In recent years, Mexico has become more proactive in its efforts to protect the environment including the urgent issue of global warming. In 2008, the country was lauded by the World Bank’s report, “Low Carbon, High Growth: Latin American Responses to Climate Change,” for its National Climate Change Strategy to reduce millions of tons of carbon emissions. On October 29, Golden Year 6 (2009), Supreme Master Ching Hai was invited as a special guest speaker at the inauguration of the new “Diploma Participation in Environmental Rights” program initiated by the Association of Mexican Magistrates Pro Environment Justice. Via videoconference, She delivered a powerful message to the honorable magistrates, esteemed judges, respected assistants and other guests on the pressing crisis of global warming which is evident in Mexico as the country is undergoing its worst drought in 70 years.

Highlighting the devastating effects of the livestock industry on the environment, natural resources and human health, Master concluded, based on scientific data, that “… we eliminate most of the human-made greenhouse gases by simply adopting the animal-free, vegan, organic lifestyle.” While commending the Mexican Constitution for including the statement “all persons have the right to an environment appropriate for their development and well-being,” She called upon the courage of the counsel present to lead their co-citizens toward the noble, virtuous, life-saving and planet-sustaining path.

The state of Veracruz is at the forefront of the efforts to protect the environment. To inform the public about the gravity of global warming and its solutions, government officials of the state hosted another videoconference with Supreme Master Ching Hai titled, “SOS—A Quick Action to Stop Global Warming” on November 16, 2009 in the beautiful city of Orizaba, also known as the “Region of the High Mountains.”

The videoconference was broadcast live via Supreme Master Television across 14 satellites platforms, 18 IPTV stations and the Internet; and was aired live on radio in Mexico on XETQ - 850 AM Orizaba, Veracruz, XEOV - 1240 AM Orizaba, XHPG FM Córdoba, XEDZ - 580 AM Córdoba, Veracruz, and Radio Orizaba S.A. Radio stations.

The honorable Mayors of the cities of Orizaba, Fortin de las Flores, Cordoba, Zongolica, Atzacan, Camerino, Nogales, Mariano and Escobedo were among the more than 500 participants. Other distinguished guests included Mr. Alonso Domínguez Ferráez, General Coordinator of the Environment for the State of Veracruz; Dr. Eva Campos Solano, Head of the Sanitary Jurisdiction of Orizaba; Ms. Lucina Chua Gonzales, General Secretary of the Union of Workers of Orizaba; and Dr. Emilio Filly de Bernardi, Director of the Association of Friends and Neighbors of the Environment.

Guest speakers including Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, the Chairman of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; Ms. Eva Quistorp, a dedicated political activist and prominent figure of the European environmental movement; the Honorable Mr. Alonso Domínguez Ferráez, General Coordinator of the Environment for the State of Veracruz; the Honorable Andrew Bartlett, a former Australian senator as well as a vegan and an animal rights activist; Mr. Edgar Espinoza Cisneros, an environmental geographer; Mr. Pedro Allemant, a famed Peruvian musician, animal activist and artist; and Ms. Annette Bodier, a marine biologist, shared their insights via video on the importance of keeping a vegan diet in terms of addressing climate change, stopping animal cruelty, as well as the development of compassion and respect for all life.

Supreme Master Ching Hai sent Her warm greetings to the audience, expressing admiration for Mexico’s beautiful culture, spiritual legacy, and hospitable, intelligent, dedicated yet humble people. She also expressed Her concern over the current prolonged drought and the swine flu pandemic that has pervaded the country. She prescribed, “Prayer, combined with the efforts of citizens and the government’s and media’s powerful support, this formula could bring the fastest and smoothest transition to a stable planet.”

Mr. Edgar Espinoza Cisneros, a vegetarian and environmental geographer, asked Master how to deal with the powerful big corporate interests and lobbyists involved in the meat industry. Master said positively, “We are more powerful! We are more than them. We are more in number . . . . And no one can prevent us from doing what’s right for our lives and that of our planet. We just stop using, eating, buying animal products. Then these corporations will just disappear in no time. So the power is in our hands.”

A vegan, cultural book distributor was wondering if we could talk to tornadoes and hurricanes to stop them, and if we could talk to the souls of meat eaters on a spiritual level and ask them to change. Master replied, “As pure as the human soul is, it has been covered by too much dust, that is - our habits and misinformation that we’ve collected over our lifetime, or over many lifetimes.” Therefore, “we still need to provide physical information and use spoken words and written language for people to process the truth.” In addition, natural disasters are the consequence of negative energy in the atmosphere, so if people don’t change their disaster-breeding, provoking ways, then disasters will never end.

Master’s profound answers touched the hearts and minds of the guests present. Ms. Guadalupe Fuentes Barco, the host of “Noticieros a Fondo,” Ori Stereo Station in Orizaba, Veracruz, commented, “This conference has moved me so much. So many things that we didn’t know . . . I feel it is something so precious and it shouldn’t just stay with us at this time; we should disseminate it, invite people to participate in the important programs which you are carrying out worldwide.” The conference concluded with several musical performances given by talented singers and dancers.

	The diploma from the Department of the Environment for Veracruz to The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association (sr2-1-diploma.jpg)

Following that, Mr. Alonso Dominguez Ferraez, Chief Coordinator of the Department of the Environment for Veracruz, awarded The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association with a diploma. He said, “We honor all of you for all your work and all you have done in the State of Veracruz. Please continue with your dedicated work and good actions. You are an example for all of us.” He also invited the entire audience to enjoy the outstanding array of sumptuous vegan cuisine that was served at this wonderful event. All the guests were grateful for the delicious food and the valuable information they had received at the conference.

We are thankful to our most loving Supreme Master Ching Hai for the knowledge and wisdom She imparted as well as the time dedicated to helping Mexico and the world. We pray that every heart and soul on this planet awakens to Earthlings’ collective noble mission, so together we can move forward into a glorious and bright future.

To watch Supreme Master Ching Hai’s video message to the “Association of Mexican Magistrates Pro Environment Justice,” please visit: http://video.Godsdirectcontact.net/magazine/WOW1276c.php

To watch the “SOS – A Quick Action to Stop Global Warming” videoconference with Supreme Master Ching Hai held in Orizaba, Mexico, please visit: http://video.Godsdirectcontact.net/magazine/WOW1305s.php

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