Issue 126
2022-11-20
On the Cover
Tzu Chi launched a project to help people repair their homes after a strong earthquake hit eastern Taiwan on September 18, 2022.(Photo by Lin Jia-ru)
Sharada’s Wish
Sharada Harijan, a visually impaired mother in Nepal, was shy to ask for help from Tzu Chi volunteers. But she sai… Read More »
Wise and Blessed Are the Givers
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Taitung, Taiwan, on September 18, causing some land to crack, bridges to tilt, a… Read More »
A Labor of Love
He fixes and delivers second-hand assistive equipment to families with functionally impaired members. The voluntee… Read More »
The Second Life of Jeans
Denim, a durable cloth often used to make jeans, is one of the most resource-intensive materials in fashion. A you… Read More »
Planting Seeds of Kindness
Taken from the home they knew, these Ukrainian children in Poland are learning positive life skills and values thr… Read More »
The Power of Unity—Kunshen Recycling Station
Leaving the city center of Tainan, southern Taiwan, I headed toward the southwestern coast of the island. My desti… Read More »
Tzu Chi Repairs Quake-Damaged Homes
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked eastern Taiwan on September 18, 2022, damaging over 900 homes in Taitung and Hua… Read More »
The Fast Fashion Disaster
While fast fashion has spurred purchases, it has also resulted in a lot of waste. The environment is paying the pr… Read More »
Tzu Chi Events Around the World
Hurricane Ian slammed into the state of Florida in late September, causing such extensive damage that officials sa… Read More »
Clothes Hunting at a Recycling Station
If you want to save money and reduce your impact on the environment, shopping for secondhand clothes might be a go… Read More »
Table of Contents
Master Cheng Yen’s Teachings
Charity in Nepal
Education
Inspirational
Cover Story
Stories From Tzu Chi Recycling Stations
Loving World
People and Profiles
Global Focus
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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)
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A New Home for Tzu Chi’s Media
The headquarters of Tzu Chi’s cultural mission is getting a new home, but its mission is the same: to spread goodness, truth, and beauty, and promote wholesome values in society. (Photo by Hsiao Yiu-hwa)
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Repairing Quake-Damaged Homes in Taiwan
Tzu Chi launched a project to help people repair their homes after a strong earthquake hit eastern Taiwan on September 18, 2022.(Photo by Lin Jia-ru)
