During the teenagers’ class on 28 August 2013, 92 young teens presented a segment from the “Dharma as Water” stage adaptation on the four evil karmas of speech - abusive language, lying, flattery and gossip, to their parents...
Education, Miscellaneous |
“Have you gone vegetarian?” In convincing our friends and relatives to become vegetarian, it is never easy even when we can do so face-to-face. For Sister Chen Sai Zhen...
People |
8 August 2013 was Vesak Day, a public holiday, and also the annual Singapore Tzu Ching Leadership Camp. On this day, a total of 89 Tzu Chings, Tzu Chi seniors and parent instructors...
Education |
Just as there is only one planet Earth and one Master Cheng Yen, in our one lifetime, we have only one chance to make the best of it. On 4 August during the half day training camp attended by commissioners and Faith Corps members, Madam Hung Su-chen...
Miscellaneous |
On 3 August 2013, Madam Hung Su-chen, who had formerly undertaken the responsibility as an editor working on the book compilation of the “Jing Si Aphorisms”, shared her experience in compiling both the book as well as the Tzu Chi Anthem...
Miscellaneous |
History is a record of both good and evil; we should beware the committing of evil and promote the spread of goodness. The Tzu Chi people have walked the path of the Bodhisattvas for close to half a century, and through a “centennial compilation project”.
Miscellaneous |
During the Seventh Lunar Month, Jing Si Hall hosted three sessions of the activity, “Auspicious Seventh Month Prayers – A Heart Full of Gratitude and Joy,”and volunteers and members of the community were invited to take part...
Miscellaneous |
During a recent cultural exchange with Tzu Chi volunteers in Southeast Asia, students from Tzu Chi College of Technology in Hualien, Taiwan, planned and prepared two programs, a children’s drama entitled “A Forest Legend” and a sign language musical, whic
Education, Humanistic Culture |
Tzu Chi continues its collaboration with Yuhua Community Club into the sixth year, jointly organizing free health screening to promote preventive health care among residents...
Medicine |
Singapore, also known as the Garden City, has long prided itself for its clean air and surroundings, but recently, it was enshrouded in haze. On 20 June, the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) soared to a hazardous level of 371...
Charity |
On 16 June, 80 youths arrived at Bollywood Veggies, a farm in the outskirts of Singapore, to take part in “Running Vero @ Happy Farm”, with the aim to learn about the origins of the food they eat...
Education, Env. Protection |
During the months of May and June, Tzu Chi Singapore launched a campaign to spread Jing Si Aphorisms (teachings by Tzu Chi’s founder, Master Cheng Yen) to the public. The aphorisms were aired on a local radio channel, Capital 95.8, and car decals with the
Humanistic Culture |
On the 12th of May, 2013, in continuing the interfaith format that was adopted the previous year, Tzu Chi Singapore Branch celebrated Tzu Chi 47th Anniversary cum Blessing Ceremony at the Bedok Stadium.
Miscellaneous |
At the entrepreneurs get-together held in Tzu Chi Singapore on Apr 5, sixteen new Tzu Chi honorary board members* went onstage to receive their certificates of honorary board membership under the witness of an audience of more than a hundred...
Miscellaneous |
On the 23rd of March 2013, 49 youths in neat white t-shirts were seen playing games at the supermarket and various food stalls in Tampines Mall. The aim was to get the youths to reflect on their spending habits...
Education |
Starting from 2013, Singapore Tzu Chi Foundation’s Education mission will hold regular sharing session on Jing Si Aphorisms Teaching for local teachers to exchange ideas, inspire and encourage each other. On March 16, 20 teachers and 25 volunteers had...
Education |
105 year old grandma Xinjing has been a care recipient of Tzu Chi Singapore branch for record period of time. To date, Tzu Chi volunteers continue to visit grandma regularly to shower her with care and concern...
Charity, People |
This year, as a result of the combined efforts of Tzu Chi volunteers, Madam Hu and her three children were able to experience the cheer of the festive season in a newly spick and span home environment, and enjoy a reunion hotpot together for the first...
Charity |
