Master Says

I pray that we, as a human race,
wake up and take action quickly, really quickly,
so that we will not have to bear the worst consequence
that is awaiting us.

 

The Blessing of
Benevolent Action

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Spoken by Supreme Master Ching Hai,
during the
“Stop Global Warming: Act Now”
Videoconference,
Pathumthani, Thailand,
October 11, 2008 (Originally in English)

 

 

Dr. Art-ong Jumsai Na Ayudhya, former NASA scientist, Thai Parliamentarian and educator : When will the crisis of global warming hit us? And what is the actual cause of this global warming?

M: According to all the reports every day, Dr. Ayudhya, we have been hit by the climate change already. It’s just in different areas of the world, and so we do not see the total impact of it at one time. Anyway, if we do not do anything more than right now, the worst will come still, in approximately four years. And if no one has turned to the compassionate lifestyle, then the bad retribution, or, “As we sow so shall we reap,” will be upon us. According to this collective bad karma, none of us or very few will survive. The actual cause of the global warming, according to the law of the Universe, which is the law of cause and effect or the law of action and reaction, is that we will be reaping what we have been spreading. So, all the anguish, the crying of war victims, of the oppressed and the innocent beings - from the deep jungles to the vast sea, from a developed country to a less developed country - all this suffering and lamenting engulfs the Earth right now and covers the planetary atmosphere, piercing even to Heaven. So, how can we reap any better reward if countless beings grovel in such agony and suffering that even hell would pale in comparison? And when will it hit us? Well, it’s already hitting us, but I’m not sure how more worse it will become. I pray that we, as a human race, wake up and take action quickly, really quickly, like yesterday, so that we will not have to bear the worst consequence that is awaiting us.

Governmental Support in Saving the Planet Is Key

Mrs. Kannika Sirikantraporn, President of the Associate Judge of the Juvenile Court : How can you persuade everyone in the society, including not only the leaders of the country and communities, the spiritual leaders and the lay people but also those who are poor and uneducated, to turn around and start seriously helping and taking care of the environmental issues such as the global warming?

M: Yes, Madam. I think the government must reinforce new laws and make information available to all corners of the world. Each nation must take responsibility to explain to her people about the importance of the survival project. The humans have to survive first before we talk about anything else. So, the governments play a very important role, and also the media, if we can have their blessing. People will understand if the governments explain it and make all the information available. No matter how uneducated, people will understand, because it’s concerning their life and death. We must make grassroots seminars to offer evidence and logic and the solution to the global warming. In the case of imminent disaster, the government would evacuate people in no time. And in the case of war, people are always informed how to protect themselves. The governments even recruit new army members so that they can go out and protect the country or go out to war.

So, in this case, it’s even more urgent than war. I’m sure the government will have a solution to it. I’m sure the people can be informed anywhere in the nation. The government has the power that’s vested in them to do this. So, I can only beg the governments of the world to please use their mighty force to rescue the planet. Thank you. May God bless us!

Q: Thank You. And then I have another question: Cattle farming is one of the causes of global warming, but for those whose life and well-being depends on the occupation, what should they do?

M: Good question, Madam. They can grow organic food. Right now, organic food is very “in.” It’s very healthy for everyone, and it’s in very big demand. Also, we are short of food; we are already informed of that. Raising livestock makes us even more short of food. So, organic farming uses less water, less time, less labor and produces more healthy food in abundance for all to enjoy.

In our Association, we have many members who are doing organic farming. And it’s proven that anyone can do it. Anyone who is interested can log on to our website to know all the information of how to do organic farming. It’s so easy and so simple; you don’t even need much water at all. And the food grows so fast, even one or two person can take care of many hectares without much problem at all.

So, we have the www.SupremeMasterTV.com to inform everyone who is interested in it. It doesn’t even need much capital, but if capital is needed, the government should give subsidies to help the organic farmer instead of using those to help the meat production, which is harmful to us. To help organic farming is helpful to everyone, including the farmer. So, I think it’s a very wise step. Thank you, Madam.

To Prepare for Global Warming, Just Change to Compassion

Mrs. Prasertsuk Chamornmarn, Director of the Office of Natural Resources, Environment Policy and Planning, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization : How should a community prepare for the upcoming effects of global warming?

M: We cannot prepare much. We can only wait and see because we don’t know when it will strike us and where and what we can prepare anyway. Even if we stockpile some food and so on, it is not always helpful. It just makes the world food shortage worsen. So, we can only rely on the good karma that we can create. And that we can do: We can save ourselves right now by turning to the vegetarian diet, which is benevolent and very compassionate. And by being compassionate to others, Heaven will be compassionate to us. The law of cause and effect is always very correct.

So, the only thing we do to save ourselves is to be compassionate and to change to a more noble, benevolent lifestyle without meat or animal products. Then you can see immediately, the weather will change. Everything will return to a more peaceful abundance because Heaven is merciful. And we have to start to be merciful like Heaven; then we can experience Heaven. There’s no other way we can prevent such a disaster like this. That’s the only thing I can tell you.

The ways we are going right now are destructive by all means - physically, mentally, scientifically, morally - which is all wrong. If we cause suffering to others, we cannot expect happiness in return. We have to do the opposite of what we are doing right now; then the outcome will be opposite. What we have been doing is bringing us disaster and trouble and maybe mass destruction in the very near future. So, if we want to reverse the course, we have to reverse our action because every action provokes another reaction. So, if we want to have a good result, we have to start doing good. Be veg, go green, and do good deeds.

Our Only “Escape” Is through Good Action

Miss Pornprapai Sueakeow, news reporter from Daily News : We have heard the scientists acknowledge the global warming problem and that it will cause natural disasters and flooding to come. There is news that scientists are finding a new place for humankind on another planet. I would like to know if You know about this and how much You know about the situation to move humankind to somewhere else. Thank You.

M: We cannot run away from bad karma. We cannot run away from the consequence of our actions. We have to pay, you know that. So, if we don’t want to have the bad consequences, then we have to create good action. So, anyway, in case you want to go to another planet, I don’t think we are very far at it yet. We have a couple of space stations; if that’s enough for the whole planet, I’m not sure. And we have some crane camera on Mars and some dirt from the Moon. That’s what we have for now, and that’s where we are. It’s not very optimistic. But where do you want to go? We have to be vegetarian and be compassionate; then everything will turn around because good karma and loving atmosphere changes everything.

The Immediate Response of a Meat-Free Planet

Mr. Saton Sanpipat, strategic planning and business development manager, Management System Certificate Institute : Should the issue of global warming be made into a national agenda? If so, what actions should we take to make this happen?

M: First of all and foremost of all, we should use the government system to encourage new projects, like new levels of citizen cooperation. Namely, we must let people know it’s urgent now and it’s time to stop the global crisis. Time is short and we must all act as one to save our world from disappearing, to save our lives and all the lives on the planet. Everything else takes too long. I have told everyone many times that technology takes too long, even if it helps, it takes so long. So the fastest and easiest way is to stop consumption of animal products. Then we will have more time to develop better technology and scientific advancement. If we stop livestock raising and the cruel practices on human and animals, the result will be like a miracle: almost immediately or within a few weeks. If everyone stops eating meat right now, within eight weeks’ time the weather will change into benevolent, immediately: Everything that has been damaged, will return to normal, in eight weeks’ time. If everyone on the planet stopped eating meat and turned into a compassionate heart, the results would be immediate. It’s just like we want to go south but we are heading north. So, the only way to see the south is to turn to the opposite direction and head south. The way we are doing right now, in killing the animals and humans, it’s not benevolent or respecting lives. It’s wrong. So, if we want the opposite effect for ourselves and for our life, we have to do the opposite. That is very simple and logical, and everyone understands that. Thank you so much.

Eliminate Animal Products and the Earth Will Become a Paradise

Dr. Darika Kingnate, Assistant Director of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Ministry of Public Health : We are at a time where the Arctic ice is melting at a very rapid rate and concurrently; we are seeing more than ten new human diseases being transmitted from emerging animal diseases, for example, Mad Cow Disease, pig virus and bird flu. The main reason is caused by human livestock production. Master, do You think it is possible to convince people to reduce livestock production or not and using what means to do so? Thank You.

M: Of course, Doctor. Reducing livestock production and livestock raising will reduce the major cause of global warming, at least 80% of it. And it also reduces weather turbulence, natural disasters and fatal diseases for which animal consumption is the cause. It’s even scientifically and medically proven that people should adopt the life-saving habit of the vegetarian diet and stay away from all animal products. Then we will save the Earth and save our lives and the lives of our children and animals as well. We must turn to this beneficial vegetarian, meaning animal-free diet. Then everything else will be as you want. The Earth will become a paradise. No one will ever lack anything. No one will go hungry. No war, no disease, no disasters, no global warming. Nothing anymore except peace, happiness, and abundance. I promise in the name of the Buddha, it is like that. Thank you.

The Protective Shield of True Goodness

Ms. Yaowarin Srichainan, Computer Engineer, Bureau of Internal Revenue : To what extent would Thailand be affected by the effects of global warming and what would be the worst we could all expect? What would be the most efficient and effective way to create awareness of the seriousness of global warming to the world so that everyone would help do their part to prevent this crisis as soon as possible? Thank You.

M: We should not emphasize the worst effects of global warming. We should not expect the disaster to come; we should begin to focus on how to prevent it. We have to turn to the opposite direction, which is in the best interest of Thai people and the world. That is, again, to live a compassionate lifestyle, to be a vegetarian, better even, vegan, meaning no animal products whatsoever so that the benevolent atmosphere will envelop our planet and of course Thailand.

With protection and blessing from Heaven, we create a shield around us, around our planet, by a very compassionate, powerful, benevolent atmosphere. That is the only protection that is safe and everlasting. So, we have to help spread this awareness of global warming and the survival solution. The government must inform themselves well and then inform the people so together they can decide the best course of action to change the negative energy to a beneficial and merciful one. Then all will be saved and live happily now and in the future. We must live according to the compassionate teaching of the Buddha. Be veg, do good and we can go green after.

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