The world of Tzu Chi September 2024 (Vol.151)

2024 • 09 12 pecial Feature By Yap Kar Leng Translated by Yi-Qin Photos by Low Get Lee Life Lessons Beyond Books Since its inception, Tzu Chi International School Kuala Lumpur (TCISKL) has been committed to nurturing compassion and a spirit of giving among its students. The donations collected through the annual Bamboo Bank programme have been channelled towards Tzu-Chi Alternative Learning Centres (ALCs) in Sabah, to ensure education opportunities for stateless children. Recently, a group of TCISKL students embarked on a volunteer service trip to East Malaysia, immersing themselves in Tzu Chi’s selfless love and life education. O n June 29, 2024, a group of 27 secondary school students from TCISKL’s Tzu Chi Youth Association (TCYA), accompanied by teachers and Tzu Chi volunteers from the Tzu-Cheng and Yi-Te Association, flew to Sandakan, Sabah, for a five-day visit. Their itinerary included participating in free clinics, distributing supplies, visiting a landfill, and spending time with stateless students at a Tzu-Chi ALC—a series of experiences that profoundly impacted their souls. “Without legal identity, work, and access to running water and electricity, these stateless villagers live in dire straits, often compounded