In Part 2 of our 2-part series, we are honored to present some touching stories from our Association members around the world as they share personal experiences from their spiritual journeys with our beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai. After three to four hours, when I sensed my body, I was completely changed. I was connected with the inexpressible Power, which has been nourishing each and every cell of the body; I could feel that process. There was divine bliss blessing my body. I felt like I was connected to some higher divine world, and receiving blessings from there. At that time, I felt Master's love very closely.

The precious process of initiation occurs when a Master re-establishes our connection with the God Nature within. Hence, we are able to perceive the Divine vibration and directly receive God’s teachings. This holy Sound and Light are not observed through our physical ears and physical eyes, but through our inner ears and inner eye, or third eye, during meditation. Because they may be experienced immediately upon initiation, this is sometimes referred to as “immediate enlightenment.” Experiences of the inner Heavenly Sound and inner heavenly Light have been repeatedly described in the sacred texts of the world’s religions since ancient times.

Bethlehem, meaning “House of Bread” in Hebrew, stands at the border of Israel and Palestine, just over five miles from Jerusalem, and is a prominent Palestinian city. The sacred birthplace is now the site of the Church of the Nativity. One of the oldest churches in the world, it was built between 327 and 333 AD. It is one of three churches constructed under the direction of Christian Roman Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena.Admission to the Church of the Nativity is free, and upon entry, visitors have to stoop low in an act of humility before entering the holy place. The “Door of Humility” has been reduced in size twice from its original dimensions. Featured in the Church of the Nativity is the Chapel of the Manger, Grotto of the Nativity, and a 14-pointed Silver Star on the floor that marks the exact place where Lord Jesus Christ was born. The dimly lit Grotto where Jesus Christ was born can be accessed by descending the stairs into the basement of the Church of the Nativity. It is a magical and inspiring atmosphere, where many visitors are overcome with emotion.The Chapel of the Manger, or “the crib,” marks the scene of the Nativity and lies next to the Grotto. A small altar there is dedicated to the “Adoration of the Magi,” referring to the Three Wise Men: Caspar, Balthazar, and Melchior, who travelled from the East to worship the baby Jesus.In 2012, the Church of the Nativity was declared an endangered World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational and Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Now, Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity continue to be an important pilgrimage destination, and among the most visited locations for Christians during Christmas.In reverent celebration of the blessed birthday of Lord Jesus Christ, we are honored to present a touching rendition of “Silent Night,” performed by Âu Lạc’s (or Vietnam's) celebrated pop superstar Hồ Quỳnh Hương, acclaimed Korean theatre and opera star Ms. Choi Su-jyung, and a shining new star from the USA, Usen Isong.

My main theme is to tell the person, “you are God’s child. It’s your Father. We’re all brothers.” Only if we live in love. He also mentions the sun, an excellent example of warmth and love, and how can we learn from the benevolent sun and nature. But the guardian angel is with us, and we should never forget that. We are never alone, and God always holds us in Hiers arms. Self-confidence, love, and service are three very important points in our lives that we need to practice. First, realize it and then practice. We will be fulfilled.

Peter and Konstanze Keller, a lovely couple who use their musical gifts to convey God’s love. Mr. Peter Keller dedicates his life to helping people in difficult times find comfort and strength in God. Mr. Keller has written numerous books sharing his life experiences and wisdom. Supreme Master Ching Hai’s tender, loving message resounds deeply with Mr. Keller. In fact, he always reminds his students that they are God’s children before beginning their vocal training sessions. Mr. Keller and his wife also lead the compassionate, plant-based lifestyle, both are committed vegans!

Hanukkah is observed on the 25th day of the third month in the Hebrew lunar calendar. The word Hanukkah means “dedication,” which refers to the rededication of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem in the year 165 BCE in the Hebrew calendar. At one point, the sacred temple had fallen into ruin. The Jewish people repaired the whole structure. After the restoration was completed, they dedicated it to God once again. There was only a small container of pure olive oil sufficient to light the menorah for only one night, but it stayed alight for eight straight nights! The sages of the Jewish faith appointed these eight days for an annual celebration. Hanukkah is called the Festival of Lights, to symbolize the triumph of light over darkness.

The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, famously known as the Rila Monastery, is the nation’s largest and most well-known Eastern Orthodox monastery. It served as a center for Bulgarian culture, history, art, and religion under the Ottoman rule. Today, it is a sacred place that continues to embody the spirit of the local people. In fact, in1983, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared the Rila Monastery a World Heritage Site. The Rila Monastery sits nearly 1150 meters above sea level in the Nature Park of the southwestern Rila Mountains.

In Hinduism, the purpose of life is to realize the Supreme Being. The ultimate goal is to be released from one’s karma and gain freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is also called Deepavali, meaning “row of light.” In tie rich and diverse traditions of Hinduism, all stories associated with Diwali speak of the joy connected with victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and goodness over evil. The period of Diwali also holds significance in other religions. And just as the lights that glow throughout the Diwali festival, we are reminded of the blessed light every heart.

Ever since that blessed occasion, Heaven and Earth have been lovingly and jubilantly celebrating this special day. We would like to invite you to join us as we remember Her selfless, unconditional and generous philanthropic work for those in need as well as promotion of peace across the globe. We now invite you to enjoy the song “I will Forever Love You,” music by Supreme Master Ching Hai, with the instrumental rendition and dance performance by our Association members. Let’s find out what happens in our next performance “The Way to a Great Nation – Be Vegan, Make Peace.”

Supreme Master Ching Hai has lovingly imparted the Quan Yin Method of meditation, empowering individuals to walk the path of enlightenment and return to their Original Selves. Supreme Master Ching Hai’s love for the world resulted in establishing Supreme Master Television, a global network. Her book “From Crisis to Peace” offers the most effective solution of adopting the eco-friendly vegan lifestyle to step into the flourishing new era of love. Reveal the existence of Ihôs Ku’, the Original Universe and the DIZ Divinenity Realm, the mightiest in the spiritual domain, along with other remarkable discoveries never heard before in human history.

In 2009, Mr. Hwang Ho-jun held a special concert for the Supreme Master Ching Hai at the “ Save Our Earth” conference held in Korea. The gifted composer shares how having a wife and a mother who are both devoted desciples of Supreme Master Ching Hai inspired this magnificent musical production. “I also witnessed how my family has changed spiritually and physically into clear minded people through being vegan. And they have always relayed that positive energy emitted through clear mind and body. It personally impressed me. So, I composed my music with that touch.”

The acclaimed Mr. Hwang Ho-jun is Korea’s representative traditional music composer. He received the KBS （Korean Broadcasting System) Traditional Music - Composition Award in 2013. Mr. Hwang Ho-jun composed along with numerous other musical pieces for the National Dance Company of Korea as well as the National Gugak Center, National Changeuk Company of Korea, and National Orchestra of Korea. His works have also moved beyond traditional music to creating several operas together with the Korea National Opera and Seoul Metropolitan Opera, and composing music for musicals, theatre, and even K-pop!

Peace One Day was set up 19 years ago to try and create the first-ever day of ceasefire and nonviolence with a fixed calendar date. And eventually, after years of travelling and doing the work, I’m delighted that the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the 21st of September as a day of ceasefire and nonviolence Peace Day. That was the first time that Peace One Day And as a consequence of that, UNICEF and WHO and other agencies were able to vaccinate 1.4 million children against polio. We want as many people to know that , The International Day of Peace with the theme: ‘Who Will You Make Peace With?”

Andrew Byron is a multi-lingual and mufti-talented vegan actor and writer. He was born into a bilingual family, where language was considered a gift, and he has diligently furthered his knowledge and talent through his studies. Andrew Byron has played a variety of roles on English television, in drama series, and in Hollywood films. Today, he shares with us his fascinating journey as an actor, talks about his inner awakening and becoming vegan, as well as how this has fueled his writhing career.

On Rosh Hashanah, Jews commemorate the creation of the world and their responsibilities as God’s chosen people. It is a time for introspection, reflection, prayers, repentance, and self-improvement. Rosh Hashanah is a two-day celebration filled with symbolic foods called simanim, prayers, and creative rituals. There are beautiful and meaningful prayers recited during Rosh Hashanah. God’s rule over humanity and our need to serve God are emphasized time and time again over the course of the holiday.

Since the beginning of time, music has played a very significant role for human on Earth. Music nurtures a baby through the sweet lullaby of a mother; music uplifts our spirit, heals and calms our mind, brings joy into our life; music allows us to express our love towards each other and our adoration of the divine. As long as the soul is still separated from the greater celestial rhythms of the universe, Earthly music is truly a blessing from Heaven. We now invite you to immerse in the stream of enchanting sounds through the beautiful songs composed by talented artists.

In 2004, Anne Catherine was beatified by His Holiness Pope John Paul II, became known as Blessed Anne Catherine. Anne Catherine was given the gift to look into the minds and hearts of others. She experienced all the events which are reported in the Bible. Blessed Anne Catherine was ordered from within to tell everything revealed to her. In her visions, Blessed Anne Catherine often saw herself as a child of five or six of age. She asked her angel what it meant, and he replied :”if you were not really a child, that could not happen.”

Today, we will hear some of the amazing revelations which were received by Anne Catherine Emmerich, a Roman Catholic nun who lived at the beginning of the 19th century in Westphalia, She is extraordinarily courageous, full of childlike peace and simplicity. She is always in contemplation, She rejoices only in this. Through her visions, Anne Catherine realized that her prayers had a real and beneficial effect on people's lives: One of the main themes of Anne Catherine's visions involved scenes of the life of Lord Jesus and his parents Mary and Joseph, as well as their ancestors.

Two talented women share how spirituality has benefitted their professional lives. Marianne Chao, a distinguished lawyer in Formosa, and Xuan Nguyen an outstanding electrical engineer from Au Lac, also known as Vietnam. Both of whom also follow an ethical vegan lifestyle. Both of whom have found that their spiritual practice has given them many realizations within their professional lives. The key to success is her sincere desire to help others. To be vegan, meditate and everything will get better.

We have the honor of introducing two distinguished women from very different domains in society, who are successful in both their professional and spiritual lives. Marianne Chao, a famous attorney and vegan in Taiwan (Formosa)；as are her skills as a lawyer in international commercial dispute resolution. Ms.Xuan Nguyen from Au Lac, also known as Vietnam. A vegan and respected mechanical and electrical engineer. They are each looked up to as dedicated senior-level professionals in their respective fields. Moreover, they both use their expertise as a tool to help make the world a better place.