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Absorb yourself in a broad range of enlightening topics, interviews and scriptures from major religions and spiritual groups around the globe. Teachings from the world’s many spiritual traditions are presented, including Bishnoism, Buddhism, Cao Đài, Christianity, Confucianism, Essenes, Greek philosophy, Hinduism, Hòa Hảo Buddhism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Manichaeism, Mohism, Rosicrucianism, Shintoism, Sikhism, Sufism, Taoism, Theosophy, Tibetan Buddhism, Toltec beliefs, Universal White Brotherhood, Native Spirituality and Zoroastrianism. This program also offers Supreme Master Ching Hai’s precious spiritual wisdom shared during Her international lecture tours over the past 30 years addressing truth seekers on the meaning of life, inner peace and other meaningful themes.

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The Best Way to Learn is through Experience, Part 1 of 3, May 9, 1993, Seoul, Korea

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The Best Way to Learn is through Experience, Part 1 of 3, May 9, 1993, Seoul, Korea

We present to you the following discussion between Supreme Master Ching Hai and General Jun Kwan in Seoul, Korea. "There are some experiences one has to go through, not just talking, just like knowing about having a baby and having a baby is different, You have to know by experience, not by books. Same with religion: Many people learn many different religious book, but they have no experience. The
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2018-06-27   3889 Views
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From The Holy Bible: The Book of Proverbs - Excerpts from Proverbs 20-24, Part 1 of 2

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From The Holy Bible: The Book of Proverbs - Excerpts from Proverbs 20-24, Part 1 of 2

Jesus taught God’s love and forgiveness to all people with open hearts. Now, for a wider and wiser comprehension of these proverbs, let us surrender our hearts and minds in a peaceful, perceptive state. Proverbs 20：Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.A king's wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeits their lives. It is to
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2018-06-26   3855 Views
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2018-06-26
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The Socratic Meaning of Virtue: Memorabilia by Xenophon, Part 2 of 2

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The Socratic Meaning of Virtue: Memorabilia by Xenophon, Part 2 of 2

Today, we present to you Socrates’ philosophy through an excerpt of a dialogue written by Xenophon titled, “Memorabilia.” “For of all things good and fair, the Gods give nothing to man without toil and effort; if you desire the love of friends, you must do good to your friends; if you are fain to win the admiration of all Hellas for Virtue, you must strive to do good to Hellas; if you want land to
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2018-06-25   3605 Views
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Finding Enlightenment through the Ancient Vedic Scriptures: An Interview with Bayarsaikhan Bavuu, Part 1 of 3

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Finding Enlightenment through the Ancient Vedic Scriptures: An Interview with Bayarsaikhan Bavuu, Part 1 of 3

Today, we share with you the wisdom of Vedic Scriptures and insightful thoughts from Bayarsaikhan Bavuu. “This is the ‘Bhagavad Gita as it is.’ In this sutra, it explains this physical world we are living in and also talks about what is beyond this world. It is about how God and the Heavenly world exists. It’s about living beings, which we call living things. It’s about any living thing that repro
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2018-06-24   3982 Views
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The Socratic Meaning of Virtue: Memorabilia by Xenophon, Part 1 of 2

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The Socratic Meaning of Virtue: Memorabilia by Xenophon, Part 1 of 2

Around 469 BC, Socrates was born in Athens, Greece. Many people consider him to be the father of Western philosophy. Others think of Socrates as an insightful teacher and an enlightened Master. Today, we present to you Socrates’ philosophy through an excerpt of a dialogue written by Xenophon titled, “Memorabilia.” “You seem, Antiphon, to imagine that happiness consists in luxury and extravagance.
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2018-06-23   4263 Views
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Buddha Pronounces the Sūtra of Maitreya Bodhisattva's Attainment of Buddhahood, Part 6 of 6

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Buddha Pronounces the Sūtra of Maitreya Bodhisattva's Attainment of Buddhahood, Part 6 of 6

The venerable Śāriputta and the venerable Ānanda rose from their seats, made obeisance to the Buddha, and knelt on their right knees. Joining their palms, they asked the Buddha, “World-Honored One, what is the name of this sūtra? How should we uphold it?” The Buddha told Ānanda, “You should remember it well and expound it separately to all gods and humans. Do not be the person who will finally ter
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Buddha Pronounces the Sūtra of Maitreya Bodhisattva's Attainment of Buddhahood, Part 5 of 6

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Buddha Pronounces the Sūtra of Maitreya Bodhisattva's Attainment of Buddhahood, Part 5 of 6

In this way Maitreya Buddha will guide and comfort innumerable sentient beings, making them happy. They will be imbued with the Dharma. Their hearts will be full of the Dharma, and their mouths will always pronounce the Dharma. The population will be composed of those who have merit and wisdom. Even gods will respect, trust and admire them. “ At that time the great guiding teacher Maitreya Buddha
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2018-06-21   3941 Views
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2018-06-21
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Collection of Cao Dai Holy Messages, Lessons 15, 21, 24 and 55

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Collection of Cao Dai Holy Messages, Lessons 15, 21, 24 and 55

You must trust that My teaching is the truth, because if you wait until you leave this world to see the miracles, it will be too late for you. I have also shown you the direction to follow to not become lost. If you don’t follow the Great way, you will become the demon’s servants. I have said that your virtue is like an endless ladder, which could help you to reach the highest position, My level.
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2018-06-20   3644 Views
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Collection of Cao Dai Holy Messages, Lessons 1-3

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Collection of Cao Dai Holy Messages, Lessons 1-3

I have been telling you that I have prepared everything in your heart. Whatever you have in your mind was already predetermined. You need no worry. The way is reserved for predetermined people. Whoever has worshiped the Demonic Spirit cannot be My disciple. If there is good, there has to be bad. It is difficult to distinguish between the two. Human Beings therefore must come to Me. To become Immor
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2018-06-19   3887 Views
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The Inner Teachings of Chuang Tzu: Chapter 19, Realizing a Full Life, Part 2 of 2

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The Inner Teachings of Chuang Tzu: Chapter 19, Realizing a Full Life, Part 2 of 2

Kong Zi(Confucius) was observing the view from the Lu Liang Mountains where there was a waterfall three hundred feet high. The foam and froth created by the water as it hit bottom extended for thirteen miles. Neither turtles, alligators, fish nor any other water creatures were able to swim in those rapids. He saw a man swimming in the current. Kong Zi went up to him and asked:“ I thought you must
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2018-06-18   3343 Views
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From Tao Te Ching to the Way of the Sages: Interview of Mr. Su Yu-de, Part 2 of 2

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From Tao Te Ching to the Way of the Sages: Interview of Mr. Su Yu-de, Part 2 of 2

You mentioned Tao Te Ching’s doing without doing, the Šūrańgama Sutra, Quan Yin Method, Quan Yin Bodhisattva and Christianity. It is the very meaning that all religions convey. We shall resort to the Four Books: Great Learning, Doctrine of the Mean, Analects and Mencius for understanding the key concepts of Confucianism. The Great Learning has revealed in the beginning that, the way of the great l
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2018-06-17   3733 Views
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The Inner Teachings of Chuang Tzu: Chapter 19, Realizing a Full Life, Part 1 of 2

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The Inner Teachings of Chuang Tzu: Chapter 19, Realizing a Full Life, Part 1 of 2

“The Inner Teachings of Chuang Tzu: Chapter 19, Realizing a Full Life, Part 1 of 2,” The great Enlightened Master and philosopher Chuang Tzu lived from approximately 369 to 286 BC. He is considered one of the greatest literary and philosophical figures of China. His philosophy is contained in the book bearing his name, Chuang Tzu. His teachings were true to wu-wei, the Taoist doctrine which means
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2018-06-16   3992 Views
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Selection from Songs of Kabir, Part 2 of 2

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Selection from Songs of Kabir, Part 2 of 2

In India, the religious community which recognizes Kabir as their Prophet is called Kabir Panth. Compositions of Kabir have been compiled into the holy Biyak, considered as sacred scriptures for devotees of Kabir Panth. It is believed that Kabir was brought up into the Islamic faith by Muslim weavers. A common name in the Islamic world, Kabir or al-Kabir, means the Great One. It is also one of the
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Selection from Songs of Kabir, Part 1 of 2

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Selection from Songs of Kabir, Part 1 of 2

Kabir was a great Indian poet who was fully devoted to the Creator. He was a saint who not only endeavored to live the Truth, he wrote about it through his divine gift of verse. A weaver by profession, Kabir is considered as one of the world’s greatest poets and one of the most quoted authors. The Holy Guru Granth Sahib contains over 500 verses by Kabir. Kabir’s message is universal. Perhaps that
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2018-06-14   4268 Views
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Loving Wisdom of The Centuries: The Gospel of John - Chapter 14 and Excerpts from Chapter 15, from The Holy Bible

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Loving Wisdom of The Centuries: The Gospel of John - Chapter 14 and Excerpts from Chapter 15, from The Holy Bible

Jesus Christ: prophet, carpenter, mystic, Son of God, savior and friend; He is known by many names. The birth of this beloved Teacher and Master who was born in Bethlehem marks the beginning of the Western calendar; so important was His influence humanity. The birth of this man who was one with God is a sacred event that marks an entire era. Jesus made His appearance on the world’s stage in the hu
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2018-06-11   3963 Views
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From Tao Te Ching to the Way of the Sages: Interview of Mr. Su Yu-de, Part 1 of 2

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From Tao Te Ching to the Way of the Sages: Interview of Mr. Su Yu-de, Part 1 of 2

According to UNESCO, Tao Te Ching(The classic of the Way and Virtue) is the second most printed and circulated masterpiece of all time, next to the Holy Bible. Tao Te Ching contains the infinite Wisdom of Lao Tzu, who is acclaimed as the father of Chinese philosophy. The verses in Tao Te Ching can be quite philosophcal and at times unfathomable.Albeit terse with only five thousand words, Tao Te Ch
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2018-06-10   4072 Views
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From Jainism's Holy Tattvärtha Sutra, Bhaktamar Stotra and Namokar Mantra, Part 2 of 4

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From Jainism's Holy Tattvärtha Sutra, Bhaktamar Stotra and Namokar Mantra, Part 2 of 4

This unique composition in Sanskrit is in the form of short concise aphorisms divided in ten chapters. Many commentaries are written on it for elaborate explanation. It is recognized by all four Jain traditions as the earliest, most authoritative and comprehensive summary of Jain religion. It offers practical and ethical tools for living a restrained and tolerant, non-violent life. There are three
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2018-06-09   3906 Views
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From Jainism's Holy Tattvärtha Sutra, Bhaktamar Stotra and Namokar Mantra, Part 1 of 4

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From Jainism's Holy Tattvärtha Sutra, Bhaktamar Stotra and Namokar Mantra, Part 1 of 4

Shree Tattvärthädhigam Sutra, composed by Shree Umäsvati around 1st or 2nd century A.D. has the essence of the philosophy embodied in the Jain Ägam. Today, we are honored to have Mrs. Darshana Pradip Shah on our program to present “From Jainism’s Holy Tattvärtha Sutra, and Namokar Mantra”. Raised in a noble Jain family in India, Darshana Pradip Shah received a Master’s Degree in Sanskrit while th
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2018-06-08   4221 Views
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From Zoroastrianism's Sacred Avesta: Yasna 48-50

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From Zoroastrianism's Sacred Avesta: Yasna 48-50

In today’s episode, let’s explore the ancient wisdom in the Zoroastrian scriptures. Zoroaster was a Prophet who lived in ancient Persia around 1800 BC. The teachings that emerged from His visions of God have become known as Zoroastrianism. The wise Lord of Life and source of goodness shall teach the wise and the righteous ones the best teachings, of which the mystic lover and teachers of philosoph
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2018-06-07   4821 Views
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From Zoroastrianism's Sacred Avesta: Yasna 34, 46-47

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From Zoroastrianism's Sacred Avesta: Yasna 34, 46-47

Zoroastrian theology’s main tenets include the existence of one God and the personal happiness or reward that is the natural outcome of using one’s free will to formulate good thoughts, good words and good deeds. Respecting all life, Zoroaster was Himself a pure vegetarian and forbade all animal sacrifice. His universal philosophy is believed to have influenced Greek thought and major religions of
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2018-06-06   4403 Views
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