Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association 2010 in Review As we begin an exciting new
year, it is an occasion to renew our hope and faith in a future of love and peace for
our glorious Earth. It is also a wonderful time to reaffirm our joint efforts as stewards
of this vibrant planet as we urgently work toward saving her. Let us take a look at some
of our Association’s activities over 2010.
This last year, we were unfortunately faced and are still coping with a number of natural
disasters including earthquakes, floods, storms, and droughts. These are growing in frequency
and intensity in part due to the impacts of climate change. Supreme Master Ching Hai has
been in deep sorrow for all the suffering and loss of life caused by these catastrophic
events.
For the past 20 plus years, Supreme Master Ching Hai has contributed over US$27 million
towards relieving the dire situations of disaster victims and supporting charitable causes,
including those related to animal welfare and eco initiatives.
Apart from the activities we know, Supreme Master Ching Hai has quietly and sometimes
anonymously contributed to various groups and individuals in need, which have never
been reported. Caring deeply for the underserved, at times she asks our Association members,
if their circumstances allow, to help and comfort the victims, especially to the families
of the perished, the orphans and the elderly.
In 2010, this included humanitarian efforts during the aftermath of the 7.0 earthquake
in Haiti, the disastrous flooding in Pakistan, the 8.8 earthquake in Chile, typhoon Fanapi
in Formosa (Taiwan) and typhoon Megi in the Philippines. Supreme Master Ching Hai’s
immense love and care reached out to those in need, as our Association members brought
relief to individuals in Angola, Kenya, Uganda, Myanmar, Âu Lạc (Vietnam), Indonesia, Bolivia,
Mexico, Colombia, Iran, Tajikistan, the United States, a number of European countries and
many more.
Supreme Master Ching Hai has also honored many exemplary individuals, animal companions,
and organizations with Shining World Awards such as those for leadership, compassion,
heroism, honesty, and more. Among the Shining World Leadership Award laureates in 2010 are
the 14th President of the Philippines, Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo; the President
of Mongolia, His Excellency Tsakhia Elbegdorj; and Spain’s Catalonia Parliament.
Continuing her devoted efforts to save the planet, Supreme Master Ching Hai, to date,
has been invited as the honored guest speaker in climate change-related conferences over
40 times in various cities worldwide, from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Lome, Togo, and
London, United Kingdom, to Lima, Peru, Jakarta, Indonesia, and Washington, DC, USA.
In 2010, Supreme Master Ching Hai has shared the vital vegan solution to global warming
message via video at the “Leaders Preserving Our Future: Pace and Priorities Climate Change”
meeting in London in November and via live video conference at the first ever Middle
East Veg Congress in Dubai in December. Coinciding with the Veg Congress was the Middle East
Natural and Organic Product Expo, during which a launch was held for the new Arabic language
edition of Supreme Master Ching Hai’s #1 international bestseller, “The Birds in
My Life,” which was released by the United Arab Emirates publishing company of His Highness
General Sheik Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
Just as our Association members shared important information at the Veg Congress, whenever
possible, they have sponsored billboards, donned t-shirts, and held signs and banners
promoting the vegan diet to halt global warming. In addition, samples of delicious vegan fare
, SOS flyers, DVDs, and bags, and Be Veg, Go Green 2 Save the Planet t-shirts are often
distributed free of charge.
Throughout the year, our Association members have also raised awareness about the cruelty-free
way to protect the Earth in nations around the world including Columbia, Peru, Costa
Rica, France, Germany, Hungary, Ghana, South Africa, Togo, Malaysia, Singapore, and South
Korea.
Our Association members continue to further Supreme Master Ching Hai’s compassionate
message at Loving Hut international vegan restaurants. Encouraged by Supreme Master
Ching Hai to offer affordable and delectable plant-based cuisine, the growing family of
Loving Hut restaurants have been lauded by many celebrities, government officials, members
of the media, and other distinguished individuals.
Loving Huts have now been opened in more than 195 locations in across 29 countries since
their launch in 2008. & In 2010, Brazil, Germany, Norway, Russia, Spain, and Turkey all opened
their first Loving Huts. The world’s first Loving Hut inn was also inaugurated in Austria.
Along with the Arabic language edition of Supreme Master Ching Hai’s #1 international
bestseller, “The Birds in My Life,” the German language version of Supreme Master
Ching Hai’s #1 international bestseller, “The Dogs in My Life,” also was published
in 2010. It was launched at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany. In addition, the Korean
language edition of the #1 international bestseller, “The Noble Wilds,” and the new poetry
collection, “The Love of Centuries,” was released in 2010.
Supreme Master Television also happily celebrated our 4th anniversary entitled “Gifting Peace.”
Attending the concert live via teleconference was honored guest Supreme Master Ching Hai,
who touched many with her profound insights and answers to audience questions.
Hosted by vegans, four-time NBA champion basketball star John Salley and American award-winning
CNN and CBS television news network legal analyst Lisa Bloom, the program featured Oscar-nominated
vegan actor Eric Roberts as guest speaker, veg and animal-loving celebrity presenters,
and traditional dance ensembles!
On this delightful occasion, we were honored to present the world premiere of songs adapted
from Supreme Master Ching Hai’s poetry. Eminent American composers were inspired to
lovingly set them to music. Extraordinary composers of these exquisite creative offerings
include two-time Oscar winner Al Kasha, Oscar and three-time Emmy-winning Bill Conti, Grammy
winner Bill Cunliffe, and Oscar and Grammy-winning David Shire, all of whom dedicated their magnificent
works as a special surprise to the poet Supreme Master Ching Hai.
During the blissful gathering, Supreme Master Ching Hai was also presented with a Presidential
Award from US President His Excellency Barack Obama recognizing her prodigious endeavors
to assist humanity as a world renowned humanitarian, artist and spiritual teacher. The special
event with distinguished friends featured celebrity hosts, international performances,
and scrumptious vegan fare. It was a jubilant time to thank God for our many blessings and
reaffirm our dedication to preserve our precious planet.
One of the many exciting events of the year was the worldwide premiere on Supreme Master
Television of the much lauded “King & Co.,” an epic series that was written and directed
via remote control by Supreme Master Ching Hai. It is a rich adventurous tale that ingeniously
weaves together elements of ancient and modern times and highlights the importance of adopting
life-sustaining habits, including being vegan.
In addition, Supreme Master Television was immensely honored to have four telephone and
videoconferences with Supreme Master Ching Hai on fascinating topics including “The
Truth about Merits: How to Gain or Lose Them,” “The Extraordinary Love and Immeasurable
Wisdom of a Living Master,” “Spiritual Blessing Lines and Other Secrets to Spiritual
Progress,” and “Revelations on the Magnanimous Sun and the Universe.”
Furthering her devoted work to save the planet, Supreme Master Ching Hai also personally attended
the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancún, Mexico, which was held from November
29 to December 10, 2010, where she spoke with many dignitaries including the President of
Mexico, His Excellency Felipe Calderón, US Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Change Dr.
Jonathan Pershing, and Deputy Director of the Office of Global Change, US Department
of State, Mr. Trigg Talley.
National ministers and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) representatives
were among those who received Supreme Master Ching Hai’s new book, “From Crisis to
Peace: The Organic Vegan Way Is the Answer,” which she graciously signed. Supreme Master
Ching Hai also accepted interviews with various media to share her practical and spiritual
viewpoints on saving the Earth, as is presented in her compilation book.
In addition, Supreme Master Ching Hai was invited to a conference with members of the
Mexican media at which she presented further compelling specifics emphasizing that putting
an end to the livestock industry would stop the global warming effect. Supreme Master
Ching Hai asked the journalists to share the important information and provided them with
factual materials to assist them in letting the public know more about the most sure way
to halt climate change through adoption of the organic vegan diet.
During the time of the climate conference in Cancún, the Honorable Jaime Hernández
Zaragoza, Mayor of Cancún, and the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association
co-hosted the special “The Greenest Heroes Gala.” Together with the Honorable Mayor
Zaragoza of Cancún and Lady Mayoress of Cancún Ms. Paty Meneses de Hernández, Supreme Master
Ching Hai presented The Greenest Heroes distinction to eight vegan and vegetarian laureates: ultra-endurance
athlete and attorney Rich Roll; leading communication coach Richard Green; best-selling author and
speaker Dr. Will Tuttle; 3-time Emmy Award- winning filmmaker Cary Brown; acclaimed soprano
opera singer Kerry Walsh; accomplished film producer Julie Bergman Sender, and the evening’s
two Masters of Ceremonies, multi-Emmy Award- winning filmmaker Lionel Friedberg and actress
Mariana Tosca.
The uplifting evening included keynote speeches from distinguished guests Her Excellency Mary
Robinson, 7th President of Ireland, and the 44th President of Costa Rica, His Excellency
José María Figueres Olsen. Also, esteemed artists such as Oscar and two-time Grammy-winning
composer David Shire and soprano Lynne Wintersteller; founding member of the legendary Beach Boys,
Al Jardine; and Tony Award-winning singer Melba Moore singing to the music of two-time
Oscar winning composer Al Kasha; soprano Kerry Walsh, multi-platinum recording artist Taylor
Dayne, and award-winning Italian-Mexican singer Filippa Giordano presented soul-stirring performances,
including those inspired by Supreme Master Ching Hai’s exquisite poetry. In addition,
audience members enjoyed the debut of “Birds of Paradise,” a feature animation based
on Supreme Master Ching Hai’s #1 international bestselling book, “The Birds in My Life.”
As a token of appreciation for Mexico, Cancún, and all participants, Supreme Master Ching
Hai shared some never-before revealed spiritual truths.
Moreover, Supreme Master Ching Hai was invited by Lady Mayoress of Cancún Ms. Paty Meneses
de Hernández, wife of Cancún’s Honorable Mayor Jaime Hernández Zaragoza and president
of the social welfare agency for the city’s Benito Juárez borough, to join a charity
campaign benefiting disadvantaged children. Supreme Master Ching Hai prepared gifts, including
clothes, candies, and envelopes of lucky money as a symbol of her love for all the children
attending a Christmas celebration.
As we begin 2011, we extend our deepest gratitude to Supreme Master Ching Hai for her radiant
love and her infinite compassion and devotion to saving our planet and all the myriad of
life it supports. We respectfully wish beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai excellent health
and a joyful future on a vegan Earth. Our very best wishes, kind global viewers, for
a wonderful 2011, filled with happiness and much promise. May our dream of a tranquil
eco sphere graced with love and benevolence for all beings soon be realized. Heaven’s
blessing to all�