The World Of Tzu Chi March 2025 (Vol.153)

TZU CHI 153 15 my husband was constantly in and out of the hospital, Tzu Chi volunteers cared for us like family,” Kokilawani shared. With Tzu Chi’s support, her children no longer have to walk long distances to school. Offering encouragement to others facing hardships, Yaganes added, “Never lose hope.” The event was not only a time for care recipients to testify to the transformative power of love and compassion in their lives, but also an opportunity for volunteers to reflect on their personal growth through acts of giving. One such volunteer, Lee Lian Kian, recalled her own transformation. Having lost her father at a young age and being raised singlehandedly by her mother, she grew up with a strong resolve to protect her family. However, the young marriage she hoped would bring happiness ended in separation. Later, she found solace in Master Cheng Yen’s words: “Mortals cling to personal love, but we must embrace Great Love.” Inspired by this wisdom, she dedicated herself to Tzu Chi’s charitable work. Over time, she came to understand that filial piety is not merely about material provision but also about giving with sincerity, caring with compassion, and interacting with pleasant manners and gentle speech. With this newfound perspective, she also took the initiative to mend her relationship with her husband, restoring happiness to her family. Seizing each moment for goodness Life is made up of fleeting moments – minutes, seconds, and breaths. Master has always urged us to cherish life by “living each second with purpose”. In 2024, Tzu Chi KL & Selangor volunteers made nearly 90,000 service trips, reaching over 100,000 recipients in need. This included over 18,000 instances of long-term living and medical assistance, nearly 3,000 instances of home care visits, more than 6,300 instances of educational support, over 2,300 instances of emergency and disaster relief, and more than 3,000 instances of dialysis subsidies. As we step into 2025, we embrace Master’s guidance: “May we learn and attain awakening with mindfulness. May we walk on the Bodhisattva Path with diligence.” In essence, let us live each day with mindfulness – learning with hearts as pure as children’s and grasping the reality of life while remaining focused and persistent in doing good deeds and spreading kindness. Holding heart lamps, everyone sincerely prayed for purified minds, a harmonious society, and a world free from disasters. [Photo by Tan See Can] Watch the video: