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Pre-school Buddha Day Celebration 大愛幼教中心浴佛節

Students, parents, volunteers, and staff joined Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Philippines' 3-in-1 celebration of Buddha Day, Mother's Day, and Tzu Chi Day on May 12, 2023 at the Jing Si Hall in Agno, Quezon City. To highlight Tzu Chi’s mission on environmental protection and vegetarianism, the crystal Buddhas were adorned with fruits, vegetables, and fresh flowers; while recycled plastic fruits designed and painted by the students served as souvenir for participants.

Buddha Day Celebration 慈濟三節合一慶典

Volunteers came together to celebrate this year's Buddha Day, Mother's Day, and Tzu Chi Day. Days leading to the three-in-one celebration, volunteers and staff worked hard to set up the venue at the Buddhist Tzu Chi Campus (BTCC) plaza. On May 13, volunteers started the eventful weekend with a Three Steps One Bow Walking Meditation in front of the Jing Si Abode. On May 14, more than 1,000 participants gathered for the Buddha Bathing Ceremony. Here are the highlights of the occasion.

A Mother’s Success Story

Despite her lifetime's share of struggles--she lost her son from an illness, was abandoned by her husband and family, and is raising her autistic daughter Gwyneth on her own--Esther Co Yu soldiers on. Through Esther's resourcefulness and unconditional love, Gwyneth has learned how to cook, clean, use a computer, play keyboards, and commute on her own. She also joins Esther in Tzu Chi's upcycling program, creating rugs and seat covers by weaving the excess material of sports socks. Earnings from this undertaking go to a sari-sari store that she and her daughter run. Esther's resilience and tenacity truly inspire.

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