Words from Dharma Master Cheng Yen—Follow the Path of Compassion
It has been my long-held aspiration to give back to the birthplace of the Buddha. The pervasive poverty in the reg… Read More »
When Schizophrenia Hits
People with schizophrenia do not show a higher inclination for violence than the general population. Their halluci… Read More »
Empowering Education in Lumbini
Despite Nepal’s offer of a decade of free education for its children, only 60 percent finish tenth grade. This is … Read More »
Sewing for Change
Tzu Chi launched sewing classes in Lumbini, empowering local women with practical skills. Volunteers have also hel… Read More »
Tzu Chi Dumpling Club─A Taste of Home for Ukrainian Refugees
The Dumpling Club at Tzu Chi’s Warsaw office provides a warm and enjoyable experience for older Ukrainian refugees… Read More »
Eighteen Years of Steadfast Companionship
For 18 years, Tzu Chi volunteers have consistently supported a family with mental disabilities and schizophrenia, … Read More »
Tzu Chi Events Around the World
Mozambique
In March 2019, Cyclone Idai wrought havoc in Mozambique, with Sofala Province being one of the hardest-… Read More »
A Little Angel
Despite all the challenges she has faced due to brittle bone disease, Xiao-zhen shines like a little sun, touching… Read More »
A Day at Siddhartha Primary School
He tends to untidy appearances, ensuring everyone looks their best. When a pencil breaks, he lends a hand in sharp… Read More »
My Mission in Nepal
Knowing that Dharma Master Cheng Yen has unfulfilled wishes, I understand that it’s my responsibility as a discipl… Read More »
Bringing Light Into Dark Lives
Empathizing with the inner agony and suffering of individuals with mental illness, Huang Xiu-yan extends a helping… Read More »
A Life of Gratitude and Giving
Yang Su is immensely grateful when she wakes up every day. She cherishes each new day as another chance to give of… Read More »
Table of Contents
Master Cheng Yen’s Teachings
Features
Advice Column
Inspirational
Cover Story
Aid for Ukrainian Refugees
People and Profiles
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)