● Hope in Sierra Leone
Volunteers visit a school that help children who has committed crime to start their lives anew.
● The strong will to serve
Dharma Master Cheng Yen visits Xindian Jing Si Hall and volunteers share their Bodhisattva path.
1.獅國感化院
Tzu Chi volunteers went to the Approved School Wellington and Life Line in Republic of Sierra Leone in West Africa. This school accepts children under the age of 18 who has committed crime, and teaches them skills such as tailoring and carpentry, so the school may receive some income on one hand, and also gets these children to be prepared to be self-sufficient in the future.
2.慈青二手衣
The activity of collecting second-hand clothes to East Africa enters its final stage. Many students use their spare time to help. After actual participation, they feel devoted and more cherished to the things they have.
3.吉膽島美化
Due to the good reputation of Recycling and Education station on Pulau Ketam Island in Malaysia, many groups came to the station to exchange ideas. Volunteers have decorated the station with recyclables goods to promoting environmental protection in a different way.
4.慈善音樂會準備
On November 30th, Tzu Chi New York Chapter is hosting a benefit concert. They have invited many like-minded artists to join the concert to bring entertainment to the audience. Let's join them.
5.慈善音樂會準備
The upcoming benefit concert features not only the talents of professionals, but also the likes of the local New York volunteers. Children from the Tzu Chi Academy are also planning to put on a performance that once won them first place in a competition hosted by the Association of Chinese Schools. Meanwhile the adult volunteers are also busy rehearsing for a sign language performance.
清淨的生活，從齋戒開始。
A wholesome life begins with vegetarianism.
6.1119上人新店
At the Xindian Jing Si Hall, Dharma Master Cheng Yen listened to members of an art class telling their reflections from learning art in the class. Tzu Chi volunteers also told her their stories. Despite some of their trials, they were very strong in walking the Bodhisattva Path.
7.北區受證陳奎村
102-year-old Chen Kuicun was born in Taiwan during Japanese colonial rule. After graduating from elementary school, he followed two students who went to Japan to study. At the age of 26, he graduated from the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the Showa Medical College. Then he returned to Taipei for research eventually staying to begin in practice.
8.三芝石門往診
TIMA members in the Northern District visited Sanzhi and Shimen again to provide free medical services. Medical professionals and volunteers cooperated to provide spiritual support to the patients who are having rehabilitation and mental disorders, keeping them company to pass through difficulties.
9.仁醫仁心(8)蔡顯揚
Cai Xianyang, deputy superintendent of Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital is from Macao. His family wanted him to take over their business, but he chose to come to Taiwan 50 years ago to study medicine. He specializes in ophthalmology and is an expert in macular disease. He was awarded two Medical Contribution Awards, and is well loved by patients.
END：馬慈少體驗
Malacca Tzu Shaos went to a farm to experience the effort farmers put to bring food on their tables. Take a look and see you next time.