Unwavering Love
Despite political and economic turmoil, Tzu Chi volunteers continue to work for the needy in Sri Lanka. They are s… Read More »
Care and Warmth for the Homeless
I am a Canadian immigrant enjoying the abundance of living in this wealthy country. However, I can’t ignore the ho… Read More »
Ukrainians in Poland
For every hundred Ukrainian refugees currently staying in Poland, two to three have received help from Tzu Chi. As… Read More »
Illustrated Jing Si Aphorisms
The Buddha says:
For one who loves truth, the mind is clear and calm
because it is totally pure.
A sage regulates … Read More »
Fixing Homes in Eastern Taiwan
Tzu Chi launched its first-ever large-scale repair project to fix damaged homes after the strong 9/18 earthquake i… Read More »
The Short Time We Had Together
I knew they would return to a life of harsh reality after they left the distribution venue. I gave each of them a … Read More »
Accompanying Them Along the Long Road
Tzu Chi carries out charity work for refugees in Canada, the United States, Great Britain, France, Serbia, Turkey,… Read More »
Tzu Chi Events Around the World
Indonesia
On November 21, 2022, a shallow 5.6-magnitude earthquake rocked Cianjur in West Java, Indonesia. At leas… Read More »
Stepping Up to the Plate
With no volunteers in Poland, it was a real challenge for Tzu Chi to carry out humanitarian work for displaced Ukr… Read More »
Saving the Earth Starts With You
Our Earth was sparsely populated a few million years ago. People back then lived a simple lifestyle. But now, thou… Read More »
From Suffering to Freedom
He had lived with a debilitating illness for 18 years when Tzu Chi helped him obtain treatment. After all those ye… Read More »
A Tough Winter for Refugees
By the end of 2021, the number of people displaced due to conflict and persecution around the world had topped 89 … Read More »
Table of Contents
Master Cheng Yen’s Teachings
Features
Cover Story
Charity in China
People and Profiles
Charity in Taiwan
Charity in Sri Lanka
Charity in Canada
Illustration
Environmental Protection
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)