Sometimes when we meditate, we perceive beautiful children leaving us one by one. They're our bad qualities. Don't think that you're perceiving immortal children and feel reluctant to leave them. Sometimes they'll apologize and then say, "Good-bye," or ..(more)
Excerpts from Supreme Master Ching Hai’s lecture:
Our life, our time here, is very short so we have to make the best use of it. Don't ask people to serve us. We have to ask how we can serve people all the time and we'll never go wrong. What do we need, that people ..(more)
The good news is that we can all take part in bringing peace and beauty to the world! With the spirit of true compassion, we can be God’s instrument to elevate the world in a natural and selfless way. Helping others brings more meaning and joy to our lives, and reveals ..(more)
Excerpts from Supreme Master Ching Hai's lecture:
To look into the past record is a very terrible journey. It's no good. Like today, I had to look into someone's record, and sometimes that someone involves many others. It's not easy to look into someone's record and ..(more)
Whenever we love someone else, we love ourselves. We really boost our glory! It's not that we help anyone; we help ourselves! Please remember this: Whenever you do something good, it's the will of Heaven; it's good for you. You should do better, be ..(more)
Master said that the suffering of this world comes from our ignorance. Why? Why must we remember the purpose of our coming to this world? If the only difference between Heaven and this Earth is the vibration and the frequency; then what’s the relationship ..(more)
Excerpts from Supreme Master Ching Hai's lecture:
The best thing is that you meditate, all of you. And if we have a connection inside, every time you ask a question, if you really sincerely concentrate inside, the answer will come right away. Before you've finished ..(more)
With Supreme Master Ching Hai’s infinite wisdom and grace, disciples are continuously humbled by her unparalleled teachings. In this entertaining lecture to disciples, the Supreme Master tells a story about a king with many desires that inevitably led him to great ..(more)
Only when we are sincere, will God bring us to the path that is suitable for us. After we have found that path we must be careful not to seek blessings from any other source, since they will lower our spiritual level. The Quan Yin meditation is the highest ..(more)
Is enlightenment related to a person's character, virtues or shortcomings? Why were there so many "Zen enigmas" exchanged between masters and disciples in ancient times? What is the hidden meaning behind these stories? What is the difference between "theoretical ..(more)
Will the success or failure of our marriage have an impact on our spiritual path? What should we do to let our spouse feel that he/she is loved and respected? What can we do to protect our marriage and let both parties grow toward Truth, goodness and beauty? What can ..(more)
How can we stay in the present complex society to benefit people as much as possible, while still preserving our purity of heart? To elaborate on this point, Supreme Master Ching Hai tells a story about a prime minister in ancient China named Guan ..(more)
What can we learn about the demeanor of a spiritual practitioner from the story of Guan Zhong and Bao Shu-ya?
When Master says we should wear "beautiful clothes," what kinds of clothes is She referring to?
How did Master ..(more)
On this cheerful Sunday, Supreme Master Ching Hai encourages us to fulfill our daily duties and try our best to help others with her own experiences and inspiring Buddhist stories. Master says the secret for a successful endeavor is to do things ..(more)
Master cites the story of a great saint in teaching us that true saints, while pure and holy, are totally unaware of their own holiness and greatness. Long ago, when Master made Her first religious vow in Germany, She burned a bunch of incense sticks, all of which ..(more)
