The world of Tzu Chi (Vol.107)

TZU CHI 107 03 Contents February 2019 Issue No. 107 The World of Tzu Chi Monthly Honorary Publisher Dharma Master Cheng Yen Advisor Echo Chien Editors Chong Pei Fen Choo Suet Fun Graphic Designers Wong Yee Ning Our Heartfelt Thanks to: Our volunteers for contributing articles, translating, editing and proof-reading Publisher Tzu Chi Cultural Publication The World of Tzu Chi Monthly is owned and published by Taiwan Buddhist Tzu-Chi Foundation Malaysia (KL & Selangor Branch) KL Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall No. 359, Jalan Kepong, 52000 Kuala Lumpur. Tel : (603) 6256 3800 Fax: (603) 6256 3801 Printed by Vinlin Press Sdn. Bhd. No. 2, Jalan Meranti Permai 1, Meranti Permai Industrial Park, Batu 15, Jalan Puchong, 47100 Puchong, Selangor. Tel: 03-80615533 Fax: 03-80625533 We look forward to hearing from you! Every one of us has a story of our own; whether touching, agonizing or inspiring, you are most welcome to submit them to our English Editors at: eng.editor@tzuchi.my Thank you. Write to us Cover photograph by Lee Siew Kuan Electronic copy of The World of Tzu Chi is available at: MASTER’S TEACHING 01 Living a Life of Purpose FEATURE 04 SPECIAL FEATURE 26 Celebrating the Year-end Distribution as One Family 32 LOCAL NEWS 36 GLOBAL NEWS GLOBAL PRESENCE 39 Tzu Chi’s Aid Efforts for Syrian Refugees TOUCHING LIFE STORY 46 Filling the Home with Joy and Laughter Again 49 RECIPE Herbal Soup in Coconut Shell WELLNESS 50 The Coffee Conundrum DHARMA 52 Three Ways to the Pure Land MIRROR OF THE HEART 55 Loving without Hindrances 56 SERENE REFLECTION -- Q & A MASTER CHENG YEN TELLS STORIES 58 The Spiritual Craftsman 60 MALAYSIA TZU CHI CHAPTERS Ushering in the New Year with Wisdom and Harmony