Seeing the children take center stage, even as they held only a cup and performed a bow, brought back many memories of their formative years. It was indeed a heartfelt moment for the parents.
From a housewife to a working mother, Lam Foong Kew had undergone many vicissitudes in life. Once, her marriage certificate was even torn into pieces during a heated conflict with her husband. “If what one does is the right thing, one must persevere in...
“Where does the meaning of life lie?” This was a question that Teh Soo Peng used to hold in her mind until she stepped out of her comfort zone and took on various life’s challenges. But has she really found the answer to her question?
A learning trip to the Tzu Chi Medical Centre helped a young medical student open a new window to the meaning of life, enabling her to rediscover passion in her calling. She gradually put into practice the humanistic care that she has learned in Tzu Chi..
Tzu Chi volunteer Cham Toon Chok always makes an effort to build positive affinities with people around him and feels that those who give of themselves to others always gain the most. He practises self-discipline while helping others with compassion...
Loo Soon Huat is thankful to fellow Tzu Chi volunteers who accompany and help him along the way. With their support, he is able to courageously face the vicissitudes of life and transform his inner suffering into strength that propels him to go among...
An avid sportsman sank into despair after he was diagnosed with kidney disease. Through the ongoing support and encouragement of his family and friends as well as Tzu Chi volunteers, he gradually emerged from his gloom and started “working out” at a...
93-year-old Tzu Chi volunteer Lee Sam Moay often says that she is a bad-tempered person. However, in the eyes of fellow volunteers, she is an adorable and caring “grandma” who is actually very humble and willing to learn.
A 70-year-old elderly lady has chosen to spend her golden years as a “white-collar worker” in the Finance Department of the Tzu Chi Foundation (Singapore). Though an unpaid volunteer, her working hours are no different from those of the staff.
Hoo Soo Moi got herself an office job after retirement, but found that she still had a lot of time to spare. So she started volunteering with Tzu Chi and discovered that there is so much she can do in her golden years!
“We witnessed how he (Ye Ming) gradually grew up over the years, and the changes in him have influenced all of us. His development (and transformation) is truly something precious that money cannot buy.” – Mother of Tan Ye Ming, a graduating K2 student...
Kaw Mui Kooi used to grudge about the unfairness and misfortunes in life that befell her. Now, Kaw has a different mindset in dealing with difficulties in life. She often reminds herself to just do what is right and to let her heart soar free.
64-year-old Tan Beng Hock described himself as living a “foolish and chaotic life” before the age of 50. After surpassing many trials in life and growing up from the hardships he went through, he said with certainty, “I like who I am now.”
Living the high life of “eating, drinking, playing and making merry” was once the “life mission” of Hsu Li Chen (Ci Yu). A chance encounter with Tzu Chi propelled the well-to-do homemaker into a joyful path of service for the less fortunate.
During his 18 years in Tzu Chi, veteran volunteer Loi Hui Thin viewed acts of charity as second nature to him and always found joy in serving others. Though without a medical background, he had quietly served in countless medical aid missions overseas……
After having walked this earth for close to 70 years, former gang member Tay Teck Seng is presently a changed man. He now lives a fulfilling life each day as the guardian over every tree and shrub around Tzu Chi’s Jing Si Hall.
Despite the adversities that have entered their lives, Mr and Mrs Wu Bao Fa’s passion for charity remains unwavering. But is it still possible to have a charitable heart even when one’s basic survival needs can’t be met?
80-year-old Tzu Chi volunteer Lock Meng Swee describes the first part of his life’s journey as a directionless ship. Now, he lives a meaningful life as a volunteer, accompanying Tzu Chi’s medical home care team on weekly home visits...
Water is an indispensable resource for life, but are we treasuring every single drop? Ponder on this: Have you managed to save water as you go about your daily life?
Repentance purifies the mind;
a purified mind is free of worry.
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