Văn Hóa Magazine, headed by editor and publisher Lý Kiến Trúc, is considered to be a great contribution to the Aulacese (Vietnamese) community. In its February-March 2009 issue, the magazine features the article, “Supreme Master Ching Hai and Her Global Warming Alarm Bell” which presents the urgent matter of global warming, with excerpts from Supreme Master Ching Hai’s insightful remarks and advice given during numerous videoconferences with our Association members as well as dignitaries and the public.

The article begins by quoting Master’s revelation on the destruction of Mars and draws a parallel between the final days of Mars with the current critical state of climate change on Earth. Based on a plethora of solid scientific data, the article clearly points out that the animal farming industry is the main cause of global warming. A number of solutions to climate change were also given: “The sustainable energy created from nature such as wind, water, air, solar and ocean waves; planting more green trees; prayer; or trying to save electricity, water, fuel and paper, are effective solutions that She has initiated to curb global warming. But the most immediate, most important, fastest, most effective, and simplest solution is the vegetarian diet.”

The article further elaborates on the philosophical meaning of vegetarianism, “It is not by coincidence that there are many enlightened leaders, vegetarian elite from ancient times to modern times who all have the same message – that is peace and love of the non-violent.” “…vegetarianism is not only the solution to saving the planet, but it is also the voice of our human conscience, the language of the kind, compassionate and generous heart, and at the same time is the feelings of millions upon millions of other fragile beings. As the noblest being in the universe, could we be able to live on the blood and tears of our co-inhabitants?”

In conclusion, the article confirms its support for Supreme Master Ching Hai’s dream for the world, which would grant all inhabitants a profound peace as well as secure the planet’s future.

“The dream is so simple, yet so noble! We pray that thousands of people will comprehend your aspiration, and understand your pain to quickly change their hearts and minds. All it takes is to eat vegetarian, to become a vegetarian, and choose the vegetarian lifestyle. Then everything will settle down. Natural disasters will no longer happen, and especially global warming will also vanish.

One day, when our co-inhabitants are no longer subject to being killed, how highly civilized our Earth will be! The question is: ‘Are we ready for the vegetarian lifestyle now?’ The answer is:‘Now or it is too late.’”

In praise and appreciation, our hearts resonate with the earnest and hopeful message conveyed by Văn Hóa Magazine. We too are ever grateful for Supreme Master Ching Hai’s beacon of guidance and confidence in humanity to meet the climate challenge. May similar, noble-minded media everywhere join in the call for the vital choice of veg, so that all may soon live in heaven while on Earth.