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In today’s #WednesdayWisdom teaching, #DharmaMasterChengYen encourages everyone to End bad karmic affinities with gratitude, respect, and love. Indeed, let’s always strive to respond with #mindfulness and #compassion, for in doing so, bad karmic affinities can gradually be transformed into good ones with time. tzuchi.us/teachings

Can the #TzuChiEducation mission help #ChangeTheWorld ? Graciela Sanchez, Principal of the Tijuana Tzu Chi Elementary School in Mexico , thinks so: we are creating generations of success - and for that they need to have solidarity, respect, love, care for the environment, responsibility, and equity. Keep watching: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1013831269357781 Tomorrow, June 19, support and watch the #TzuChiEducation fundraiser, #DreamBigDoGood at 7pm ET | 6pm CT | 4pm PT at https://tzuchieducation.us/DreamBigDoGood #SupportEducation #SupportTheFuture #InvestInEducation #GiveNow #Donate #BeTheChange Buddhist Tzu Chi Education Foundation Esc. Primaria Calafia Tzu-Chi

#CharacterEducation works, and we’re so honored to receive this commendation from Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the County of Los Angeles in recognizing that care, compassion, and respect can change our communities from the ground up: facebook.com/BuddhistTzuChiEducationFoundation/posts/281100070460980 You can help us #DoMore by supporting and watching the #TzuChiEducation fundraiser, #DreamBigDoGood , happening on 6/19 at 7pm ET | 6pm CT | 4pm PT at https://tzuchieducation.us/DreamBigDoGood #SupportEducation #SupportTheFuture #InvestInEducation #GiveNow #Donate Buddhist Tzu Chi Education Foundation

After abandoning a promising career in #photography for a life as a #BuddhistMonk, Nicholas Vreeland realized that perhaps the greatest way he could maximize his impact in #TibetanBuddhism was to pick his camera back up again. Join us as we tune in for a special presentation of his journey on the Tzu Chi Center ’s #MindfulEye film series this Thursday! We’ll be watching the #documentary, Monk With A Camera , plus a post-film discussion with co-director Tina Mascara. An...d, we’ll also get to see a clip featuring Tzu Chi Chico former staff member Bobbie Rae Jones, who found a calling to compassion in action through #ArtTherapy and more after the 2018 #CampFire. Get your tickets today: https://www.facebook.com/TzuChiCenter/posts/342298204205731 Thurs, June 24, 2021 @ 8pm ET | 7pm CT | 6pm MT | 5pm PT https://tzuchicenter.org/programs/mindful-eye/ticket #FilmScreening #Cinema #MovieNight #VirtualEvent #ThingsToDo #DocumentaryFilms #BuddhistFilms Bobbie Rae Jones Art

20 years ago, Hsiao-Hui Wu asked herself some deep questions: is this what I’m going to do for the rest of my life - just work, make money, buy a house, buy a car?... Is there a more important meaning to life? Now, she is the co-founder of Letterpress Tea House and we are thrilled to see her on this week’s webisode of the Tzu Chi Center talk series, #CAFE229. She is joined by her two sisters, each who has explored their own existential questions and will be sharing t...heir #PearlsOfWisdom, plus a musical performance with us. Watch Encounter With the Self: Friday, Jun 18, 7pm ET | 6pm CT | 4pm PT at https://www.facebook.com/TzuChiCenter/videos/4036089883186181 #Webinar #TalksOnBuddhism #TeaCeremony #Compassion #SelfLove #ArtofSlowLiving

I want a group of friends to come to my café, and everyone to be able to enjoy my food no matter what diet they have, said Katie Voong, the owner of Ktea Cafe and a partner of the #VeryVeggieMovement. Read on for #HealthyTuesday to learn more about the stylish #Sunnyvale tea bar specializing in #jianbing, Asian snack foods, and #BubbleTea! Take part in the Very Veggie Movement by signing up at veryveggiemovement.org. #VeryVeggiePartners #VeryVeggieDiscount #EnvironmentalProtection #Veganism #Vegetarianism

Calling all #cinephiles : get instant, 24/7 access to an incredible selection of #FilmsOnBuddhism + #WisdomTalks till 8/15 with the BuddhaFest Online #FilmFestival ! Films include titles from the On the Buddha’s Path short film series like Karuna (directed by Héctor Muniente Sariñena ) Second Chances (directed by Ida Eva Zielinska) Compassionate Chaplaincy (directed by Ida Eva Zielinska)... From Trials to Freedom (directed by Ida Eva Zielinska) The Peace Inside (directed by Dan Ferrara) Finding Liberation in Trauma (directed by Ida Eva Zielinska) Ripples from Compassionate Hearts (directed by Ida Eva Zielinska) Get more info and tickets at: https://www.facebook.com/OnBuddhasPath/posts/997779060759328 #FilmScreening #BuddhistFilms #SpiritualFilms #Cinema #CinemaLovers Tricycle: The Buddhist Review

With the #DeltaVariant spreading throughout Asia, #COVID19 is surging in countries like Nepal , Taiwan , Cambodia , Bangladesh , India , and more - with no signs of slowing down just yet. Make a donation today to support our #EmergencyRelief efforts that will get medical supplies, PPE, and food to those suffering from this crisis. When you do, your contribution will be MATCHED, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1 million. Give at https://tzuchi.us/coronavirus #COVIDCrisis #Fundraiser #EmergencyRelief #COVIDRelief #DonationMatch

Thanks to the support of generous donors like you, our #DreamBigDoGood fundraiser has raised more than $694K! The #TzuChiEducation mission is so touched by the show of confidence in what we do - from our #CharacterEducation curricula to our #EnvironmentalProtection initiatives. We are so excited to bolster our efforts and empower our students to dream big and do the kind of good that makes our world a better place. Thank you ! See our full list of sponsors at https://www.facebook.com/TzuChiUSA/posts/4452284788124047 #Grateful #SupportTheFuture #InvestInEducation Buddhist Tzu Chi Education Foundation

We’re 3 days away from the #TzuChiEducation #fundraiser, #DreamBigDoGood - and we want to highlight a special effort to #TeachSustainability at #TzuChiSchools. During the #pandemic, we’ve given young students a hands-on lesson in creating an environmentally friendly city. They designed their own cars and buildings, all made of pre-used cardboard boxes and materials - and used their imagination to power the rest. Read all about it in our latest blog: facebook.com/2071...96529299582/posts/4439053446113848 Then, support and #watch our fundraiser on 6/19 at 7pm ET | 6pm CT | 4pm PT at https://tzuchieducation.us/DreamBigDoGood #SupportEducation #SupportTheFuture #InvestInEducation #GiveNow #Donate #Sustainability #EnvironmentalProtection Buddhist Tzu Chi Education Foundation

#DharmaMasterChengYen inspires us all to practice active #compassion in today's #MondayMotivation message: We need everyone to join in to strengthen the power of love. We cannot hesitate in doing good deeds; we must put ourselves to the task right away. Indeed, let’s each strive to nurture a heart of #awareness, so that we may do good for those in need. tzuchi.us/teachings

On Friday, Nov 20, join us for the virtual #WorldPremiere of the documentary, Karuna, which follows the story of the non-profit Karuna-Shechen, its cofounder, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard, and some of the women it has helped empower across the Indian subcontinent. RSVP for your free virtual ticket at https://tzuchi.us/on-the-buddhas-path/karuna-film #rsvp Karuna is a production of Tzu Chi USA and is the latest addition to the On the Buddha’s Path film series, which pr...esents stories of those that embody the wisdom and teachings of the #Buddha in the 21st century. The film will make its debut on our special Tzu Chi Center program, #CAFE229, accompanied by remarks from Matthieu Ricard himself and a Q & A session with Shamsul Akhtar, India Country Director at Karuna-Shechen. Don’t miss it! 11/20 @ 7pm EST | 6pm CST | 4pm PST #BuddhistFilms #FilmsOnBuddhism #BuddhistDocumentary #DocumentaryFilm #KarunaFilm

In response to the #SlaterFire - in the border region of California & Oregon - Tzu Chi Foundation, USA. Northwest Region held an emergency #CashCard distribution by #Highway5 near Redding, CA and #YrekaCA on October 30. With the help of 10 hardworking #TzuChiVolunteers, 4 vehicles of supplies, and 2 Starbucks locations, we distributed $8,900 in relief, benefitting 20 separate households. They also handed out DA.AI #EcoBlankets, 42 reusable cloth masks, bags of #J...ingSi Instant Rice, sneakers, winter socks, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. Though the weather was chilly, we are grateful to have offered our care and support in central locations that were convenient for those who needed it most. One recipient’s father, who’d bought homes for his 5 children, saw all his property destroyed. One of his daughters and he took what they could, taking shelter by the river near their former homes, with her father in a tent and his daughter sleeping in her car. Reading #MasterChengYen’s letter of comfort to fire survivors, she cried and expressed her appreciation. Another recipient, Dalanea, lost 62 acres of land. Feeling touched by the same letter, she said, "I hope that one day I will be able to give back such love." Finally, a man named Gary, who was scheduled to receive help from volunteers, was running more than an hour late - and his was among the last appointments of the day. When volunteers spoke with him on the phone, they agreed to wait for him. He arrived after 7, and shared his whole hearted thanks for their care and concern. At the end of the distribution in #ReddingCA, Starbucks employees were in awe of the #TzuChiVolunteers. One of them told us, what you did today is really great. I don't know you, but thank you. Help us #DoMore to offer relief after #wildfire at https://donate.tzuchi.us/cause/sanjose #DisasterRelief #WereAllinThisTogether #TogetherWhileApart #WildfireRelief

In today's #WednesdayWisdom teaching, #DharmaMasterChengYen encourages us all to earnestly contemplate past behaviors: "We must constantly reflect on our thoughts and be cautious of our words and actions." Indeed, let's endeavor to always take responsibility for our errors, and actively do better for the future. tzuchi.us/teachings

Many people think vegetarian food is light and tasteless, but it’s not true. Don’t let this idea stop you from trying a vegetarian diet. Vegan food nowadays is rich and tasty. Introducing: San San Tofu in Houston, Texas! Get to know Kimberly Tran and San San Tofu in today's featured #VeryVeggiePartner blog, and take part in the #VeryVeggieMovement by signing up today for #HealthyTuesday: veryveggiemovement.org #VeryVeggiePartners #VeryVeggieDiscount #PlantBased #Veganism #Vegetarianism

Without action, compassion is sterile. - World-renowned #Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard Discover Karuna, a new documentary from Tzu Chi USA that follows the stories of Matthieu Ricard and women whose lives have changed in #Nepal & #India . Take this global journey with us and get to know the philosophy that belies Karuna-Shechen, a non-profit founded by Matthieu Ricard and Tibetan Buddhist Master Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche, and rooted in #BuddhistWisdom. Catch the premie...re of the film, part of the On the Buddha’s Path series, plus with special remarks from Matthieu Ricard himself & live Q & A session with Shamsul Akhtar, India Country Director at Karuna-Shechen, through the Tzu Chi Center’s #CAFE229! Tune in Friday, November 20 - 7pm EST | 6pm CST | 4pm PST. RSVP & learn more at https://tzuchi.us/on-the-buddhas-path/karuna-film #rsvp #BuddhistFilms #FilmsOnBuddhism #BuddhistDocumentary #DocumentaryFilm #NewTrailer

What does it mean to build better together? In the first of Tzu Chi New York's three Youth Future Global Dialogues, we had the opportunity to hear from five truly remarkable young professionals as they spoke about the pressing issues that affect us all. Watch the full video now as we learn about topics from #COVID19, to #education, the #environment, #HumanRights, the importance of #compassion, and beyond. Mark your calendars the second dialogue takes place on November 21s...t! https://tzuchi.us/events/youth-future-global-dialogues Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/tzuchiylfp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TzuChiYLFP YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuYqN6YeRwvLTtmV84sQqaA #LeadersOfTomorrow #UN75 #ShapingOurFuture #UnitedNations #ClimateChange

In today's #MondayMotivation message, #DharmaMasterChengYen inspires everyone to sow seeds for a more #loving and #harmonious future that benefits all of #MotherEarth's creatures: "When we are willing to work towards benefiting others and diminishing our pursuit to benefit ourselves, we can elevate the potential of our lives." tzuchi.us/teachings

To reach the dreams of our future, we must identify the obstacles that stand before us in the present. This was the focus of Tzu Chi New York’s first Youth Future Global Dialogues, where a panel including Dr. Emily Huang, Elliot Maclean, Grace Kwon, Dooree Moon, and Dustin Liu discussed their visions for 2045. Virtual attendees, all young leaders in the making, then had the chance to exchange their own ideas on the theme. What ingenuity, creativity, and potential we saw and c...annot wait for what the future holds. Stay tuned for more on #TzuChi #YoungLeaders in the weeks to come and follow them on Instagram at https://instagram.com/tzuchiylfp #YouthLeadership #YoungPeopleMatter #YoungVoices #LeadersOfTomorrow #UN75 #ShapingOurFuture

In the fourth installment of Tzu Chi Center’s free #CAFE229 webinar series, guest speaker Randye J. Semple, Ph.D. illuminates the topic of Cultivating Mindfulness During Childhood. View the full talk now online! #Mindfulness #BehavioralSciences #EmotionalHealth #Psychology #FreeWebinar #WebSeries

In today’s #WednesdayWisdom teaching, #DharmaMasterChengYen calls upon us each to choose #compassion, #truthfulness, and #integrity when interacting with those around us. Indeed, let’s always endeavor to cultivate #mindfulness, and Repay evil with kindness. tzuchi.us/teachings

ANNOUNCEMENT: we are proud to share that the Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation has been awarded the Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike designation! This means we will be able to provide more affordable and more accessible care to our patients while furthering our mission of providing #PatientCenteredCare. Effective Nov 1, we look forward to this #MilestoneinMedicine - and much more. #PatientCenteredCare #PublicHealth #MilestonesinMedicine

This Saturday, #TzuChiNorthwest held its 6th #WildfireRelief distribution at the County Government Center in #SantaCruzCA. In a single day, we issued $23,300 in #Emergency #FinancialAid to 53 households - ultimately benefitting 123 people! With the help of 24 #TzuChiVolunteers, we also distributed 18 warm and cozy Eco-Blankets, 122 reusable cloth masks, and 20 packages of #JingSi Instant Rice. I feel the freedom, Care Recipient Diane Otter, 75, told us after receiving her c...ash card. Despite having lost their home to the #CZULightningComplex fire, she and her husband Lee have counted their blessings and have found solace in their new reality: I’m actually excited about this new chapter of my life We’ve got our memories, and our expectations to rebuild the future." Sampson Wolfe, who belongs to the The Muscogee Creek Nation, was out of town when his #LittleBasinCA home burned to the ground. He explained that in his tribe, to receive a blanket is an honor and blessing - a power he strongly felt receiving one from #TzuChi. To show his thanks and spread positive energy, he played harmonica for the crowd! We also had first-time volunteers join us, including Min Dai whose first #DisasterRelief mission it was. Not confident that her English skills were strong enough to talk to care recipients, we gave her encouragement and soon saw that her care, effort, and compassion was understood and felt by everyone she talked to. It is these moments that give us pride, too. We’re honored and humbled to have offered some comfort to these families getting through #wildfire in the midst of a #pandemic, no less. Empower our volunteers with the funds we need to help more families meaningfully at https://donate.tzuchi.us/cause/sanjose #DisasterRelief #WereAllinThisTogether #TogetherWhileApart