The world of Tzu Chi July-August 2022 (Vol.142)

TZU CHI 142 03 MASTER’S TEACHING 01 The Power of Combined Love SPECIAL FEATURE 04 The Lotus Sutra: Returning to Our Pure Intrinsic Nature 18 Indian Community Reverently Learning the Dharma 22 Plant-based Bento – Seasoned With Love 26 100 Vegetarian Meals, We Made It! 28 LOCAL NEWS 32 GLOBAL NEWS PEOPLE 34 A Life Without Regrets TOUCHING LIFE STORY 38 Finally, a Safe Home 42 When ‘Thank You!’ Means Much More 46 SERENE REFLECTION -- Q & A MASTER TELLS STORIES 48 The Practitioner Who Carries a Torch During the Day WELLNESS 50 Rui Jia and I Tested Positive! 52 MALAYSIA TZU CHI CHAPTERS Contents Jul – Aug 2022 Issue No. 142 The World of Tzu Chi Bimonthly Honorary Publisher Dharma Master Cheng Yen Advisor Echo Chien Editor Chong Pei Fen Graphic Designer Wong Yee Ning Our Heartfelt Thanks to: Our volunteers for contributing articles, translating, editing and proof-reading Publisher Tzu Chi Cultural Publication The World of Tzu Chi Bimonthly is owned and published by Taiwan Buddhist Tzu-Chi Foundation Malaysia (KL & Selangor) KL Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall No. 359, Jalan Kepong, 52000 Kuala Lumpur. Tel : (603) 6256 3800 Fax: (603) 6256 3801 Printed by Vinlin Press Sdn. Bhd. No. 2, Jalan Meranti Permai 1, Meranti Permai Industrial Park, Batu 15, Jalan Puchong, 47100 Puchong, Selangor. Tel: 03-80615533 Fax: 03-80625533 We look forward to hearing from you! Every one of us has a story of our own; whether touching, agonizing or inspiring, you are most welcome to submit them to our English Editors at: eng.editor@tzuchi.my Thank you. Write to us Cover photo by Kooi Geok Bee Electronic copy of The World of Tzu Chi is available at: