Today’s program
will be presented
in Chinese,
with subtitles in Arabic,
Aulacese (Vietnamese),
Chinese, English,
French, German,
Indonesian, Italian,
Japanese, Korean,
Malay, Mongolian,
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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.
Today, we will meet
an amazing billionaire
from China,
Mr. Chen Guangbiao,
and learn about
his long and remarkable
journey in philanthropy.
Known as
“the kindest person
in China,”
Mr. Chen Guangbiao
is the president
of Jiangsu Huangpu
Recycling Resources
in China.
Every year,
he gives more than 50%
of the profits earned
from this green industry
to the less fortunate.
When giving financial aid
to the recipients,
he always gives them a
respectful 90-degree bow.
In 2010,
southwestern China
suffered a serious drought,
which left
the ground cracked
and rivers dried.
Chen Guangbiao
had 5,300 tons of water
brought to the area,
to help with crop irrigation
and to comfort
the anxious hearts
of the people.
I’ve decided to donate
another 12 million in cash
through the Red Cross
in China
and the China Charity.
I will not stop
until 200 wells are dug.
In April 2010,
an earthquake
brought catastrophe
to Yushu City
in Qin Hai province.
As an honorary citizen
of Yushu City,
Chen Guangbiao
led the Huangpu
earthquake relief team
to the disaster site
on the very same day.
Previously,
on May 12, 2008
when the Sichuan
Earthquake occurred,
Mr. Chen Guangbiao was
in a board meeting.
He immediately
turned the meeting
into an earthquake relief
operation meeting.
Within a few hours,
his relief team was headed
to the disaster zone
and was the first
non-governmental group
to arrive.
At the disaster site,
Mr. Chen Guanbiao
gave instructions
to make roads to
transport relief materials
and injured people.
He personally carried
over 200 victims.
You are a conscientious
and compassionate
entrepreneur
who is concerned
about the disaster areas.
I salute you.
I just did what
I was supposed to do.
Chen Guangbiao
has inspired other
wealthy Chinese citizens
to also participate
in charity endeavors.
When I was little,
my family was poor.
When I was four years old,
I had an older brother
and an older sister
who died of hunger.
I wished
someone would help us.
When I went to
elementary school,
my parents had to
borrow money
from different families
to pay tuition for me.
In summer vacation,
I used to carry water
to a town two kilometers
away from home to sell.
I charged one penny
for a drink.
Using that money,
Mr. Chen paid
not only his own
but his classmates’
tuition fees as well.
He picked up trash
and sold it after school
to pay for decent bedding
for a friend.
Thus,
at the tender age of nine,
he knew what charity was –
and the happiness
he could bring to others –
without even knowing
the word for it.
His selflessness is deeply
rooted in his family.
One day during
the harvest season,
we had some wheat
laying in the yard to dry,
but at noon a storm came.
My mom was supposed
to lead us
to take back the wheat.
In the end,
when the rain came down,
my mom ran
to other people’s yard
to help them
to take back the wheat,
leaving our own wheat
getting wet.
Also, whenever
there was a beggar
passing by our house
at lunch time,
my parents, would
ask him/her to come in
to eat with us at the table.
Through the influence
of his parents,
Chen Guangbiao also
tries to pass such good
traditions and teachings
to the next generation.
His son is very proud of him
and his wife supports
his charitable deeds
wholeheartedly.
His son Chen Youbiao
once wrote these words
in a published article,
titled,
“My Father’s Donation
and My Future”:
“My mom has been
supporting my father
behind the scene quietly.
When my parents
discussed the decision
of donating
all of their possessions,
I voted yes
without a second thought.
If a person lives
only for himself,
he is normal and trivial;
if a person lives
for his country, the society
and others, no doubt
he is noble and great.
I am very proud
that my father
belongs to the latter.
He is the guiding light
for a lot of people,
including myself.”
Chen Guangbiao started
his business from nothing.
His success comes
from his diligence
and constant effort.
From making a penny
to 70 billion RMB,
Chen Guangbiao
felt grateful
and wanted to give back
to help more children
from disadvantaged areas
to have a better life.
His heart is easily touched
by children
and he takes action
when his heart is touched,
which is most precious.
His actions have brought
smiles to the faces
of thousands of children.
When I go home,
I will make my business
more successful
and make more money.
Then, I will come back
to help your school.
Is that okay?
Okay!
The charity work
of Chen Guangbiao has
covered the whole globe,
responding to the tsunami
in Southeast Asia,
earthquakes in Japan,
Italy, Chile, and Haiti,
as well as
Typhoon Morakot
in Formosa (Taiwan).
He has made
such great contributions
to the country, the society
and the people.
We will teach our students
to learn from
the exemplary actions
of Chen Guangbiao.
He takes responsibility
for the country, the society
and the people.
He gives without asking
for anything in return.
I salute Chen Guangbiao.
If charity is
the first commitment
of Chen Guangbiao, then
environmental protection
is his second mission
since the last few years.
In March 2011,
Chen Guangbiao was
invited as a special guest
to attend the Chinese
People’s Political
Consultative Conference.
During the conference,
he proposed
the implementation
of the concept of
environmental protection
to the products of daily life.
To promote
environmental protection,
his whole family
has changed their names.
Cherished viewers
of Supreme Master TV,
I will introduce
the four members
of my family.
I am Chen Guang Biao.
My nickname is
Chen Di Tang
(Low Carbon).
I have two children, one
is called Chen Huan Bao
(Protecting
the Environment), the other
is called Chen Huan Jin
(Environment).
My wife is called
Lu Se (Green). We have
“low carbon emission,”
“environmental
protection,” and “green”
in our family.
Mr. Chen Guangbiao
believes that a person
has three mothers:
Mother Earth,
the mother country
and the birth mother.
Apart from managing
the environmental
protecting company,
Chen Guangbiao
is very supportive
of organic farming and
the low-carbon footprint
plant-based diet.
We should be as grateful
and kind to the Earth
as we are
to our own mother.
I think investing
in the organic business
is the best way to
protect the environment
in the body.
I also suggest to people
to eat
more vegetarian food,
and to walk more.
Eating more vegetarian
and walking more
are good for the health
and can help prolong life.
Each one has
the responsibility
to lower their
carbon footprint and
protect the environment.
Not only
does Chen Guangbiao
love humans, he also is
a friend to animals.
Each one of us
has the responsibility
to take care of
the weak ones among us,
which is the most
important thing,
but also to take care of
the lovely animals,
such as
the dogs and cats. Yes!
They are living beings.
We should not hunt and kill
the wild animals.
In 2010,
Mr. Chen Guangbiao
responded to
the “Giving Pledge”
campaign initiated by
US billionaires Bill Gates
and Warren Buffet,
which encourages
the world's ultra-rich to
give half of their fortunes
to charity.
Mr. Chen declared
that he will donate
not just half, but
all his wealth to charity
when he leaves this world.
For his
benevolent decision,
Supreme Master Ching Hai
honored
Mr. Chen Guangbiao
with the Shining World
Compassion Award.
On behalf of
Supreme Master Ching Hai,
we have come to present
the Shining World
Compassion Award
to Mr. “Chen Shou Shan”
(The Kindest Person
in China).
First, we will present
the letter of appreciation.
Let me read the letter
signed by
Supreme Master Ching Hai.
“We are deeply moved by
your spirit of generosity,
and take great pleasure
in presenting to you
the “Shining World
Compassion Award.”
This Award is granted
in recognition of
your selfless spirit
of service to society,
your outstanding liberality,
and your enlightened
philanthropy which helps
create a brighter future
for humanity.
With your
profound understanding -
that the meaning of work
is to serve others,
and the best use of wealth
is to share it,
you are like a bright light,
illuminating the path
to the Pure Land,
so that others might follow.
China is greatly blessed
to have a citizen like you
because you are
a perfect example of
the noble Chinese qualities
of hard work, diligence,
wisdom and goodness.
Understanding
that our mortal lives are
as that of the mayflies,
who live but for a day,
while our souls live forever,
you have vowed
to give away all of
your immense wealth
when your soul flies free
into paradise.
What a glorious mind
you have, Mr. Chen, and
what a beautiful heart!
Wasting not a moment
of your very precious life,
you already do
all you can to share
your wealth and be of
service to others.
During 2009,
you donated
313 million yuan
to charity, the equivalent
of 77% of your profits.
‘Magnificent’ is
too small a word
to describe your
compassionate generosity!
For dedicating your life’s
work for the benevolent
benefit of others,
for the strength
of mind and body
that empowers
your selflessness,
and for your loving
purity of purpose
in using your creativity
to serve society
and elevate humanity,
we hereby applaud
and celebrate
the compassionate and
noble deeds of the great
Mr. Chen Guangbiao.
With Great Honour, Love
and Blessings,
Supreme Master
Ching Hai”
Okay. Thank you.
Thank you.
I see this award
as an encouragement
for me to work harder
to bridge the gap between
the rich and the poor
in the world.
After making money,
we should help the needy.
I wish that, while seeking
the maximum profit,
our entrepreneur friends
will not sacrifice
the environment and
compromise the survival
of our later generations.
Congratulations,
Mr. Chen Guangbiao,
on receiving
the Shining World
Compassion Award.
To bring happiness
to more people,
you have devoted yourself
to charity and protecting
the environment.
May Heaven bless you
and your noble family,
for your kindness
that has touched
countless people’s lives
and inspired many more.
Cherished viewers,
thank you
for your presence
on today’s program.
Coming up next is
Words of Wisdom,
after Noteworthy News,
here on
Supreme Master Television.
May neighborly sharing
prevail among all.