A Temporary Kitchen in the Snow─Japan’s Noto Earthquake
Tzu Chi volunteers, overcoming challenging conditions, initiated a hot meal service in an area that was hit hard f… Read More »
Words From Dharma Master Cheng Yen—Strength in Unity
A powerful earthquake, measuring 7.6 in magnitude, struck the Noto Peninsula of Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture on New… Read More »
New Homes, Better Lives
A group of people walked through fields carrying mattresses and buckets and arrived at new houses built of bricks … Read More »
Tzu Chi Chronicles—Notable Highlights From Jan. 14 to Mar. 1, 2024
Jan. 14 - 18
Serbia
Provided winter clothing and mattress covers to support refugees
Though temperatures were app… Read More »
Kindness in Action
Mom, now that I’m 18, can I sign up for stem cell donation?” my daughter eagerly asked. “I really want to do this … Read More »
Teaching Sustainability
Audio-visual resources and hands-on experiences are effective methods to foster students’ environmental awareness … Read More »
Relief Reaches Victims of Hurricane Otis in Mexico
In late October 2023, Category 5 Hurricane Otis slammed into Acapulco, a tourist destination in southern Mexico, l… Read More »
Aromatherapy’s Gentle Touch in Hospice Care
Aromatherapy volunteer Li Yu-jin uses essential oils and massages to ease the anxiety of terminal patients and pro… Read More »
Knitting Hats, Stitching Hope
“I’ve woven five hats and earned 1,500 rupees [US$11.28] during this time,” said Sangita Dhobi, a resident of Mana… Read More »
New Classrooms Sprout From Rocky Terrain
A powerful earthquake, registering at magnitude 5.6, struck the Jajarkot District of Karnali Province, western Nep… Read More »
A New Leg, A New Hope
He encountered unforeseen health challenges in Poland after fleeing the ravages of war in Ukraine. Through his res… Read More »
From Lumbini to Bodh Gaya—Touching Lives and Cultivating Love
Tzu Chi volunteers from Singapore and Malaysia have been stationed in Lumbini, Nepal, for two years, carrying out … Read More »
Table of Contents
Master Cheng Yen’s Teachings
Tzu Chi Chronicles
Cover Story
Advice Column
Charity in Taiwan
Aid for Ukrainian Refugees
Charity in Indonesia
Charity in Japan
Inspirational
Guardians of the Earth
People and Profiles
Through Our Lenses
Illustration
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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)