Everywhere in the world, we can observe and be touched by acts of kindness.  People from all walks of life, faiths, and cultures extend themselves beyond the call of duty to help others unconditionally.  
Through their noble deeds, humanity as a whole is elevated.

To commend virtuous actions and encourage more people to be inspired by their examples, Supreme Master Ching Hai has lovingly created a series of awards, including the Shining World Leadership Award, Shining World Compassion Award,Shining World Hero and Heroine Awards, Shining World Honesty Award, Shining World Protection Award, Shining World Intelligence Award,and Shining World Inventor Award, to recognize some of the most exemplary, generous, caring,and courageous people  who walk amongst us. 
   
Ms. Nguyễn Thị Bích Vân : I only want to advise  dog caregivers that when our dogs become old, we should let them die in the house. Do not throw them out.     

Have pity for them.We should not abandon or neglect them. It’s a pity for them. When we raise them, they know that we love them. They know we are their mothers.
     
So, when we abandon them, they cannot talk, but they will feel very sad. (That’s right!) They cry inside. They feel self-pity. They cry. They feel much self-pity.