“Finally, I’ll find what I’ve been searching for Casting aside riches and comfort and oh! I’ll search for God everywhere! Finally, I’ll find what I’ve been searching for Abandoning life like a roadside inn and oh! I’ll search for illumination everywhere! Where’s the source of the Ganges? (Straight ahead!) The temple at Benares? (Straight ahead!) The Himalayan peaks? (Straight ahead!) Straight ahea

"There are two kinds of costumes in Kathak. The first is a Hindu costume that makes use of a skirt, a blouse, and a belt. The second costume is a Muslim costume, also known as a muglai costume. Today, first of all I shall show the traditional costume of kathak, which is also called lehenga choli (skirt blouse). This is our lehenga blouse. The blouse, which is called choli in Hindi, is worn on the

“Search high and low for a little love Search high and low for a little love! To bestow on all beings in all corners of existence! Riding colossal waves flying through graying forests, Charging into the ferocious wind crossing the stormy sky! Search high and low for a little love Search high and low for a little love! You got to breathe the air of Heaven, You got to go where the wind blows, Fly wi

“I missed you already this morning When I woke up in your arms, The last night of the weekend! I think already of the days ahead When we will be ‘together... But in two places’ again! And when I am far away from you Doubts and loneliness fly in through the window! I just can’t think of anything else But throw everything away and run to you. But do you ever ever want me to?” “Dear Doctor Darling: I

“(I feel like I’ve known you since before the moon was even born.) That long? Do you believe in reincarnation? (Tonight, I only believe in love.)” “Oh, moon of mine How sweet your smile Only for me Oh, how happy! No one to see No one to know Our love for each other Though you care for all! Though you care for all! No one can smile So sweet and long You are the one You are the only one! And when I’

As we discovered in the previous episode, Kathak is one of India’s ancient dance forms. The word “Kathak” comes from the Sanskrit word, “Katha” meaning “story.” It was initially created to tell stories by travelling bards. Over time, stories concerning Lord Krishna from legends and scriptures were added to the dance, along with artistic and religious elements from both Hinduism and Islam. From the

“If there’s anything I can do to help them relieve of their suffering, I vow to help. My dear friends! In this new place, you will find stability to reinvent your lives. And always remember that we will have the memory of our beautiful homeland to revisit in our hearts.” “My sweet sister, do you ever dream about yellow apricot blossoms by the terrace in past springs? I’m now in the west, so far aw

“The Real Love They said, ‘The world is small.’ But it ain’t that small! There’s plenty room For you and me and all... So why this bickering with our neighbor For a few meters more? Even a few kilometers, Or say another mountain and river! Don’t you feel rather ‘small’? At the end of our sojourn What do we get after all? One squeezy square meter If we are lucky! To lie down forever. Let’s share th

“Repentance means you sincerely want to change your ways. Otherwise, it’s useless!” “You cannot just say, ‘Oh, I repent, I repent,’ and kneel there and ask for forgiveness, and it’s done. It’s not like that. It has to be from the heart. Truly repent, truly remorseful.” “Sometimes, we are human, we’re weak, so we fail, we’re going to the negative direction. If we sincerely repent, we go back. It’s

On August 27, 2011, over 3,000 dignitaries, celebrities and members of the general public gathered at the prestigious Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena, California, USA, to attend the global premiere of a special musical, “The Real Love.” Providing a glimpse of Master’s real life story in Her youth, “The Real Love” will leave you deeply moved by the extraordinary sacrifices our Beloved Supreme Mas

Thousands of years ago in the northern region of India, travelling bards went from place to place, telling epic tales and myths through dance, music and song. These wandering storytellers were the creators of Kathak dance, which has evolved to become one of eight main forms of Indian classical dance today. To learn more about this age-old art form, Supreme Master Television had the pleasure of int

Welcome to Part 1 of our drama entitled “The Best Inheritance,” written and performed by our Aulacese (Vietnamese) Association members. This is a story about Hiếu, a diligent Quan Yin practitioner, and his family who realize that being initiated into the Quan Yin Method by an enlightened Master is more valuable than any worldly possession.A long time ago, a father passed away leaving his in

Elcho Island, traditionally known as Galiwin'ku, is an island off the coast of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. Galiwin'ku is also the name of the island’s largest aboriginal settlement with about 2,000 residents. This island is home to the legendary artist, Dr. G. Yunupingu, one of Australia’s most successful international musicians. Singing in several Yolngu languages as well

Now, we continue to learn more about Mr. Barenboim’s ongoing endeavors for artistic perfection and his unique approach to promoting peace and dialog through music. In a London hotel lobby in 1993, Mr. Barenboim met the late Palestinian-American literary scholar and cultural critic, Edward Said. They collaborated to achieve their shared vision of co-existence and peace in the Middle East. On August

A world-renowned physician, Dr. Neal Barnard is the Founder and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, a Shining World Compassion Award recipient, and one of the world’s leading experts on the plant-based diet and health. Dr. Barnard works to influence U.S. policies that promote nutrition as part of medical care and advocates

One of the greatest classical musicians of our time, Mr. Daniel Barenboim is an internationally celebrated pianist, conductor and humanist. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 15, 1942, Daniel Barenboim grew up in a family of Jewish Russian immigrants. Both of his parents were professional pianists, and his piano lessons with his mother started at the age of five. He later continued to stu

“Surprise! I forgot something. I’m back. Just symbolic. You’re going to have some red envelopes. It’s an Eastern tradition. I will give to the performers first. Symbolic. And then you guys will take it yourself along with my blessing and love. The performers, please come here one by one. Anyhow, this is just a tradition to wish people good luck and prosperity. It’s only a symbolic gesture and symb

Today, April 27, is the 3rd anniversary of Korea Peace Day. The day was declared by Supreme Master Ching Hai in 2018 to commemorate the Panmunjom Declaration of Peace on the Korean Peninsula signed by the two heroic Korean leaders, Dear Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un and His Excellency Moon Jae-in. The leaders were honored by Supreme Master Ching Hai with Shining World Leadership Awards for their n

The last programs are from USA disciples. 'The Gift.' Thank you American disciples for the wonderful performance. Let's welcome Master Ching Hai. "We made it. Everybody, everyone was so worried about Year 2000. Before! As if we are not going to be here anymore, at the Year 2000. But we are still here. Congratulations! Wow! We made it, and I hope from today everybody leaves me alone for a wh

Sculpting is the art of creating a three-dimensional visual object by carving or modeling in stone, metal, ceramics, wood or even ice and snow. Sculptures made from ice are less permanent and can remain robust and intact for minutes to months depending on the ambient temperature. Because these works of art are short-lived, they are very precious. The history of ice carving goes as far back