No More Flooded Homes—A Housing Project for an Indonesian Village
After Tzu Chi built new homes for them, the villagers could finally leave behind the days when their houses floode… Read More »
Hello, How May I Help You?
The Omicron variant began to spread rapidly in Taiwan in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, hitting the isla… Read More »
Homeless But Not Forgotten—Free Healthcare for Street People in Central Taiwan
Street people in Taiwan scrape by with the help of social welfare organizations, but when they become ill, even mi… Read More »
May There Be No More War—Tzu Chi Canada’s Support for Refugees
With a strong humanitarian tradition, Canada accepts 30,000 international refugees annually. Tzu Chi Canada has jo… Read More »
From Istanbul to Warsaw
From Istanbul to Warsaw
By Nadya Chou Translated by Wu Hsiao-ting Photos by Alberto Buzzola
It was a challenge t… Read More »
A New Home for Emma
A Tzu Chi volunteer’s house had collapsed amidst heavy rains, tragically resulting in the death of her husband. He… Read More »
Together We Go Far—Tzu Chi Joins Efforts With Other Humanitarian Organizations
Tzu Chi has conducted many distributions for displaced Ukrainians since the war started. Now, as the conflict grin… Read More »
A Father’s Solid Love—Tzu Chi Malaysia’s COVID Relief
I’d rather starve myself than let my eight children starve. And no matter how poorly I’m doing financially, I’ll a… Read More »
The Illustrated Jing Si Aphorisms
You are your own master,
and you are your own refuge.
Therefore, you must first discipline yourself.
Do not tal… Read More »
Helping Ukrainian Refugees by Making Zongzis
Many Tzu Chi volunteers wanted to help, even though they couldn’t go to the front lines to participate directly in… Read More »
The Best Time to Say “I Love You”
When is the best time to say “I love you” to your family? Don’t wait until your wedding anniversary or until you’v… Read More »
Waiting for That Happy Moment
When he becomes frustrated taking care of his mother, he tells himself not to let it get to him. “She’s sick—that’… Read More »
Table of Contents
Master Cheng Yen’s Teachings
Cover Story
Inspirational
Charity in Canada
Charity in Africa
Charity in Indonesia
Charity in Malaysia
Features
COVID Taiwan
Illustration
Global Focus
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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)
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Empowering Education in the Buddha’s Birthplace
A Tzu Chi volunteer and a student at Shree Tarkulha Basic Level School in Lumbini, Nepal, demonstrate “The most beautiful face is a smiling face.” Tzu Chi volunteers are promoting the “School for All” initiative and sharing Master Cheng Yen’s aphorisms in the Buddha’s birthplace, using education to transform children’s futures. (Photo by Zhu Li Fen)
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Free Dental Service for People With Special Needs
Tzu Chi holds free dental clinics every six months at three institutions in Taitung, eastern Taiwan, serving the needs of individuals with disabilities or in vegetative states. (Photo by Hsiao Yiu-hwa)
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Rebuilding Lives From the Rubble─Aiding Victims of the Türkiye-Syria Quakes
Quake victims smile as they hold gift cards distributed by Tzu Chi. The foundation provided people affected by the tremors that hit Türkiye and Syria this February with gift cards, redeemable at a supermarket chain in Türkiye. (Photo by Mohammed Nimr AlJamal)
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The Türkiye-Syria Earthquakes─Tzu Chi Rushes in Love and Aid
Tzu Chi purchased 10,000 blankets in Istanbul after the Türkiye-Syria quakes for distribution to quake victims. When one of the shipments arrived at El Menahil International School, all the male teaching and administrative staff turned out to unload the goods. (Photo by Mohammed Nimr AlJamal)