Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation

In a lifetime, how many years are actually there for one to render service to humankind?

Oftentimes, people become listless and waste their lives away in a deluded life. They are no more awake than a sleeping person having a confused dream. While adequate sleep indeed helps us to replenish our physical strength after a hard day and to reestablish the balance of body and mind; however, that is its p... Full story

One often hears the claim that "Man, by his efforts, can conquer Nature." Is that really true?

In the few years since we stepped into the 21st century, there have already been many significant calamities. Natural calamities and man-made misfortunes destroy the Earth like a giant blowing out a candle. A light breath can darken the world. Many beautiful lives have been blown out or disturbed, and man... Full story

All our lives rely on the land. The Buddha said, "The world is impermanent, the land is fragile." This truth was recently proved during the attacks of two typhoons.

Herb Was Heartless, But There is Love in Taiwan
Typhoon Gloria just passed through Taiwan at the end of July. Supertyphoon Herb (1996) followed with full fury. Herb landed at Suao, Ilan County, sweeping the northeastern corner of Taiwan ... Full story

[Master's Teaching]
Seconds and minutes tick away; days and years quickly vanish into the past. On October 16, we commemorated the 20th anniversary of our mission of education and the 15th anniversary of our medical school. A look back reveals the truly arduous trail we’ve blazed. The road to building Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital (now the Hualien Tzu Chi Medical Center ) was fraught with obstacles; start... Full story