Issue 138
2024-11-20
On the Cover
In November 2023, Tzu Chi distributed rice and other food to the needy in Madagascar. (Photo by Lan Xiang-you)
A Second Chance at Life—Timoteo’s Path to Recovery in the Philippines
Timoteo Dicen survived a vehicular accident in 2020 but lost his wife and his right leg. Four years later, he met … Read More »
Tzu Chi Event Highlights—Aug. 13 to Oct. 24, 2024
Taiwan
Tzu Chi is constructing residences for victims of the April 3 Hualien earthquake. Construction began on Sep… Read More »
Undaunted Commitment—The Ankang Recycling Station
Despite its modest size, the Ankang Recycling Station processes an average of 9,000 PET bottles each week, alongsi… Read More »
Lost and Found
A family’s experience with dementia highlights the importance of love, care, and a proactive approach to maintaini… Read More »
Alleviating Hunger—Tzu Chi and the SDGs
Extreme weather, regional conflicts, and inflation are increasing the risk of food shortages. Tzu Chi’s charitable… Read More »
Tzu Chi Philippines—Three Decades of Improving Lives and Touching Hearts
Tzu Chi Philippines celebrates three decades of humanitarian efforts, reaffirming its commitment to providing esse… Read More »
Uplifting Farmers in Myanmar
When Daw Thida Khin visited Myanmar’s rural areas with Tzu Chi volunteers 16 years ago, she was struck by a troubl… Read More »
The Appliance Doctor
Guo Shang-yi finds purpose in repairing old appliances, reducing waste while forming good affinities with those wh… Read More »
My Mother—A Legacy of Love and Giving
Despite many challenges, Hong Yu-nian devoted her life to family, charity, and spiritual practice, leaving a legac… Read More »
Witnessing the Power of Education in the Dominican Republic
Tzu Chi La Romana School transforms lives through education in a country with high dropout rates.… Read More »
Words From Dharma Master Cheng Yen—Transforming Hearts for a Better World
With autumn ending and winter approaching, each shorter day reminds us of time’s fleeting nature. Life is brief, b… Read More »
Rising From Rock Bottom
In less than a year, my life was turned upside down—I went from full of vitality to half-paralyzed. When all treat… Read More »
Table of Contents
Master Cheng Yen’s Teachings
Tzu Chi Event Highlights
Charity in the Philippines
Charity in the Dominican Republic
Medicine
Environmental Protection
People and Profiles
Illustration
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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)
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New Classrooms for Nepal’s Quake-Impacted Schools
Tzu Chi helped build temporary classrooms for five schools damaged after a strong earthquake struck western Nepal in November 2023. Students and teachers at Shree Jana Yuwa Primary School are pictured here posing with thumbs-up in front of one of the new classrooms. (Photo by Willy Ang)
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Tzu Chi’s Eco-Friendly Assistive Device Program
Tzu Chi volunteers navigate through a narrow alley on Penghu’s Hua Islet to deliver an electric bed to a family in need of the equipment. More than 60,000 recycled assistive devices have been distributed to over 40,000 households since the inception of the Tzu Chi Eco-Friendly Assistive Device Program over six years ago. (Photo by Yan Lin-zhao)
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The Vitality of Plants─Nature’s Healing Power
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)
