Inspiring news and stories about our Missions and volunteers
After a six-year hiatus, Tzu Chi Merit (Singapore) returned to Sri Lanka to conduct a large-scale medical mission in the Kalutara district.
The seventh lunar month, known as "Ghost Month" in Chinese tradition, is often considered an inauspicious time for most activities. During this period, many communities engage in rituals such as killing animals to honour ancestors and the deceased, conducting excessive rituals and burning joss papers seeking self-protection. However...
At the height of Goh Lam Kia's professional success, he made a decision that not only inspired himself but also had a profound impact on others.
Children from Blue Lion Preschool, a Buddhist-based preschool in Singapore visited Jing Si Hall to learn about Master Cheng Yen as an Asian Hero.
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool held a heart-warming retreat for its staff at Kampung Kampus in Ground-Up Initiative. This was the first staff retreat I had with everyone since I joined Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool and it was a memorable day for me.
Teaching staff from both branches of Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool had a fruitful day volunteering on Tzu Chi Singapore's Flag Day 2022. Many learned about humility as they bowed 90 degrees to thank donors for their generosity.
The Yellow Emperor and the Shepherd
With admiration for the shepherd, the Yellow Emperor exclaimed: “I have one more question for you. How does one administer a country’s political system in order to achieve world peace?” The shepherd replied: “That’s easy! It is similar to rearing horses...
Stay Committed to the Bodhisattva Path
Practice and strive to be a Bodhisattva. One must actively observe and listen, embrace the suffering in the world, and keep one’s thoughts and kind actions on the Bodhisattva path.
Silver and the Poisonous Snake
One day, Ānanda suddenly heard Buddha say, "There is a poisonous snake!" A father and son pair overheard and became curious, so they peeked to see what it was. "Wow! It is not a snake; it is a pot full of shiny silver!" The father and son were tempted…
The Fisherman who Lost on Both Ends
The fisherman imagined a scenario where if the villagers saw him catching a big fish, everyone would also join him fishing at the same spot. Fearing that the fishes in the lake would all soon be caught...