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2026-07-02 199 Views

2026-07-02

Today it is an honor to present selections from “Mencius” translated by James Legge, in which the Venerated Enlightened Philosopher advises that leaders should act as the parent of the people, and that the people will love those who practice benevolent governance. Mencius Chapter 4 King Hsüan of Ch’î “Mencius, having an interview with the King Hsüan of Ch'î, said

Benevolent Governance: Selections from “The Mencius” by the Confucian Philosopher Mencius (vegan), Part 1 of 2

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Benevolent Governance: Selections from “The Mencius” by the Confucian Philosopher Mencius (vegan), Part 1 of 2

2026-07-01 315 Views

2026-07-01

Here, the venerated Master Rumi tells a parable that illustrates a soul’s longing for freedom and the path to true liberation. The Merchant and the Parrot “The morsel that brings a pure light to the soul Is earned by endeavor; not begged with a bowl. Should oil, upon trimming, extinguish a lamp, Not oil may we name it; it is water; it is damp. The honestly-earned morsel, wisdom impar

The Merchant and The Parrot: From Rumi’s Masnavi, Part 2 of 2

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The Merchant and The Parrot: From Rumi’s Masnavi, Part 2 of 2

2026-06-30 576 Views

2026-06-30

Today, it is an honor to present selections from “The Merchant and The Parrot” in “The Masnavi,” translated by Sir James William Redhouse. In this parable, the venerated Master Rumi explores the soul’s yearning for spiritual freedom. The Merchant and the Parrot “A merchant there was, who a parrot did own; Confined in a cage, wisest bird in the town. […]Just so is the soul. Its

The Merchant and The Parrot: From Rumi’s Masnavi, Part 1 of 2

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The Merchant and The Parrot: From Rumi’s Masnavi, Part 1 of 2

2026-06-29 740 Views

2026-06-29

Let us continue with selections from the “Midrash Tanhuma” in “The Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East, Volume 4: Medieval Hebrew.” The text emphasizes that through repentance and asking for GOD’s forgiveness, we can change our path and deepen our understanding of what it truly means to be charitable to the less fortunate. THE MIDRASH “[…] Rabbi Judah Hannasi, arriving at a

On Virtue: Selections from the Midrash Tanhuma, Part 2 of 2

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On Virtue: Selections from the Midrash Tanhuma, Part 2 of 2

2026-06-27 889 Views

2026-06-27

Today, it is an honor to share selections from the “Midrash Tanhuma” in “The Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East, Volume 4: Medieval Hebrew.” The text emphasizes that preachers should be virtuous and humble, and that through repentance and asking for GOD’s forgiveness, we can change our path. THE MIDRASH “Poor ignorant man, you want to find out GOD’s ways; explain first the

On Virtue: Selections from the Midrash Tanhuma, Part 1 of 2

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On Virtue: Selections from the Midrash Tanhuma, Part 1 of 2

2026-06-26 1153 Views

2026-06-26

Today, it is an honor to present selections from Romans chapters 12 and 13 in which the Apostle Paul advises people to live in accordance with the will of GOD, to love and be kind to one another, to follow the commandments, and to present themselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to GOD. Romans 12 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of GOD, that ye present

Be Holy: Romans 12-13 – From the Epistle to the Romans by Saint Paul (vegetarian) in the Holy Bible

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Be Holy: Romans 12-13 – From the Epistle to the Romans by Saint Paul (vegetarian) in the Holy Bible

2026-06-25 1320 Views

2026-06-25

In this concluding episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai explains the relationship between belief versus enlightenment, veganism, karma, and spiritual causation. And the second question was… (Enlightenment and belief.) He said what he thought about enlightenment is that you only have to believe in the Buddha, and to read the sutras and have faith in the Buddha, that’s en

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 15 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 15 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-24 2079 Views

2026-06-24

In this episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai shares Her insights on spiritual healing, explains what enlightenment is, and discusses what happens after we receive initiation. (In the rules for preparation for initiation, You said that the spiritual power should not be used for healing others.) Yes. (I am a practitioner of reiki healing, that is a healing art. I

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 14 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 14 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-23 2291 Views

2026-06-23

In this episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai expounds on GOD and the Buddha Nature, discusses the similarities between Lord Buddha (vegan) and Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian), and explains what happens after we leave this world. (Just a follow-up of a question that I asked You previously.) Right. (What is GOD’s relation to Buddha? When You refer to Buddha and GOD, are Yo

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 13 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 13 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-22 2372 Views

2026-06-22

In this episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai reveals that sincerity and a genuine longing for liberation are essential to guiding us toward enlightenment, transforming our inner attitude, and deepening our understanding of life. (“What is instant enlightenment? And what are the criteria?” What’s the shortcut to enlightenment, and what are the criteria?) Immediate enlight

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 12 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 12 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-20 2532 Views

2026-06-20

In this episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai explains that enlightenment is the only way to escape the trap of Maya, and the Master is always standing by to help us.OK. Now, the hell is created in your mind, but it’s also outside your mind. Why do I say in your mind and outside? It is because everything is created by our own mind, but then we do not perceive that. And we think

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 11 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 11 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-19 2468 Views

2026-06-19

In this episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai discusses why the world is the way it is with hell, Heaven, and the physical world.Tomorrow at initiation, I will show you at least where Paradise is and how to get it. And the other people who do not come to me, I cannot help. We cannot force people to go into Paradise, mind you. We must know that. Otherwise, (Lord) Jesus would have

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 10 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 10 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-18 2735 Views

2026-06-18

In this episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai expounds on the power of prayer and human sincerity and how a deep longing for the Truth and for help from above can influence where Masters appear. (The gentleman over there just asked a question about how a lay person select a Master.) (My question is a more perplexed one; probably it’s the other way around.) Yes. (How does

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 9 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 9 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-17 2530 Views

2026-06-17

In this episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai expounds on the path of the Inner Heavenly Light and Sound and offers tips on how to identify a real Master. (I came in late and I don’t know if You might have already answered this. But, let me ask this question anyway. Do You know about Sant Mat or Surat Shabd Yoga?) Yes, yes, I know. (How does that compare with what

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 8 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 8 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-16 2706 Views

2026-06-16

In this episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai explains the importance of a living Master and the laws of karma: “As you sow, so shall you reap.” If we truly believe in (Lord) Jesus and want to see Him, we can go, but we must rise up to where He stays. And that only can be done through perseverance, meditation, prayer and the Grace of a Living Master. Because a Master, the One wh

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 7 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 7 of 15: Questions & Answers, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-15 2828 Views

2026-06-15

In this episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai explains the essence of religion and the necessity of a living enlightened Master beyond belief alone. It is like this: A great Master of virtues and power can even take us to His own Land. He can make a new Heaven for us. It is the same like Lord Jesus said, “In my Father’s House, there are many Mansions,” or “In my Father’s House,

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 6 of 15, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 6 of 15, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-13 3133 Views

2026-06-13

In this episode, Master emphasizes the importance of direct spiritual experience over philosophical debate and explains how a true Master guides seekers to the inner Heavenly Light and Sound and to higher realms.So we have just noticed, the Amitabha Land looks like a fairy tale story. So many people will think, “Well, that is some imagination, hallucination or maybe illusion

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 5 of 15, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 5 of 15, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-12 2994 Views

2026-06-12

In this episode, Master shares insights from the Amitabha Sutra: that the Land of Amitabha exists, and that part of Buddhism’s rich treasury comes from the recordings of His disciples’ experiences across the different planes of existence. So we come back to the Amitabha Sutra. “Amitabha” means “the infinite Light.” So this Buddha has infinite (inner Heavenly) Light, boundles

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 4 of 15, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 4 of 15, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-11 3026 Views

2026-06-11

In this episode, Supreme Master Ching Hai explains that both Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian) and Lord Buddha (vegan) were enlightened Masters who taught enlightenment, with the essence being the same. However, because of different circumstances, including Lord Buddha’s longer teaching period and the records of His disciples’ experiences, there is a richer treasury of teachings left behind in Bud

The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 3 of 15, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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The Difference Between Buddhism and Christianity, Part 3 of 15, Oct. 28, 1989, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

2026-06-10 3238 Views

2026-06-10