“The place the Ganges River first originates is called Gangotri. A lot of people go there to take a bath, in the summer, and then believe that they clean their sins. Normally, they come there, and just splash some water on their face, because the water is so cold. It just came from the ice, just a little bit, like zero degrees and the water is just flowing ice. I went there and did exactly the

The beautiful song we just heard is based on the profound poem by the venerated Enlighted Master, Kahlil Gibran, with music by Faran Ensemble and vocals by the talented musician, Teema. Growing up in Morocco in a Turkish family in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and having travelled all over the world, Teema is at ease with both traditional Arabic music as well as with modern western jazz. Supr

“Not that I have magical power, but I could see through the walls and the roof, a lot, thousands of holes everywhere. I called it the five-thousand star hotel, and it was pretty cheap. That was in one of the houses, the mud houses that I stayed. Most of the time, I climbed up to the roof to sleep. We didn't have a staircase. You have to kind of climb the wall with your fingers in because the wall

Now, Supreme Master Ching Hai also received a heartfelt letter from award-winning actress Ms. Joanna Ampil, who played the role of Thanh in the musical. Following is an excerpt: Dear Supreme Master Ching Hai, My name is Joanna Ampil and I have the honor of portraying Thanh in “The Real Love” musical. I feel the urge to write to You because I am overflowing with a wonderful feeling which I'm afraid

In his early years, the beloved Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh worked unsuccessfully at various jobs. At the beginning of 1888, he travelled to Arles, and found sanctuary in the warm sun and vibrant colors of Provence. On May 1 of that year, Vincent rented part of the so-called "Yellow House,'' where he dreamt of making a "Studio of the South'' and of starting an artists’ collective community. His

On August 17, of this year, 2011, Mr. Kasha respectfully sent Supreme Master a letter of invitation to attend the musical. “Dear Supreme Master Ching Hai, It is an immense honor for me to wholeheartedly invite You to attend the premiere of the musical ‘The Real Love’ on August 27, 2011. Based on Your lovely poetry, I believe I, as well as the other composers, have put together an amazing musical p

In the weeks leading up to the highly anticipated anniversary event, as well as after the remarkable show, numerous announcements were made in print, radio, internet, and television media, along with movie theaters and mass outdoor media. First, KMozart 1260 AM is Los Angeles’ premier all-classical radio station, with 5-time Grammy-nominated composer and pianist David Benoit among its accomplished

Vincent once said, “I want to give the wretched a brotherly message. When I sign [my paintings] ‘Vincent,’ it is as one of them.” From then on, Vincent lived an extremely austere life, often having to make a choice between pigments and food. Contemporary artists he admired, in particular, Jean-François Millet, had a profound influence on Vincent’s artistic development, especially on choosing the r

“Starry, starry night. Paint your palette blue and grey, Look out on a summer's day, With eyes that know the darkness in my soul. Shadows on the hills. Sketch the trees and the daffodils. Catch the breeze and the winter chills, in colors on the snowy, linen land. Now I understand, what you tried to say to me. And how you suffered for your sanity. And how you tried to set them free. They would not

"I could still remember How that music used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance That I could make those people dance Maybe, they’d be happy for a while. … I dig those rhythm and blues. I was a lonely teenage broncin’ buck With a pink carnation and a pickup truck, But I knew I was out of luck The day the music died. I started singin’, 'Bye-bye, Miss American Pie.'""It was one of

Vincent van Gogh is one of the most prominent Post-Impressionist painters and is generally regarded as the greatest Dutch painter since Rembrandt van Rijn. After deciding to be an artist at the age of twenty-seven, he produced nearly 900 paintings and more than 1,000 works on paper in the short ten-year span of his artistic career. Through his arbitrary use of color, emphatic, unrestrained brushst

“We’ll do a little song called ‘Jerusalem.’” “Jerusalem, Jerusalem all roads lead to you. Jerusalem, Jerusalem your light is shining through. You will show, show the way to all who see it shine That we can live in peace, in Jerusalem, this time. The walls will keep you in, the walls will keep you out. The gates are calling those who know what it’s about. In Jerusalem, Jerusalem all roads lead to y

“Here they are, our other beautiful MCs. In case you haven't noticed, we all share something in common, which is that we're all vegan.” “I became vegetarian many, many years ago, but then really started getting active in the animal movement. I personally have an animal organization that does large-scale rescues. (An unbelievable organization.) Because I loved animals my entire life, and yet

Let me tell you why we should be veg. Not because we want to save the planet only, but it is the ingredient, the main quality, the main power, to save this world in this critical situation. You see, eating animal flesh, means we are decreasing our love in our being, from our structure, holy structure. We are born from God, we were holy, we were true humans, we were true childre

“Ladies and gentlemen, at this joyous occasion, it is our immense privilege to invite our very special guest of honor, Supreme Master Ching Hai.” “Let’s now meet the real Thanh.” “We watched an extraordinary musical, ‘The Real Love,’ which was inspired by Your poetry and just a part of Your amazing personal journey. And for that we want to thank You. We all loved it.”

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien or J. R. R. Tolkien, was a renowned English writer, poet, and professor of ancient languages and philology. From his vast imagination, he created the fantastic world of Arda, wherein lies the mortal land of Middle-Earth, an immersive continent populated not only by Men, but also by Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, Ents, Orcs, Trolls, Dragons, and other mythical beings. J. R. R. T

“The time we spend together I will always treasure. Do not forget our memory For love is the one and only. Who says the world is ephemeral? When we are together it’s eternal. Dream and life merge in unison When our souls are one. The peace within is the peace without, Heaven will be here and now! For those who found true love, Flowers of Eden bloom in their souls. We live in God, We live in men We

“When you’re there And I am here, I miss your eyes, ever sparkling. Do you miss me, darling? Longing for someone far away, Living an empty life, I miss your soft and beautiful lips. Do you miss me, darling? The river continues flowing, indifferent; The lonely rosebush is cheerless. I dream of our glorious time together Holding the single pillow. Seagulls are flying low Boats toss and turn. The bay

“Home” is just one of the many projects Mr. Arthus-Bertrand has undertaken in his career that have helped raise public awareness on the pressing environmental crisis, along with the responsibility humanity must take on to protect our world, the animal inhabitants, and each other. “Human,” a documentary profiling the stories of real people around the world, is considered the personal best work by M

“Finally, I’ll find what I’ve been searching for Casting aside riches and comfort and oh! I’ll search for God everywhere! Finally, I’ll find what I’ve been searching for Abandoning life like a roadside inn and oh! I’ll search for illumination everywhere! Where’s the source of the Ganges? (Straight ahead!) The temple at Benares? (Straight ahead!) The Himalayan peaks? (Straight ahead!) Straight ahea