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| Spring 2004 |
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The Tzu Chi Quarterly welcomes
contributions of personal experiences or reports of
Tzu Chi activities. We also welcome letters to the
editor containing personal comments or opinions on
matters of interest in the Tzu Chi world. We reserve
the right to edit the letters for purposes of space,
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| [ CONTENTS ] |
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| FROM DEATH TO NIRVANA |
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There is more to nirvana than simply kicking the
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| HONEYBEES MAKE A COMEBACK |
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We are still making discoverise about bees and their
value to human beings. |
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| DRUMMING WITH LIFE FORCE |
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The U Theater troupe is noted for its unique blend of
martial arts, dance, acting and sacred durmming. |
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| MY FIRST STEP |
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A young photography buff finds himself in Tzu Chi. |
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| HEROES BEHIND THE SCENES |
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Despite anti-Chinese riots in Indonesia, Tzu Chi
volunteers continue to engage in relief efforts for the
needy without asking for anything in return. |
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| SALAAM ALEIKHEM! |
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After a severe earthquake levels an ancient city in
Iran, Tzu Chi volunteers rush to help. |
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| PRACTICING MEDICINE FROM TENT TO TENT |
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A doctor and nurse from Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital do
what they can to help Iranian earthquake survivors. |
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| THE FOUR IMMEASURABLE MINDS |
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Tzu Chi emphasizes putting the Buddha's teachings into
action. |
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| A TRULY MEMORABLE MORNING |
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There is a remarkable group of volunteers at Mercy
Hospital for Women in Melbourne, Australia. |
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| THE POET DOCTOR |
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Dr. Chien Sou-hsin is a doctor, a poet, an idealist, a
real Renaissance man. |
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| I WANT TO LIVE |
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When a young schoolgirl is afflicted with an inherited
blood disease, she and her classmates must all make
adjustments. |
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| GIVING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT NEW LIFE |
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Wu Hsi-chiao recycles used medical equipment in order
to help alleviate financial burdens on patients'
families. |
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| HER TRANSFORMATION |
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Stricken with polio and having no formal education,
Tsai Shu-chi worried about her future. But then she met
Tzu Chi. |
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| HUI KE |
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Lin Sen-shou introduces China's second Ch'an
patriarch. |
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| THE OLD FISH SELLER |
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We humans must pay attention to other living
creatures, because someday we may be reincarnated as one
of them! |
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| LUNAR FESTIVITY |
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The Lantern Festival brings bright decorations and
special foods to the streets of Taipei. |
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| STILL THOUGHTS: THE CARTOON VERSION |
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Suffering is a normal part of life. |
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| EVENTS IN THE TZU CHI WORLD |
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Tzu Chi briefs from around the world. |
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