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SHINING WORLD COMPASSION AWARD
percent surviving the ordeal and nearly all facing lives of misery, pain, torture and early death in
circuses, zoos, or universities for scientific experiments.
The tragic plight of animal trafficking awakened her overwhelming love. Ms. Lopez
courageously formed The Center for Rescue and Rehabilitation of Primates in Peñaflor, a non profit
organization nurturing primates with a special purpose in life—as messengers of the suffering and
injustice their kind must endure. Since 1996, Ms. Lopez has rehabilitated and cared for 176 primates
of 12 different species while lecturing in schools,
writing books, and producing a documentary
on cruelty which helped end the exploitation of
monkeys in Chile. With motherly attentiveness,
she retains at her home the sickest, oldest and
youngest primates who need special care. Medical
and dental services also are provided for those
who have problems due to mistreatment.
Hearing the heroic deeds of Ms. Lopez,
Supreme Master Ching Hai honored her with a
Shining World Compassion Award and US$10,000
to support her work. “Ms. Lopez,” Master wrote
in the Award letter, “your devotion has brought us
to tears, not only for the sad fate of the primates
Ms. Lopez (right) receiving the Shining World Compassion Award
but also for your touching, inspirational and unconditional example of love, and for your relentless
commitment and bravery to end the inhumane treatment of God’s cherished creatures.”
In December, Golden Year 6 (2009), the Award and gift were presented by our Santiago
Association members to Ms. Lopez at her home in Peñaflor, where more than 40 dogs and a few
rabbits were also accommodated. Expressing thankfulness for the recognition and
most generous contribution, Ms. Lopez said she felt very blessed as she didn’t
expect to receive any award. She added that the monkeys were also pleased with
her visitors, noting that instead of hiding from strangers as they usually do due to
prior experience of maltreatment, they came to greet the Association members,
doing funny things for them and playing with them.
Soon afterwards, Ms. Lopez sent an update letter to Master, telling Her that
with the funds She provided, they have built new habitats, rescued four more
capuchin monkeys and planted more fruit trees, making the once desolate place
a paradise for the animals. We applaud and celebrate the benevolent and noble
deeds of Ms. Lopez. May more people follow her shining example to become the
voice of kindness and an angel of liberation for the defenseless animals.
Receipt from Ms. Lopez
for the US$10,000
contribution from Master
To watch Supreme Master Television’s interview with Ms. Elba Muñoz Lopez and her Primate Rescue Center, please visit:
http://video.Godsdirectcontact.net/magazine/AW1295.php
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