Inspiring news and stories about our Missions and volunteers
Faced with three choices: showing filial piety, adopting a vegetarian diet to protect life, and cultivating right faith and right mindfulness, which would you be most willing to put into practice today? The annual Auspicious Seventh Lunar Month event was held at Jing Si Hall, featuring activities such as the Jing Si Humanistic Interactive Zone and a tea-serving ceremony. It is hoped that, even after the prayer ceremony concludes, these wholesome intentions will continue to be practised in attendees’ daily lives.
Tzu Chi partnered with Divisional Hospital Lunugamawehera to organise a three-day large-scale free clinic, bringing medical services closer to the rural communities.
Tall and slender, with bright, piercing eyes, she exudes quiet confidence in every movement. This determined woman used to cycle alone across continents. Now, her greatest wish is to remain rooted in Tzu Chi and steadfastly walk the Bodhisattva path.
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.
Everything Begins with a Kind Thought and Time Will Take Care of the Rest
All begins with a kind thought and daily practice of acts of love, like a tiny seed can grow into a large tree. Do not look down on small or seemingly insignificant efforts, with time, everything can be accomplished.
Bodhisattvas Arrive Unannounced, Bringing Calm and Care to Those in Need
The earthquake brought panic to many. Tzu Chi volunteers gathered in Tainan to carry out property repairs to help the victims regain a peaceful and normal life. Heartfelt thanks go to the bodhisattvas who came from all directions.
Sincere Prayers Invoke Blessings
Seize the opportunity to create blessings, foster a spirit of mutual assistance, and offer sincere prayers that reach the heavens. When our hearts are united and our thoughts filled with kindness, we invoke auspiciousness in all matters.
Sharing Selfless Love to Ease the Suffering of the World
Buddha’s great love is everywhere in the universe and my vows and aspirations are endless as well. One person may not be able to accomplish it alone, but when we pool everyone’s strength together, the power will be great.
