The World Of Tzu Chi(Vol.128)

2020 • 11 28 eature Showing the resilience of life Everyone who comes to this world must have some places to play one’s role and exert one’s forte. To cite a Jing Si aphorism, “True suffering comes not from physical impairment, but rather, from the failing in human nature.” Translated by Lee You Zhuan H ong Jun Sen, who attended Da Ai Kindergarten in Pandan Indah, Kuala Lumpur, was born without palms but with only one finger. He once asked his mother, Tan Ai Ling, “Why am I different from other children in that I have only one finger?” The mother replied, “That makes you Hong Jun Sen! It’s a test from God, for you to face life bravely!” His parents have inculcated a positive mindset in him, allowing him to grow up in a loving environment. Now, Jun Sen is a student of Tzu Chi International School Kuala Lumpur. Recently he made his parents proud by giving a drum performance in the “Tzu Chi Got Talent” show. Life offers unlimited possibilities as long as we persevere. Chen Tuan-zhi, from Xiamen, China was born with bilateral congenital knee recurvatum – her knees bent backwards in an L-shape. She could only rely on the back of her knees to drag her body forward. In 2014, she was treated at Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital. Now, she can walk normally, and has been participating in home visits, motivating others with her story. Another Taiwanese young man, Lin Chuan- With his parents’ mindful guidance, little Hong Jun Sen, who was born without palms, can draw, write, play with building blocks, get dressed and perform many other activities independently. Middle-aged Liau Hoon Huat lost his right leg in an accident, which also deformed his left leg. He has been caring for the residents of Sungai Buloh Leprosarium on a monthly basis since he joined Tzu Chi in 2003.