Bean Sorting
Providing a loving, supportive environment—and a supply of mixed beans—for her mother during her cognitive decline… Read More »
Bringing Hope Through Medical Services
Volunteers conducted a free clinic event and subsequently followed up with patients to provide additional assistan… Read More »
Serving the Needy in the Buddha’s Birthplace
Tzu Chi volunteers are working to address the needs of the underprivileged in Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddh… Read More »
When Illness Strikes
The serious illness I suffered at age 60 brought home to me what a tremendous blessing it is to live each day in s… Read More »
Inspire Love and Benefit the World
The suffering in the world today is caused not only by changes in nature but even more so by the capriciousness of… Read More »
From Emergency Relief to Mid- and Long-Term Reconstruction
After the Türkiye-Syria earthquakes, Tzu Chi provided blankets, scarves, and gift cards to help survivors weather … Read More »
Teaching and Learning
A volunteer’s interactions with older volunteers exemplifies the value of human connection and the need to treat e… Read More »
Fairness as a Parent
While sibling rivalry might be common, don’t add to it by being an unfair parent.… Read More »
Tzu Chi Events Around the World
Heavy rainfall from February 7 to 15 caused severe devastation in Maputo Province, southern Mozambique. Tzu Chi vo… Read More »
Rebuilding Lives From the Rubble─Aiding Victims of the Türkiye-Syria Quakes
The earthquakes that jolted Türkiye and Syria in February resulted in a vast swath of devastation, impacting an ar… Read More »
A Tour Around the Guandu Jing Si Hall
The newly opened Guandu Jing Si Hall offers a welcoming and serene setting, reflecting the spirit of Buddhism thro… Read More »
The Hidden Gems in Palliative Care
The palliative care team at Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital bears witness to all kinds of stories as they bring comfort … Read More »
Table of Contents
Master Cheng Yen’s Teachings
Cover Story
Parenting
Inspirational
Features
Tzu Chi Facilities
People and Profiles
Palliative Care
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)