Hospital houses Asia’s largest marrow donor registry

The Tzu Chi Buddhist General Hospital started out as a free clinic in a rented apartment on Yan Ai Street, Hualien, Taiwan in September 1972.

Where the dead act as mentors

It was after a good lunch and rest when our guide announced that our next stop was a 'visit to our silent mentors'. FOONG PEK YEE writes.

Giving new life to old stuff

Working at a recycling station is a full time job but minus the pay for many Taiwanese from all walks of life, reports FOONG PEK YEE.

Helping hands

THE courage and compassion of Tzu Chi members can move one to tears. At the Still Thought Abode centre in Kaohsiung, we met three heroes in environmental conservation - visually-handicapped Chew Su Hui, polio patient Tsai Mei Ling and 93-year-old Chen Mei Ying.

Being kind to Mother Nature

Recycling is a way of life for over 50,000 members of Tzu Chi Foundation in Taiwan who volunteer their time at 4,500 recycling centres on the island.

Emotional scene following recovery of decaying remains

It was a heart-wrenching scene when the search-and-rescue team brought Wong Han Wen's body back to Mersing, with all the flesh from his head gone.

Forum on effects of global warming

Few people understand the contemporary global warming phenomenon, and fewer still realise the seriousness of its effect on the Earth.

Devotees hold blessing ceremony

OVER 10,000 people took part in the annual blessing organised by the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation at the Penang International Sports Arena recently to pray for a better new year.

Saturday events

College students succeed in organising charity fair

Stamford College Malacca's School of Business Club held a one-day charity fair to raise funds for 'Tabung Dapur untuk Darfur TV3' and Buddhist Tzu-Chi Foundation recently.