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The Power of the Unspoken

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 William Niu

Master Cheng Yen encourages us to cultivate ourselves so that everyone will take delight in seeing us and enjoy our company.

Not long after I joined Tzu Chi, a judge I knew exhibited a lot of curiosity, and some bewilderment, about our foundation. To help her understand, I provided an elaborate explanation. After listening, she admitted she had a clearer understanding of Tzu Chi. But then she added... Full story

The Year of the Rabbit, A Year of the Heart

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 William Niu

[ Master's Teachings ]
For ethnic Chinese people living around the world, the Lunar New Year is an important time. While many pray for blessings for the new year, wishing for good health, prosperity, good fortune, and an auspicious year, Dharma Master Cheng Yen calls our attention to our own hearts as the true origin of blessings. Below is a selection of teachings extracted from Dharma Master Cheng Y... Full story

Does Dharma Master Cheng Yen ever feel tired?

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 William Niu

Question: You carry such a heavy burden on your back. Do you ever feel tired?Full story

How can we use the wisdom of the Bodhisattva to educate our children?

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 William Niu

Question: How can we use the wisdom of the Bodhisattva to educate our children?Full story

How to Cultivate Ourselves

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 William Niu

[ Master's Teachings ]
When members of the Buddhist Japanese humanitarian organization Rissho Kosei Kai visited Tzu Chi and met Dharma Master Cheng Yen, a young woman in the group spoke about how, while she was visiting, she was struck by the way Tzu Chi volunteers all aspire to have the same spirit as their teacher, Dharma Master Cheng Yen . This had inspired her to make the resolution to cultivate he... Full story

How Do you Enlighten a Heart to Help Others?

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 William Niu

There was once a male student who graduated with a college degree in Science & Technology. However, he thought his interests did not align and he considered switching to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
He asked: How do you inspire a heart to save others?Full story

No Regrets, No Complaints

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 William Niu

Question: What can I do to have no regrets and no complaints?Full story

Respecting Life, a Discussion with Jane Goodall

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 William Niu

International animal conservation expert Professor Jane Goodall, who has conducted years of research on chimpanzees in Tanzania for more than three decades and has spoken in various countries campaigning for environmental conservation, has visited Taiwan for the third time. This time, she arranged to visit Tzu Chi Foundation and Master Cheng Yen out of her admiration for Tzu Chi's works in saving ... Full story

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