The world of Tzu Chi May-June 2022 (Vol.141)

11 TZU CHI 141 Matias Castellano, First Secretary of Argentina Embassy in Malaysia Matias Castellano, First Secretary of Argentina Embassy in Malaysia, made his first visit to the Jing Si Hall and was impressed with the Buddhist ambience and the exemplary model of the Tzu Chi International School Kuala Lumpur (TCISKL). He was amazed at Tzu Chi’s broad vision, which extends from charity to education. Castellano felt the four missions—charity, medicine, education and environmental protection—are interlinked and equally important. While financial aid may provide temporary relief, education can transform lives. His wife, Wang Huixia, said, “I know many people around me who want to give, but do not know the channels.” A Chinese Buddhist, Huixia is keen in the home visit activities, and will share about Tzu Chi with her friends so that more people can contribute to society. ACP Beh Eng Lai, Sentul District Police Chief Sentul District Police Chief ACP Beh Eng Lai invited ten of his colleagues to participate in the Buddha bathing ceremony for the first time. After learning about Tzu Chi’s charitable actions during the pandemic, he hoped the police could learn from Tzu Chi to reach out to the needy, embracing impartiality and selflessness, regardless of race and religion. He also looked forward to co-organizing activities with Tzu Chi in the future, as his gesture of repaying society. The Malay version of the Tzu Chi song “One Family” sung by Dato Sri Siti Nurhaliza moved ACP Beh. He said, “I hope Tzu Chi can play this song in every charity event. It is very meaningful and inspiring. We must work together towards this [care and support one another like a family].” Bathing the Buddha: ACleansing Within