The world of Tzu Chi March-April 2022 (Vol.140)

2022 • 04 46 responded that arrangement could be made for the volunteers to be there to sing the “Prayer” for her final farewell. When Si Hui respectfully presented a red envelope of blessings and wisdom from Master ChengYen to Grandma Heng, the latter admired the envelope closely. Although the design has changed slightly with the addition of rice grains on top of the commemorative coin, she could feel that love has continued to resonate. During their conversation, Grandma Heng said that she had not heard Master Cheng Yen’s teaching for a while, and she missed it very much. As there was no television in the critical care ward for her to listen to the “Prayer” and Master’s talks, Chee Wei encouraged her to say what she wanted to say to the Master, and he would record it using his mobile phone. Grandma Heng pressed on her throat wrapped in white cloth (*refer to Note) and said, “Master Cheng Yen, I am sick now, so I cannot watch your Dharma talks on television. I can relate to your teachings very well. Perform good deeds, do not stop and do them quickly. When we perform good deeds, we feel happy, and we do not need to be rewarded. It is very true. Master, how are you? Are you in good health? Wishing you Happy Chinese New Year, and may everything go well with you. Lead many (volunteer) bodhisattvas to follow you. This is my wish. Thank you, Master!” As soon as the short video clip was shared with the staff of Tzu Chi KL & Selangor, they were very touched and decided to fulfil Grandma Heng’s wish. They recorded the “Prayer” and the Master’s Dharma talks on a portable player, so that the granny could turn it on to listen anytime, anywhere, and arranged for Tan Eng to visit Grandma Heng for a proper catch up. Holding firm to her initial aspiration On January 29, Tan Eng arrived at the leprosarium in her Tzu Chi uniform. Her presence caught Grandma Heng by surprise. She took out the portable player and taught Grandma Heng how to use it. When the song “Prayer” was played, Grandma Heng brought the player closer to her ear and said happily, “I have not heard this song for weeks! This is my favourite song. My mood will calm down whenever I listen to this song.” She was amazed to learn that there were a series of Dharma talks by Master Cheng Yen after the “Prayer”. Listening to the familiar voice of Master gently expounding the principles of dealing with people and matters, she could not help but murmur, “Master! It is really Master who is preaching!” Due to shortness of breath, Grandma Heng was unable to engage in a long conversation. Tan Eng stroked her back and softly urged her to rest. Looking around, Grandma Heng recalled that when the volunteers first served at the leprosarium, there were over 200 residents, but now, there are less than 40 of them Noticing a hint of sadness on her face, Wee Yong Ching, a Tzu Chi staff present, hurriedly took out three bamboo banks of different sizes and asked the granny smilingly which one she liked. Grandma Heng enquired with surprise, “Is this for me?” It turned out that she did not have a coin bank with her since handing hers to over Si Hui. Yong Ching then showed her a video clip, of Si Hui, on Grandma’s behalf, pouring ouching Life Story