In today’s news, Qatari charity inaugurates new village in Syria for internally displaced families, another dangerous zoonotic disease spreading in Europe, new study in United States suggests humans can hear sound of silence, over US$1 billion in farmland debt canceled by Philippines government, Venezuelan artist transforms used plastic bottle caps into marvelous mural to promote sustainability, beans found to be cornerstone of centenarians’ food in world’s Blue Zones, and nests being built by corvid bird-people in Europe from spikes meant to deter them.
Do you want to have more close caring friends and meaningful relationships? If so, I have a few suggestions for you. Try giving out compliments at least once a day. It’s free and easy to do! Paying attention to others’ accomplishments and acknowledging them encourages them to do even better. On top of giving a compliment, you may want to help a friend with a chore, pick up litter, or buy someone coffee or a vegan meal. Also, engaging in random acts of kindness towards others is a win-win situation. Studies have shown that this will not only increase your happiness and improve your personal well-being, but those on the receiving end will feel appreciated and wanted. It is recommended you select a day out of the week to intentionally engage in five acts of kindness, as research has shown this is most effective. As well, studies show that spending money on others rather than yourself makes you feel happier longer. If you are able to follow through with daily random acts of kindness, you will see the positive changes in your life and others! Give it a try!
The joke of the day is getting ready in the guffaw makeup studio, so it’s time to tune in. It’s called “Good Incentive.”
A dying businessman was whispering his final will to his lawyer:
“Perhaps I should think about my most loyal employees. Let's divide half a million dollars between each person who has served 25 years at my company.”
“But your firm has only been in operation for 15 years! And even your two assistants have not been there that long.”
“I know. This way I know that those two will show up to work for the next 10 years.”
And now we have a heartline from Huyền Anh in Âu Lạc, also known as Vietnam:
I sincerely offer You and the Supreme Master TV team a poem which I wrote a long time ago, as a way to express my gratitude for Your infinite sacrifice for all beings and the world. I love and respect You so much.
DHARMA BODY SITS PEACEFULLY ON LOTUS DAIS
The reincarnated soul was surrounded by dark clouds
On the illusion shore, I am still lonesome
Just a blink of an eye, I suffered life after life
So much suffering filled up deeply in my heart.
Inside the three worlds, I lost my hope
Trapped with ignorance, ignored noble ideals,
Dreams, hopes, and aspirations for big goals
Stuck with mundane tasks, forgot the way to Nirvana.
Missed the shore of liberation, I kept this body
Oh, working hard in this world but all was in vain
By the time I knew it, I am a lonely widow
Just like a crescent moon in the dark, cold night.
You came and called my name in my big dream
Your voice was echoed in my numerous lifetimes
You erased my ignorance, karma, extreme suffering
You worked so hard for us, countless times.
Listening to Your lecture was my good fortune
Now I follow Your footsteps to go back to Heaven
With Quan Yin Meditation, my heart and mind have no hinderances
The inner Heavenly Sound current flows nonstop without beginning or end.
O Master, for so long You saved human beings
Now, Your hair color has faded like a sunset hue
I pray that Your Dharma body sits peacefully upon a Lotus Dais
And live a long life to bless Earth and Heaven
We vow to practice diligently all our lives
Despite all trials and tribulations on the way to the Kingdom of God
We won’t falter and our hearts will be steadfast
Flying with cloud and wind to cross the desert of Samsara.
On top of Quan Yin inner Heavenly Sound,
we watch Your perfect Dharma Body
Thousand years passing, we experienced the drop of impermanence
Being vegan, we understood the virtual game
How wondrous the moment of Initiation Nectar.
The fragrance of loving flowers makes life peaceful,
Emptiness but happy like in the time of the beginning
Yellow leaves in Autumn still hide the warmth of Spring
In the three worlds, may happiness and peace be for all continents.
I fold my hands and sincerely ask God
Please stay and bestow Your blessed Sound
My tears stop, I smile and meditate through Spring and Autumn
May each future human generation elevate forever.
Disciple Huyền Anh from Âu Lạc (Vietnam)
Clever Huyền Anh, The story contained within your poem is one we can relate to very well; thank you for relating the joy of connecting with Master. We are also especially grateful and humbled by the many blessings that come with initiation into the Quan Yin Method of spiritual practice graced by Master. May you and the truthful Aulacese (Vietnamese) people always be blessed by the bountiful Heavens. In Celestial Light, Supreme Master TV team
P.S. Master has this happy reply: “Poetic Huyền Anh, it is beautiful to read of your transition from the suffering world to viewing life through eyes opened by the Divine. Enjoy the fruits of your practice, my love. May you and friendly Âu Lạc (Vietnam) be kept safe and nourished by the mighty Buddhas.”
