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“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...
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?
A graduate of the Tzu Chi Great Love PreSchool, Angus Chan is an active boy who used to be an impatient character. Under the loving care and guidance of his teachers at the PreSchool, he has become a sensible child who enjoys helping others.
How would you deal with it if the mobility on one side of your body was affected? For cerebral palsy patient Tony Ng Hee Kiat, who was unable to live life normally since he was a child, the road growing up was not easy. He was resentful of his condition a
“Retirement”, “rest” and “troubles” are words not found in Tzu Chi volunteer Feng Theam Fook’s books, and the most apt description of the man’s character would be the Jing Si Aphorism: “Be willing to give and happy to accept what comes our way”. Ten years
North Zone Tzu Chi volunteer leader Luo Shu Fen was diagnosed with stage two stomach cancer in 2013, but she faced the future with equanimity and regarded the illness as her teacher. With support from the Tzu Chi family and her own family, she continued h
A self-proclaimed person “born of a good life,” Xue Shu Ru from Taiwan came to Singapore in 2004, accompanying her children who were studying here. In the blink of an eye, 11 years passed by and the seeds she had planted in Tzu Chi Taiwan had...
Tzu Ching alumnus Lee Yuen Kuan and her husband Phoon Kin Ming decided in 2009 that their future children would all follow a vegetarian diet, right from the foetal development stage. Now, their two children Phoon Yi Xin and Phoon Yi Qing, who are both...
“When countless others benefit, so too will one’s blessings be limitless.” Master Cheng Yen’s words made an indelible imprint on Tzu Chi volunteer Tang Pei Ling’s heart when she was at the June 2014 volunteer leaders’ retreat organized in Taiwan; these wo
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