Issue 129

2023-05-20

On the Cover

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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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 »

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 »

How to Enjoy Dried Fruits While Keeping Sugar in Check

Dried fruits contain more dietary fiber, minerals, and phytochemicals than their fresh counterparts of equal weigh… 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 »

Helping Former Students Return to School

When Tzu Chi volunteers learned that 34 students had stopped attending Shree Gautam Buddha Lower Secondary School,… Read More »

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 »

Fairness as a Parent

While sibling rivalry might be common, don’t add to it by being an unfair parent.… 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 »

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 »

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 »

Illustrated Jing Si Aphorisms

Dharma Master Cheng Yen: “Parents only have a responsibility to provide quality education and strong support for t… Read More »

Table of Contents

Master Cheng Yen’s Teachings

Inspire Love and Benefit the World

Cover Story

Parenting

Fairness as a Parent

Health

How to Enjoy Dried Fruits While Keeping Sugar in Check

Inspirational

Features

Tzu Chi Facilities

A Tour Around the Guandu Jing Si Hall

People and Profiles

When Illness Strikes

Palliative Care

The Hidden Gems in Palliative Care

Illustration

Illustrated Jing Si Aphorisms

Global Focus

Tzu Chi Events Around the World

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