: Supreme Master Ching Hai Press Kit
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: Supreme Master Ching Hai Press Kit
Supreme Master Ching Hai on a humanitarian trip (photo: Ivory Coast, Africa, 1995) Supreme Master Ching Hai’s love and care for animal co-inhabitants extends to her family of 10 dogs and 22 birds. Pictured with her dog Benny and bird Kadula (photo: Florida, USA, 2001) In 1991 and 1992, Supreme Master Ching Hai delivered lectures at the United Nations in New York, USA, and again in Geneva, Switzerland in 1993. (photo: United Nations, New York, USA, 1992) “She is the light of a great person, an angel of mercy for all of us.” ~ Frank F. Fasi, Mayor of Honolulu, Hawaii Supreme Master Ching Hai is a world-renowned spiritual teacher, artist, and humanitarian, whose loving assistance extends beyond all cultural boundaries. Born in central Âu Lạc (Vietnam), Supreme Master Ching Hai studied in Europe and worked there for the Red Cross. She soon realized that suffering exists in all corners of the globe, and her yearning to find a remedy became the foremost goal in her life. She was happily married at the time to a German physician, and although it was a difficult decision for both of them, her husband agreed to a separation. She then embarked on a journey in search of spiritual enlightenment. Eventually, in the Himalayas in India, she received from a true Master the divine transmission of the inner Light and Sound, which she later called the Quan Yin Method. After a period of diligent practice, she attained the Great Enlightenment. Soon after her return from the Himalayas, at the earnest request of those around her, Supreme Master Ching Hai shared the Quan Yin Method with others, encouraging them to look within to find their own divine greatness. Before long, invitations arrived from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa for Supreme Master Ching Hai to give lectures. Supreme Master Ching Hai’s compassionate heart has also been reflected in her meticulous care for the less fortunate in different circumstances. The funding generated from her artistic creations has enabled the support of her mission of comforting God’s children in times of need. More recently, Supreme Master Ching Hai has authored books that have become #1 international best-sellers, namely The Birds in My Life, The Dogs in My Life, and The Noble Wilds. These volumes (1993) . reveal many insights into the deep emotions and thoughts of our treasured animal co-inhabitants, highlighting their gracious spirit and unconditional love. Wishing to acknowledge others for their actions and influence toward developments of goodness in the world, Supreme Master Ching Hai founded the Shining World Leadership Award in March 2006. Since then, she has also established other prestigious awards, such as Shining World Compassion Award, Shining World Hero and Heroine Awards, Shining World Honesty Award, Shining World Protection Award, Shining World Intelligence Award, and Shining World Invention Award. This honor is bestowed on individuals, nations, and organizations – such as the 2nd President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr. Janez Drnovšek, Dr. Jane Goodall, and Save the Children – whose exemplary works have significantly contributed to the harmony, beauty, and sustainability of our Earth. Supreme Master Ching Hai is among notable pioneers in our society today who wisely and courageously express concern about climate change. In fact, for more than 20 years, she has talked about preserving the environment. She catapulted the Alternative Living and SOS global warming campaigns to promote a benevolent lifestyle without animal products. “Be Veg, Go Green, Save the Planet” is now a well-known motto that originated from Supreme Master Ching Hai. In our era, Supreme Master Ching Hai is truly a selflessly dedicated individual, tirelessly helping world citizens create a bright future for our beloved planet. Supreme Master Ching Hai For more information, please visit: www.GodsDirectContact.org 1 Some of the Master’s Worldwide Humanitarian Works Some of the Master’s Worldwide Humanitarian Works “The most important thing in this world, Âu Lạc (Vietnam) contributions to charities ( Jul 2006) Blind Vietnamese Children Foundation Giving It Back to Kids Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam Prosthetics Outreach Foundation Vietnam Children Assistance Programs Vietnam Relief Effort regardless of our mission, is to love one another. ” ~ Supreme Master Ching Hai Thailand, 10 September 1995 Kenya well digging for drought relief (Apr - Oct 2006) Alleviating human suffering has never been more critical to Supreme Master Ching Hai than at the present time. In fact, this was the reason behind her pursuit of enlightenment. Throughout the years, she has tirelessly traveled the world extending help to those in need. Her benevolent work has transcended all boundaries to reach the incarcerated, the elderly, the mentally disabled, the sick, the poor, the homeless, veterans, and victims of natural disasters. Her compassion has touched the hearts of millions the world over and has inspired others to form the International Association in her altruistic example. Kashmir and Pakistan earthquake relief (Oct 2005) Through meditation, she has realized many innate talents, which she expresses through artistic creations such as paintings, music, poetry, and jewelry and fashion designs. From the funds of her artistic creations, Supreme Master Ching Hai helps the less fortunate. Following is a brief overview of some of the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association’s humanitarian and relief efforts (partial listing): Thailand aboriginal people of remote northern Thailand (Nov 2003) Worldwide disaster relief - floods, earthquakes, fires, etc. ( Jun - Dec 2008) Katrina hurricane relief – USA (Aug - Sep 2005) Bulgaria flood relief (Aug 2005) Band Aid Charitable Trust – UK (Mar 2005) Costa Rica flood relief ( Jan 2005) Indonesia and Sri Lanka South Asia tsunami relief (Dec 2004 - Feb 2005) Iran earthquake relief (Dec 2003) $92,700 $20,000 $100,000 $41,000 $135,500 $70,000 $2,000 $49,900 India purchase of seeds for farmers in northwestern India ( Jul 2003) $29,900 Argentina flood relief (Apr and Nov 2003) $153,400 $29,000 Afghanistan refugees (Oct 2001) $100,000 USA September 11 tragedy relief (Sep 2001) $361,000 China earthquake relief in Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces (May - Sep 2008) $382,600 El Salvador dengue fever, less fortunate, and orphan assistance (Oct - Nov 2000) Myanmar cyclone Nargis relief (May 2008) $126,000 $161,800 Haiti, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico Noel hurricane relief (Nov - Dec 2007) $73,800 North Korea flood relief (Aug - Nov 2007) $76,700 Peru earthquake relief (Aug 2007) $70,100 South Africa humanitarian visit (Dec 1999) World Religions Parliament to assist children in Durban Suryalanga Dance Company Zulu Children Dancers Kids Haven of Johannesburg Icamagu Institute in Transkei Xhosa people to enhance water supply system Formosa (Taiwan) earthquake relief (September 1999) $439,000 Turkey earthquake relief (Aug 1999) $135,000 Kosovo war victims through International Red Cross ( Jun - Aug 1999) $100,000 Armenia humanitarian visit (May 1999) Komitas House of Chamber Music City of Yerevan Hayer Cultural Center Charity Fund City of Gjumry Gjumry Children’s Home Elderly House & Internet of Gjumry Vanadzor Orphanage Aznavour Pour LiArmenia Vanadzor Yerevan Special Child’s Home Holy Etchmiadzin Church $250,000 IRC/Not on Our Watch Organization – USA Darfur humanitarian aid ( Jun 2007) USA Habitat for Humanity to build affordable homes for less fortunate (Feb 2007) Philippines Durian typhoon relief and humanitarian trip (Nov - Dec 2006) Fidel Ramos Peace and Development Foundation Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines Polytechnic University of the Philippines Earthsaver’s Dream Ensemble St. Paul University Filipino Institute of Komiks Arts and Sciences The Commission on the Filipino Language $200,000 $20,000 $430,000 Azerbaijan contribution to aid refugees (Nov 2006) $22,000 Burundi contribution to Kamenge Youth Center (Sep 2006) $30,000 Morocco Animal Rescue-Hanane Abdelmouttalib (Sep 2006) $10,000 Worldwide Humanitarian Works 2 $75,700 Supreme Supreme Master Master Ching Ching Hai Hai Supreme Supreme Master Master Ching Ching Hai Hai www.SupremeMasterTV.com $96,100 $202,400 South Korea Maemi typhoon relief (Sep - Nov 2003) Algeria earthquake relief (May 2003) (Amounts in US dollars) over US$1,000,000 US$65,000 www.GodsDirectContact.org Worldwide Humanitarian Works 3 Some of the Master’s Worldwide Humanitarian Works Awards & Honors Philippines reforestation and soil preservation (Feb 1999) One World...of peace through music benefit concert at Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, USA (Dec 1998) St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Starlight Children’s Foundation US$100,000 $250,000 Honduras Mitch hurricane relief (Nov - Dec 1998) $28,800 Sudan famine relief for war victims through International Red Cross (Sep 1998) $99,900 AmeriCares – USA (Apr 1998) Canada ice storm relief ( Jan 1998) A Journey through Aesthetic Realms benefit concert at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington DC, USA (Dec 1997) US Department of Veterans Affairs Vietnam Children’s Fund Chile flood relief ( Jul 1997) $100,000 $42,300 United States President Barack Obama honors Supreme Master Ching Hai for her humanitarianism. $30,000 $100,000 Charitable groups for winter relief – Formosa (Taiwan) (Nov - Dec 1996) $767,700 Bangladesh tornado relief ( Jun 1996) $10,000 $526,300 Charitable groups and government – Dominica (Mar 1996) $55,000 UK charities (Aug 1995) National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Action Aid World Wildlife Fund $15,000 Chechnya and Bosnia contribution to war refugees (Feb 1995) $100,000 Japan earthquake relief in Kobe and Osaka ( Jan 1995) $124,700 $1,632,800 USA Midwest flood relief (Feb - Mar 1994) Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Wisconsin state governments $450,000 Medical research for cancer and AIDS – USA ( Jan 1994) $100,000 USA fire disaster relief in southern California (Nov 1993) $64,100 Spiritual practice group – Uganda (May 1993) $55,000 Âu Lạc (Vietnam) flood relief in Long An Province (Dec 1991) $220,500 China flood relief ( Jul 1991) $331,200 Philippines Pinatubo volcanic disaster and flood relief ( Jun - Oct 1991) $734,400 Aulacese (Vietnamese) temples – Germany ( Jul 1990) $320,000 Aulacese (Vietnamese) refugee camps – Hong Kong (1990 - 1993) $288,195 Formosa (Taiwan) contribution to less fortunate households, temples, county governments, and community organizations (1989 - 1993) $366,282 Supreme Master Ching Hai has given much to our world, both spiritually and materially. Although she does not seek acknowledgment, in recognition of her selfless contribution, government representatives and private organizations worldwide have presented Supreme Master Ching Hai prestigious awards on numerous occasions. Among these were the Gusi Peace Prize (2006), First-place Silver for the 27th Annual Telly Awards (2006), Los Angeles Music Week Certificate of Commendation (2002), the World Spiritual Leadership Award (1994), World Citizen Humanitarian Award (1994), $33,400 North Korea 2,000 tons of rice for famine relief ( Jun 1996) Cambodia 6,000 tons of rice for drought relief (Dec 1994 - Feb 1995) 2010 The President’s Volunteer Service Award $200,000 Rwanda war victims (Apr 1997) Venezuela flood relief ( Jun - Aug 1996) In the spirit of service, Supreme Master Ching Hai epitomizes the virtue of collaboration based on genuine love and friendship. 2009 Los Angeles County In addition, February 22 and October 25 have been proclaimed by government officials in the United States as The Supreme Master Ching Hai Day. Her dedicated aid to the world continues until this day, with millions of grateful hearts among leaders and people alike. Certificate of Commendation Los Angeles County honors Supreme Master Ching Hai for her numerous contributions for the benefit of all citizens. 2008 The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award From the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, to Supreme Master Ching Hai in recognition of her commitment to maintaining a regular physically active lifestyle. 2008 Mahaveer Award Presented to Supreme Master Ching Hai by the Young Indian Vegetarians (YIV) to honor her for her message of compassion and non-violence for the animals. and the list goes on... Supreme Supreme Master Master Ching Ching Hai Hai Supreme Master Ching Hai www.SupremeMasterTV.com Worldwide Humanitarian Works 4 www.GodsDirectContact.org Awards and Honors 5 2006 Gusi Peace Prize Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo presented Supreme Master Ching Hai with the prestigious Gusi Peace Prize, the equivalent of the Nobel Prize in the East, for exemplary achievements in Philanthropy and Humanitarianism 2003 Golden Emperor Shun Trophy and medal of Emperor Shun Award Awarded by US International Emperor Shun Culture University, which also inaugurated Supreme Master Ching Hai as the Honorary Dean and unveiled her bronze statue 1994 Humanitarian Paragon Medal 2006 Telly Award Presented by Dr. Rene G. Santos, Chairman of Asian Pacific Youth Freedom League (Philippine Chapter) First-place Silver Telly for The Peace Seeker, a US nationally televised symphonic portrait featuring Supreme Master Ching Hai’s poetry 2002 Los Angeles Music Week Honoree 1994 International Humanitarian Award Los Angeles Music Week and the City of Los Angeles, California, USA honored Supreme Master Ching Hai for her artistic contributions to the music world with a crystal plaque and a Certificate of Commendation from Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn. Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation and the Filipino Institute of Social and Livelihood Development honored Supreme Master Ching Hai 1999 Armenian Government Commendations The Mayor of Yerevan, Suren Abrahamyan, along with Congresswoman Nadezdha Sarkisian, presented a certificate and silver medal for Supreme Master Ching Hai’s charitable activities in Armenia. Armenian Minister of Privatization, Pavel Kaltakhchan (left), presented a vase made of the country’s precious national stone, bearing a sculpted image of Supreme Master Ching Hai. Presented to Supreme Master Ching Hai by Dr. Richard Schneider, founder of Radio for Peace International and the University of Global Education, an NGO consultant to the United Nations Economic and Social Council 1994 Star of Noble Life Award Presented to Supreme Master Ching Hai from the Thai government and media for her outstanding contribution to humankind 1994 World Spiritual Leadership Award February 22 Supreme Master Ching Hai Day 1995 Award of National Construction in Cambodia Presented by the US governors of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Kansas, Missouri, and Minnesota, along with General Secretary Dr. Hung Kwang Chen of the World Cultural Communication Association, for Supreme Master Ching Hai’s kind assistance for flood victims in these six Midwest states. Cambodia’s First and Second Prime Ministers honored Supreme Master Ching Hai with the Award of National Construction in Cambodia Supreme Master Ching Hai www.SupremeMasterTV.com 1994 World Citizen Humanitarian Award Awards and Honors 6 Supreme Master Ching Hai www.GodsDirectContact.org Awards and Honors 77 1994 Certificates of Commendation & Congratulatory Letters 1993 Honorary Citizenship 1993 Award of Merit 1992 Key to the City Governor Fife Symington of Arizona, USA, presented Supreme Master Ching Hai with an Honorary Citizenship Six Midwestern US states present Supreme Master Ching Hai certificates of commendation in appreciation of her relief aid for the flood victims From Mayor Frank Jordan of San Francisco, California, USA, for Supreme Master Ching Hai’s humanitarian contribution to the world Past and present US presidents also sent Supreme Master Ching Hai their congratulations for her World Spiritual Leadership Award 1994 World Humanitarian Leadership Award Presented by Barbara Finch, Chairperson of the International Federation for Human Rights, USA. Supreme Master Ching Hai was also invited to become the Honorable Advisor in Chief of the International Federation for Human Rights. Mayor Emil F. Danciu of Boca Raton, Florida, USA, presented Supreme Master Ching Hai with the key to the city 1991 Pennant of Gratitude 1993 Excalibur Award Esteemed recognition from the American Cancer Society 1991 Plaque of Appreciation 1993 October 25 Supreme Master Ching Hai Day The Community Center for Human Rights & Social Services in Manila, Philippines, honored Supreme Master Ching Hai with an award for promotion of human rights and in the “Achievement of Universal Unity” Mayor Frank Fasi of Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, proclaimed October 25, 1993 as Supreme Master Ching Hai Day. In addition, Supreme Master Ching Hai was awarded with an Honorary Citizenship and a bronze statue in her image that is publicly and permanently displayed in the city of Honolulu. 1991 Key to the City Philippine and Formosan House Representatives Orlando B. Fua and Linling Wang present a pennant to Supreme Master Ching Hai in gratitude for her relief assistance for victims of Mt. Pinatubo volcano eruptions Mayor Mel C. Lopez, Jr. of Manila, Philippines, presented the key to the city to Supreme Master Ching Hai 1991 Plaque of Recognition Presented by Dr. Rene G. Santos, Chairman of Asian Pacific Youth Freedom League (Philippine Chapter), to Supreme Master Ching Hai for outstanding leadership as a person of peace, goodwill, and understanding for the welfare of the Aulacese (Vietnamese) refugees. 1991 Plaque of Recognition The Filipino Reporter honored Supreme Master Ching Hai with the award of Exemplary Humanitarian for relief efforts rendered to the victims of Mt. Pinatubo volcano eruptions Mayor Frank Fasi Supreme Master Ching Hai www.SupremeMasterTV.com Awards and Honors 88 Supreme Master Ching Hai www.GodsDirectContact.org Awards and Honors 9 Dignitaries & Artists Dignitaries & Artists In her travels around the world for invited lectures and President Dr. Janez Drnovšek received from Supreme Master Ching Hai the Shining World Leadership Award in Slovenia (2007) humanitarian works, for over two decades Supreme Master Ching Hai has been the most honored guest of countless dignitaries. From the Americas to Asia to Europe, across all continents, she has been warmly welcomed by leaders and Ruler of Sharjah Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi III at UNESCO in France (2007) . individuals of diverse cultures. 1. Dr. Zdenka Cebasek Tratnik Human Rights Ombudswoman of Slovenia (2008) 2. Barbara Žgajner Tavš Member of the Parliament, Slovenia (2008) In 2007, UNESCO’s International Theatre Institute (ITI) extended an invitation to Supreme Master Ching Hai to attend World Theatre Day in Paris, France. World Theatre Day is an international event held on March 27 every year in which distinguished members of the theatre world gather to recognize the unique power of theatre in bringing peace and solidarity to the world. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cecile Guidote-Alvarez Philippines Presidential Advisor on Culture visiting Supreme Master Ching Hai . in Formosa (Taiwan) (2007) . Former President Fidel V. Ramos Philippines (2006) President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo shared a talk with Supreme Master . Ching Hai during the Gusi Peace Prize . ceremony in the Philippines (2006) . Supreme Master Ching Hai with... Emmy-award winning American actress Swoosie Kurtz, and Emmy and Golden Globe-winning American actor Martin Sheen Starlight Children’s Foundation . 15th anniversary The Magic of Starlight . benefit gala in Beverly Hills, California, . USA (1999) . 3. Dr. Manfred Beilharz President of Worldwide ITI 4. Ramendu Majumdar Vice President of Worldwide ITI President of ITI in Bangladesh 5. Jean-Pierre Guingane Vice President of Worldwide ITI President of African Regional Bureau ITI 6. Jennifer M. Walpole Secretary General of Worldwide ITI 7. Faynia Williams Award-winning theatre & opera director BBC producer 8. Saeed Salem National Theatre Manager for United Arab Emirates 9. Ali Mahdi President of ITI in Sudan 10. Samira Makhmalbaf Award-winning Iranian filmmaker Heherson Alvarez, Presidential Adviser on Global Warming & Climate Change and former Senator of the Philippines, received from Supreme Master Ching Hai the Shining World Leadership Award in Formosa (Taiwan) (2007) Multi Emmy Award-winning American media personality Phil Donahue St. Jude Children’s Research . Hospital’s 19th annual . benefit gala in Beverly Hills, . California, USA (1999) . Former First Lady Imelda Romuáldez-Marcos Philippines (2006) The Sheen Family: Janet Sheen, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning American actor Martin Sheen, and Golden Globe-winning American actor Charlie Sheen invited Supreme Master Ching Hai to their home in Malibu, California, USA (1999) Supreme Master Ching Hai enjoyed a Moon Festival program with legendary Aulacese (Vietnamese) composers Thu Hồ (right) and Phạm Duy (left), who is considered the “Beethoven” of Âu Lạc (Vietnam). California, USA (1997) Supreme Master Ching Hai www.SupremeMasterTV.com Dignitaries and Artists 10 Supreme Master Ching Hai www.GodsDirectContact.org Dignitaries and Artists 11 Supreme Master Ching Hai Supreme Master Ching Hai with... with... Dignitaries & Artists Dignitaries & Artists Steven Seagal Famed American actor St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s 19th annual benefit gala in Beverly Hills, California, USA (1999) Stella Stevens Golden Globe-winning American actress Night of 100 Stars Oscar benefit gala in Beverly Hills, California USA (1999) American astronaut Buzz Aldrin Second man to step foot on the moon Night of 100 Stars Oscar benefit gala in Beverly Hills, California USA (1999) David Carradine Legendary American actor Night of 100 Stars Oscar benefit gala in Beverly Hills, California USA (1999) President of the Khmer Improvement Party Dr. Liv Ann and his wife Cambodia (1996) Rod Steiger Oscar Award-winning American actor Night of 100 Stars Oscar benefit gala in Beverly Hills, California USA (1999) Governor Shirak Petrosyan escorted Supreme Master Ching Hai on her visit to Armenia (1999) Hondurian Ambassador in Formosa (Taiwan) Daniel E. Milla, his wife, and daughter visited and celebrated Lunar New Year with Supreme Master Ching Hai in Formosa (1996) Bill Conti Oscar and Emmy Award-winning American composer at One World...of peace through music benefit concert in Los Angeles, California, USA (1998) Carnie and Wendy Wilson of the famed Beach Boys Family & Friends at One World...of peace through music benefit concert in Los Angeles, California, USA (1998) Kiều Chinh Distinguished Aulacese (Vietnamese) actress A Journey through Aesthetic Realms benefit concert in Washington, DC, USA (1997) King Agboli-Agbo Dedjlani and the Prince of Benin welcomed Supreme Master Ching Hai in Abomey, Benin (1995) Mayor Cho Soon expressed his hope that Supreme Master Ching Hai would visit Korea often to lecture for the spiritual enlightenment of the Korean people Seoul, Korea (1997) Mayor Michael Vardanyan of Gjumry received a US$100,000 donation from Supreme Master Ching Hai for the city of Gjumry, Armenia (1999) Deputy Mayor Noric Sardanyan of Vanadzor gifted Supreme Master Ching Hai a beautiful painting Armenia (1999) Debbie Reynolds Legendary American actress at One World...of peace through music . benefit concert in Los Angeles, California, USA (1998) . Cambodian Prime Minister Representative Nhim Vanda and other governmental representatives visited Supreme Master Ching Hai in Thailand and presented her a traditional relief painting to symbolize their appreciation and friendship (1994) Supreme Master Ching Hai www.SupremeMasterTV.com Dignitaries and Artists 12 Dr. Lalitha Rajahram wife of Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Law Singapore (1996) Supreme Master Ching Hai www.GodsDirectContact.org Dignitaries and Artists 13 Supreme Master Ching Hai with... Dignitaries & Artists King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk Varman greeted Supreme Master Ching Hai in his royal palace in Cambodia and presented her a vase as a token of friendship (1996) Prince Norodom Ranariddh and Princess Marie Ranariddh Cambodia (1996) Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and wife Bun Ramy Cambodia (1996) First Lady Henriette Bedié Côte d’Ivoire (1996) Major-General Jeon-Gwan wished Supreme Master Ching Hai a happy birthday – Korea (1993) US House of Representative Earl Hutto invited Supreme Master Ching Hai to visit Congress in Washington, DC, USA (1993) Second Lady Celia Diaz-Laurel Philippines (1992) . Madame Governor Clara Cruz-Espiritu Palawan, Philippines (1993) Prime Minister Edison James Dominica (1996) President Crispin Sorhaindo Dominica (1996) Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Thailand (1994) Peter Spalding Key Officer of US Foreign Services Posts Philippines (1994) Vice President Salvador Laurel Philippines (1991) US and Japan Consulates welcomed Supreme Master Ching Hai to Indonesia (1993) Presidential Banquet Washington, DC, USA (1993) Sudarat Keyuraphan Deputy Government Spokesperson hosted a welcome banquet held by the Department of Foreign Affairs for Supreme Master Ching Hai, who was escorted to the event by Nimitr Ajchariyakitisakool, the Secretary of Foreign Minister, Thailand (1993) President Óscar Arias Sánchez Costa Rica (1991) Thomas One Wolf Native American Suquamish tribe elder delivered message, “The elders want me to greet You with honor, that You are the great One.” California, USA (1993) Mayor Frank Fasi proclaimed Oct. 25 as Supreme Master Ching Hai Day in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA (1993) President Corazón Cojuangco-Aquino met with Supreme Master Ching Hai to discuss refugee resettlement in the Philippines (1992) Supreme Master Ching Hai www.SupremeMasterTV.com Dignitaries and Artists 14 Former First Lady Margarita Penón Góngora Costa Rica (1991) etc... www.GodsDirectContact.org Supreme Master Ching Hai Dignitaries and Artists 15 Supreme Master Ching Hai in the Media Partial Listing: SABC TV Cape Town, South Africa December 1, 1999 World Convention on Reverence For All Life Pune, India November 11, 1997 French Radio Enghien Paris, France January 27, 1997 Schweizer Radio DRS Switzerland 1993 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • KLDE Oldies Radio 104.9 FM (Texas, USA, 1993) American Chinese News (Chicago, USA, 1994) • KTRK TV Channel 13 (Houston, Texas, USA, 1993 Americus Times Recorder (Georgia, USA, 2007) • Le Figaro Newspaper (Paris, France, 1997) Armenian Business Weekly (Armenia, 1999) • The Los Angeles Times (California, USA, 1998) Barev National Armenian TV (Armenia, 1999) • Manila Standard Today newspaper (Philippines, 2006) Bijorcha TV (Paris, France, 1997) • Mehr News (Iran, 12 Nov 2008) Chicago Times (Chicago, USA, 1994) • New Time Newspaper (Armenia, 1999) Chinese American Voice (New York, USA, 1995) • New York Sino Radio Broadcasts (New York, USA, 1995) Chinese Radio Network (New York, USA, 1995) • The New York Times newspaper (New York, USA, 2008) CNN (USA, 1996) • “Ona” and “Aura” magazines (Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2008) DZRM Broadcasting Station (Philippines, 19 Mar 1992) • The Orange County Register (California, USA, 1998) The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Ireland, 2007) • People’s Power Press (Mongolia, 1998) East Coast Radio (Ireland, 2008) • Radio Enghien (Paris, France, 1997) Environmentally Sound Radio (New York, USA, 2008) FOX 2 KTVI TV Channel (St. Louis, Missouri, USA 2007) • Radio France Internationale (RFI) (France 1994) • Radio Five On “Sunday Focus” (Thailand, 1994) Go Vegan Radio (California, USA, 2008) • Radio for Peace International (Oregon, USA, 1993) Hayastan Newspaper (Armenia, 1999) • Radio Ici & Maintenant (Here & Now) (France, 1994) Hayastani Hanrapetutyun Newspaper (Armenia, 1999) • Republic of Armenia Newspaper (Armenia, 1999) Heart and Soul TV series (South Africa, 1999) • Ser Newspaper (Armenia, 1999) The Hindu national newspaper (India, 2007) • Slovenske Novice Newspaper (Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2008) Hippy Gourmet TV (California, USA, 2008) • Spiritual Awakening Radio (USA, 2008) How2USA Magazine, cover article (USA, April 2008) • “Sun, Moon And Stars” Radio Program (Hong Kong, 1994) Inch Vortegh Erb Newspaper (Armenia, 1999) The Independent Weekly Newspaper Sensation (Armenia, 1999) • Tehran Times newspaper (Iran, 12 Nov 2008) Interdimensional TV Show Channel 16 (New York, USA, 1995) • The Temecula Valley News (California, USA, 2008) • “Thirst for Life” (Philippines, 1991) International Chinese Radio (France, 1993) • Urartu Newspaper (Armenia, 1999) Iran TV2 (Iran, 2008) • Vegetarian Association in Oregon (Oregon, USA, 1993) Iranian TV Network (Cape Town, South Africa, 1999) • WJXT Channel 4 ( Jacksonville, Florida, USA 2008) Irish Independent newspaper (Ireland, 2008) • Woman Today SAFM Radio (Cape Town, South Africa, 1999) Jame Jam newspaper (Iran, 12 Nov 2008) • World Journal (Chicago, USA, 1994) KBOO Radio (Oregon, USA, 1993) KTVU San Francisco TV Channel 3 (San Francisco, California, USA, 1993) National Broadcasting Network (NBN) Television (Philippines, 2006) “The Novas Report”, KQSB 990 AM Radio (Santa Barbara, California, USA, 1995) RTV Slovenia TV (Radiotelevizija Slovenija) (Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2008) South African Broadcasting Company (SABC) TV (Cape Town, South Africa, 1999) Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association www.GodsDirectContact.org For More Information Supreme Master Television www.SupremeMasterTV.com e-mail: info@SupremeMasterTV.com telephone: +1.626.444.4385 RFI Radio Paris, France, January 27, 1997 The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association Book Publishing Co., Ltd. – Taipei, Formosa (Taiwan) www.SMCHbooks.com e-mail: SMCHbooks@GodsDirectContact.org telephone: +886.2.8787.3935 Quan Yin Websites Directory of Quan Yin websites worldwide, available to browse in many languages: www.GodsDirectContact.org/links Supreme Master Ching Hai Media and Contact Information 16