Issue 125

2022-09-20

On the Cover

From actions taken on a world stage down to individual lifestyle decisions, we all have a responsibility to do what we can to protect our planet.(Photo courtesy of Huang Xiao-zhe)

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Jer Lin Chen—Environmental Education Lecturer

I’m willing to promote environmental education for 30 more years—until I am 101 years old. I believe I’ll live to … Read More »

Compassion Has No Enemies

If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man’s life sorrow and suffering enough … Read More »

Mom Took a Fall

After a fall, an elderly person may be unable to take care of themselves, experience depression, and suffer a loss… Read More »

A Warm Welcome for Newcomers—Tzu Chi Canada Reaching Out to Ukrainians

Ukrainian refugees in Canada need the most basic of items to help them start their lives anew. Tzu Chi volunteers … Read More »

The Illustrated Jing Si Aphorisms

he Buddha says: My fellow monks! “Right Behavior” means that you should not take things that belong to others, … Read More »

How to Gain Happiness

Happiness is a common desire of humanity. All our efforts are directed toward this end. People are happy when they… Read More »

The Future Is in Our Hands

People in our generation are already confronting the problems of extreme weather conditions and insufficient resou… Read More »

The Green Approaches of Tzu Chi Schools

Energy use soars when summer heat waves hit. How can we balance human comfort and energy conservation? Reducing em… Read More »

Let Go and Free Your Heart

She has been visiting the needy for more than 30 years and has met a lot of people who have had a tough life. Thos… Read More »

A Call to Action

Our world is experiencing the hottest period in recorded history. Countries around the world have pledged to achie… Read More »

A Poet Mother Embraces Hope Again

Her son was killed in the Syrian civil war. With Tzu Chi’s help, she rebuilt her life in Jordan and began embracin… Read More »

I Believe Tzu Chi Will Be Here

A married couple in Poland has worked with Tzu Chi to help aid reach Ukrainian refugees.… Read More »

Table of Contents

Master Cheng Yen’s Teachings

Working for All Living Beings

Cover Story

Inspirational

Features

Charity in India

Sandeep Goes Into Town—Helping an Indian Boy Obtain Treatment

People and Profiles

Health

Illustration

The Illustrated Jing Si Aphorisms

Global Focus

Tzu Chi Events Around the World

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