News about Humanistic culture

The practice represents cleansing, humility, devotion, and gratitude.

Volunteers are urged to represent Tzu Chi through words and deeds.

The selling exhibition showcased products from the foundation’s bakery, Tzu Chi Palo Great Love Village, and Waste to Wonder initiative.

On February 8, Tzu Chi Philippines treated its honorary members to sumptuous vegetarian hotpot dinner at the Harmony Hall in Buddhist Tzu Chi Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila. After a satisfying meal, it was off to the Jing Si Auditorium, where volunteers presented reports on the foundation’s many milestones in 2024. Ambassador Francis Chua, philanthropist and chairman emeritus of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, explains why Tzu Chi maintains a culture of giving without expecting anything in return.

Proceeds from Jing Si Books & Café’s sales support Tzu Chi’s various missions.

Tzu Chi volunteers, guests, and families welcome Lunar New Year with traditional Buddhist ritual, morning walking meditation, festive dishes, and fun activities.

On the evening of January 28, Tzu Chi volunteers and guests gathered at the Buddhist Tzu Chi Campus to welcome the Lunar New Year. They used traditional gongs and bells to dispel negative energies and welcome good fortune. The following morning, participants engaged in walking meditation and offered prayer candles, just as they had the night before, sharing hopes for a better year ahead. Among them was Tzu Chi volunteer Genalyn Soriano, who expressed her heartfelt wish: "I wish for an end to suffering in this world."

A fun and interactive program made it a memorable occasion

For Chua Hu Hua, creating Chinese scrolls is as much a blessing to him as it is for the recipient.

In providing educational scholarships and technical-vocational livelihood opportunities to students, partnerships serve as a bridge in putting knowledge to practice.