This
publication introduces Master
on pages 222-223 as follows:
(Originally
in English)
Who
is the Supreme Master Ching Hai?
Born in
Vietnam, and an honorary American citizen since 1993, Supreme Master
Ching Hai is a symbol of spiritual wisdom and guidance for hundreds
of thousands of seekers of enlightenment around of the globe. She teaches,
free of charge, a non-denominational form of meditation called the Quan
Yin Method in worldwide centers. Supreme Master Ching Hai has achieved
international fame for her humanitarian and disaster-relief efforts
on four continents. In recognition of her contributions, she received
the International Peace Commendation and the World Spiritual Leadership
Award in 1993 and 1994 respectively. Master Ching Hai has been the honored
guest of world leaders and has addressed the United Nations in New York
and Geneva on numerous occasions.
According
to Master Ching Hai's philosophy, all of the world's religions teach
the same fundamental truth: universal brotherhood and sisterhood, moral
courage, and purity of mind. Master Ching Hai's Quan Yin Method of meditation
is referred to in ancient scriptures as the key to "Immediate Enlightenment."
At the core of the Quan Yin Method is silent contemplation of the "Inner
Sound stream," by which the individual may experience higher levels
of consciousness and uncover the path to enlightened understanding.