News & Stories
Rediscovering Compassion — The Story of Raymond Koh
Tzu Chi volunteer Raymond Koh used to work at a butcher shop and for more than 20 years in the past, he had to kill many animals every day. It is totally inconceivable that he has now quit his job...
The Awakened Soul – From Bad to Good
“Incorrigible, Rotten and Hopeless” are the three words Sister Angelina Lee used to describe her ninth brother Lee Teck Hock’s past behaviours. But now, at age 52, Lee Teck Hock is a changed man. Everyone in his family is extremely...
A Night with Tzu Chi University’s VP and Dean
Prof Tseng Guo-fan, Vice President of Tzu Chi University, Dr Yang Jen-hung, Dean of TCU’s School of Medicine, alongside a staff member from the University’s Office of International Affairs were in Singapore for an exchange session with the School of...
TIMA Friends Work to Bring Smile Back to Poor Elder
Mr Toh, an elderly gentleman who has been handicapped by his amputated state for the past 10 years, was living in a suboptimal environment. Unlike most of us, he could not afford to have meals in a decent manner. All...
Rekindling A New Sense of Vocation
In the afternoon of 29 July, 84 medical professionals set aside time from their busy schedules for a bonding session at the Redhill Tzu Chi Free Clinic. It has been more than ten years since the inception of the Tzu...
‘Great Love’ Feast for the Eyes and Ears
In the spirit of “compassionate relief” of Tzu Chi and Master Cheng Yen, Israeli vocalist David D’Or, Italian painter Vittorio Amadio and Taiwanese singer/host Johnny Yin got together in Singapore on 22 July to perform in two beautiful charity concerts...
Running VERO: ‘Mission Market Exploration’
Since 2011, the Singapore Tzu Chi Collegiate Youths have been actively promoting vegetarianism among local youth community through their Veggie Hero (VERO) campaign. On 21 July 2012, they invited 41 youths to take part in a dynamic activity dubbed ‘Running...
Tzu Chi Spirit Alive and Strong among Entrepreneurs
Close to 100 entrepreneurs and volunteers from Tzu Chi Indonesia branch, KL-Selangor branch and Klang branch gathered in Singapore to lend their support to our ‘Voices of Great Love’ charity concert on 22 July. Capitalizing on the rare occasion, our...
Beach Cleaning, Mind Cleansing
Year 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association. In celebration of the momentous occasion, members of the association (Tzu Chings) in 13 countries and 57 regions initiated a global environmental protection relay on 15 July. Here...
TIMA Took Up Coordinating Role in Health Screening
Since 2008, Tzu Chi Singapore has worked together with Yuhua Community Club (CC) in organizing free health screening for the public annually. The aim is to raise health awareness and provide tailored screening in order to prevent occurrence of major...
Thank You TIMA Members, From the TIMA Committee
More than a month after the Tzu Chi 46th Anniversary Celebration cum World Peace Interfaith Prayer Ceremony, the Singapore Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) members gathered themselves once more to relive the touching moments of the event and to...
Team Sri Lanka’s Unexpected and Fruitful Stay in Singapore
They were supposed to leave for Taiwan with team Singapore on the 20th of June for the 2012’s second Tzu Chi seminar for overseas volunteers, but team Sri Lanka had to cancel the trip due to unexpected change and stay...