Welcome distinguished viewers! September 7, 2010 marks the Fourth Year Anniversary of Supreme Master Television. For four consecutive years, with your delightful and loyal company, we have had the privilege of bringing you constructive news from various regions of the globe.

At this urgent time for our planetary home, humanity is being urged to end the unfortunate conflicts we've created with one another, Mother Nature, our animal co-inhabitants. Nations everywhere are answering the call for peace and understanding, as reported by our international correspondents. On this joyful occasion, please join us for this presentation of event highlights in Supreme Master Television's Constructive News for an Elevated Planet.

Hi, my name is Kirsty Sword Gusmão from Timor-Leste. I’m the Chair of Fundasaun Alola, or the Alola Foundation and Goodwill Ambassador for education. I’d like to wish everyone associated with Supreme Master Television a very happy 4th birthday and many happy returns.

I am Jamtani, an environmental activist congratulations on your 4th anniversary. Wish you all the success and may you keep on bringing enlightenment to your viewers.

Oceania

Today let's first hear from our correspondents in the Pacific region reporting for New Zealand, Samoa, and Australia.

Greetings to all of you!

Greetings from New Zealand! As the Maori say, “E raka te mauī, e raka te katau,” meaning: A community can use all the skills of its people.

Recognizing that only a healthy community can be the most useful, the government passed tougher laws restricting alcohol as well as a 10% increase in the tobacco tax – which brought the price of one pack of cigarettes to over US$10. One smoking cessation group noted that a previous tobacco tax increase resulted in triple the number of callers seeking help to quit the habit. Reporting for Supreme Master Television from New Zealand. Farewell!

Halo! On April 28 this year, Samoa ratified the Convention on Cluster Munitions. It is one of the most important international disarmament treaties. Samoa will join 31 other nations to clear all contaminated land within 10 years and be rid of all stockpiles within eight. Wishing peace and love to all from the Samoan people!

G’day everyone! We’re in Brisbane, Australia. This past year, Queensland and Victoria banned smoking in cars with children, South Australia prohibited tobacco product displays in shops, and the Australian government allotted funds to reduce smoking among indigenous groups. In environmental news, a recent report indicated that livestock grazing is the cause of most of Australia’s tree clearing.

We looked at what was driving deforestation; what was driving loss of biodiversity; what was driving soil degradation; what was driving soil loss in Australia; what was driving water quality loss in Australia and we found that there is a common cause. The common cause is land clearing for raising livestock.

Meanwhile, the eminent Professor Frank Fenner of Australian National University warned that climate change is spelling mass extinction for many species – including our own. The good news is, alarming facts lead to lifestyle changes: a veg trend has been on the rise!

Halo everyone, people of the world. Come to Australia. Get down here, have a vegetarian barbeque with us. We’ll all have a good time.

Be Veg, Go Green 2 Save the Planet!

This is Supreme Master Television in Australia.

Asia

In constructive news from Asia, regional friendships have been growing stronger than ever. For instance, foreign ministers from Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan signed an agreement to work together in halting illegal drug and weapons activities for greater regional peace.

Tajikistan and Pakistan, along with Russia, are assisting Afghanistan in economic development, and Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan reached an agreement on shared borders, with Uzbekistan welcoming people displaced due to conflict from Kyrgyzstan . In addition, China continued deepening elations with Formosa (Taiwan), India, Myanmar (Burma), Japan, and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).

We'll also find out how the Earth-saving veg trend has been gaining momentum in this region. Let's now go to our correspondents.

Halo everyone from China! I’m standing at the beautiful Beihai Park in Beijing built by emperors many centuries ago. In cultural news, the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai brought the world together in a huge celebration of culture and sustainable ideals with tens of millions of international visitors!

Next, China's state-owned leading food processor, the National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation, supports the “Low Carbon Family, Modern Lifestyle,” including promotion of the plant-based diet for health and the planet. Finally, to protect regional wildlife, Yichun City of Heilongjian banned all hunting and fishing throughout a 4 million hectare forest. Supreme Master Television reporting from Beijing, China.

Halo from Mongolia! This year, Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj called for a ban on the death penalty and announced a moratorium on capital punishment. Mongolia thus was honored with the Shining World Leadership Award from Supreme Master Ching Hai. Meanwhile, Mongolian people also are extending compassion and saving lives, as reflected in the rapidly growing number of veg eateries! See you later from Mongolia!

Yes, we are at the Gwanghwamoon Gate in Seoul, South Korea! In humanitarian news, our country recently boosted anti-malaria aid to neighboring North Korea. As we know, peace begins with us – and at the dining table. South Korean leaders and co-citizens thus have supported the organic vegan diet.

The major cause of global warming is rather methane gas. We absolutely have to reduce meat consumption.

I want more people to know that the vegetarian diet is crucial to creating a good environment.

Vegetarianism is progress!

Also, Loving Hut in South Korea, as encouraged by Supreme Master Ching Hai, have been among the fastest growing in the world this past year.

Be Veg, Go Green 2 Save the Planet!

Reporting from Seoul, South Korea.

Greetings everyone! In 2010, Japan has continued her leadership in assisting other nations with donations and expertise.

For example, the government has helped with nutrition for Nepali children, climate change mitigation in Laos, and food security in Mozambique. Also, two major Japanese companies, ITO EN Ltd. and Shiseido Co., Ltd. pledged to end animal testing on their products. Meanwhile, vegetable farming and veg living is gaining more interest. Supreme Master Television, Tokyo, Japan.

Welcome to Âu Lạc (Vietnam)! With deep care for her citizens, Âu Lạc extended a smoking ban to all public places, began providing millions of elderly citizens with permanent housing and healthcare, and millions of rural residents with education and job training. In environmental efforts, governments and citizens are striving to protect wildlife, especially endangered animals. Reporting from beautiful Âu Lạc (Vietnam) for Supreme Master Television!

Halo everyone from the Land of Smiles! In good news from Thailand, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suwit Khunkitti has been honored with the J. Paul Getty Award for outstanding efforts in eliminating illegal wildlife trade and creating corridors for their passage. Also, the Thai government is supporting a new solar farm among the rice fields in Ayutthaya Province. May Buddha bless all good deeds! This is Supreme Master Television, Thailand.

Greetings from Formosa (Taiwan)! In 2010, Asia’s biggest solar power plant was launched in Kaohsiung County. Most importantly, the veg trend has reached unprecedented heights in Formosa this year. Governments and schools rally for meat-free meals.

Okay!

Global warming is becoming worse. As to the vegetarian diet, I think we can encourage it.

Doctors and chefs encourage a healthy veg diet.

We must take great care and change our habits.

There’s no need to spend money; just stop eating the animals.

This is Supreme Master Television in Taipei, Formosa.

Greetings peaceful viewers! In 2010, Indonesia was privileged to host a couple international climate change conferences. For instance, in April, the first International Muslim Conference on Climate Change was held in West Java, Indonesia, seeking ways to motivate Muslims in upholding “khalifah,” or stewardship of nature.

Among the steps that we need to save this Earth is to have more organic farming, encourage people to eat less meat. Even in Islam, there is a teaching which is laid down on that, which we are now asking all the ulama (Muslim scholars) to translate that so that they are aware of this.

This is Supreme Master Television in Indonesia.

Extreme weather events have been linked to global warming – such as the recent rains and mudslides in China and massive floods in Pakistan. Causing much sorrow, they have reminded us of the plight we as one humankind must face together to save lives and the planet.

In late July, Pakistan experienced her worst ever floods that displaced over 20 million people and claimed at least 1,600 lives.

We suffered a lot, we had a lack of clean water and had to drink flood water.

Pakistan's government has been working to provide relief directly as well as supporting international efforts despite vast challenges.

We need rapid, huge support. There are millions of people displaced.

Have great courage, do not despair and have a strong sense of hope. I’m here to bring the hope and future, better future for all of you.

God-willing!

As always, Supreme Master Ching Hai quickly sent financial help and our Association's relief and medical teams to do their part. With prayers for the affected, may disaster victims everywhere be protected and such events subside through our gentler lifestyles. Reporting for Supreme Master Television.

Greetings! Afghanistan has been making progress towards peace and prosperity. In June, around 1,600 delegates concluded a three-day peace jirga, or traditional council by affirming their support for President Hamid Karzai’s peace proposal.

We need the advice from all different parts of our country.

What’s more, this year, the western Afghan province of Herat has had its first successful saffron harvest, as a new good livelihood source for farmers. That’s news from Afghanistan for Supreme Master Television.

Namaste (greeting)!

Thanks to the Indian government, every child is now guaranteed free education. Also, all citizens in Assam state receive basic healthcare. In animal welfare news, Bihar ordered a strict enforcement of ban on dolphin hunting, Orissa implemented measures to protect endangered turtles, and Karnataka joined other states in banning cow slaughter. That’s just some of the caring news from India.

Halo! May Buddha bless you! This year Nepali government leaders sought to raise awareness of the rapid melting of the Himalayas due to global warming by holding the highest altitude cabinet meeting ever at the 5,240-meter Mount Everest Base Camp.

What’s more, in July, an all-woman mountain climbing team set off to climb the tallest peaks on each of the seven continents to raise awareness on climate change. To show how green they really are, all nine Nepali women became vegan for the tour!

So we need to act now, both at individual levels, things that we can change in our lifestyle, and also at the level of government.

Be Veg, Go Green 2 Save the Planet!

This is Supreme Master Television in Nepal

During an October 2009 climate change event in Formosa (Taiwan), honored guest Supreme Master Ching Hai shared via videoconference the promise of a brighter future should humanity do what it takes to halt climate change.

So, what should we insist on giving up to save our only planet?

The answer you have already, that is, we give up meat and then we plant organic vegetables. Very simple, very simple. It’s not much change, not much demand on anybody at all. At least give up meat and the world will become a paradise. And we will continue to have this world and a better world to live in.

Thank you for your precious presence for today’s program celebrating Supreme Master Televion's 4th anniversary. Please join us again tomorrow for the final episode of our 3-part presentation, featuring news highlights from South America and Europe. Coming up next is Words of Wisdom, after Noteworthy News. May Heaven protect you and your loved ones.

I think Supreme Master Television is a very precious TV station because it is very meaningful and informative for people to learn so many things. Congratulations on the 4th anniversary of Supreme Master Television.

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