"aspiring to be a living bodhisattva 發心立願為菩薩"

20110107--Aspiring to Be a Living Bodhisattva(發心立願為菩薩)
See how the homeless in Taipei’s Wanhua District suffer from the winter cold. Feeling for them, Tzu Chi volunteers from ZhongZheng and Wanhua Districts went to bring warmth and comfort to them in the cold of the night. In wintry times like this, the

20130713 願學菩薩護眾生 Aspiring to be a Bodhisattva to Guide Living Beings
20130713 願學菩薩護眾生 Aspiring to be a Bodhisattva to Guide Living Beings I see that you are all taking part in study groups to read and discuss my teachings together. I am very happy to hear about this. What makes me even happier is hearing that every

20121202--The Need to Recruit More Bodhisattvas (珍惜光陰勤行道)
Lecturer: Master Cheng-Yan Subject: The Need to Recruit More Bodhisattvas (珍惜光陰勤行道) (Master Cheng-Yan) Thank you all for coming. It is so wet and cold outside from the rain but despite that, you still came, because you know I’m here today. So, thank

20110117--The Bodhisattva Spirit: The Four Immeasurable Minds(四無量心的真諦)
Date: January 17th, 2010 Lecturer: Master Zheng-Yan Subject:The Bodhisattva Spirit: The Four Immeasurable Minds(四無量心的真諦) Seeing our overseas Tzu Chi volunteers helping the local people, I’m very moved. To see Tzu Chi volunteers who live in other

20121128--Walking the Bodhisattva Path with Firm Conviction(化不可能為真實)
Lecturer: Master Zheng-Yan Subject:Walking the Bodhisattva Path with Firm Conviction(化不可能為真實) (Tzu Chi volunteers) Today, my two daughters and my sister are certified as Tzu Chi commissioners. But seven of us came to Taiwan with them. My mother is

20110115-- Walking the Bodhisattva Path Toward Awakening(覺悟的道路)
Date: January 15th, 2010 Lecturer: Master Zheng-Yan Subject: Walking the Bodhisattva Path Toward Awakening(覺悟的道路) (The performing of Lai wan-mei’s story at Year-end Blessing Ceremony in Changhua) “Before I joined Tzu Chi, I was superstitious. I like

20110322 --- Practicing the Four Bodhisattva Virtues (以四攝法隨緣度)
Date: March 22th, 2011 (Tuesday) Lecturer: Master Zheng-Yan Subject: Practicing the Four Bodhisattva Virtues 以四攝法隨緣度 The mixed feelings that I experience every day are truly very hard to describe. Although my heart is full of gratitude at every

20110122--Vowing to Walk the Bodhisattva Path Life after Life(願世世常行菩薩道)
Date: February 22th, 2011 Lecturer: Master Zheng-Yan Subject: Vowing to Walk the Bodhisattva Path Life after Life(願世世常行菩薩道) What we see happening around the world on Da Ai News every day is indeed very worrying. Rising food prices worldwide are

20101007-- Holding On to Our Vow to Walk the Bodhisattva Path (千里求法意志堅)
Date: October 7th, 2010 (Thursday) Lecturer: Master Zheng-Yan Subject: Holding On to Our Vow to Walk the Bodhisattva Path 千里求法意志堅 A Tzu Chi volunteer, Lin Sung-yuan comes from Malaysai said: "I can’t wait to see Master, but at the same time it

20121216—Nurturing Compassion by Living a Simple Life (簡樸增長慈悲心)
Lecturer: Master Cheng-Yan Subject: Nurturing Compassion by Living a Simple Life (簡樸增長慈悲心) Date: Dec. 16, 2012 People say that when beginning a new year, we need new resolutions. Everyone, for the coming new year, our resolution should be to live

20110112--Living Out the Value of Life(開顯生命真實義)
(The Year-end Blessing in Taoyuan) “I don’t know why I keep tossing and turning and just can’t fall asleep. I think I’ll call my daughter Master De Jie at the Jing Si Abode and ask her why I’m having trouble sleeping? Hello, Master De Jie? I’m having

20120212 --- The Bodhisattva Spirit of Doctors in Tzu Chi (仁醫發揮四良能)
Date: February 12th, 2012 (Sunday) Lecturer: Master Zheng-Yan Subject: The Bodhisattva Spirit of Doctors in Tzu Chi 仁醫發揮四良能 In the Nantou Detention Center of the Taiwan National immigration Agency, our volunteers from Tzu Chi Int’l Med. Assn. (TIMA)

20100729-- Living a Life of Value and Goodness (成就生命大意義)
Date: July 29th,2010 (Thursday) Lecturer: Master Zheng-Yan Subject: Living a Life of Value and Goodness 成就生命大意義 Ms. Qiu Xiu-Min (a very seasoned actress and she ever acted Da Ai Dramas) said: “Look how I put my hands on my waist like a

20110302 --- Making Great, Selfless Vows to Guide All onto the Bodhisattva Path (反觀自性除心垢)
Date: March 2nd, 2011 (Wednesday) Lecturer: Master Zheng-Yan Subject: Making Great, Selfless Vows to Guide All onto the Bodhisattva Path 反觀自性除心垢 “Are they all your donating members?” “Almost. This used to be my stall over ten years ago. Right here.

20110623 --- Caring for All Life with Love and Respect (應機度眾導正行)
Date: June 23th, 2011 (Thursday) Lecturer: Master Zheng-Yan Subject: Caring for All Life with Love and Respect 應機度眾導正行 In Italy, the beautiful city of Naples is now strewn with trash, and those who collect the garbage have to bear the brunt of public