The 4-part series Africa: God’s Backyard concluded on May 7, 2006, on the television program, A Journey through Aesthetic Realms. For the past few weeks, at 4:30PM on Sundays, a very special event unfolded for the television viewing public. Supreme Master Ching Hai’s compassion through Her humanitarian work, lectures, poetry and songs permeated the whole nation. While watching the program and realizing that millions of other people across the fifty states are also experiencing the same joy and bliss, we feel very connected to the rest of humanity.

At the close of each of the programs, many people called in to inquire more about Supreme Master Ching Hai’s teachings. The viewers were very expressive of their admiration and respect for Master. For many, it’s the first time that they have come into contact with such a message of universal love, broadening their minds to the fact that there is a way to reconnect with God. Amazed and awestruck by Master’s presence and delivery, the callers eagerly requested more information on Her profound message.

One gentleman shared that he had been a vegetarian but life took its course and unfortunately, he is no longer one. However, after watching Master’s program, he promised that he will return to the vegetarian diet because Master’s philosophy of ahimsa towards all beings struck a chord in his heart.

Another caller from Maryland read the announcement for the show in USA Today and requested to receive our Association’s monthly news magazine. He wished to send his warmest regards to Supreme Master Ching Hai.

In Her interview with the South African TV station, Supreme Master Ching Hai stated, “Poverty never would happen if all the people in the world share what they have.” “Much is expected from whom much is given.” One of the viewers was deeply touched by Master’s relief efforts in Pakistan and charitable work in Africa. Supreme Master Ching Hai truly practices what She preaches, and Her shining example inspires others to also perform good deeds for those in need, within their own capabilities.

A prison inmate in California’s Lancaster State Prison wrote in a letter, “I’ve been watching your program on the Journey through Aesthetic Realms. Even though I am in prison, I’m finding beauty (bliss) in a lot of things that I visualize, observe and experience.” It is truly rewarding to know that in such a dark setting as this state prison, home to some of California's most violent convicted criminals, a ray of hope and light shines through as a result of viewing Master’s television program.

One viewer shared that he really enjoyed watching the program. He said, “It was very loving and giving, and I have been searching for the feeling of God.”

Another viewer in Massachusetts wrote to say, “Thank you and I mean that from my heart; thank you for the love I felt when we watched the television program. Supreme Master Ching Hai gives out love and wise advice for all humankind.”

A lady from Utah also shared, “I watched the full program. Awesome! It really caught my attention. Her message about enlightenment really shook me, as if the Lord was waking up inside.”

For the past few months, viewers were also treated to Master’s beautiful poetry through Her singing of the songs “Evening Dream,” “Four Seasons of Love,” “Beyond the Realm of Time,” “Old Town, Past Love” and “When We’re in Love.” So many people were delighted to hear Her warm and poignant voice resonating in their hearts. Transcending all language barriers, many non-Aulacese are attracted to Her singing, as evidenced by their requests to order the CD and their query, “Whose beautiful voice is that?” After hearing Master sing “Beyond the Realm of Time,” a caller from Kentucky asked where she could buy the CD and if we could send her a complete catalog of Master’s compositions.

Callers, one after another, phoned in to share their wonderment and moving experiences from watching Master’s television program A Journey through Aesthetic Realms.

Letters from the audience

A gentleman from New Jersey called and said, “I felt so at peace and full of bliss after listening to the song “‘I Will Forever Love You.’” Before singing the song, Master said, “This one is about a Master, like Jesus, you know. He always promised us that he would never leave us, and never forsake us until the end of the world. So he says to his disciples that he will forever love us.” The caller proceeded to sing the lyrics, remembering the melody after just listening once, “‘I will forever love you / Through all the worlds, / Through all the lovers, / Through all the beauties, / That you so adore.’ Yes! That’s the song I want!”

Also, a lady shared, “I felt very, very, very blessed when I heard the Supreme Master singing the song ‘I Will Forever Love You.’” She had seen the announcement on i: Independent Television the previous day and became very interested when she heard Master’s quote, “It is so simple that every of us can do, because every of us is already God. Just look in a different direction, that’s all. And we can show you where to look, of yourself, where the connection with God is, where God resides. If Hes resides within ourselves, where is it? Within, then we must go within, not go without.”

We also received a very touching letter from a lady in Kansas expressing to Master, “Today I watched and was introduced to Alternative Living. I was so blessed and touched by the program. I was blessed when I saw You with the children of Africa, the love You showed towards them. Also with the conversation with the gentlemen explaining God to them because there is only one God…The song You sang, ‘I Will Forever Love You,’ touched me so, it was as if God Himself was singing to me. I love You.”

Several callers from the South phoned because they had seen the Alternative Living information and wished to know more about how to prepare vegetarian dishes. Another first time viewer said that after listening to Master during Her interview with Irastas TV, she felt that “Supreme Master’s message truly resonates with my own beliefs. It’s rare to find someone sharing this kind of message. I guess that’s why it’s important that we have Supreme Master Ching Hai.”

There was also a journalist from Chicago who requested more information about Supreme Master Ching Hai and the television program so that he could write an article. He has an entertainment column that is published in two local newspapers, one of which is a Catholic publication.

Finally, another viewer expressed her appreciation when she received the materials about Master’s teachings. “I look forward to the program every time now. It always gives me so much enlightenment and really brightens my day.”

We eagerly and joyfully await to see what miracles will transpire, and we experience the blessings bestowed on all of us from the grace of God every first and third Sunday with the national broadcast of A Journey through Aesthetic Realms.