I will ask the next question on behalf of Mr. Danyo Koami Hagbalé, who is Chief Division Supervision of Prefectures and Regions at the Ministry of Territorial Administration. And the question is: “Charcoal is an energy source regularly used in Africa, mostly in household activities because it’s cheaper compared to gas. However, its use has caused many parks to be deforested and not reforested, while the burning of charcoal also increases air pollution. Please, Master, could You give us advice about other energy sources that would be affordable and could help us avoid deforestation and air pollution?”
Master: Hallo, Monsieur Chief Danyo. Yes, I understand, and I am glad people such as yourself are concerned about preserving our forests. We must protect the trees as much as we can. According to the environmental organization Greenpeace, 8% of the Earth’s forest-related carbon is stored in the vast rainforests of the Congo River Basin in Central Africa. Scientists predict that continued deforestation of the Congo will release the same amount of CO2 as the United Kingdom emitted over the last 60 years! Imagine that. So, it is important to preserve the forest while we still can because it helps in addressing global warming.
Other alternatives that could be used to avoid deforestation is something called green charcoal, or biochar, which has been introduced in Senegal. This is made from agricultural waste products, is affordable and prevents deforestation. It also absorbs CO2 as well, which is why climate scientists support the use of it. It absorbs the CO2 very well. So, this is one alternative. And, of course, if possible, you can use a sustainable energy alternative such as a solar oven cooker, which is safer and causes no air pollution at all. So, these are just some examples of affordable energy sources we can try and share with one another.
I’m sure there are more. You can do some internet research to see any better solutions, up to date. But the most important and most urgent, once again, is the vegan diet. V-E-G-A-N diet. This is the good deed that you can do to help save the planet as a whole. Because this will most quickly reduce global warming. And it’s not just that. Truly, being vegan is not just about reducing greenhouse gases – it is about stopping the suffering of the animal-people and their cruel inhumane mistreatment. We have to be a noble species; we have to be noble human beings. This is what it is all about, we have to stop the inhumane treatment of animal-people. And if we, in Africa, join together to be vegan, we will be blessed by all the Heavens. Please spread the good solution info. Thank you, Monsieur Danyo, for your good question. God bless you. (Thank You, Master, for Your answer.) You’re welcome.
The next question is from Mr. Koudahe Kossi. He is the director of the microfinance institution, COOPEC Solidarite in Togo.
Mr. Koudahe Kossi: Supreme Master, good evening. (Good evening.) We love You for Your commitment to humanity. (Thank you.) My question is: It had been clearly shown that the vegan diet will save the world. However, we who follow the old diet, where should we begin to change the diet of our family members and of the population? In a practical way, could You show us the different steps to follow? Thank You very much, Supreme Master.
Master: Yes, Monsieur Koudahe, I would be glad to. Thank you for your understanding and your wish to change the diet of the communities for the betterment of our planet – better health, more energy, more happiness, more protection, everything is for our benefit.
Well, we can begin where we have the most influence – with ourselves and our home. After that, we can quickly get the community more interested, especially in practices like growing organic produce, for two reasons. One is that these methods are very effective and show yields in a short time that can benefit many people. And less work even. The other is that these kinds of community gardens have also been used to supplement people’s livelihoods. So the benefit of growing and eating fruits and vegetables is evident and easy to see.
You can also share SOS veg solution flyers to help awaken others, as well as write letters to the government and media. On a more local level again, you can sponsor a cooking class. This will help people understand just how easy it is to cook delicious and nutritious veg meals for themselves and their families. All of these things help. You do what you can, Monsieur Koudahe.
We are all doing what we can right now. We do our best to help people to understand the true value and benefit of being vegan, to save the planet for ourselves and all the other Divine creations we hope to preserve. Thank you for being here with us, and I pray we all join this best, most beneficial vegan diet trend to save our planet for ourselves and our children. (Thank You, Supreme Master.)
Interviews1:
(Good morning, Sir.) Good morning. (Can you please introduce yourself?) [My name is] Ouhbavineh Fatel. (What do you think of this conference we’ve just attended?) It’s a very instructive conference because it deals with a current and very prominent issue. It’s about the survival of nature, the universe, and then species, in particular the human species, who are suffering today due to their abusive exploitation of other natural species. The aim of this conference is to raise awareness of the need to preserve the environment by not consuming living species such as bush animal(-people) and even fish(-people), for example.
(What do you think of the solution advocated by this conference, namely adopting a vegan diet to save the planet?) It’s a solution that I have found effective, no doubt, because once you become a vegan, in effect, you no longer consume Animal (-people) meat and so on. So as a result, it’s going to help reduce the abusive exploitation, the human authority over other species in nature. Because it is always because of the consumption of meat that we’re sometimes led to use certain fuel, such as fire. Because with the creation of fire, we came up with the idea of breeding. And breeding was intended to provide us with meat. So, once you become a vegan, it’s like a return to physiocracy. So, it’s a good solution. But it might not be very easy, since now it requires an effort from each and every one of us.
(After this conference, are you personally motivated to become a vegan, and will you encourage those around you to become vegan to save the planet?) Honestly, it is a noble mission for me to do so and even to be motivated, because there is every reason to be. And then, I truly believe that there is no greater sacrifice when it comes to preserving nature and humanity, since we ourselves have inherited it from those who came before us. So, it is a noble duty to be able to preserve this for future generations. (Thank you, Sir.) You’re welcome.
Interviews2:
(Good morning, Sir.) Good morning. (Can you please introduce yourself?) My name is Gatoret Bataou. (What do you think of this conference we’ve just had with Supreme Master Ching Hai?) I must admit that I was really dazzled by this conference. It was very, very enriching because before, we didn’t know what a vegan is.
Today, you see, I am eating vegan rice. It’s not that different from the rice we usually eat. The only difference is the absence of meat. But there is another way of preparing tofu meat, which means soy meat, which is just as succulent as the meat you’re used to eating, beef and so on. But it’s made from soy and tastes almost the same. There’s no difference. If you don’t pay attention, you won’t even know that it’s not beef or mutton or whatever. Yes, otherwise, it’s a conference I really wanted to attend, because I’ve heard a lot about it. I was a bit hesitant, but today, I’m really convinced, and I’ve already started getting into it. Now, I’m going to redouble my efforts.
I think this is the regime we all need to really get back to, the established order we helped destroy. You see, I think it would be a good thing if everyone really returned to the vegan diet, which is close to nature. If we’re talking about being close to nature, veganism is really the model that is closest to nature. Here is the rice. It’s our rice, the same rice that everyone buys. It’s just prepared differently. Thank you very much. (Thank you.) You’re welcome.
Interviews3:
(Good morning, Madam.) Good morning. (Can you please introduce yourself?) My name is Nollia Sasse. (What do you think of this conference on global warming?) I think it’s a good thing. What’s more, it also helps us become aware of what we are doing to our planet.
(What do you think of the major solution advocated by this conference, namely a vegan diet to save the planet?) (I think it’s a good thing because I am part of it myself. So, it’s a good thing too. It’s good for the world to go vegan.
(After this conference, are you motivated to become a vegan and influence those around you to become vegan?) Yes, after this conference, I am motivated to become fully vegan. (Thank you very much.) Thank you.
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