At the 2025 4-in-1 Cadre Camp, over 300 local volunteers and ten Cambodian volunteers gathered to diligently practice and inherit the essence of the Jing Si Dharma lineage. The most heart-moving moment came when a Dharma Masters from Jing Si Abode conferred certification upon volunteer Tan Jiau Hok, fulfilling his long-cherished wish in front of all attendees.
Mr Low Swee Seh, Managing Director of Tzu Chi Merit Organization (Singapore) Ltd. was invited to the First Singapore Buddhist Symposium to share Tzu Chi’s model of “Internal Cultivation and External Practice” in the community, as well as the Tzu Chi experience of developing its four missions in Singapore.
Is the seventh lunar month also known as the "ghost month" in Buddhism? Through a series of activities, attendees discovered more about the "Auspicious Seventh Lunar Month" from the perspective of the right faith, filial piety and environmental protection.
64-year-old Peter shared that undergoing dialysis has made him feel terrible, and he deeply understands the pain and helplessness of suffering from an illness. However, the mobile Buddha Bathing ceremony held at his home comforted him and gave him peace of mind.
It has been four years since Tzu Chi’s 3-in-1 celebration was last held in an outdoor setting. This year, with an estimated 3,500-strong crowd in attendance, Tzu Chi 57th Anniversary and Buddha Day Celebration returned to the Bukit Gombak Stadium.
Happiness is what everyone strives for throughout their lives, but what does happiness entail? David Liu, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation, shares the secret.
On the 5th and 19th of March 2023, volunteers from Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore) spent their Sundays raising funds at multiple locations across the island in a bid to support relief efforts for Turkish residents affected by the recent earthquake. People from all walks of life contributed to the cause to convey their support.
Buddhist Tzu Chi Merit Organization (Singapore) Ltd. resumed its physical Tzu Chi Festive Charity Fair. It was an occasion to take in the delights of the food, the goods and the fun.
In a bid to raise awareness of the importance of social responsibility and environmental sustainability among employees, DB Schenker collaborated with Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore) to hold a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity.
As the Jing Si Aphorism “leaves” on the wishing tree turned into “apples”, clattering coins slid from the bamboo coin bank into the large ceramic pot, and people received the red packets of blessings and wisdom, everyone was once again reminded to be grateful for the past and stay hopeful for the future.
“I don't know if it's too cliché to say that, but 'as long as it is right, just do it!' because there may not be a second chance.” Chua Hwee Pheng, who suffered from a rare brain disease, once said firmly. And she practised what she preached as she always went out of her way to ensure that no regret remained.
What are other medical care options available for elderly chronic kidney disease patients who opt out of dialysis? How to balance disease care and quality of life in old age? Let’s hear the advice from Nephrologists Dr Yeoh Lee Ying and Dr Teh Swee Ping of Sengkang General Hospital.
To bring joy to Tzu Chi’s Indian care recipients, volunteers delivered festive gift packs to them and celebrated Deepavali with them via zoom. Tiya, a Tzu Chi care recipient, said: "This event is so full of love. I feel great to be able to participate in it!"
In 2022, a group of passionate Tzu Chi volunteers came up with the "Super Veggie Super Fun" campaign idea with the hope of reaching out to more people who have not adopted a plant-based diet...
On the National Day public holiday this year, Tzu Chi volunteers wittily interacted with the public to dismiss the misconception of the great deliverance and promote the right faith and right thought.
In the joyous month of May, we celebrate both Vesak Day and Mother's Day. Tzu Chi volunteers brought a mini version of the Buddha Bathing ceremony into the homes of Dharma fellows and care recipients with mobility issues, bringing blessings from the Buddha and Tzu Chi volunteers and sending best wishes for good health.
“We need to promote the awareness that Tzu Chi volunteers will always be there”. In times of uncertainty and living under “abnormal” conditions like these, the care recipients could feel a sense of assurance through communicating with the volunteers. Even if the external environment has fallen apart, the vulnerable households will not be left to face it alone.
Accept your fate or change your destiny? In Lee Sok Kuan's 50 years of life, she experienced straitened circumstances in her family and was disturbed by recurring dreams. However, her doubts about life gradually subsided after attending the Dharma Incense Permeation session at dawn, where she learnt to cherish her life.
Buddhist Tzu Chi Merit Organization (Singapore) held its annual Year-End Blessing ceremony for 2021 over the last two weekends of 2021. It was the first onsite ceremony after two years which included sutra adaptation performances and video conferencing for online attendees. Ahead of the New Year, people gathered to pray for the pandemic to end soon and for the world to be free of disasters.
