The world of Tzu Chi June 2025 (Vol.154)

TZU CHI 154 01 z z By Dharma Master Cheng Yen Translated by Teresa Chang aster's Teaching and Live with Purpose Cherish Time T ime slips by easily, without form or sound, and once gone, it cannot be reclaimed. How much time each of us has left is uncertain, for life is impermanent. That is why I often speak of cherishing time and making the most of every moment. It is only through time that anything can be accomplished. Without it, we could not have achieved all that we have through Tzu Chi’s four missions. Now, nearly 60 years since Tzu Chi began, I look back with gratitude, knowing I have done my best to treasure each day and live by the instruction of my mentor, Dharma Master Yin Shun: “Work for Buddhism and for all living beings.” His words shaped my path and continue to inspire all that we do. I am also deeply grateful to all our volunteers and staff. Without their unity of heart, joined with mine, there would be no Tzu Chi as we know it today. Moved by suffering we cannot ignore, we have worked together step by step, day by day, to bring relief to those in need. Though I remain in the Jing Si Abode most of the time, my heart is always with the world. Thanks to modern technology, global events appear before our eyes with a single tap. We are witnessing climate instability, conflict, and unrest in the hearts of many. I worry constantly and pray sincerely for peace. I also hope that each of us will nurture genuine love so that wherever there is suffering, helping hands will reach out with care. Today, as the global population grows year after year, we also see individuals expressing their beliefs and opinions more openly and with greater conviction. Young people, too, have their own distinct perspectives, and I often feel I can no longer keep pace. Even so, I hold fast to my faith in the inherent goodness of human nature. If we can create the right environment, those with Whatever strength we have, we must use it to do all we can for those in need. In giving, we find deeper meaning in our lives. Giving never diminishes us. The more we give, the more blessings we create.