision to the actual video seminar, but in that time we booked the hall, printed brochures, put up posters throughout the town, and made radio and loud speaker announcements. The conference began with a video by The Supreme Master Ching Hai, which was followed by a lively question and answer session, showing how spiritually advanced the country is. After the seminar, when the Quan Yin messenger asked how many people were interested in learning the Convenient Method, almost everyone stayed. Many had great experiences, such as seeing inner light and stars, hearing inner sounds, and seeing the after-death tunnel. The simple hearts of the people really touched us all. Now, all the disciples in Kumba want to start group meditations as quickly as possible, because the number of initiates has grown dramatically. |
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Report from Australia A New Center in Byron Bay
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Report from U.S.A. Master's 1999 European Lecture Tour Video Seminar
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Rise to the Realm of Enlightenment Together Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai Q. There are many religious sects in the world today. How do we know which one will lead us to the Truth? M. You will find the Truth only when you have found an Enlightened Master. The problem is not with the religious sects. All of them are good, but it is best to find an Enlightened Master. [Applause] There were many religious paths in ancient India, but why did people follow Shakyamuni Buddha? It was because He was an Enlightened Master. By following my teachings in spiritual practice, you don't have to change your religious belief. Catholics may continue to believe in Jesus Christ and God; Buddhists may continue to believe in the highest Buddha, who is also God. The highest God is the highest Buddha; the only difference is the name by which they are known. All we have to do is believe in the Supreme Power within; there is no need to change anything. Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai Costa Rica December 16, 1990 (Originally in English) If everyone truly practices what the Bible or the Buddhist Sutra teaches, they will never quarrel with each other, and all religions will be happy with each other and celebrate in the same church. The Pope will come to the temple, the monks will go to the church, and there will be no problems. There's only one religion - that is the religion of God, of love, of understanding. There's only one church, one temple - that is the temple of enlightenment. Come to that temple, and then we will know all religions of the world.
The Esoteric and Exoteric Paths
Breathing Practices Are Not the Ultimate Method
The Messiah Has Come!
The Truth in Islamic Doctrines
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Light and Sound Therapy in Medical Practice By brother initiate Shih-Hurng Loh, As we know, the Quan Yin Method of meditation consists of two parts: meditation on the Light and meditation on the Sound. From the teachings of our beloved Master and from numerous personal experiences of our fellow initiates, we all understand that the Inner Light and Sound can help us not only in our spiritual development, but also in maintaining our physical health. Recent advances in light and sound therapies in medical practice also provide collateral evidence, convincing us further that even the outer physical light and sound can be effective in healing the body, let alone the Inner Light and Sound that we meditate on every day. The positive visible and invisible effects of the Inner Light and Sound are demonstrated in the lives of many people. As modern science advances, the fact that "Quan Yin heals all diseases" will become more and more collaterally evident and the fact that spiritual practice is the highest form of science will become increasingly obvious. Bright Light Therapy in Cancer Treatment
Use of Bright Light Therapy in Treating Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorders
Use of Bright Light Therapy in Treating Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
Bright Light Therapy in the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
"Sound" Related Therapies
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Publications of The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association
Books
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The True Meaning of Church, Mosque, Temple and Pyramid
Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai The church, the outside church, mosque, and temple, are symbols of the kingdom of God within us, which are built to remind us of our own temple, of which Jesus said, Know you not that you are the temple of God and the Holy Spirit lives within you. I think that the church and the temple are very holy, sacred symbols of our devotion to God. Every time we pass through a church, a mosque, or the temple of any religion, we should truly remind ourselves of the reverence we have for these symbols of worship. It probably would be better if the people who come to these temples, churches or mosques truly could find their God within, within their temples also, not only in the brick temple but also in the true temple of God.
Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai Just sit anywhere -- on the bus, in the park, in your living room, close your eyes and do your meditation. And more importantly, have group meditation every week. Maybe we can arrange different days for different people's convenience, like one on Wednesday, one on Friday, or one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Whenever there is a great occasion, then we can celebrate and gather together in one place. If it's not big enough, maybe we try to look for a bigger place. Don't bother to build a mosque for me, just a storeroom or something will do. So, you know now where the temples, mosques, and churches come from -- from group meditation!
Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai The Buddhist ashram was originally a place for group meditation for the initiated practitioners. That's what it was originally intended for, just like our group meditation Center. After they were initiated, they would group together to meditate once every week or every two weeks. They would listen to the Master's teachings and ask questions. The Master would then send some disciples to answer their questions. Thus, they encouraged one another to practice more diligently. During group meditation, the blessing power is very great and they could progress faster. This is the original purpose of the Buddhist ashrams.
Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai The pyramids were not built to be used as tombs. They found out later that this was not the purpose. I think they built the pyramids for spiritual practice. Just now I told you it was very difficult to get the 'Instruction Manual of Wisdom' in ancient times. This is one of the reasons why they built the pyramids. It was because spiritual practice was very difficult in olden times for fear of being discovered by others. Where can you sit when holding a group meditation in the desert? [Laughter] Even with the guards around, everyone can still see you. ........In the empty desert, you roast to death by sitting there in the daytime, and freeze to death at night. The temperature in the desert is extremely hot in the daytime and extremely cold at night. Two extremes - that is why they built the pyramids. They are very, very quiet inside. It was very difficult for people to locate the entrance later. ........The entrance was known only to their own people. They were very spacious inside, and completely empty. Of course there was nothing; they were built for people to meditate inside, for initiation, etc., without being seen by outsiders. ........A real place of spiritual practice is only for people to meditate. There won't be anything inside, or at the most a Buddha statue or the Buddha's photograph. They used the Buddha's statue before, but now perhaps it is faster to take photographs or use a portrait. It was empty because people needed to sit in there, about the same as our place here.
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Yes, Believe It!
By brother initiate Wessel van Leeuwen My wife and I recently returned from Hermanus, South Africa, where we visited our son who lives at Camphill Village, an organic farming community for the mentally disabled. Those who attended the Cape Town Retreat in December 1999 at the nearby Habonim Campsite may remember the taste of the bread baked and supplied by Camphill... Below are some details that I learned during my visit to Camphill, which should not surprise us, but which confirm again what our beloved MASTER always teaches us. Dawn, the lady in charge of Camphill, was not there when we visited, but her eldest son Marc (18) was. I asked him if other guests had been visiting Habonim, to which he replied: "Yes, but not of the same type." Obviously curious, I asked him to elaborate on his remark. This is what he told me. He said that, though his mother knew there were many thousands of people on the site during the retreat, she never felt there were more than a hundred because "you people" were very quiet, well behaved and exuded a feeling of peace. She heard no shouting and screaming during the day or night. What really struck Marc when he came back home at the end of the Retreat was what had been left behind! The campsite had been left impeccably neat, clean and tidy. And that was not all. "It was the general atmosphere," Marc said. "How can I explain it? Let me say that there was a positive energy field, a sense of peace, calm, and tranquillity... I don't know how to describe it. It was very nice. It's unfortunately gone now. All I can tell you is that for some six weeks we felt very happy, quiet, and contented. Our dogs, too, were more gentle and obedient. We slept with our doors and windows wide open. We felt safe and secure. My mother didn't eat any meat or chicken during those weeks and smoked at least a third less. She still smokes less, and only now and then eats a piece of chicken. We all read Master's books and yes, it was different, very different, and we felt it." Can you believe this story? Yes! Not only because it is true, but also because it so clearly illustrates what our beloved Master always tells us: that we can change the world with diligent and focused meditation. |
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The Benefits of Group Meditation
By sister initiate Rashida Harris One of my biggest struggles in practice used to be going to group meditation. After the delay created by my strong resistance to attending group meditation, I decided to appeal to Master for help. I pleaded to Her in meditation to help me overcome this resistance and to help me identify what was causing it. Finally, after much meditation, and agonizing over my lack of resolve and faith, I decided to go see Master. She responded to my prayers by allowing me to attend the international retreat in England. (Through many miraculous circumstances, I was able to go at the last minute.) I did not know then why I had such a strong urge to go to the retreat, but now I know. While I was there, Master communicated such love to me that I wept like a baby who had been rescued from the jaws of Godzilla himself. I felt so safe, cleansed and happy that I promised Master I would attend group meditation, no matter what. The message She gave me was so loud and clear, and so filled with Love, that I could not come up with any more excuses. My resistance was part of an inner lesson that I needed to learn. Thanks to the Divine Love that Master has for each of us, I was able to learn this lesson very beautifully. No longer was going to group meditation an effort. No longer was the drive of 100 miles a burden. I now realized that the blessings derived from my attempts to attend group meditation were well worth the effort. The resistance that had been sitting like a pebble in my heart was lifted. Through the lifting of this pebble, it was not allowed to grow into a rock. Thank You, Master, for helping me. When Master says that something is important for us to practice, then it is so. She does not tell us anything that is not beneficial to us. There are always some blessings in regard to our growth. Even our lessons are blessings. These blessings multiply as we grow in our practice. We are very fortunate to be disciples of Supreme Master Ching Hai. Going to group meditation helps not only us, but our fellow initiates as well. For others who may have had experienced the same resistance, I hope this sharing might serve to inspire them and allow them to overcome it. |
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How The Quan Yin Method Changed Me
By brother Initiate Yang Guang, Before practicing the Quan Yin Method, I expended all my energy in fulfilling my desire for fame and gain. I watched for every opportunity to advertise myself or to be "a cut above the rest." For small gains in my work or outer life, I would ingratiate myself with people in high places just for the sake of standing out and of bringing honor to my ancestors. However, racking my brain every day in pursuit of success made life a burden for me. Besides, I was addicted to women. Since my youth I had been fond of looking at beautiful women and indulging in romantic fantasies. Sometimes my imagination would run wild and I could not stop it. I knew it was not good and was a threat to peace in my family, but I simply could not control myself. Once, when I went home to visit my family, my parents told me that there was a Master called Ching Hai who taught a supreme method that could liberate people and eventually bring them to sainthood. This news surprised me. Due to the early influence of my parents, I had read some of the Buddhist sutras and practiced various types of Qi Gong. But I had never heard of a method entitled "Supreme," let alone a Master called "Supreme". With my limited knowledge, I argued with my parents. Though unconvinced and unbelieving, I was curious and began to read "The Key of Immediate Enlightenment" because I wanted to know what Supreme Master Ching Hai had to say in Her books. Once I began reading the book, I could not bear to put it down, as Her teachings began to enlighten me in all aspects. I finally realized that, regardless of how high a position we have or how much wealth we possess, only our bones will be left in our graves after we die. After a fleeting life, we do not even know who we really are, why we came here, or where we will go. We invest our whole life and energy in finding ways to achieve fame and wealth, or to stand out among our colleagues, and in the end, we find that we have wasted our lives on something that does not last or never even existed. In fact, the main purpose of life is to find the way to the eternal, to experience the world of divine Truth, and to be liberated. Supreme Master Ching Hai's teachings enlightened me, Her wisdom convinced me, and I decided to practice the Quan Yin Method. But I hesitated at first because the precepts stated that one had to be a vegetarian in order to be initiated. I worried that being a vegetarian would make it difficult for me to socialize with other people and cause me to lose opportunities for wealth and higher positions. So you can imagine how I struggled! However, this conflict within me diminished more and more. Finally, I made up my mind to become a vegetarian for life and to practice the Quan Yin Method. Since receiving initiation into the Quan Yin Method, I have become a completely new person. The man who craved fame and wealth is gone. My previous desire to advertise myself and to be above others has disappeared. My addiction to women has been greatly relieved, which has stabilized my marriage and brought peace to my family. At first, these changes surprised me. What power was affecting me so deeply? The transformations in my character were very dramatic, yet natural. I know now that they were due to Master's Power and the true Love of God. Only through practicing the Quan Yin Method and connecting with the great power of God can one's weak personality and bad habits be changed for the best. More importantly, the Quan Yin Method can free us from the cycle of mortal existence and give us the highest wisdom. Nothing - be it fame, wealth or the opposite sex - is a substitute for the feelings of satisfaction, bliss and peace brought about by practicing the Quan Yin Method. The greatest reward I have ever received in my life is coming to know The Supreme Master Ching Hai and practicing the Quan Yin Method. My life is now meaningful instead of wasted. There is a saying, "You can change mountains and rivers but not a person's nature." But by practicing the Quan Yin Method, one's nature can truly change. Furthermore, it is through this method that one can achieve enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of life and death. It is a never-ending treasure house. |
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The Divine Protective Shield
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Rebirth through the Miraculous Hand of God
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