The world of Tzu Chi May-June 2022 (Vol.141)

10 2022 • 06 pecial Feature Venerable Ming Ji , Chairman of Malaysian Buddhist Association (Selangor & KL Branch) Chairman of the Malaysian Buddhist Association (Selangor & KL Branch), Venerable Ming Ji, attended the Buddha bathing ceremony at Jing Si Hall, accompanied by Venerable Zhen Hui and two assistants. Venerable Ming Ji acknowledged Tzu Chi’s effort in promoting vegetarianism through the “Healthier Me” 21-day challenge and “Bento of Love” programmes, as embracing a vegetarian diet is key to maintaining the balance of the Four Great Elements and reducing the karma of killing. WhenVenerable Ming Ji arrived at the charity food bazaar, volunteers warmly welcomed him, and some even offered food to show respect. Sharing the aims of the bazaar, the chairman poured in his contribution. It fortified the volunteers’ motivation to continue promoting kindness and vegetarianism for the well-being of the world. Venerable Dong Miao Distance was no deterrent for Venerable Dong Miao who drove more than 100 km from Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, to participate in the Buddha bathing ceremony. Being his first visit to Jing Si Hall, Venerable Dong Miao listened attentively to the volunteer guide recounting Tzu Chi’s origins and journey, and was full of praise for Master Cheng Yen’s forward thinking. “I am impressed with Master Cheng Yen’s compassion to establishTzu Chi. Today, Tzu Chi is present all over the world, with hospitals and schools in some countries. They are all very well established. There is also this big group of patient and kind volunteers relieving those who are suffering.” Venerable Dong Miao’s uplifting words were a timely encouragement for all volunteers to carry on the noble work.