Dear distinguished guests and members,
We would like to extend our warmest greetings and sincere appreciation to the guests of honour, the representatives from the California State Governors & Legislative Office and all members of Vi Diệu Pháp Hành Thiền, namely the discipline of Universal Human Body Energy. Here today, May 29 th of 2010, in Orange County in the State of California, we are very happy to join all of you as we celebrate the 14 th anniversary of the Spiritual Discipline of Universal Human Body Energy.
The discipline of Universal Human Body Energy was first established in Seattle Washington in 1996. After 14 years of practice based on the foundation of selfless service to humanity, the discipline has grown steadily with worldwide expansion. At the present time, 32 U.H.B.E. meditation centers have been developed and licensed to operate, providing support to their respective communities in many countries around the world. They include 10 centers in the United States, 9 centers in Canada, 2 in Australia, 1 in Spain, 1 in Hong Kong, 2 in Malaysia, 1 in Taiwan, 5 in Viet N am and 2 centers in Cambodia.
Dear friends, the principles and practice of the discipline of Universal Human Body Energy are based on the teachings of the Great Grand Master Dasira N arada. He is a Heavenly Messenger of the Supreme Being. He was the Founder of Vi Diệu Pháp Hành Thiền. In English, this means Divine Dharma Meditation, which is presently called Universal Human Body Energy, today. The ultimate Goal of the Grand Master Dasira N arada is to help human beings eliminate hardship and suffering from their current circumstances, and to guide them to the Path of Emancipation. We are blessed with the opportunity and responsibility of delivering His message, and to explain His profound teachings of Truth to humanity. Throughout the year, we ourselves, continue to meditate and contemplate in depth, while maintaining the authenticity of His philosophy and the integrity of the discipline. We have been dedicating our best efforts to convey the quintessence of His teachings to the world for the purpose of helping humankind evolve spiritually, so that all may come to the shore of liberation eventually. As one practices and follows the teachings of the Grand Master Dasira N arada, each will be rewarded with a peaceful life of spirituality and a better understanding about the reality of nature and the science of the Universe. We have a chance to learn about the Creator of our world and the evolutionary journey of all beings. From this we will be able to know the answers for many spiritual questions such as, where do we originate from? And what is the reason for us to be here on earth? The teachings of the Great Grand Master Dasira N arada have awakened many practitioners to the reality that life is short and death is undeniably waiting for us all. This is the Law of N ature. His teachings illuminate in each of us the realization that we should lead a meaningful life by devoting all of our energy to build virtue and serve for the benefit of humanity, so that our souls will be peaceful and ascended.
The Great Grand Master’s quintessential philosophy of wisdom has awakened many practitioners to see things as truly as they are. We will be able to understand these primordial questions: what is the root cause for human misery and suffering? What is the reason for hatred, war, and violence? And why do people behave wrongly or act immorally? This dharma of Truth teaches a preeminent method of meditation. His dharma also teaches us how to fulfill our aspiration of rediscovering the true supreme essence of our souls; that is we should lead a virtuous life and take altruistic Love for all fellow beings as the mainstay of living. He also teaches us to detach ourselves from greed and selfishness. He encourages us to devote ourselves to selfless service and to help others, building merit and virtue in order to neutralize our own negative karmas. He teaches us to realize that holy messengers or spiritual leaders all have specific roles and responsibilities. Therefore, we must not discriminate against any religion, race, or culture. At the same time, we should try to adapt ourselves to current trends of modern civilization and development. He encourages us to practice moral harmony and loving kindness within our community. We do not let ourselves be controlled by selfish egoism or be held back by superstition or uncivilized rituals of practice. We strive to cultivate the spirit of liberation and raise ourselves beyond the ordinary. This is the inevitable process of evolution of humankind, the ultimate reality of nature, the immutable Truth of Heaven and Earth that no one can ever deny.
For the last 14th years we have been very fortunate to live in the United States of America, a land of great freedom and advanced technology, where all of its citizens enjoy the best opportunity to develop their abilities to the fullest. We have been working unceasingly, looking for every opportunity, devoting our lives to introducing the quintessence of spiritual cultivation throughout the United States and many other places in the world. It is sacred and amazingly wonderful to see that the discipline of Universal Human Body Energy has won enthusiastic support from so many cultures and countries worldwide. Practitioners have found the teachings of the Grand Master profoundly beneficial to their spirituality and physical being. This is such a blessing for the world. Imagine, if this flame of spiritual growth continues to expand in perpetuity, humankind will gradually evolve towards a genuinely spiritual lifestyle. People will realize that all human beings are the children of the Supreme Being. When we truly understand that we are brothers and sisters, we will no longer feel separated by the differences in culture, social class, race or religion… Instead, we will start to love and care for one another unconditionally. As a result, violence, hatred and wars will gradually cease to exist. Everyone will try their best to build merit, protecting the environment and serving humanity with compassion and devotion. The world will eventually enter a new era of true peace and happiness.
On this special occasion, the 14th anniversary of Universal Human Body Energy, on behalf of the discipline, we would like to express our sincere thanks to our honourable guests from the California State Governors & Legislative Office. Dear distinguished guests and members, I have only briefly outlined the ultimate goal and principles of practice for Universal Human Body Energy, with the hope that the government of California will have a better understanding about our organization and continue to give us their invaluable support. Together, we will work to improve the physical health of others and promote spiritual growth in our communities. Together we serve for the goodness of the world in general and the United States in particular.
Thank you in all sincerity,
Nguyễn Đức Thuận
President of Universal Human Body Energy.
May 29th, 2010.