(At one banquet, a general made a public statement: “Do you know that there’s a Lady who has been helping Huế, our homeland? She’s been doing it quietly for more than ten years, even though people have spoken badly about Her. But we believe this Lady has sacrificed everything not just for Âu Lạc [Vietnam], but for the world. This Lady has suffered many injustices. Do you know who She is?” At that table, mostly veterans, they said, “Who is it, General?” The general said, “That’s Supreme Master Ching Hai.” Then he said, “Even if we don’t follow Her Teachings, we must at least support Her spirit, so that She has the joy and inspiration to continue helping others.” […])
(After that, I also shared the tapes from the Hollywood relief event that Master organized. […] When people from the doctors’ and dentists’ associations came to watch them, they said, “Brother, we were wrong. We are in our 50s and still make mistakes. Listening alone isn’t as good as seeing with our own eyes. Even seeing with our own eyes can be misleading sometimes.” Then my friend asked them, “Why do you say that? Tell me more.” They replied, “What we heard from some temples was complete nonsense. But now we see people like Debbie Reynolds and Bill Conti deeply respect this Aulacese [Vietnamese] Lady, and we realize we misunderstood [Her]. […] He also said, Master, that You are like a commander leading an army of proud white elephants into “battle,” facing countless arrows and bullets. And still moving forward and victorious. And he said if there’s anyone in the world who deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, it’s Master.) Please thank that person for me, OK? (Yes.) […]
(One day, Master’s physical footsteps will return to our homeland, and Âu Lạc [Vietnam] will shine brightly. Those of us overseas must believe in that hope. Thank You so much, Master.) I’ve been going back all the time – why are you only saying that now? I’ve gone back there all the time. (Yes.) So many people say I’ve taken them on spiritual journeys; just now, someone was saying I took her out to have fun. […]
