At Tzu Chi events, one will often find beautifully arranged desserts or bento boxes that are still warm to the touch. A group of grandmothers, mothers and sisters are the ones who make it happen behind the scenes. Chen Shu Chu is the team leader of the housekeeping team in the big Tzu Chi family, and with her motherly heart, she has accompanied generations after generations of students.
Let us cross paths with the Buddha this Vesak Day. To invite more people to come together to commemorate Buddha’s kindness, Tzu Chi organised another small-scale Buddha bathing ceremony on the gazetted public holiday for Vesak Day on 22 May 2024.
When the children helped to wash the feet of their parents and noticed the hard callus on their parents’ feet, they had an instant realisation about the hardships their parents had gone through.
It was a sultry, humid May evening. Under the night sky, around 3,000 people gathered and lighted up the lotus lamp in their hands to express their gratitude to the Buddha, their parents, and all sentient beings, and pray for Singapore and the world.
They came from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds, but at this moment, they all gathered in the Buddha bathing procession to pray for blessings for the world. From a bird's-eye view, the beauty of the group formation came from the collective success achieved by everyone sticking to their positions.
When addressing the oral emergencies of patients, Dr Eugene Tang opines that genuine alleviation of suffering and the gift of joy begin with sincere care. This care transcends mere professional obligation; it's about embracing patients as they are and understanding the meaning behind their behaviours.
Engaging in activities like teaching children to swim or keeping Jing Si Hall clean requires us to be in “action”. If we focus our minds on our task at hand, we can be in “stillness”. Hence, by being mindful of our actions, we can achieve happiness.
Can destiny be altered? To enhance his luck and prosperity, the Fengshui master told him to put crystals at home and in his office to improve his aura. The metaphysician recommended him to do good deeds to accumulate blessings. However, unbeknownst to them all, one crucial element was overlooked.
Gan Ming De is a youth who is passionate about computer science and photograph editing. He believes in staying true to himself and has always preferred to face challenges head-on, believing that it is a way to achieve efficiency. Gan yearns for diversity and his aim is to have a positive influence on today’s youths. Hence, in his everyday life, how does Gan work towards his goals?
In Bukit Batok West Market, there is a clothing stall that sometimes veers from its usual business. Once a month, the clothing vendor would transform into a pastry chef who sells delicious pastries and mooncakes.
Beneath the picturesque blue sky and white clouds, the Tzu Chi Festive Charity Fair took place for two consecutive days, gathering the love of many.
Much like an annual gathering, people gathered at Tzu Chi Festive Charity Fair to engage in acts of kindness and do their part for the planet.
Having benefited from Tzu Chi's assistance and support in the past, these care recipients are now reciprocating the kindness they once received by actively participating and assisting at Tzu Chi’s Festive Charity Fair together with their families.
Five sessions of the Year End Blessing Ceremony were held on the first weekend after New Year’s Day.
Within the cramped and tiny flat, the interior was messy, and a stench could be detected. Numerous unsettled bills were seen scattered on the floor. Stepping into the simulated house felt like entering another world.
With the same calorie content of 500 calories, does it really make a difference what you eat?
On the first day of 2024, 404 Tzu Chi Faith Corps and Commissioners came "home" for a reunion gathering. Everyone reflected on the past with gratitude and looked forward to a brighter future.
Mr Low Swee Seh, Managing Director of Tzu Chi Merit Organization (Singapore) Ltd. was invited to the First Singapore Buddhist Symposium to share Tzu Chi’s model of “Internal Cultivation and External Practice” in the community, as well as the Tzu Chi experience of developing its four missions in Singapore.
Is the seventh lunar month also known as the "ghost month" in Buddhism? Through a series of activities, attendees discovered more about the "Auspicious Seventh Lunar Month" from the perspective of the right faith, filial piety and environmental protection.
