The world of Tzu Chi Nov-Dec 2022 (Vol.144)

24 2022 • 12 pecial Feature A group of environmentally-conscious youth has gathered 33 vendors selling plant-based food and eco-friendly products, bringing an amazing green experience to over 2,000 members of the public. By the Tzu Chi Documenting Team Translated by Yi-Qin Photo by Lai Jih Chuan Midori Market A ‘Green’ Movement Spearheaded by Youth “W hen society is peaceful and safe, it is a blessing for people. When the Earth is peaceful and safe, it is a blessing for all beings.” Quoting this Jing Si aphorism by Master Cheng Yen, a Tzu Ching 1 alumni member, Choo Ke Xin, expressed her wish for the visitors to the Midori Market to adopt vegetarianism and traceless 2 living. The two-day Midori Market, organized by Tzu Chi KL & Selangor Collegiate Youth Association, was held at the KL Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall fromOctober 29 to 30, 2022. More than 2,000 members of the public were attracted to the pop-up market with 33 stalls selling plant- based food and eco-friendly products, thereby experiencing a green lifestyle.