A Brief Introduction to Tzu Chi Foundation USA 慈濟美國總會簡介

A brief introduction video tells you everything in a nut shell bout how Tzu Chi Foundation, USA serving communities crossing the USA and beyond.

Tzu Chi Foundation was established in 1966 by Venerable Dharma Master Cheng Yen on the impecunious east coast of Taiwan. For over 42 years, the foundation has been contributing to better social and community services, medical care, education and humanism in Taiwan and around the world. From the first 30 members, housewives who saved two cents from their grocery money each day to help the poor, the foundation has grown to over five million members in 45 countries.

Master Cheng Yen firmly believes that suffering in this world is caused not only by material deprivation but, more importantly, also by spiritual poverty. She feels that the lack of altruistic love for others has been the root of many problems in this world. Thus, the foundations guiding principle on charity is to help the poor and educate the rich.

Tzu Chis missions focus on giving material aid to the needy and inspiring love and humanity to both givers and receivers. In addition to charity, the foundation dedicates itself in the fields of medicine, education, environmental protection, international relief work and the establishment of the worlds third largest marrow donor registry. It also promotes humanistic values and community volunteerism. Through helping those in need, Tzu Chi volunteers take on the path of bodhisattva practices, the way to Buddhahood.

In 1984, Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation USA was established in California, as a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Since then, 62 local offices have been established with 100,000 members in the U.S. working to make a difference in their local communities.

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[magebaba]

wow. this is great.

[TzuChiUSA]

thank you, magababa, glad that you like it.

We also have local branches in Hambantota, Sri Lanka too, Tzu Chi has been there since the December 2004 right after the tsunami disaster , now there are housing, schools, medical facilities build by Tzu Chi Foundation for the local residents...

Again thank you for your comment.

gratefully,

Kevin

[12684334]

That was so empowering. The way that the organization help others and with so much compassion. I will do more research but I do want to visit a office. Luckily it's not too far from home.

[Haiyati1]

I have met Tzu Chi workers, and seen their wonderful demonstrations

of compassion. If you are interested in good reading, I highly recommend

the biography of Dharma Master Cheng Yen, who is one of the greatest

spiritual leaders of all time.

[kennomura1]

yeah they do have have a chapter in the city, just look up online. NYU has a chapter too

[lz042102]

tzu chi seems so giving,needed in this sometimes chaotic world. Want to help contribute to Tzu Chi in NYC-anyone know where they are?

[Razurself]

I LOVE TZU CHI! I JUST JOINED

[oOairmadOo]

Awesome work. Good on you for doing something that really matters.

[Penguin5336]

I just joined Tzu Chi recently. It's such a noble organization that not only focus on charity, but character-building and discipline as well.

I hope there will be more mandarin songs with english subtitle so that everyone can understand the video.

Gan en!

[Shufei]

慈濟 is a wonderous organization, beloved by all people of good will the world over. Thank you for all your work!

[saloihnen]

ta shi hau ren,

xie xie