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

2025 • 03 20 eople By Ho Sook Yin Translated by Lim Wen-Xin Photo by Yong Kar Chew Golden Years, Giving Heart To many in their eighties, the golden years often mean a life of relaxation – either staying at home due to limited mobility or being cared for by their family. However, for Tzu Chi volunteer Lee Ming Chin, life in her golden years is anything but idle. Instead, she has dedicated herself to a life of giving, filling her later years with purpose and brilliance. L ee Ming Chin, also fondly known as Sister Chin among Tzu Chi volunteers, resides in 1 Razak Mansion, Kuala Lumpur. Despite a slight hunch and a forward-leaning gait, her steps are light and brisk, exuding diligence and energy. That is exactly her. Since becoming a Tzu Chi volunteer in 2015, the 83-year-old has never stopped: collecting donations, visiting underprivileged families, recycling, helping with cleaning and kitchen duties at the KL Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall, and even participating in sutra adaptation performances. At first glance, her reserved nature may seem unapproachable. However, once she starts