In Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association Relief News from Taiwan (Formosa)…
On July 26, 2024, Typhoon Gaemi made landfall in Taiwan (Formosa), unleashing strong winds with heavy rainfall across the island that caused severe damage in the central and southern regions. Numerous areas in Chiayi, Hualien, Kaohsiung, and Taichung counties experienced landslides and river surges, leading to flooded homes and damaged properties. Additionally, power outages occurred, and the agricultural sector suffered substantial losses.
On July 31, our Taiwanese (Formosan) Association members swiftly reached out to the families of the two victims in Shuishang Township in Chiayi County, who lost their lives during the disaster. Along with offering each family a humble condolence support of NT$10,000 (US$310), they also presented vegan bags containing the book “Love Is The Only Solution,” information flyers on climate change, and a vegan recipe book. The bereaved families wished to convey their thanks to Supreme Master Ching Hai for Her care and loving support.
In Hualien County, where Typhoon Gaemi caused road closures and shortages of critical supplies, our relief team, with support from the Heping Village Chief Dong Lian-Yi, handed out 400 packages of staple vegan food items to 365 families across three indigenous communities ‒ Heping, Hezhong, and Heren ‒ that were impacted by the disaster.
Meanwhile, in Nantou County, our relief team reach out to the severely affected Shenmu and Dongpu villagers in Xinyi Township. They delivered there 15 boxes of vegan food supplies, including rice, vegan instant noodles, vegan snacks, oatmeal, cooking oil and soy sauce, 24 warm coats and 6 heaters. With the help of the village chiefs, Mr. Chi-Jun and Mr. Wu Jing-Shu, these aid supplies, along with Supreme Master Ching Hai’s publications like “Love Is The Only Solution,” “From Crisis to Peace,” information about Supreme Master Television, and some vegan cookbooks, were distributed to vulnerable elderly residents, families in need, and households with special needs.
Further South, on July 31, with the support of the Liouguei District Office of the Kaohsiung City Government, our Association members from Kaohsiung Center provided 35 packages of vegan food to the impacted households in severely affected Liouguei District. In the mountainous Namasia District of Kaohsiung City, roads were closed, and the area faced water and power outages. Thankfully, there were no casualties.
On August 1, the Kaohsiung Center, together with the Tainan and Pingtung Centers, assembled 1,000 packages of vegan food supplies along with Master’s publications “From Crisis to Peace” and “Love Is The Only Solution.” Mr. Lee Shun-Te, a local representative, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Master for responding to their call for help and sending relief supplies. He received the packages for distribution to the Namasia’s families, ensuring the aid reached those in need throughout the district.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our Most Compassionate Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) for Her boundless Love and support for those affected by disasters. We also thank all involved in the relief activities, including officials, volunteers, as well as our Association members, for their dedicated efforts in assisting the typhoon-affected individuals, thus following Master’s footsteps and practicing Her teaching to help others in their time of need! May the smart Taiwanese (Formosan) citizens effectively shield themselves and their island from all disasters by being virtuous and following the compassionate, luck-bringing vegan diet, in the Buddha’s everlasting Grace.
