The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 25 of a Multi-part Series24:22The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 25 of a Multi-part SeriesA green bamboo grove, a cold and silent lake surface, a lonesome moon, a billowing cloud: all these evoke sentiments about the spirit of Asia, filled with wonders and warmth. “The wind plays through the branches In rhythm, a young bamboo grove dances The wind's gone, never to return Azure sky, clouds kind and gentle” In that gentle manner, in that profound tranquility, wafts the scent aThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2024-11-22 1325 Views50396p720p1080p2024-11-22The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 24 of a Multi-part Series25:21The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 24 of a Multi-part SeriesAny separation brings heart-wrenching anguish. Any departure, even if it’s to be liberated from reincarnation, still cannot forestall the love and yearning of those left behind. “A holy Saint had returned to Heaven The flowered forest lamented in the autumn wind. You’d departed, so ever lightly as a feather Leaving this world, with all its form and illusion.” In the poem “The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2024-10-18 5565 Views209396p720p1080p2024-10-18The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 23 of a Multi-part Series27:32The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 23 of a Multi-part SeriesThere is an ancient saying that the place we now sit was once occupied by someone else. This place of exile and Paradise are a part of the journey that as human beings, we have to experience and make an effort to advance spiritually. Therefore, to join the community of humankind, then return to the unchanging Origin, is an ordinary process. “Tonight I counted the stars in the sky And silThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2024-09-14 2180 Views55396p720p1080p2024-09-14The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 22 of a Multi-part Series27:32The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 22 of a Multi-part SeriesA human being is a grain of sand, but the entire cosmos is contained within it. Although the heart may be small, it can contain the vast ocean. Amidst the constant turbulent waves and wind, amidst the expansive Heaven and Earth, amidst all the ever-changing aspects of the world, that grain of sand still nurtures an unending longing, the day of homecoming to the eternal Kingdom, to exist lightheThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2024-08-10 2406 Views71396p720p1080p2024-08-10The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 21 of a Multi-part Series27:41The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 21 of a Multi-part SeriesSpring comes and goes; flowers bloom, then fade... That is the endless cycle of a human life. But the spring of spirituality was born from a joyful heart, changing life anew, and bringing the eternal season to the world.“Flowers are already in bloom, one just realizes Our Earth is now overflowing with peace and poetry Spring has arrived, opening the door to spirituality Life will alwaysThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2024-07-06 3393 Views70396p720p1080p2024-07-06The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 20 of a Multi-part Series26:57The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 20 of a Multi-part SeriesThe heart of the Zen Master gently soars, all troubles abandoned, all sorrows cease to exist; thus, the body, heart, and mind are truly boundless. “Our body is a fertile land Our heart is the pure water in the Ganges expanse Our love is a delicate rose Our thoughts, an entire field of spirituality.”“Coming by the temple: saw the sky azure Each page of the Diamond Sutra chanted with sinceThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2024-05-31 3617 Views78396p720p1080p2024-05-31The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 19 of a Multi-part Series25:08The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 19 of a Multi-part SeriesInnumerable affinities and karma (retributions) propel human beings into the cycle of transmigration; only the heart of a Bodhisattva remains still in quietude, still at peace and free, no matter how the Sun and clouds pass or the seasons change.“In this illusion, I sit still observing the darkness In the realm of enlightened laughter, Light is so brilliant. Autumn’s herThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2024-04-27 3655 Views81396p720p1080p2024-04-27The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 18 of a Multi-part Series27:51The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 18 of a Multi-part SeriesSpring will bring warmth to all beings, to all the lonely hearts, or sorrowful life situations. Spring is reflected in the thousand blossoming flowers and on the serene smile of the merciful Lord. “You've returned to admire the rose blossom Gazing up to the Buddha, His smile was all embracing. All the flowers brighten with the arrival of spring. Carefree and self-contented with all the mundane gosThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2024-03-23 3763 Views103396p720p1080p2024-03-23The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 17 of a Multi-part Series26:48The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 17 of a Multi-part SeriesSpring is a symbol of youth, of the rhythm of life, and of hope. Spring is also a joyous season for those whose exhilarated hearts wish for a bright and magnificent future. Spring has arrived in Heaven and Earth, and spring is blossoming in the hearts of those who are full of trust and love.“The day is afresh with a new spring My heart is enchanted in life's happiness Spring has arrived, wiThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2024-02-16 3822 Views69396p720p1080p2024-02-16The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, and Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 16 of a Multi-part Series22:49The Songs, Compositions, and Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 16 of a Multi-part SeriesPride is usually the cause of distancing in love. Let us reconcile to renew the days and months of wonders and revive the source of sweet nectar on Earth, for time waits not, happiness might not be ever long-lasting, and the heart’s passion might also fade.“I need to be a soldier of peace, To offer a hand of friendship. Because if you wait for me, And I, for you We’ll wait eternally for eacThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2024-01-13 4060 Views100396p720p1080p2024-01-13The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 15 of a Multi-part Series24:26The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 15 of a Multi-part Series“Reality or illusion, it’s just a game to pass some time All sorrows have actually taken flight A stone at rest contemplates its dreams and fantasies All watercourses shall return to the clear sea O easy white clouds, carefree forever still Floating in the vast firmament On earth, a new rose blossom And on the lips of humankind, a smile since all of origin”Each of us has a homeland,The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2023-12-09 4422 Views95396p720p1080p2023-12-09The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 14 of a Multi-part Series26:41The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 14 of a Multi-part SeriesWe all wish everyone to love one another, erasing all hatred. Let’s live together genuinely, like in the lyrics: “Today we live with one another in candor.”“Twenty years of hardship have passed Today the sun shines brilliantly in people’s hearts, in my heart and in yours In the heart of rice paddies calling for the sunTwenty years of hardship have passed Today sees radiant smiles OnThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2023-11-03 5308 Views145396p720p1080p2023-11-03The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 13 of a Multi-part Series18:53The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 13 of a Multi-part Series“Let us love like tall mountains and vast seas Let us love like clouds floating eternally Let us love each other like the pouring rain and whirling wind Like the beginning of Earth and HeavenLet us love like a smitten couple Let us give each other a golden heart Let us love each other a little more than we love ourselves No, my heart, speak not of separationBe together like the moonThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2023-09-28 4798 Views96396p720p1080p2023-09-28The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 12 of a Multi-part Series18:16The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 12 of a Multi-part SeriesThough a renunciate has left worldly life in search of the Truth, the world is not easily forgotten. Thus, upon seeing changes in nature, the renunciate’s heart is bound to feel nostalgia. Between the line of life and death, of saintliness and mundaneness, a compassionate heart on the arduous path of Truth can’t help but feel anguish for the world.“Spring has come, who could imagine! Time fThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2023-08-26 5072 Views104396p720p1080p2023-08-26The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 11 of a Multi-part Series25:13The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 11 of a Multi-part SeriesThousands of years ago, the Buddha graced the Earth with His holy presence. How one wishes to be among the blessed Earthlings who could have a glimpse of a living Great Saint!“The title is ‘At the Foot of the Himalayas.’ Returning to visit the Holy land, feeling nostalgic. Here lies buried the Buddha’s Sacred Relic, thousands of years under the sand!The Ganges water flows everThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2023-06-29 5580 Views106396p720p1080p2023-06-29The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 10 of a Multi-part Series21:56The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 10 of a Multi-part SeriesTo those in love, the world feels like springtime blossoms. A sweet reunion after months of separation seems to revive the splendid Earthly realm.“Early tomorrow morning I return to see you, The perfumed wind in all directions Stroking my hair, Caressing my smiling lips.Blue evening, I gaze into your shimmering eyes. Birds return to their nests, Singing and rejoicing in our reunion.The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2023-04-20 5470 Views97396p720p1080p2023-04-20The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 9 of a Multi-part Series19:32The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 9 of a Multi-part SeriesThe last moments of a love story feel like sad ballads. Although in life separations are inevitable, in the heart, there is still lingering passion. "Singing this lullaby for you one last time With the coolness of a day about to end With moments of pending separation Then ne’er another occasion, love Five rosy fingers on prayer beads With tear-soaked lips and a speechless heart DolefThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2023-02-25 5617 Views77396p720p1080p2023-02-25The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 8 of a Multi-part Series20:44The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 8 of a Multi-part Series“Peach leaves scattered across the path to paradise The lilting stream and oriole bid sad adieu Half a year in the land of fairies A step into earthly existence The end of bygone dreams and love remnants! Worn pebbles, withered moss Water flows, flowers drift A crane soars to the lofty sky Heaven and Earth separated at this moment evermore The cave opening The mountaintop The well-trodden path A tThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2023-01-11 6350 Views80396p720p1080p2023-01-11The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 7 of a Multi-part Series19:50The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 7 of a Multi-part SeriesParadise is a place of peace and happiness; a celestial realm with the melodious sound of the flute that transcends worldly ties and allows us to listen to the story of the heart since time immemorial. “Spring’s tender visit on verdant grass In the woods, a couple of fairies play the flutes Solitude echoes in the sound of music Melancholy permeates in this remoteness… Lovely fairies by the stream’The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2022-11-24 7116 Views76396p720p1080p2022-11-24The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 6 of a Multi-part Series17:23The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 6 of a Multi-part SeriesTime, accompanied by morning sunlight and evening rain, still innocently and quietly flows, but human emotions at times fluctuate between sadness and happiness, like clouds in the boundless sky. Feelings are varied like musical tunes, resonating myriads of melodies. It’s only a glimpse of imperceptible impression but inherent within is eternal beauty. “High above, a floating sky I feel sadness butThe Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)2022-10-13 7819 Views117396p720p1080p2022-10-13The Songs, Compositions, Poetry and Performances of Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan)