The World Of Tzu Chi(Vol.116)

TZU CHI 116 27 The third edition of the Corporate Malaysia and Indonesia Entrepreneurial Camp, themed “Seeking Fulfilment in Serving Society” was held on October 5, 2019 at the KL Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall. The two-day event, attended by some 600 participants from Malaysia and Indonesia, featured a lineup of 23 speakers, who shared the meaningful ways in whichTzu Chi’s principles and values have enriched their lives. A s early as 8 a.m., the participants started arriving at the event venue and settled themselves in their seats, immersing themselves in the serene atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of the corporate world. Instead of business suits and briefcases, the participants came equipped with an open heart and mind, eager to exchange views on the significance of charity in a casual setting free from the stifling formality of business meetings and the cutthroat pace of the corporate workplace. After a light-hearted ice-breaking segment, the event commenced with a trip down memory lane by Josephy Chen, Da Ai TV Taiwan newscaster and manager of the station’s news department, who presentedatalkdetailingTzuChi’sdevelopmentfrom its founding years, commonly known as the Bamboo Bank Era, to its current stature as an international non-governmental organization (NGO). Despite her petite frame, the intrepid Josephy has participated in international disaster relief missions and braved harsh conditions in her line of work to deliver compelling news reports, fuelled by exceptional resilience and a firm conviction in the redemptive power of kindness, no matter how small the deed. Accompanied by moving images documenting her journeys, she drew from her experiences to illustrate Master Cheng Yen’s philosophy of providing assistance with compassion, gratitude and a sincere heart, while preserving the dignity of those on the receiving end of assistance. For Sutrisno Siman William, a building contractor from Indonesia, this was his first time