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Ushering in the Spring Festival with Kindness and Heartwarming Deeds

Ushering in the Spring Festival with Kindness and Heartwarming Deeds

Tzu Chi held its annual Festive Eco Charity Fair to welcome the Year of the Snake. It was a grand event featuring numerous stalls serving delicious, appetizing food, drawing a lively and enthusiastic crowd. Hundreds of volunteers stepped forward to support the event, bringing warmth and hope to the New Year.

Charity Work, Miscellaneous |

Each Jing Si Aphorism Ignites a Joyful Life

Each Jing Si Aphorism Ignites a Joyful Life

At his wit’s end, Ah Qiang even started to entertain the thought of robbing a bank, with hopes of rapidly filling up the gaps in the company’s funding. As he was hesitating in front of the bank, his nerves caused him to accidentally knock over a bicycle. Coincidentally, the bicycle’s basket held a book of Jing Si Aphorisms. Ah Qiang flipped it open, and a sentence caught his eye…

Dharma Education, Miscellaneous |

300 Volunteers Gather for Classes Conducted by Dharma Masters and Speakers from Taiwan

300 Volunteers Gather for Classes Conducted by Dharma Masters and Speakers from Taiwan

"Count on me to pass on the Dharma lineage. I am willing to take on the responsibility to promote the School of Buddhism!" After gaining profound wisdom from the camp, Tzu Chi volunteers recited their vows loudly to contribute back to the community and pass on Jing Si Dharma lineage in Singapore.

Dharma Education |

"Hello, Sri Lanka! We're back!"

"Hello, Sri Lanka! We're back!"

After a six-year hiatus, Tzu Chi Merit (Singapore) returned to Sri Lanka to conduct a large-scale medical mission in the Kalutara district.

Charity Work, Miscellaneous |

Going Meatless to Avoid Killing is the Best Way to Honour and Liberate Departed Souls

Going Meatless to Avoid Killing is the Best Way to Honour and Liberate Departed Souls

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...

Dharma Education, Miscellaneous |

Merdeka Generation Senior Embarks on a New Chapter after Retirement

Merdeka Generation Senior Embarks on a New Chapter after Retirement

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.

Dharma Education, People |

Bringing a Ray of Comfort and Hope with Buddha Bathing Ceremony at Home

Bringing a Ray of Comfort and Hope with Buddha Bathing Ceremony at Home

Madam Yew always feels troubled whenever she thinks about the situation at home. However, during the small-scale Buddha Bathing Ceremony held at home, she experienced inner peace and the compassion of the Buddha, causing her eyes to well up with tears.

Dharma Education |

Public Joins in Buddha Bathing Ceremony to Cleanse Minds and Honour Parents

Public Joins in Buddha Bathing Ceremony to Cleanse Minds and Honour Parents

Let us cross paths with the Buddha this Vesak Day. To invite more people to come together to commemorate Buddha’s kindness, Tzu Chi organised another small-scale Buddha bathing ceremony on the gazetted public holiday for Vesak Day on 22 May 2024.

Dharma Education, Miscellaneous |

Participants Touched by the Heart-warming Buddha Bathing Ceremony in Sri Lanka

Participants Touched by the Heart-warming Buddha Bathing Ceremony in Sri Lanka

When the children helped to wash the feet of their parents and noticed the hard callus on their parents’ feet, they had an instant realisation about the hardships their parents had gone through.

Dharma Education, Miscellaneous |

Three Thousand People Gather to Celebrate Buddha Day and Pray for World Peace

Three Thousand People Gather to Celebrate Buddha Day and Pray for World Peace

It was a sultry, humid May evening. Under the night sky, around 3,000 people gathered and lighted up the lotus lamp in their hands to express their gratitude to the Buddha, their parents, and all sentient beings, and pray for Singapore and the world.

Dharma Education, Miscellaneous |

The Most Beautiful Encounter on Buddha Day

The Most Beautiful Encounter on Buddha Day

They came from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds, but at this moment, they all gathered in the Buddha bathing procession to pray for blessings for the world. From a bird's-eye view, the beauty of the group formation came from the collective success achieved by everyone sticking to their positions.

Dharma Education, Miscellaneous |

Dr Eugene Tang: "What is more important than tooth extractions and fillings is the value of compassionate care that complements the dental skills"

Dr Eugene Tang: "What is more important than tooth extractions and fillings is the value of compassionate care that complements the dental skills"

When addressing the oral emergencies of patients, Dr Eugene Tang opines that genuine alleviation of suffering and the gift of joy begin with sincere care. This care transcends mere professional obligation; it's about embracing patients as they are and understanding the meaning behind their behaviours.

People |

Tan Jiau Hok: "Living each day with mindfulness and contentment brings me joy"

Tan Jiau Hok: "Living each day with mindfulness and contentment brings me joy"

Engaging in activities like teaching children to swim or keeping Jing Si Hall clean requires us to be in “action”. If we focus our minds on our task at hand, we can be in “stillness”. Hence, by being mindful of our actions, we can achieve happiness.

People |

Andrew Lim: The Secret Recipe to Good Luck That Only Came to Light in the Later Part of Life

Andrew Lim: The Secret Recipe to Good Luck That Only Came to Light in the Later Part of Life

Can destiny be altered? To enhance his luck and prosperity, the Fengshui master told him to put crystals at home and in his office to improve his aura. The metaphysician recommended him to do good deeds to accumulate blessings. However, unbeknownst to them all, one crucial element was overlooked.

People |

Gan Ming De: Nurturing Youths to Practise and Promote Kindness in a Competitive Society

Gan Ming De: Nurturing Youths to Practise and Promote Kindness in a Competitive Society

Gan Ming De is a youth who is passionate about computer science and photograph editing. He believes in staying true to himself and has always preferred to face challenges head-on, believing that it is a way to achieve efficiency. Gan yearns for diversity and his aim is to have a positive influence on today’s youths. Hence, in his everyday life, how does Gan work towards his goals?

People |

Lin Shuguo: "My old customers are always my concern"

Lin Shuguo: "My old customers are always my concern"

In Bukit Batok West Market, there is a clothing stall that sometimes veers from its usual business. Once a month, the clothing vendor would transform into a pastry chef who sells delicious pastries and mooncakes.

People |

Tzu Chi Festive Charity Fair: Uniting Hearts, Spreading Love, and Bringing Blessings in the Auspicious Year

Tzu Chi Festive Charity Fair: Uniting Hearts, Spreading Love, and Bringing Blessings in the Auspicious Year

Beneath the picturesque blue sky and white clouds, the Tzu Chi Festive Charity Fair took place for two consecutive days, gathering the love of many.

Massive Charity Fair of Over 10,000 People Embraces Low-Carbon Practices

Massive Charity Fair of Over 10,000 People Embraces Low-Carbon Practices

Much like an annual gathering, people gathered at Tzu Chi Festive Charity Fair to engage in acts of kindness and do their part for the planet.