On the eve of the Lunar New Year, February 4, 2019, a splendid vegan hot-pot banquet was held at the New Land Ashram in Taiwan, also known as Formosa, with special guest our Beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai. Attending the celebration were our Association members from around the world. Master expressed Her sincere appreciation for the sacrifice of the working staff who had been toiling diligently b

“I really put myself in the skin of an animal when I paint. It sometimes tears my heart apart. We find them a lot in mythology, the animals. But not necessarily to eat them. We actually idolized them. We represented them a lot. We really lost this, and I’m trying to recreate it through my paintings. They are protected by the Gods. Animals are cosmic beings. They are of all kinds, of all beauty. Th

Elen Ture is a self-taught painter from Anatolia of Western Asia and Turkey. Her commitment to animal liberation and environmental protection is evident in her inspiring artworks. Born in Paris, France, in 1977, Elen graduated from the Atelier des Peintres en Decors (Decorative Painters’ Workshop) in Montmartre and began her successful career as an artist in 2012. “I was a vegetarian when I was ni

Again, it is a pleasure for us to enjoy the voice of Aulacese singer, Hồ Quỳnh Hương. Now, we would like to invite Master and our initiates to enjoy a Christmas medley with the following songs: Jingle Bells, Holy Night, Searching for My Lord, and Feliz Navidad. “Celebrating the birth of the Lord, together let us happily join hands. Peace to all people, together we sing our cheerful songs. Peaceful

Next, A sister from China will bring us a scene from the Peking opera “Selling Water.” And this act is about a maid named Meiying in an ancient society. Meiying goes to great lengths to cheer up the lady she serves. She leads the lady to a garden and plays a flower quiz. In a while, you will see the sister come on stage dressed as a huadan in Peking opera. A huadan is usually a young, smart and vi

The T’Rưng and Ching Kram bamboo gong are two traditional music instruments of the Ê Đê people from Central Highlands, Âu Lạc (Vietnam). Made from bamboo tubes, they are often called the soul of the mountains, the sound of the forests. In ancient times, during harvest season, villagers used to hold festivals and play these instruments to celebrate and thank Heaven and Earth. Next, we would like to

Please continue to watch Part 2. Now, we would like to invite you to enjoy a dance performance by our Aulacese (Vietnamese) Association members accompanied by the song “Cave of Bethlehem” composed by Hải Linh. “We love you. On a cold, wintry night, Christ was born in a stone cave, the donkeys’ manger. In the cave of Bethlehem, brilliant light radiated forth And in the air angels were singing Music

On December 24, 2017, our Association members from around the world gathered for Christmas Eve festivities with beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, also known as Formosa. We will begin with Part 1. “Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! I hope you remember the unconditional sacrifice and love of Jesus Christ. That’s why we celebrate, so we remember it at least once a year.” Two thous

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 at the end of 2019, our lives have changed. More than one third of the world population has experienced various forms of lockdown, with some countries implementing the most restrictive mass quarantines in history. While these lockdowns limit our physical freedoms, we are afforded a rare chance to think, reflect, and search for answers. "If you cannot go outside, go i

The South African singer, songwriter, and actress, Miriam Makeba, is an iconic figure in the anti-Apartheid movement. For her anti-discrimination stance, her passport was revoked and she became a stateless person. Miriam Makeba relocated to Guinea in 1968, due to growing civil rights controversy in the US. For her tireless efforts to speak up against social injustice, she was honored with the Dag

“I played this when I was fifteen. Long time already. I forgot. We all forget things. It's a good thing we forget many things, so we don't feel too sad. If something bad happened to us, we also forget. But also forget good things, too, like my song.” “Our country mother toils away to raise her many young children. O Country Mother, the rooster crows on the bamboo tree top. We have not seen you sin

Mr. Huberman was a Jewish violinist born in Czestochowa, Poland, in 1882. Amid growing anti-Semitic policies that rippled across Europe during the 1930s, premier Jewish musicians found themselves jobless and their lives threatened. Mr. Huberman realized that his orchestra was a way to save his fellow musicians and began to tirelessly work to fulfil that dream. Eventually, he was able to rescue nea

Dear Master, our program today has come to an end. We humbly invite You, Master. “I think, apart from our fathers, our country is also our father, our parent. Without a peaceful country, our life would not be so comfortable. And we wouldn’t be able to develop our talents. Yes, Master. So, since physically I was born in Âu Lạc (Vietnam), I will sing them an Aulacese (Vietnamese) song today. OK?” Th

June 20th was declared World Refugee Day by the United Nations. Throughout the long history of humankind, there have been refugees all over the world, as the result of conflicts or natural or human-made disasters. In our three-part show, we pay tribute to some of the distinguished artists, who happened to be refugees. These special individuals imbue their struggles, love, and longing into moving c

Under the great tree of “family,” our father is like a tree root that silently nourishes flourishing flowers and leaves. To thank this unconditional and selfless love, our Tainan Association members in Formosa (Taiwan) will present a special joyful dance named “The Color of Spring in the Mountain” to wish all fathers in the world happiness every day. The next performance is a song accompanied with

And now, please join us for the conclusion of our drama “The Physician Who Heals With Conditions.” “I’m still waiting for you, ardently longing, forever waiting for you. One day, awakened from the earthly dream, you will return Home, by My side, in glory. I’m still waiting for you. Since time immemorial, your tears are enough to fill rivers and seas. The forms you once adored have returned to noth

The next program is a modern dance “The Silent Love”, displaying the noble love of a swan father. The dancer got his inspiration from the story of the swan dad Sai Sai in the photo book “The Noble Wilds” by Supreme Master Ching Hai. Now, with great respect for the swan father, let’s watch “The Love of Silence” performed by a professional dancer from the Taipei Center, Formosa (Taiwan). “It’s very

The Bible says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” The best father is the one who guides his children towards God. Today, we’ve specially invited a few good fathers who were initiated by Master to practice the Quan Yin Method during Her early days in Taiwan (Formosa). Please come on the stage and receive our special praise. Next, we’re goin

For more than 20 years, We Animals has been dedicated to bringing into focus the animals in our human world. Now, in this historical time for animal advocacy, animal stories are no longer relegated to the sidelines. Instead, they are emerging as the lens through which to view some of the most pressing issues of our time. Never has it been more critical to tell their stories. “And never have we bee

In a tea farming village, there lived a physician known for his miraculous healing ability; yet he had no cure for his pain. One day he met Hương, a dutiful and gentle girl who came to ask for his help. This predestined meeting, eventually led them on a spiritual path to liberate themselves from all sorrows and to find the meaning of life. We now invite you to join us for Part 1 of the drama “The