With diverse flora and fauna, magnificent natural landscapes, and an 
ecological biosphere that supports life, this wondrous planet is our 
earthly home.From our animal co-inhabitants to the lush rainforests and 
life-giving soil, we cherish all these as gifts from the Creator.  
It
 is a common theme in the world’s major faiths that during our temporary
 stay here, we should be good stewards of Mother Earth. 
Throughout
 the years,Supreme Master Ching Hai has shared the message of leading a 
balanced life while following a spiritual path.
Not only must we nourish our spirits, but we share the responsibility to care for nature and our fellow beings.
In
 light of recent scientific evidence which pinpoint the raising of 
livestock as the number one contributor to climate change, Supreme 
Master Ching Hai affirms the important message she has noted for over 
the past two decades: we must be vegetarian, meaning an animal-free 
diet, and practice sustainable living.
Today we present to you a 
discussion by Supreme Master Ching Hai titled “Organic Farming Restores 
the Healthy Balance of the Planet,”a compilation of excerpts from 
Supreme Master Ching Hai’s lectures concerning the importance of 
planting organic vegetables and fruits,the detrimental impacts 
of the meat diet on human health,