Following the immense success of the premier launch of The Earth environmental magazine, the second issue was published on June 24, 2008. The Earth magazine, produced by Media Force Ireland, is distributed with the Irish Independent, Ireland’s largest daily newspaper, with a readership of well over half a million. For the second issue, Supreme Master Ching Hai once again generously took time out of Her busy schedule and accepted an interview, in which She advised readers to go vegetarian as the most important action anyone can take to reverse the effects of climate change.

The interview was another great success. The Earth magazine’s manager said she received a lot of positive feedback after this latest publication, and stated that the magazine would continue introducing more areas and topics to encourage, inspire and support people in making better consumer choices to reduce their impact on our planet.

For their kindhearted work, Master sent letters of appreciation and gifts of chocolates, flowers and much more, to Irish Independent’s and Media Force Ireland’s journalists and staff members, who were extremely grateful for Master’s generosity. They said that it was rare for them to receive letters of appreciation and generous gifts. They wished to express their heartfelt thanks to Supreme Master Ching Hai.

Following is the article from the second issue of The Earth magazine.

The Supreme Master heralds the way forward

Supreme Master Television, launched in 2006, is a satellite channel that broadcasts 24/7 worldwide. The channel, owned by the renowned humanitarian, artist and spiritual leader Supreme Master Ching Hai, broadcasts a message of peace and harmony to its viewers and works to promote the protection of our planet. We spoke to Supreme Master Ching Hai about what needs to be done to save our planet.

What has been the reaction to Supreme Master TV from its worldwide audience?

There has been a very positive reaction. The viewers seem to love Supreme Master Television. We are very glad to be of service and to know that we can bring some sunshine to people’s lives.

What is the most effective action the people of the world can take to counteract climate change?

We should go vegetarian. It is the most ecological, economical and fastest way that we can counteract climate change.

If the world went vegetarian what kind of Earth would we live in?

We would not have any more Earth, we would have Heaven. Meat eating causes a lot of suffering, not just depleting the resources of the planet and causing the animals to suffer but humans also suffer from their meat diets. It causes them all kinds of sickness; heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease and cholesterol problems.

India’s diet is mostly plant-based and for this reason it is capable of supplying 17% of the world’s foods, using only 3% of its arable land and 5% of its water. Do You think Western society would benefit from using India as an example?

Yes. We have to thank India for their example, their noble way of life. If we emulate them, that would be very beneficial for our planet. The Western world should follow the Indian example, then we can save our planet. Indian people, they are not all wealthy but they are very happy. In my experience, they are the happiest, most contented people on Earth.

Oprah Winfrey was inspired to remove meat and animal products from her life after reading the book A New Earth. Master Ching Hai, do You feel everyone can turn to a vegan diet?

Yes, definitely. We can all be vegetarians. In our group, we are facilitating this by offering lots of free-to-download, delicious vegan recipes on Supreme Master Television. Even I myself also do some cooking shows just to encourage this noble trend. It is good that Oprah did it. She will influence lots of people to become vegetarians and that will help save our planet. We thank her for being such a hero.

The WWF conservation organization said in the last 38 years that the number of birds, animals, marine and freshwater creatures in the world has dropped by almost one-third. Do You feel this is due to the natural process or man’s stewardship of the planet?

I think it is our behaviour that causes so much of the loss of our species. Scientists have proved it. Over-fishing, over-hunting, polluting our environment, and of course global warming. It is a pity. We should protect our species because when we protect them, we protect ecology. We protect the links with our health and the health of the planet.

What message do You have for our world leaders?

I would say to the leaders of the world to please give people more ample encouragement for an animal-free lifestyle because it’s wholesome, it’s healthy, it’s noble, and it will save the world. Please forego all the needless protocol and policy. It is a different time now. It is an emergency now. We need immediate action to save the world. It is urgent. Please be a hero, leaders. The world’s citizens look up to you to save their lives and future generations will remember your righteousness. Use your mighty power now for this noble cause, because you only have one chance to take this extraordinary action.

“Please give people more ample encouragement for an animal-free lifestyle. It is wholesome, healthy, noble, and will save the world.”

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