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from Los Angeles, California, USA Supreme Master Ching Hai, after having attended the St. Jude Hollywood Gala, and due to the sincerity of Hollywood stars with an inner longing for spiritual satisfaction, made special arrangements to return to Beverly Hills on Oscar Sunday, March 21, 1999, to attend an Oscar party, yet another star-studded event. President of 21st Century Entertainment and Vice-President of Glendale Studios Edvard Akopyan attended the "One World... of Peace Through Music" Concert on December 18, 1998 at the Shrine Auditorium. Thoroughly impressed by the beautiful compositions inspired by Supreme Master Ching Hai's poetry and the silent work She has done for humankind throughout the years, Mr. Akopyan took the opportunity to invite Supreme Master Ching Hai as his special guest to the Oscar party held at The Beverly Hills Hotel in the heart of Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard. This 8th annual event, "Night of 100 Stars Gala", is held to support Martin Scorsese's Film Preservation Foundation, which is committed to preserving the nation's motion picture history for future generations to enjoy the wonderful entertainment that films provide. The board members presently also include the following well-respected and prestigious directors: Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, Woody Allen, Francis Ford Coppola, Stanley Kubrick, George Lucas, Robert Redford, and Sydney Pollack. Over 150 Hollywood stars, including past Oscar winners and nominees, attended to pay tribute to all those who had received awards and were honored at the Academy Awards ceremony and support the film foundation. Those given the celebrity red carpet treatment included: Renowned Hollywood actor and Oscar nominee Gary Busey (Point Break, Under Siege), singer Michael Bolton (Go the Distance, When a Man Loves a Woman), popular television actor Scott Baio (Happy Days, Charles in Charge), well-known actress, Jane Seymour (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, James Bond: Live and Let Die), legendary actor, Oscar winner and multi-nominee Martin Landau (Ed Wood, Cleopatra, The X-Files-Fight the Future), actress and wife of radio personality Casey Kasem, Jean Kasem, acclaimed actor, Oscar winner and multi-nominee Maximillian Schell (Deep Impact, The Chosen), model and actress Anna Nicole Smith and many more.
At 4:30 p.m. celebrities and special guests began arriving. As each limo drove up to the red carpet, the celebrities stepped out to greet the awaiting fans and media. The crowd suddenly shifted its center of focus as it spotted a brand new white stretch limousine pulling up to the red carpet. People were wondering who the superstar inside would be this time. The limo slowly rolled to a stop as the chauffeur promptly approached the luxury car to open the door. Gently stepping out, the beautiful and petite woman, simply dressed in white with a complementing white shawl, captured the attention of the cameras and video crews, as well as the reporters lined up alongside the red carpet. Mr. Akopyan walked forward to greet Master and introduced his lovely special guest to his wife, Diane, and attorney, Vladimir Khiterer. Then, he escorted Her to the Crystal Ballroom where the dinner took place. As they made their way down the red carpet, Supreme Master Ching Hai granted an interview at the request of Cookie Cota, a reporter from Malibu TV. On the way into the ballroom, Norby Walters, event producer and well-known super agent for Norby Walters/Walters Entertainment, introduced himself to Her. Besides Norby Walters, throughout the evening many celebrities made special visits to Supreme Master Ching Hai's table to meet Her. The first to have the honor of meeting Supreme Master Ching Hai was Stella Stevens, a famous actress known for her roles in The Poseidon Adventure with Gene Hackman, Girls! Girls! Girls! with Elvis Presley, and many more. She commented on how nice and classic Supreme Master Ching Hai looked, and Master modestly responded, "In front of all the movie stars, I have to be simple." Stella remarked, "Simplicity is the essence of style!"
Next was not a movie star but one who has pioneered to the stars, Buzz Aldrin, one of the first astronauts to set foot on the moon, and his charming wife, Lois. They enjoyed a lengthy conversation with Master. Before leaving, they both gave Her a warm hug. Others who had the opportunity to speak with Supreme Master Ching Hai were actor David Carradine (Kung Fu, The Long Riders), perhaps the most famous in the world for martial arts aside from Bruce Lee; Oscar nominated actor Tony Curtis (Some Like it Hot, The Defiant Ones) who has worked with Marilyn Monroe and Sydney Poitier; Oscar winner and multi-nominee Rod Steiger (On the Waterfront, In the Heat of the Night) who has collaborated with such legends as Marlon Brando and Humphrey Bogart; distinguished Hollywood actor Kevin McCarthy (Death of a Salesman, Twilight Zone: The Movie); well-recognized actor Henry Silva (White Fang to the Rescue, Above the Law); legendary actress/director of the silver screen and multi-Oscar nominee Diane Ladd (Wild at Heart, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore), who won an Academy Award nomination for her role in Rambling Rose with daughter, Laura Dern (Jurassic Park); Peter Nygard, international fashion designer and underwriter of this Oscar gala; famed singer and actress Connie Stevens (Hawaiian Eye, producer of A Healing, performed for U.S. Presidents at the White House, and sang on tour with Bob Hope during the Vietnam War); popular Hollywood actor Robert Davi (James Bond: License to Kill, Profiler); talented actor Mark Hamill (Star Wars, Return of the Jedi, The Empire Strikes Back); singer and actress Babydol; Mutar the Human Twister (international celebrity shown on Channel 11 TV's Guinness Records show for the amazing tricks he can do with his body); famous actor Vincent Schiavelli (Ghost, Batman Returns, James Bond: Tomorrow Never Dies), Oscar Nominated Actress Karen Black (Easy Rider, Five Easy Pieces), Dan Sefton, Hollywood screenwriter and columnist for The Tolucan Times; Ken Huthmaker from Entertainment Sports Television and many more. Diane, Mr. Akopyan's wife, as well as the other guests seated at Supreme Master Ching Hai's table, expressed that it truly was their honor to have had the company of Supreme Master Ching Hai that evening. Many people were curious as to who Supreme Master Ching Hai was and why all the superstars were coming over to personally visit Her. Everywhere Supreme Master Ching Hai went, there was an entourage of cameramen, video crews, and escorts. People were asking each other, "Who is this charming lady? Is She a movie star?" They were even more impressed after discovering that She is not only a humanitarian touching the hearts of millions, but also a world-renowned meditation teacher helping others change for the better. People were also in awe of Her superb talents as an artist, recognized and respected for Her paintings, fashion designs, and jewelry designs. Everyone
who met Master was touched by and admired Her for Her noble work.
As Mr. Akopyan answered in an interview, "She explains that we
have to live in love and peace. She exemplifies the ideal of One World."
All the guests expressed that it was their honor and pleasure to have
met Supreme Master Ching Hai. She is a true gem to be treasured in
this world.
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