The world of Tzu Chi (Vol.107)

TZU CHI 107 07 she deposits her coins into the bamboo bank, she would make a wish that more people could receive the help they needed. Spreading love through acts of caring The programme of the Year-end Blessing Ceremony began with a documentary video entitled, “Tzu Chi 2018 Year in Review”, which depicts Tzu Chi’s humanitarian missions carried out across the globe. Since it was established more than half a century ago, Tzu Chi now has volunteers’ presence in 57 countries/ regions and has extended aid to people in 97 countries/regions. Wherever there was a disaster, volunteers were there to provide aid and emotional support to those affected. Medical professionals from Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) have provided over 2.96 million free consultations/ treatments through its medical missions held in 50 countries/regions; while close to 110,000 volunteers have been dedicating themselves to recycling activities, volunteering themselves at the 561 recycling centres and 10,267 recycling points set up in 16 countries. In Malaysia, volunteers were seen reaching out to the stateless children in Kampung Titingan, Sabah, and inspiring the local residents to do good deeds. A unique red envelope of blessings and wisdom Every year at the Year-end Blessing Ceremony, all attendees will receive a red envelope of blessings and wisdom produced with book royalties of Master Cheng Yen Each and every attendee was presented a red envelope of blessings and wisdom, which carries with it Master Cheng Yen’s blessings. [Photograph by Leong Chian Yee]