Issue 132

2023-11-20

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A volunteer carefully tends to plants in a herbal garden. Plant life on the Earth not only sustains our bodies as nourishment but also possesses therapeutic qualities that contribute to our overall well-being. (Photo by Huang Xiao-zhe)

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The Vitality of Plants—Nature’s Healing Power

The Earth’s vegetation nourishes our bodies as food, but its therapeutic properties can keep us healthy in other w… Read More »

From Struggles to Strength—Reflections of a Dialysis Patient in Malaysia

People who donate to the Tzu Chi Dialysis Center in Kedah, Malaysia, are willing to support us in extending our li… Read More »

The Illustrated Jing Si Aphorisms

As a religious leader, I must clearly distinguish between religion and politics. As a neutral party, I can work be… Read More »

Srijana’s Smile

Tzu Chi volunteers are making an impact on the lives of families struggling to make ends meet in Lumbini, Nepal, a… Read More »

Stress Less, Live More—The Power of Mindfulness

Incorporating mindfulness into your daily routine has been proven to reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune… Read More »

Grandma Gold Enjoys Her Old Age

Ceasing to learn and grow speeds aging, while self-enrichment fuels confidence, joy, and energy, adding meaning to… Read More »

A Dietary Approach─Fortifying the Immune System

The gut can be considered the largest organ in the immune system, and we don’t need advanced weaponry to strengthe… Read More »

More Than Words—Continued Support for Ukrainian Refugees

As the war in Ukraine drags on, Tzu Chi continues aid for displaced Ukrainians in Poland, providing language and v… Read More »

Words From Dharma Master Cheng Yen—Bodhisattvas Among Us

A life lived to the full embodies true worth. For a while now, I’ve been encouraging everyone to examine and take … Read More »

A Place Like Home—Chang’an Recycling Station

Saturdays are busy days at the Chang’an Recycling Station in Taiping District, Taichung, central Taiwan. It’s the … Read More »

Aiding Victims of Hawaii Wildfires

In August 2023, devastating wildfires ravaged the island of Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Fueled by powerful w… Read More »

Their Tzu Chi Journey

One of them is the son of a Palestinian refugee, while the other is the pillar of a single-parent Syrian refugee f… Read More »

Table of Contents

Master Cheng Yen’s Teachings

Words From Dharma Master Cheng Yen—Bodhisattvas Among Us

Cover Story

Charity in Nepal

Srijana’s Smile

Charity in Malaysia

From Struggles to Strength—Reflections of a Dialysis Patient in Malaysia

Inspirational

Meeting Tzu Chi

People and Profiles

Stories From Tzu Chi Recycling Stations

A Place Like Home—Chang’an Recycling Station

Aid for Ukrainian Refugees

More Than Words—Continued Support for Ukrainian Refugees

Disaster Relief in the United States

Aiding Victims of Hawaii Wildfires

Illustration

The Illustrated Jing Si Aphorisms

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