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

TZU CHI 144 39 Chong Chin Wei (right) participated in the relief work for the 2021 year-end flood in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. She is seen here wearing a waist guard while conducting home visits to compile the name list of flood victims. [Photo by Chan Tuck Meng] as a Charity Team cadre member. In an environment full of kindness, Chin Wei was influenced and became more soft-spoken. She said shyly, “My family and colleagues commented that I smiled more, and am friendly and easy-going now.” She is now also an amiable lecturer in the eyes of her students. “In the past, I stood firm from my perspective, but I have learned to think from the students’ perspectives and be considerate.” She cited an example: “Recently, a student was absent from exams for multiple subjects. I quickly looked up her phone number and called to express my concern. As it turned out, she was hospitalized! I would never have done such a thing before…” Expanding the breadth of life Thanks to the Master’s teaching, Chin Wei has regained a happy life. She expressed, “Actually, there are many people who are like me, blindly pursuing material enjoyment, and when impermanence strikes, they become lost and helpless. We all need Master’s guidance. Same for a friend of mine who is highly educated. She shut herself up after being diagnosed with cancer, and it was already too late when I tried to counsel her …” For this reason, Chin Wei organizes a monthly recruitment drive in Putra Heights, where she and her team would go out on the streets to share with people about Tzu Chi, evoke their compassion and guide them to contribute to charitable causes. Over the years, they have recruited over 100 monthly donors, and she keeps them posted and invites them to Tzu Chi activities and courses through a WhatsApp group. To their delight, some of these donors have already put on Tzu Chi volunteer uniforms, some have progressed to undergo volunteer training, and some have been certified as Tzu Chi commissioners. “During the 2020 MCO, my illness relapsed, affecting the vision in my right eye and completely took away the function of my left eye, turning me into a disabled person… Recently, my hearing has deteriorated, and I need to wear hearing aids…” Despite the physical challenges, ChinWei did not make any excuses. Instead, she seizes the time to give. “Like a sick boatman, so long as there is a solid boat, he will still help others to cross the waters.” These verses from the Sutra of Infinite Meanings seem to be a reflection of Chin Wei, helping herself and others while serving among the masses. It is Chin Wei’s hope that her willpower and health will multiply, and she could strengthen the team of community volunteers to benefit humanity and foster peace in society.