Issue 141
2025-05-20
On the Cover
A pagoda in the ancient city of Inwa, near Mandalay in Myanmar, was severely damaged by the earthquake that hit the country in March 2025. (Photo by Wai Yan Htun)
Hope Through Education—Tzu Chi and the SDGs
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4 seeks to ensure inclusive, equitable, and high-quality educatio… Read More »
Ms. Zhang’s Journey Back to Her Feet
Three days after hip surgery, Ms. Zhang began rehabilitation. With her family’s love and support, she took each di… Read More »
Where Compassion Meets Dentistry
Dr. Lee Yi-pang’s path in dentistry is guided by compassion, service, and a mission to improve oral healthcare in … Read More »
Tzu Chi Event Highlights—Feb. 15 to Apr. 20, 2025
Japan
A forest fire broke out in Ofunato, a city in Iwate Prefecture, burning nearly 2,900 hectares (7,170 acres) … Read More »
A Path to Achieving Their Dreams—El Menahil International School in Türkiye
A decade ago in Türkiye, Tzu Chi volunteers began offering Syrian refugee children a chance at education. From the… Read More »
In the Wake of the Quake—Relief for Myanmar
The resplendent artistry of Buddhist pagodas stands alongside ongoing conflict in today’s Myanmar. Amid this blend… Read More »
Banding Together for Recovery—After the Floods in East Malaysia
Severe floods upended lives in East Malaysia. Tzu Chi volunteers stepped in, offering both practical support and e… Read More »
Two Decades On—Aceh’s Post-Tsunami Healing
Two decades after the Indian Ocean tsunami devastated Aceh, Indonesia, the memories of loss linger. Yet its people… Read More »
Every Little Joy Counts
Life’s unpredictability invites us to cherish the small, steady joys while they’re here.… Read More »
Words From Dharma Master Cheng Yen—Cherish Time and Live With Purpose
Time slips by easily, without form or sound, and once gone, it cannot be reclaimed. How much time each of us has l… Read More »
Nurturing the Future—Tzu Chi Jordan’s Support for Syrian Students
Jordan hosts the world’s second-largest refugee population per capita, sheltering over a million Syrians. Since th… Read More »
No More Sleeping in the Living Room
With the help of Tzu Chi volunteers, a dilapidated home was transformed into a haven of comfort for a family facin… Read More »
Table of Contents
Master Cheng Yen’s Teachings
Tzu Chi Event Highlights
Cover Story
Inspirational
People and Profiles
Tzu Chi and the SDGs
Charity in Indonesia
Disaster Relief in Malaysia
Charity in Taiwan
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Bridging Healthcare Gaps—Tzu Chi and the SDGs
A physician from the Singapore chapter of the Tzu Chi International Medical Association attends to a patient at a free clinic in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Photo by Hsiao Yiu-hwa)
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Homes of Hope—The Silaunja Great Love Village in India
Tzu Chi volunteers took family portraits of each household before the official handover ceremony of the Silaunja Great Love Village in India. (Photo by Huang Rui-fen)
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Alleviating Hunger—Tzu Chi and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
In November 2023, Tzu Chi distributed rice and other food to the needy in Madagascar. (Photo by Lan Xiang-you)
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Flood Relief in Southern Taiwan
Typhoon Gaemi caused severe flooding in Taiwan, and Tzu Chi volunteers responded by providing aid to those affected. In this photo, volunteers are seen cleaning up a house in Fenjihu, Baihe District, Tainan. (Photo by Huang Xiao-zhe)
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Healing Hualien─Tzu Chi’s Repair Work After Taiwan’s Earthquake
The powerful earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan, on April 3 damaged many buildings, leading to a shortage of professional repairmen in the area. In response, Tzu Chi expert volunteers from all over Taiwan stepped in and repaired over 150 lightly damaged homes. (Photo by Chen He Jiao)
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Loving Stores Gathering Places for Goodness
Over 20,000 stores, stalls, and businesses across Taiwan have joined the ranks of Loving Stores, in which Tzu Chi coin banks encourage donations of spare change for charitable purposes, fostering kindness and goodwill. (Graphic by Xu Shu-zhen)
