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04 February 2011
慈济大藏经 - 新加坡照顾户吕亚保往生
全方位关怀独居长者 志工陪伴走完生命最后旅程
“早安，阿公我们来了！你不用站起来，我们自己开门就好！”
来到吕亚保（Ler Ah Poh）阿公位于马林台的三房式组屋，访视员吴育谨师姊边打招呼，边从背包里拿出吕阿公家大门的备份钥匙，熟练地将门打开。坐在椅子上的吕阿公笑嘻嘻地跟大家点点头，欢喜的神情，看来已经等候多时。
一群人进到屋里，原本寂静的屋子也热闹起来，志工们逗趣的话语，让阿公笑得合不拢嘴。冯舜玉师姊拿出剪刀，准备为阿公理发，吴莹莹师姊赶紧将带来的葡萄洗干净，这是阿公喜欢的水果之一，人医会的护士也拿出医护包，为阿公换洗脚上的伤口。在生活上无微不至的照顾，吕亚保阿公内心充满感恩，也早已将慈济人当成自己的家人。
◎ 结一份慈济善缘
独居的吕亚保阿公，出生于1942年，幼时家境清寒，12岁就辍学打工赚钱，做过的工作不计其数。双亲早已过世，他也终身未婚，一个人独自养活自己，原本生活还算过得去。
然而天有不测风云，十多年前，因为一场工商意外而受伤，当时公司没有为他投保，他不仅没有得到任何赔偿，身体的损伤也让他无法出外工作。之后，在家又不幸摔了一跤伤及脊椎，骨盆脱落，造成行动不便，需依靠拐杖行走。从此之后，除了到医院复诊之外，十多年来，他每日关在小小斗室，几乎没有踏出家门。
随着年岁增长，已受损的身体加速衰退，健康每况愈下，积蓄也逐渐用罄，后来仅依靠政府每个月260元福利金度日，生活费等皆有困难，2006年8月23日，经家扶中心义工提报，成了慈济的长期照顾户。
◎ 如家人般的关怀
志工开始去访视时，见独居的阿公瘦骨嶙峋，双腿薄瘦得像竹竿，几乎无法支撑身体重量，走路摇摇欲坠，直让人捏一把冷汗。经济主要来源是政府的福利金，扣除水电费后，只剩下100多元，还要搭车到医院复诊，根本所剩无几，有时只能吃面包充饥，状况让人很心疼。
担心他独居在家，志工几乎每个星期都会上门探望，每次关怀时，都会带些食品、水果等，每个月也给予金钱的补助，带他看医生、帮他配老花眼镜。并结合社会各方的资源，尽心尽力解决他的困难点，给予阿公最大的协助。
每逢农历春节，志工柯水源师兄会买齐春联等应景装饰品，为吕阿公布置家里。吴育瑾师姊还邀约志工，带着丰盛的年夜饭菜到阿公家，陪伴阿公一起团圆过年，让没有子女的阿公享受天伦之乐，弥补心中的缺憾。
“慈济志工最有爱心，对我很体贴，是No. 1（第一名）。不知道是谁介绍慈济给我，真的好感恩。”开完笑的语气，让人莞尔；语气中对于慈济人的信任，也让志工觉得窝心。而阿公乐观进取，勇于面对病苦的勇气，志工更是感动佩服。
“虽然行动不便，可是阿公很爱整洁，他的家永远都打扫的干干净净，他一手拄着拐杖一手抹地，自己慢慢整理，凡事自己动手，不想依靠别人。”黄晖卿师兄赞叹地说。
◎ 欢喜布施，投入善念
每次的互动，志工会分享证严上人的法，会播映《人间菩提》给他观看，也会观机逗教启发引导阿公每日投下一份善念，希望他将从慈济接受到的大爱再传下去，做一个手心向下助人的人。
“阿公起初觉得很惊讶，自己都这么穷，怎么还可以助人呢？后来，我们跟他解释，粒米成罗，滴水成河，一天存一点，小钱也能行大善，他真的就开始存钱到竹筒，之后存得很快，每次给他的竹筒很快就放满了。”育瑾师姊说。
“吕先生已经是慈济的会员，每个月都固定捐款，他也邀他的堂弟加入会员。有时，我们告诉他，慈济只是帮他一点，他却要捐那么多钱，他都说，没关系，我用的不多，剩下来的都可以捐出去帮助需要的人。看他这样，让我深深感受到，布施不是有钱人的专利，而是有心人的付出。”晖卿师兄感动地说。
每个月志工的陪伴总是多鼓舞、赞叹，用爱与关怀陪伴阿公度过艰辛的病苦挑战。不过，阿公的善解和智慧，也能开导及影响志工，尤其和他年龄相仿的柯水源师兄，和阿公的感情深厚，就像兄弟一样，无所不谈。“我有什么心事都会告诉他，他也懂得我的心情，还会劝我、鼓励我。有时我都觉得，他关怀我多过我关怀他。”柯水源师兄感性地表示。
◎ 走完人生最后一段路程
近年来，吕阿公的身体逐渐退化，经常进出医院，日常生活也需要依靠他人照料，住在附近的堂弟吕有福于是经常来照顾他。2010年底，吕有福因为整修自己的小贩摊位，工作比较忙碌，暂时无法照料阿公，水源师兄就利用每天上班前时间，上门为阿公清理便溺、刷牙、擦澡及买早餐，像亲人般地照顾关怀，虽然只有短短十多天，也让阿公感激不尽。
过后不久，阿公因为身体衰弱而再度入院，并于2011年1月3日因肾脏衰竭往生，享年69岁。
阿公生前曾告诉志工，慈济人就像他的亲人，他希望慈济能为他安排身后事。获悉阿公往生讯息，慈济志工难过又不舍，尤其是柯水源师兄更是泪眼婆娑。志工赶紧通知阿公的堂弟及其他家属，并协助安排葬仪社处理其后事，希望能妥善地为阿公做完最后的一件事。
2011年1月5日中午，约40位志工齐聚新民路殡仪馆，诚心为吕阿公助念，祝福阿公往生佛国净土。之后志工们护送阿公遗体到万礼火化场，陪伴阿公走完人生最后一段路。而葬仪社也感动志工的无私付出，葬仪费用分文不收，爱的力量引起共振，让人间处处充满温情。
吕阿公的堂弟吕有福及太太都出席告别式，除了感动于场面的庄严，也很感恩慈济志工为堂兄所安排的一切。“今天很多人来送他，相信阿保一定很开心。如果没有慈济的帮助，我根本无法处理阿保的丧事。”经济状况不宽裕的吕有福诚恳地说。
吕有福先生接着说： “我和阿保感情很好，他的脾气虽然很坏，不过人很善良。他说，慈济人对他周到，很照顾他，陪伴他聊天讲话，帮他捶背按摩，他这辈子很开心能认识慈济。”
办公室设立在吕亚保阿公住家楼下的家扶中心，九年多来也持续在协助及关怀独居的吕阿公。“阿保人很开朗，也很慷慨，接受到他人的资助也会主动想要回馈。慈济帮助他的生活很多，不仅金钱，更重要的是精神的关怀。他时常提起慈济，说慈济人帮他做很多事，甚至连大小便都帮他处理，那份爱心和服务的精神让人佩服。阿保真的很福气，得到很多人的关心和祝福。”家扶中心职员曾秋兰说。
回想当初慈济人认识吕阿公时，慈济人环绕在身边和老菩萨同唱“当我们同在一起”，看他开怀如赤子般灿烂的笑容，让人怀念。尤其能在病痛中依旧坚强独立，并且克勤、克俭、克难简单过生活，尽量将钱节省，慷慨捐出，那份懿行，将深深地嵌镶在志工的心底。
慈济大藏经 - 新加坡心春照顾户发放日
发放日温馨团聚 手语表演贺新春
春节将近，慈济新加坡分会志工于元月23日筹办新春感恩发放日，邀请所有照顾户回到静思堂来团圆；在春雨绵绵之际，也让人享受阳光般的暖意。
在活动前一天，为了迎接感恩户，志工早已动员起来，机动组除了搭帐篷设置义剪区；还得费心这边调一调，那边挪一挪，才让佛堂得以容纳近三十张的大圆桌。另外，志工们在三小时内把180份物资打包完毕，一个个环保袋里装有新年必备的大桔、苹果，生活物资如香积面、五谷粉，各类待客食品如软糖、素肉松，还有一个红彤彤的新年吊饰，细心的设想与准备，让照顾户家里也能增添过年的气息。
◎ 马来武术 新春同欢庆
早上九点钟，照顾户在志工的载送下一一抵达静思堂，而户外斜坡上的义剪区早已座无虚席，每个人都希望在过年前理个新发型，让新年有个新气象。
在静思堂内，红彤彤的灯笼高挂，一张张的大圆桌铺上鹅黄色的桌布，不只有佳节的气氛；当照顾户一入席，志工就奉上茶水及早点，与志工话家常；也让252位照顾户和家人感受到回家的温暖。
这天的节目，除了春节气氛浓厚的华乐表演外，还特别加入了马来传统武术表演，希望让回家的友族同胞也能感受到佳节气氛。十一位身着绿色传统服装的小小马来武术表演者，为了十分钟的演出而花了近一个半月的时间来排练。负责人Kak Erda就表示，他们非常重视这场演出, 所以在表演编排及服装上都一丝不敢马虎。除了与大家来共庆春节外，他们也把这一次的表演当作是一个感恩及回馈社会的机会。小小表演者，一下翻滚，一下弹跳，一个个套路表演下来，认真可爱的演出果然吸引全场观众的目光与掌声。
观众席中，陪同姐姐还有母亲一同前来的的哈蜜娜（Haminah）虽然因语言的关系而对大多数节目内容一知半解，但看着台上的表演，泪水还是不自禁地流下来。由于母亲必须接受洗肾治疗，她刚在今年一月成为慈济补助对象，就在家里经济最困顿的时候，慈济人及时伸出援手。第一次参与发放活动哈蜜娜就分享，从节目中看到所有人的用心，虽然看不明白但心里还是非常的感动，况且慈济志工不分种族的帮助任何苦难人，假若他日生活安顿下来后，她也要来当志工，付出己力。
◎ 勤做环保 助人助己
庆祝佳节之余，志工也不忘提醒大家环保的重要性。大爱妈妈带来的环保话剧《千年龙》,说的就是千年不化的保丽龙对环境所带来的危害。变化多端的道具，生动活泼的表演，时而让大人小孩笑开怀，也让大家省思，生活习惯也能为地球带来巨大的负荷。在接着观赏的《人间菩提》中，上人呼吁大家要用鼓掌的双手做环保，让宝特瓶也能够制成衣物，化无用为有用。
在红山大牌84号的社区环保点里，几乎每个月的慈济资源回收日都能够看见官先生与慈济志工一起进行资源分类的身影。还记得第一次师姐邀请他来做环保时，心里还有点犹豫不决，然而在亲手付出后，可说是越做越欢喜。在播出的上人开示里，官先生看到回收的宝特瓶也能制成毛毯送往灾区，更了解到在新加坡，环保回收的收入都用在慈善用途，他仿佛才了解自己力行环保的真意义。
“虽然说是在帮这个地球，帮助别人，其实也是在帮助自己。”
◎ 三次彩排 感恩回馈
这天有共有七位的感恩户以及其家属上台表演手语歌曲《感谢天，感谢地》。访视干事也是新春发放的协调之一王丽娟师姐就表示，当访视志工得知要邀请感恩户表演时，就即刻一一拨电邀请，所有表演者事前还特别在慈济红山义诊中心彩排了三次。
站在台上，大家显得有点战战兢兢，手势或许没有非常整齐，但诚挚的演出还是博得满堂彩。表演者之一的陈妈妈，抱着感恩的心，在接到志工的邀约后，立刻就答应下来。虽然曾是慈济照顾户的儿子已经离开人间，但陈妈妈与慈济的缘分并不间断，她不时在思考如何帮助儿子完成心愿，来回馈这一份恩情。在志工的带动下，她如今也积极参与社区环保活动。
在节目的尾声，财神爷爷走下台，立即让全场热闹起来，照顾户纷纷与财神爷握手，讨个好兆头。访视干事也把一个个红包交到每个人手里，祝福大家能过个好年。 在享用精心准备的午餐后，照顾户纷纷道别。在一楼文化厅里，志工鞠躬向每一户人家赠上一袋物资，外加新币两百元的发放金。
农历春节最重要及珍贵的莫过于回家团圆。这天的春节感恩发放日就是希望让照顾户感受到志工们的那一份爱心与祝福，并期许大家在新的一年阖家康乐、自立自强。
13 October 2010
慈济大藏经 - 新加坡分会人医茶会
狮城人医会感恩茶会 回台学习医疗人文培养当地良医
【陈伟豪、许洈宾、戴佳璧/ 新加坡报导】
慈济新加坡分会于10月9日下午举办了一场感恩茶会，以‘感恩、尊重、爱’的医疗人文精神，表达一分对医疗团队的感恩和回馈。近年来，人医会的医护人员以及医疗志工们，用心用爱服务于慈济义诊中心、健检中心，甚至自假自费参加海外义诊。医护人员出钱出力，希望将优质的医疗服务带给需要的人，欢喜付出中没有怨言。
“有新芽的成长，就有希望。”新加坡人医会副召集人邓国荣医师在致欢迎词时如此表示。新加坡医疗团队的大爱足迹，走遍印尼离岛、斯里兰卡的海外义诊，在新加坡本土也积极提供义诊服务，带动预防医疗的观念。邓医师欣见有越来越多年轻有为的医护人员加入人医会大家庭。
在新加坡国立大学医学院教授人体解剖学的黄以光教授，2008年首次回台参加国际慈济人医会年会。当年参加年会后，他深深被慈济‘大体老师’的医疗人文感动，回到新加坡后，随即将这一份尊重生命的人文理念融入自己的教学中。尽管大环境不尽相同，但黄教授希望以自己的绵力，启发和栽培本土良医、仁医。谈笑风生的分享，不时引起台下嘉宾的掌声和笑声。
“学生们看了‘大体老师’的影片后，即感兴趣也觉得惭愧。”目前在医学院里，教学一般注重在知识的学习、技术的掌握。学生们看了影片后纷纷回应：“为什么给我们看得这么迟，应该在上解剖学前就让我们看。” 黄教授因此鼓励学生把握机会，参加国际人医会年会，用心取经。
另一名人医会成员王莉君中医师，于今年9月中旬也回到台湾参加国际人医会年会。服务于新加坡慈济义诊中心的她认为，只要是生命，都应该受到尊重。曾经被病魔折腾而决定学医的她，谦卑地以病为师，立志为病患拔苦。“我不敢说自己做得很好，可是我尽己所能，因为我可以切身了解病人的痛苦。x
在今年的国际人医会年会中，黄恩婷师姐承担了学员长的工作。身为护士的她分享，在台湾时重新省思了自己的内心，更懂得关怀病人。“我们不只是给予药物，更应该给病人多一点时间，聆听他们的心声，因为对方就是我们的老师。”此外，上人既深且广的心量，更是她一直学习的身教。
慈济新加坡分会执行长刘济雨师兄，对人医良护无所求的付出表示感恩。他分享，慈济的医疗人文精神，给予的不只是medication（医疗），还包括education（教育），对待病人，不只是cure (治疗)，还包括care（关怀）。传承医疗人文的工作虽然不易，但倘若能够放下身段，就能带动别人。他也表示，如果医疗人员是硬件的话，那么医护人员的 conscience and compassion（良知和慈悲）就是软件，这也是上人教导人医应有的价值观。
感恩茶会中播放了两则影片。第一则影片提及吉隆坡医师伍宝燕如何在医人、医心之余，将环保落实在医院，用抢救生命的心态来呵护地球。另一则影带提出 ‘用生命走入生命’，陈品泛医师除了解救病人的病苦，同时也安抚病人的心，照顾病人的小孩，让病人无后顾之忧。人本医疗提升至觉有情的层面，在与病人互动的过程中，自然而然提高了医疗服务的质量。
在医疗制度完善的新加坡，新加坡人医会在夹缝中推展医疗人文。过程虽不易，但通过近年来深耕医疗福田，启发更多人医良护一起投入，已见新芽冒起。
10 October 2010
08 October 2010
慈济大藏经 - 新加坡慈青一日精进
慈青一日精进营队 学员共聚迎接生命的阳光
【曾柚心、曾茂文、吴佳翰/ 新加坡报导】
‘人间菩萨大招生’不能缺乏年轻人的力量，新加坡慈青于10月2日举办了一日生活营《慈青精进日——生命的阳光》。筹委们在两个月的时间内用心筹备、周详规划，发愿爱洒校园广招新同学，成功接引了103位学员，并启发了他们的爱心。
◎ 爱洒校园 跨越国籍
两周前，各大专慈青及慈青学长便共同发愿招募一百位新同学，然后多管齐下，除了呼朋唤友、打电话、电子海报等，也在校园宿舍进行爱洒，最终达到招生目标，更间接凝聚了新加坡慈青的力量。真诚的心得分享中，慈青成功邀请了一些不谙华语的外籍同学参与。
来自越南，现在南大就读博士班的Vuong Nhu Khue分享道：“今天的活动让我觉得很高兴，印象很深刻，也很感恩为我一直翻译的Roger（辛健益师兄）。”几位外籍同学被安排坐在同一桌，由翻译志工全程陪伴。
印尼华侨张瑜珊在刚开始时，用中文讲课的方式难免让她觉得有点陌生，但半天下来，大家的用心和友善让她渐渐克服了这个心理障碍，“我觉得这是有意义的人生的开始！”
还有一位来自印度、现就读新加坡国立大学博士学位的Soumiya分享说：“我从没听过慈济这个志工团体，我是通过佛教网站报名参与的，营队后我期待能参与下次慈青活动。”
◎ 课程设计 以悲启智
“谁觉得电影《2012》的情节有可能发生的请举手？”经邱志豪学长一提问，台下的学员们几乎都举起手来。展现在学员面前的是一幕幕发生在全球各地的世纪大灾难，一直到最近在海地发生的世纪大地震，提问层层递进，在学员们脑里敲响一记警钟！
通过一系列的影带和实证举例，志豪学长‘惊、警、敬、静’——‘惊世灾难，警世觉悟，敬天爱地，静思法脉’的解说，除了提醒大家拯救地球刻不容缓之外，更要告诉大家，灾难并不是自然而然发生的，而是源自于人类的行为和心念！“唯有人类以最虔诚的心，敬天爱地，真正降服于大自然，地球才会有救。”
刘海伦学长在攻站游戏后总结分享：蚂蚁、蜜蜂和蝗虫在生活中的角色如何扮演‘群体智能’（swarm theory）。昆虫的生态启发了人类将原理运用在物流系统、航班管理、成本控制、无人赈灾系统等。他以一句静思语总结——勿以善小而不为，勿以恶小而为之，勉励学员们以一分力量，为自己、为众生、为大地之母做出贡献；并通过诚心祈祷，让学员们静思、沉殿。
◎ 志工分享 现身说法
吴宣仪学姊等人透过影片与心得分享，娓娓道出新加坡医疗志业在本土和斯里兰卡义诊的一步一脚印。慈济的医疗人文，感动了不少医护人员投入，也感动了许多照顾户捐款回馈。慈青学长分享，志工们不畏艰辛飞往斯里兰卡义诊，从病患的笑容中，让志工们深深体会‘知福、惜福、再造福’的意义。
其中，有不少学员在回馈单里表示‘知福、惜福、再造福’是最让他们印象深刻的一句话。新加坡分会执行长刘济雨师伯的《法脉相传》环节则最受学员们喜爱。
来自南大的潘彦涵在‘小小日记’中写道：“从济雨师伯的分享中，有很多道理都对我有很大的启示，应该是第一次听到这么符合（和回应）我内心困惑的分享了……今天过得很充实，谢谢你们！”
◎ 慈青家庭 有你有我
在《慈青大家庭》环节，三位慈青上台和同学分享他们的在志工活动中的收获。主持人也简略地介绍慈青大家庭的架构和新加坡分会的缘起。
毕业慈青戴明翰分享环保法喜，如何做环保分类、如何用环保物制造衣物，如何让旁人响应环保。“勿小看自己小小力量，因为滴水成河、粒米成箩。”在籍慈青张佑平则分享如何通过慈济的共修与活动中明白‘做中学、学中觉、觉中悟’。他接着以清亮嗓音唱了《慈悲的心路》，勉励学员们在慈济路上一起精进。
戴佳璧在毕业后加入慈济健检中心志业体。他分享：“我本身没有医疗背景，用心陪伴病人，关怀、聆听和负责一些基本手续，是我刚开始的岗位。”当他了解因病而贫和预防医学的概念后，他认为身为时代青年应该要开始预防慢性疾病，多注意生活饮食，保持心灵祥和，为别人立下好榜样。虽然在籍慈青都难免忙于课业，但他鼓励学弟妹把握因缘，多多付出，并从中学习时间管理，获益最多的还是自己。
营队前一晚，三十几位工作人员到静思堂做最后准备之时，也聚集一起‘绕佛绕法’，静心沉淀，凝聚道气。过程用心，结果随缘，其中所学到的‘法’才最重要！
营队结束前一幕感人的画面，在学员心中留下了印记。16位慈青同学从队辅爸爸妈妈们手中接领慈青制服和慈青证，代表了慈青们勇于承担、心灵成长的喜悦。
这天，虽然只是短短的一日营，却是103位新同学启发悲心、迎向智慧人生的开始；也是慈青汇聚力量，一起引接‘生命的阳光’的精进日！
02 October 2010
慈济大藏经 - 新加坡义诊中心为弱智学生看牙
24年首次看牙医 启智学生‘满口自信’迎向未来
【杨淑元（慈馡）/ 新加坡报导】
新加坡慈济义诊中心平日为本地低收入户、乐龄人士及外籍劳工免费看诊，9月26日这天，也迎来新加坡弱智人士福利促进会（The Movement for the intellectually Disabled of Singapore,简称MINDS）的13位学生，为他们补牙、洗牙、拔牙，并教导他们如何正确刷牙，照顾口腔健康。
在冗长的等候时间里，医生和志工们还精心安排魔术演出及游戏等，让学生们在欢乐声中忘却恐惧，轻松看牙，带着健康洁白的牙齿回家，也度过一个欢乐的星期天。
◎ 退去恐惧绽露笑容
知道要来看牙，学生们心中都有点害怕，不过当巴士一抵达义诊中心，慈济人热情的歌声、欢迎声萦绕，医护人员带上动物造型帽子和围巾吸引目光，不知不觉中，孩子们惶恐的神情逐渐退去，绽露出羞怯的笑容。
志工带来一连串精彩的节目，有魔术表演、卡片填色、团康带动、造型气球等，将义诊中心变成一个快乐园地。这群智力障碍的孩子们或许看不懂魔术的变幻及技巧；无法控制的手也一直将颜色画出格；唱跳的手脚也赶不上拍子，然而志工不间断的赞赏和鼓励，让他们感受到爱与支持，开心地敞开胸怀，在欢乐的气氛中也暂时忘却了看牙的恐惧。
大厅里的欢乐节目持续进行着，诊疗室里的医师和志工也非常忙碌。要让这些孩子愿意张开看牙也不是简单的事，医护人员边哄边安抚，必要时还得动用多位志工协助抓住手脚，或制作有趣的物品来转移注意力，洗牙仪器的吱吱声和哇哇的叫声此起彼落。
“真不容易呢，诊疗的时间要多一倍，所以今天下午只能安排13个学生。”负责召集此次义诊的牙科医师邓国荣笑着说。
◎ 有你的支持，真好
“带梓彬看牙是一件很费力、辛苦的事，上一次看牙，他没办法乖乖躺住，最后无计可施，只好注射麻醉药让他睡着，一口气拔掉七、八颗的乳牙。”黄梓彬的妈妈郑玲凤回忆着说。
果不其然，当志工推着梓彬进诊疗室时，还有说有笑，可当他一看到医师，就闷着嘴，似乎对大家都不信任。半哄半开玩笑，梓彬终于张开口，只是当仪器碰到牙齿，他就开始挣扎，最后动员了五、六位志工按住他，才在一片安抚声中完成洗牙工程。
露出洁白的牙齿，梓彬开心地走出诊疗室，能够顺利看牙，也让妈妈郑玲凤放下心中大石。
“距离上次看牙医差不多十年了，梓彬今天很开心，真的好谢谢你们，世界上还有这么好的人，有你们的爱心和支持，让我觉得很开心也很安慰。”郑玲凤眼眶泛红地说。
◎ 虽有障碍，不孤单
在母亲的陪伴下，这是曾云云有生以来第一次坐上牙科诊疗椅，心中忐忑不安。
今年24岁的曾云云是吴玉琴女士的老三，出生不久就被诊断智力不足，虽然无奈和不舍，吴玉琴还是勇敢地接受现实，也开始学习如何抚养智力障碍的孩子。
云云虽然天资不聪颖，可是乖巧贴心，和妈妈感情深厚。除了日常生活的训练，母亲也经常带她上各种才艺课程，她也是学校滚球队的好手，还曾代表新加坡参加上海举办的国际特殊奥运会，生活多姿多彩。
因为云云患有先天性心脏病，13个月大曾开刀手术，医生频嘱咐看牙医时要特别小心，让母亲对于云云看牙医这件事一直却步。
“医生说，看牙前要先吃抗生素才能做检查。就是觉得麻烦和害怕，二十多年来，我从来没有带她看过牙医，也不知道她的牙齿状况如何。”吴玉琴无奈的说。
医生细心检查后，发现云云的牙齿状况不理想，有颗大蛀牙需要拔除。经过洗牙、麻醉、拔牙，一个小时后，医生终于将蛀牙拔除，也约定他日再来复诊。24年来第一次看牙医，走出诊疗室，虽然麻醉药的效力还在，嘴里咬着棉花，云云还是可爱地向志工比着谢谢的手势。
感受慈济医护人员对女儿的照顾，吴玉琴充满了深深的感谢。“怎么会有这么有爱心的人啊？从一下车就有歌声和笑容热烈接待，不仅让孩子看牙，还准备丰富的节目，为他们带来欢乐，你们的爱心让我受宠若惊，有机会我也要做志工帮助别人。”志工的关怀和支持，让吴玉琴在陪伴云云的漫长路上，没有孤单。
◎ 自信迎向未来
感受到家长和孩子的欣喜，来自MINDS周末活动召集人李惠晶说：“今天的活动，我觉得不管是家长或孩子都受益良多。智力障碍的孩子比较没有照顾牙齿的意识和能力，有些连刷牙都有问题，经常是牙痛时才去见牙医。看牙时，也很难控制情绪和动作，有时连牙医和父母都没有办法。今天有这么多志工协助，对他们是个很大的帮助。况且，新加坡牙医费用很贵，低收入家庭很难负担，慈济义诊中心提供了他们很好的帮助。”
“平常人对看牙齿都有恐惧感，更别说这些智力有障碍的孩子。所以我们特别安排游戏、气球等，也请医生装扮像小动物，让他们开心。此外，为了要拉近距离，和他们交谈时，也要用小孩的语气，鼓励、称赞他们，融入他们的世界。未来希望我们能尽自己力量，继续照顾这些孩子的牙齿健康。”邓国荣医师说。
医师的专业看诊加上志工的情绪安抚，慈济团队用心和细心，为的就是希望所有的孩子们拥有健康的牙齿及强健的体魄。也祝福他们不要因为身心障碍而放弃自己，认真面对生命，怀抱自信，勇敢迎向未来。
克服犹豫踏出第一步 慈青活力感染启智学生
【许洈宾/ 新加坡报导】
当言语无法作为沟通的桥梁时，肢体语言就是最佳的表现关怀的方法。
每月固定一次在慈济义诊中心服务的慈青，于9月26日策划了一系列活动，希望陪伴前来义诊中心检查牙齿的启智学生度过愉快的周末。这次活动的慈青窗口施懿芸同学在活动的前两天亲自准备了许多静思语字条、卡通剪纸与图案，作为学生们作画时的材料。
这13位来自新加坡弱智人士福利促进会（MINDs）的学生在父母和义工的陪同下来到义诊中心。让大家印象深刻的，是在吹气球环节时，一名同学天真地亲了慈青张丽妃，以示感谢以及开心。除此之外，另一名新进慈青黄敬权还意外地收到了同学亲手以气球制作的花朵和亲手填色的卡片呢！
◎ 从陌生到熟悉
大部分慈青都是第一次接触启智学生，开始的时候难免会觉得尴尬和害怕，不知道该如何和他们沟通。当司仪呼吁慈青加入小圆桌就近陪伴时，大家还是有点踌躇不前，但是只要踏出了第一步，才发现困难原来只是“踏出第一步之前的感觉”而已。
慈青张丽妃表示刚开始时她也不知道该如何面对启智学生，只能在他们制作卡片时从旁协助他们。慈青们唯有细心观察学习师姑师伯们与同学们的互动，还有感受同学们的双亲对孩子长期关怀与包容。慢慢地，同学就能感受慈青的真诚，然后开始回应，甚至到后来吹气球环节时大家打成一片，最后连慈青摄影志工也忍不住参与其中。
摄影志工周祎超表示：“在互动的时候，虽然不知道同学的内心想法，只能竭尽所能帮助他们。”
另一位新进慈青黄敬权表示，其实他也是觉得和同学们沟通很困难。但是，随着后来培养出默契后，同学就会对志工和慈青产生亲切感。在场的志工鼓励慈青专注于陪伴一名同学，等到该名同学熟悉慈青后，自然地就不会对慈青表现抗拒。敬权也说虽然之前曾学过手语，但已忘记，所以手语环节是让他重新学习手语的机会。
◎ 手语带动打破沟通障碍
这次的手语表演展现了慈青随机应变的能力。由于慈青们在活动开始半个小时前才练习手语，因此还未能完全掌握每个姿势。当《快乐朋友》的音乐响起时，一些慈青拉着同学们的手唱舞，一些慈青和比较害羞的同学一起打节拍，让气氛变得融洽。
就像歌词所描述般“嘿，我们快乐的朋友，手拉着手，我们心连心，一起努力向前行，共创美好的人生……”
慈青张佑平说，同学们有着一颗单纯的心，只要真心对待，对方就能感受到其中诚意。一个握手、一个Hi 5、一个微笑就能拉近距离。他还期待下次有类似活动时，慈青可以在手语带动的时候把手语动作尽量简化，以便能让同学们一起参与。
回顾另一首手语带动歌曲《地球的孩子》，慈青们和启智同学们其实‘都是地球的孩子’，只是‘上天为我们写下不同的故事’。面对着同学们单纯的心，唤醒了慈青们的赤子之心，还有一个大家小时候共同的愿望——没有烦恼快乐成长。
Where Fears Subsides and Smiles Surfaces
Translated by Sim Lit Wee
Tzu Chi Free Clinic (Singapore) has been providing medical services to the poor, the elderly and foreign workers on a regular basis. On 26 September, the clinic welcomed 13 young beneficiaries from The Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) and provided them with dental checks and treatment.
In order to keep the beneficiaries entertained during the long wait, the doctors and volunteers have came prepared with a line-up of magic performances and games, injecting joy and laughter into the atmosphere.
Where fears subsides and smiles surfaces
Dental visits are usually conditioned with fear, an emotion which was also apparent on the beneficiaries’ faces on their bus journey to the Tzu Chi Free Clinic. However, upon arrival at the clinic, the warm welcoming cheers from the volunteers, as well as the adorable and attractive soft toys on the medical team’s hat and scarf gradually drew all their attention away.
The supposing “scary dental visit” was turned into a cheerful playground as the Tzu Chi volunteers occupied the beneficiaries with a line-up of magic shows, colouring activities, card-making, sign-language sign-along and balloon sculpturing. Although the beneficiaries may not have understood the magic tricks, their fidgeting hands may not have allowed them to colour within the lines, nor could they follow the rhythms during the “sign-along” session, they were still very much supported by the volunteers who were generous in giving encouragements.
As the joyful events carried on in the waiting area, efforts for doctors and volunteers in the dental room were also ongoing. It was not easy to get the beneficiaries to cooperate for oral checks. Despite numerous comforting and cajoling, there were times where the volunteers had to keep the beneficiaries still by holding their hands and legs tight or distract them with improvised playthings.
“It is quite a challenge for us. We needed twice as long of the usual time for each session. That’s why we could only schedule for 13 beneficiaries to come today”, said Dr Tang Kok Weng, the dentist coordinator, with a smile.
Great to have your support
“Getting Zi Bin to the dentist is really painstaking. The last time he went to a dentist, he couldn’t even lie still. In the end we had to give him an anesthesia jab to let him sleep throughout the procedure, and let him had seven to eight tooth extraction at one go,” said Zi Bin’s mum Mdm Zheng Ling Feng as she recalled the experience.
Zi Bin’s was still laughing away as the volunteers brought him into the dental room. But the minute he saw the dentist, the change in his facial expression was obvious; the boy started to look uneasy and a sense of distrust started to emerge. It was only after some jokes and persuasion that the teen finally opened his mouth, but he struggled each time when the dental equipments went near him. The scaling procedure was only able to be completed with the help from about six volunteers to hold him still and comfort him.
When she saw Zi Bin walking out of the dental room with smiling and showing off his clean, white teeth, Mdm Zheng was finally relieved.
“It has been almost 10 years since his last dental visit. I can see Zi Bin is very happy today. All thanks to all of you. It’s great to know that there are still such kind hearted people like all of you out there. I really feel very happy and comforted having to receive your love and support,” said Mdm Zheng with tear in her eyes.
Less than perfect, but not alone
With her mother by her side, this is the first in her lifetime Zeng Yun Yun had ever sat on a dental chair. Anxiety was unavoidable.
24-year-old Yun Yun is the third child of Mdm Wu Yu Qin. She was diagnosed with intellectual disability not long after birth. Though upset and disheartened, Mdm Wu soon brought herself to accept the reality and eventually learnt how to tend to Yun Yun.
Although Yun Yun was not born smart, she is a sweet and understanding child, and led an interesting life too. Yun Yun shares a close bond with her mother. Apart from the usual life skill training, her mum also enrolled her for various talent courses. Yun Yun is an expert in bowls. She had even represented the Singapore Bowls Team in the Shanghai Special Olympics Games in 2007.
Born with congenital heart disease, Yun Yun had her first major operation when she was only 13 months old. The doctors advised that Yun Yun has to be extra cautious if she were to see a dentist. The advice stalled Mdm Wu in bringing Yun Yun for a dental check up all these years.
“The doctor told me that she has to take antibiotics before having a dental check up. I just felt it was really troublesome and I was scared, that’s why I did not dare to bring her to a dentist, and I didn’t know what’s her oral condition is like,” Mdm Wu said helplessly.
After a thorough check up, the dentist found out that Yun Yun has two cavities that needs to be extracted. The dental team then spent an hour scaling, applying anesthesia and extracting the two decayed teeth. An appointment was also made for Yun Yun to return for dental visits. Although still drowsy due to the effects of the anesthesia, Yun Yun walked out from her first dental visit in 24 years with gratitude. With the cotton padding still in her mouth, the adorable Yun Yun used her free hands to sign “thank you” to the volunteers.
With her daughter in good hands, Mdm Wu was very grateful and appreciative towards the care given by the dental team. “You guys are unbelievably kind! From the minute we got off the bus, we were greeted welcoming smiles. You not only provided dental services for the kids, but also prepared interesting programmes to keep them occupied and happy! This is really unbelievable! I hope I’ll have the chance to join as a volunteer one day and help others!”
Looking ahead with confidence
The coordinator of MINDS weekend project, Li Huijing, observed the whole dental session and sensed the joy and relief amongst the parents and beneficiaries. “Today’s activity has benefited both our beneficiaries and their parents. The beneficiaries are mostly unable to take care of their oral health. Some of them even face difficulties brushing teeth on their own, and often, they only see the dentist in the event of a toothache.
“While coming to the dentist, it is usually hard to appease their fears. Sometimes even the dentist and their parents can’t do much either. But today, there’s so many volunteers helping around, which was really wonderful! Besides, dental care in Singapore is pretty expensive and most low income family find problems affording these expenses. Tzu Chi Free Clinic has really provided a great help to our beneficiaries.”
Dr Tang Kok Weng said, “Even normal people would fret going to the dentist, let alone these beneficiaries. That’s why we planned games and even asked the dentists to put on some animal toys so that they can be at ease. Also, when conversing with them, we tried to use a more child-like tone and gave them lots of encouragements and praises. Hopefully we could keep tending to the oral needs of these beneficiaries in the near future.”
With the professionalism and compassion of the dental team as well as the Tzu Chi volunteers, it is the hope of all that all of the beneficiaries will have an ideal oral health as well as a fit body. Let us bless them with that and hope that they would brave their future with courage and confidence.
【杨淑元（慈馡）/ 新加坡报导】
新加坡慈济义诊中心平日为本地低收入户、乐龄人士及外籍劳工免费看诊，9月26日这天，也迎来新加坡弱智人士福利促进会（The Movement for the intellectually Disabled of Singapore,简称MINDS）的13位学生，为他们补牙、洗牙、拔牙，并教导他们如何正确刷牙，照顾口腔健康。
在冗长的等候时间里，医生和志工们还精心安排魔术演出及游戏等，让学生们在欢乐声中忘却恐惧，轻松看牙，带着健康洁白的牙齿回家，也度过一个欢乐的星期天。
◎ 退去恐惧绽露笑容
知道要来看牙，学生们心中都有点害怕，不过当巴士一抵达义诊中心，慈济人热情的歌声、欢迎声萦绕，医护人员带上动物造型帽子和围巾吸引目光，不知不觉中，孩子们惶恐的神情逐渐退去，绽露出羞怯的笑容。
志工带来一连串精彩的节目，有魔术表演、卡片填色、团康带动、造型气球等，将义诊中心变成一个快乐园地。这群智力障碍的孩子们或许看不懂魔术的变幻及技巧；无法控制的手也一直将颜色画出格；唱跳的手脚也赶不上拍子，然而志工不间断的赞赏和鼓励，让他们感受到爱与支持，开心地敞开胸怀，在欢乐的气氛中也暂时忘却了看牙的恐惧。
大厅里的欢乐节目持续进行着，诊疗室里的医师和志工也非常忙碌。要让这些孩子愿意张开看牙也不是简单的事，医护人员边哄边安抚，必要时还得动用多位志工协助抓住手脚，或制作有趣的物品来转移注意力，洗牙仪器的吱吱声和哇哇的叫声此起彼落。
“真不容易呢，诊疗的时间要多一倍，所以今天下午只能安排13个学生。”负责召集此次义诊的牙科医师邓国荣笑着说。
◎ 有你的支持，真好
“带梓彬看牙是一件很费力、辛苦的事，上一次看牙，他没办法乖乖躺住，最后无计可施，只好注射麻醉药让他睡着，一口气拔掉七、八颗的乳牙。”黄梓彬的妈妈郑玲凤回忆着说。
果不其然，当志工推着梓彬进诊疗室时，还有说有笑，可当他一看到医师，就闷着嘴，似乎对大家都不信任。半哄半开玩笑，梓彬终于张开口，只是当仪器碰到牙齿，他就开始挣扎，最后动员了五、六位志工按住他，才在一片安抚声中完成洗牙工程。
露出洁白的牙齿，梓彬开心地走出诊疗室，能够顺利看牙，也让妈妈郑玲凤放下心中大石。
“距离上次看牙医差不多十年了，梓彬今天很开心，真的好谢谢你们，世界上还有这么好的人，有你们的爱心和支持，让我觉得很开心也很安慰。”郑玲凤眼眶泛红地说。
◎ 虽有障碍，不孤单
在母亲的陪伴下，这是曾云云有生以来第一次坐上牙科诊疗椅，心中忐忑不安。
今年24岁的曾云云是吴玉琴女士的老三，出生不久就被诊断智力不足，虽然无奈和不舍，吴玉琴还是勇敢地接受现实，也开始学习如何抚养智力障碍的孩子。
云云虽然天资不聪颖，可是乖巧贴心，和妈妈感情深厚。除了日常生活的训练，母亲也经常带她上各种才艺课程，她也是学校滚球队的好手，还曾代表新加坡参加上海举办的国际特殊奥运会，生活多姿多彩。
因为云云患有先天性心脏病，13个月大曾开刀手术，医生频嘱咐看牙医时要特别小心，让母亲对于云云看牙医这件事一直却步。
“医生说，看牙前要先吃抗生素才能做检查。就是觉得麻烦和害怕，二十多年来，我从来没有带她看过牙医，也不知道她的牙齿状况如何。”吴玉琴无奈的说。
医生细心检查后，发现云云的牙齿状况不理想，有颗大蛀牙需要拔除。经过洗牙、麻醉、拔牙，一个小时后，医生终于将蛀牙拔除，也约定他日再来复诊。24年来第一次看牙医，走出诊疗室，虽然麻醉药的效力还在，嘴里咬着棉花，云云还是可爱地向志工比着谢谢的手势。
感受慈济医护人员对女儿的照顾，吴玉琴充满了深深的感谢。“怎么会有这么有爱心的人啊？从一下车就有歌声和笑容热烈接待，不仅让孩子看牙，还准备丰富的节目，为他们带来欢乐，你们的爱心让我受宠若惊，有机会我也要做志工帮助别人。”志工的关怀和支持，让吴玉琴在陪伴云云的漫长路上，没有孤单。
◎ 自信迎向未来
感受到家长和孩子的欣喜，来自MINDS周末活动召集人李惠晶说：“今天的活动，我觉得不管是家长或孩子都受益良多。智力障碍的孩子比较没有照顾牙齿的意识和能力，有些连刷牙都有问题，经常是牙痛时才去见牙医。看牙时，也很难控制情绪和动作，有时连牙医和父母都没有办法。今天有这么多志工协助，对他们是个很大的帮助。况且，新加坡牙医费用很贵，低收入家庭很难负担，慈济义诊中心提供了他们很好的帮助。”
“平常人对看牙齿都有恐惧感，更别说这些智力有障碍的孩子。所以我们特别安排游戏、气球等，也请医生装扮像小动物，让他们开心。此外，为了要拉近距离，和他们交谈时，也要用小孩的语气，鼓励、称赞他们，融入他们的世界。未来希望我们能尽自己力量，继续照顾这些孩子的牙齿健康。”邓国荣医师说。
医师的专业看诊加上志工的情绪安抚，慈济团队用心和细心，为的就是希望所有的孩子们拥有健康的牙齿及强健的体魄。也祝福他们不要因为身心障碍而放弃自己，认真面对生命，怀抱自信，勇敢迎向未来。
克服犹豫踏出第一步 慈青活力感染启智学生
【许洈宾/ 新加坡报导】
当言语无法作为沟通的桥梁时，肢体语言就是最佳的表现关怀的方法。
每月固定一次在慈济义诊中心服务的慈青，于9月26日策划了一系列活动，希望陪伴前来义诊中心检查牙齿的启智学生度过愉快的周末。这次活动的慈青窗口施懿芸同学在活动的前两天亲自准备了许多静思语字条、卡通剪纸与图案，作为学生们作画时的材料。
这13位来自新加坡弱智人士福利促进会（MINDs）的学生在父母和义工的陪同下来到义诊中心。让大家印象深刻的，是在吹气球环节时，一名同学天真地亲了慈青张丽妃，以示感谢以及开心。除此之外，另一名新进慈青黄敬权还意外地收到了同学亲手以气球制作的花朵和亲手填色的卡片呢！
◎ 从陌生到熟悉
大部分慈青都是第一次接触启智学生，开始的时候难免会觉得尴尬和害怕，不知道该如何和他们沟通。当司仪呼吁慈青加入小圆桌就近陪伴时，大家还是有点踌躇不前，但是只要踏出了第一步，才发现困难原来只是“踏出第一步之前的感觉”而已。
慈青张丽妃表示刚开始时她也不知道该如何面对启智学生，只能在他们制作卡片时从旁协助他们。慈青们唯有细心观察学习师姑师伯们与同学们的互动，还有感受同学们的双亲对孩子长期关怀与包容。慢慢地，同学就能感受慈青的真诚，然后开始回应，甚至到后来吹气球环节时大家打成一片，最后连慈青摄影志工也忍不住参与其中。
摄影志工周祎超表示：“在互动的时候，虽然不知道同学的内心想法，只能竭尽所能帮助他们。”
另一位新进慈青黄敬权表示，其实他也是觉得和同学们沟通很困难。但是，随着后来培养出默契后，同学就会对志工和慈青产生亲切感。在场的志工鼓励慈青专注于陪伴一名同学，等到该名同学熟悉慈青后，自然地就不会对慈青表现抗拒。敬权也说虽然之前曾学过手语，但已忘记，所以手语环节是让他重新学习手语的机会。
◎ 手语带动打破沟通障碍
这次的手语表演展现了慈青随机应变的能力。由于慈青们在活动开始半个小时前才练习手语，因此还未能完全掌握每个姿势。当《快乐朋友》的音乐响起时，一些慈青拉着同学们的手唱舞，一些慈青和比较害羞的同学一起打节拍，让气氛变得融洽。
就像歌词所描述般“嘿，我们快乐的朋友，手拉着手，我们心连心，一起努力向前行，共创美好的人生……”
慈青张佑平说，同学们有着一颗单纯的心，只要真心对待，对方就能感受到其中诚意。一个握手、一个Hi 5、一个微笑就能拉近距离。他还期待下次有类似活动时，慈青可以在手语带动的时候把手语动作尽量简化，以便能让同学们一起参与。
回顾另一首手语带动歌曲《地球的孩子》，慈青们和启智同学们其实‘都是地球的孩子’，只是‘上天为我们写下不同的故事’。面对着同学们单纯的心，唤醒了慈青们的赤子之心，还有一个大家小时候共同的愿望——没有烦恼快乐成长。
Where Fears Subsides and Smiles Surfaces
Translated by Sim Lit Wee
Tzu Chi Free Clinic (Singapore) has been providing medical services to the poor, the elderly and foreign workers on a regular basis. On 26 September, the clinic welcomed 13 young beneficiaries from The Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) and provided them with dental checks and treatment.
In order to keep the beneficiaries entertained during the long wait, the doctors and volunteers have came prepared with a line-up of magic performances and games, injecting joy and laughter into the atmosphere.
Where fears subsides and smiles surfaces
Dental visits are usually conditioned with fear, an emotion which was also apparent on the beneficiaries’ faces on their bus journey to the Tzu Chi Free Clinic. However, upon arrival at the clinic, the warm welcoming cheers from the volunteers, as well as the adorable and attractive soft toys on the medical team’s hat and scarf gradually drew all their attention away.
The supposing “scary dental visit” was turned into a cheerful playground as the Tzu Chi volunteers occupied the beneficiaries with a line-up of magic shows, colouring activities, card-making, sign-language sign-along and balloon sculpturing. Although the beneficiaries may not have understood the magic tricks, their fidgeting hands may not have allowed them to colour within the lines, nor could they follow the rhythms during the “sign-along” session, they were still very much supported by the volunteers who were generous in giving encouragements.
As the joyful events carried on in the waiting area, efforts for doctors and volunteers in the dental room were also ongoing. It was not easy to get the beneficiaries to cooperate for oral checks. Despite numerous comforting and cajoling, there were times where the volunteers had to keep the beneficiaries still by holding their hands and legs tight or distract them with improvised playthings.
“It is quite a challenge for us. We needed twice as long of the usual time for each session. That’s why we could only schedule for 13 beneficiaries to come today”, said Dr Tang Kok Weng, the dentist coordinator, with a smile.
Great to have your support
“Getting Zi Bin to the dentist is really painstaking. The last time he went to a dentist, he couldn’t even lie still. In the end we had to give him an anesthesia jab to let him sleep throughout the procedure, and let him had seven to eight tooth extraction at one go,” said Zi Bin’s mum Mdm Zheng Ling Feng as she recalled the experience.
Zi Bin’s was still laughing away as the volunteers brought him into the dental room. But the minute he saw the dentist, the change in his facial expression was obvious; the boy started to look uneasy and a sense of distrust started to emerge. It was only after some jokes and persuasion that the teen finally opened his mouth, but he struggled each time when the dental equipments went near him. The scaling procedure was only able to be completed with the help from about six volunteers to hold him still and comfort him.
When she saw Zi Bin walking out of the dental room with smiling and showing off his clean, white teeth, Mdm Zheng was finally relieved.
“It has been almost 10 years since his last dental visit. I can see Zi Bin is very happy today. All thanks to all of you. It’s great to know that there are still such kind hearted people like all of you out there. I really feel very happy and comforted having to receive your love and support,” said Mdm Zheng with tear in her eyes.
Less than perfect, but not alone
With her mother by her side, this is the first in her lifetime Zeng Yun Yun had ever sat on a dental chair. Anxiety was unavoidable.
24-year-old Yun Yun is the third child of Mdm Wu Yu Qin. She was diagnosed with intellectual disability not long after birth. Though upset and disheartened, Mdm Wu soon brought herself to accept the reality and eventually learnt how to tend to Yun Yun.
Although Yun Yun was not born smart, she is a sweet and understanding child, and led an interesting life too. Yun Yun shares a close bond with her mother. Apart from the usual life skill training, her mum also enrolled her for various talent courses. Yun Yun is an expert in bowls. She had even represented the Singapore Bowls Team in the Shanghai Special Olympics Games in 2007.
Born with congenital heart disease, Yun Yun had her first major operation when she was only 13 months old. The doctors advised that Yun Yun has to be extra cautious if she were to see a dentist. The advice stalled Mdm Wu in bringing Yun Yun for a dental check up all these years.
“The doctor told me that she has to take antibiotics before having a dental check up. I just felt it was really troublesome and I was scared, that’s why I did not dare to bring her to a dentist, and I didn’t know what’s her oral condition is like,” Mdm Wu said helplessly.
After a thorough check up, the dentist found out that Yun Yun has two cavities that needs to be extracted. The dental team then spent an hour scaling, applying anesthesia and extracting the two decayed teeth. An appointment was also made for Yun Yun to return for dental visits. Although still drowsy due to the effects of the anesthesia, Yun Yun walked out from her first dental visit in 24 years with gratitude. With the cotton padding still in her mouth, the adorable Yun Yun used her free hands to sign “thank you” to the volunteers.
With her daughter in good hands, Mdm Wu was very grateful and appreciative towards the care given by the dental team. “You guys are unbelievably kind! From the minute we got off the bus, we were greeted welcoming smiles. You not only provided dental services for the kids, but also prepared interesting programmes to keep them occupied and happy! This is really unbelievable! I hope I’ll have the chance to join as a volunteer one day and help others!”
Looking ahead with confidence
The coordinator of MINDS weekend project, Li Huijing, observed the whole dental session and sensed the joy and relief amongst the parents and beneficiaries. “Today’s activity has benefited both our beneficiaries and their parents. The beneficiaries are mostly unable to take care of their oral health. Some of them even face difficulties brushing teeth on their own, and often, they only see the dentist in the event of a toothache.
“While coming to the dentist, it is usually hard to appease their fears. Sometimes even the dentist and their parents can’t do much either. But today, there’s so many volunteers helping around, which was really wonderful! Besides, dental care in Singapore is pretty expensive and most low income family find problems affording these expenses. Tzu Chi Free Clinic has really provided a great help to our beneficiaries.”
Dr Tang Kok Weng said, “Even normal people would fret going to the dentist, let alone these beneficiaries. That’s why we planned games and even asked the dentists to put on some animal toys so that they can be at ease. Also, when conversing with them, we tried to use a more child-like tone and gave them lots of encouragements and praises. Hopefully we could keep tending to the oral needs of these beneficiaries in the near future.”
With the professionalism and compassion of the dental team as well as the Tzu Chi volunteers, it is the hope of all that all of the beneficiaries will have an ideal oral health as well as a fit body. Let us bless them with that and hope that they would brave their future with courage and confidence.
01 October 2010
慈济大藏经 - 新加坡分会到中华中学宣导环保
走入校园设立环保教育展 师生共度绿色中秋节
【林志华、黄嘉慧/ 新加坡报导】
2010年9月24日晚上，新加坡慈济志工应中华中学的邀请，在学校的中秋节晚会上，设立环保教育展，为中秋添上绿色环保气息，让学生们过一个不一样的中秋节。
中华中学是慈济新芽助学金计划的参与学校，该校行政副校长Mr. Samuel Tso Hung Tim对慈济有所听闻，特意邀请慈济志工在该校晚会上，利用学校食堂的一角，设立环保教育展，向师生宣导环保资源回收的意义，也从慈济人的身体力行中，认识落实环保资源回收并不难。
志工把握这个机会，向师生们宣导即将在11月14日开跑的实龙岗环保点，邀请他们前来参与社区环保资源回收，同为美好家园出一份力。
慈济环保教育展设立在学校食堂的一个显眼的角落，有看板区、大爱感恩科技产品展示、分类示范区、静思人文区等。校方让志工在校内广播，也邀请志工到校友联谊会中宣导慈济环保教育展。因此，当晚中秋庆祝文娱表演后，师生们络绎不绝涌入环保教育展参访。
回收70个宝特瓶，可以制成赈灾毛毯；环保碗筷和杯，是慈济人出门必备的‘三宝’，让师生们啧啧称奇。带来三十位同学来浏览环保教育展的谭建富（OttoTham）老师，在志工的导览下，参观了大爱感恩科技区，亲手触摸用宝特瓶制成的毛毯，赞叹不已。
“真是让我们增广见闻，学到了很多东西，有意义。没想到装汽水的塑料瓶，可以用来做成棉被。”
“原来家里的许多垃圾，都是可以回收的资源，平日都不知道。”陈秀英老师看到分类区内的资源，有感而发地说。对慈济有所听闻，今天第一次与慈济志工近距离接触，陈老师就表示要加入这个团体。
学校有一台宝特瓶与铝罐压缩机，校方为了鼓励学生使用，就以换取文具如橡皮擦、铅笔、原子笔等等来奖赏，然而效果未见理想。校方因此希望透过慈济的环保教育展，让学生对环保有进一步的认识，并充分利用这台机。
压缩机也搬到了教育展来，负责操作的是中三学生邱佳韵。她尽忠职守地站在压缩机前，向同学们讲解与示范压缩机的用法。
“环保是很有趣的学问，很多细节是别的同学不知道的。好比说回收一个汽水罐，你就可以省下相等于三个钟头看电视的电力。”佳韵同学有感而发地说。
从小受到外婆的影响，她也会回收家里的瓶瓶罐罐。自去年参加环保比赛后，对环保有了更深的认识。每天午休时间她都自发地承担了操作这台压缩机的工作，也成了负责学校环保的霍家燕老师眼中的环保小尖兵。
另一位住在盛港的许明仪同学，是学校环保团体的成员，曾在社区内看见蓝天白云志工做环保的身影而留下印象。当她听志工解说，使用免洗筷对环境与健康的破坏后，感到惊讶。
“我觉得环保是很重要的，我们必须尽我们的责任来保护地球。”尽管身边一些同学不太关心环保的课题，她仍会继续努力参与环保活动，并决定以后不再用免洗筷了。
晚会中，除了环保教育展的宣导，一组慈济志工手拿着夹子和垃圾袋，做‘垃圾不落地’的示范，将校园内的垃圾捡起，更向同学们宣导随时将垃圾分类的好习惯。
身为环保导师的霍家燕老师一直很希望可以带动学生们积极做环保，当她看见慈济志工在校园内弯腰捡垃圾的画面，深深被感动了。
“看到你们到处走，捡起学校的垃圾，我希望学生看到后会有所感动，并自动自发地维护校园的整洁。”
中秋节庆结合绿色环保，让今年的中秋节更添意义。希望聚众之力减缓大地再受毁伤，让今后中秋夜空上的一轮明月清辉不减，年年岁岁，岁岁年年。
Celebrating a Green Mid-Autumn Festival with Zhong Hua Secondary
Translated by Chua Teong Seng
Zhong Hua Secondary School is one of the secondary schools participating in Tzu Chi's “Seeds of Hope” Bursary Programme. Mr Samuel Tso Hung Tim, the administration vice principal of the school, had heard of Tzu Chi before and it was Mr Samuel who invited Tzu Chi volunteers to set up an eco-awareness exhibition at the party to promote the significance of recycling to the school community.
The volunteers had the school’s permission to propagate the exhibition through the broadcasting system prior the event and were even invited to the Alumni meeting to make announcement. The publicity paid off with teachers and students flocking to the exhibition after enjoying the cultural performances at the Mid-Autumn Festival party.
Situated at a prominent corner in the school canteen, the exhibition offered billboards explanation, recycling demonstration, Da Ai Technology creation showcase, and display of Tzu Chi’s Jing Si eco-friendly products.
Making lasting product out of ‘garbage’
The teachers and students were particularly amazed with the eco-blanket developed by Da Ai Technology Co. Ltd., a company established and ran in Taiwan by five Tzu Chi entrepreneurs with profits channeled to Tzu Chi’s charitable work, using 70 recycled plastic bottles.
The plastic bottles were collected in Tzu Chi’s recycling points across Taiwan, where recycling volunteers wash, de-cap, de-ring, flatten, bag, and send them to factories to be shredded, rinsed, and made into polyester resin. This is then spun into yarn and woven into cloth from which light, soft, warm blankets are made. The blankets are often distributed along with food and medical supplies to the needy during Tzu Chi’s aid missions.
The teachers and students also marveled at the reusable lunchboxes, chopsticks and cups – known as the “three treasures” that Tzu Chi volunteers bring with them when dining out.
Mr Otto Tham, the Class 1E3 form teacher who’s on guided tour at the exhibition with his 30 students, was seen touching the eco-blanket to feel its texture. “This is really an eye-opener,” he praised. “It’s amazing that pop bottles can be transformed into quilts. We really learned a lot today.”
“I didn’t know that so much garbage can actually be recycled," commented relief teacher Chen Xiu Ying after seeing the sorted items at the recycling demonstration area. Ms Chen had heard about Tzu Chi before and, after her first contact with the Tzu Chi volunteers that day, she immediately expressed the interest to join their ranks.
To the volunteers’ surprise, the school has a ‘reverse vending machine’ that can compress plastic bottles and aluminium cans for recycling. To encourage usage, the school gives away stationery as rewards but the result was barely satisfactory. The school hopes that through Tzu Chi's eco-awareness exhibition, its students would better understand the importance of environmental conservation, and starts to make use of the machine.
Secondary three student Khoo Jia Yun was responsible for operating the ‘reverse vending machine’ which was specially shifted to the exhibition area that night. Jia Yun stood dutifully in front of it and explained and demonstrated to her fellow schoolmates the method to use the equipment.
She thinks that environmental conservation is actually a very interesting topic and it’s a pity that many people are not aware of fun facts like recycling an aluminium can could save enough energy to run a TV for three hours.
Influenced by her grandmother, Jia Yun had started recycling bottles and cans at home at a very young age. Having gained a deeper understanding of environmental issues after participating in an environmental competition last year, Jia Yun volunteered to take up the role of operating the ‘reverse vending machine’ during lunch recesses. In the eyes of Fok Kar Yin, the teacher in-charge of Zhong Hua Sec’s environmental initiatives, Jia Yun is a “young vanguard of the environment” in the school.
Action speaks louder than words
Shirlin Koh Ming Yi, who lives in Sengkang, is a member of the school's environmental club, The Green Committee. She has seen Tzu Chi volunteers doing recycling work in her community before and was surprised to learn at the exhibition that the use of disposable chopsticks would damage the environment and one's health (for disposable chopsticks are made by clear cutting forests for the wood, causing irreparable harm to the environment, and the residues of sulfur dioxide used to bleach the chopsticks also pose health risk.)
“Environmental protection is a pressing issue now. We must do our part to protect the Earth,” said Ming Yi. Although there is a lack of concern among her classmates, Ming Yi is determined to be committed in environmental undertakings and has even decided to stop using disposable chopsticks.
In addition to holding the exhibition, the Tzu Chi volunteers also made it a point to carry out a “litter-free mission” around the school with tongs and garbage bags, which has attracted some attention.
Ms Fok Kar Yin was deeply moved when she saw the volunteers bending down to pick up litter around the school compound. The teacher in-charge has always hoped to lead the students to do more on environmental protection.
“With all of you going around to pick up litter in our school, I hope the students will be moved and start to maintain cleanliness voluntarily,” she said.
Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival with a touch of “green flavour” at Zhong Hua Secondary had made this year's festival even more meaningful. By rallying everyone's effort to reduce the damage to the Earth, we hope the moon will continue to shine brightly in the Mid-Autumn night sky, year after year.
【林志华、黄嘉慧/ 新加坡报导】
2010年9月24日晚上，新加坡慈济志工应中华中学的邀请，在学校的中秋节晚会上，设立环保教育展，为中秋添上绿色环保气息，让学生们过一个不一样的中秋节。
中华中学是慈济新芽助学金计划的参与学校，该校行政副校长Mr. Samuel Tso Hung Tim对慈济有所听闻，特意邀请慈济志工在该校晚会上，利用学校食堂的一角，设立环保教育展，向师生宣导环保资源回收的意义，也从慈济人的身体力行中，认识落实环保资源回收并不难。
志工把握这个机会，向师生们宣导即将在11月14日开跑的实龙岗环保点，邀请他们前来参与社区环保资源回收，同为美好家园出一份力。
慈济环保教育展设立在学校食堂的一个显眼的角落，有看板区、大爱感恩科技产品展示、分类示范区、静思人文区等。校方让志工在校内广播，也邀请志工到校友联谊会中宣导慈济环保教育展。因此，当晚中秋庆祝文娱表演后，师生们络绎不绝涌入环保教育展参访。
回收70个宝特瓶，可以制成赈灾毛毯；环保碗筷和杯，是慈济人出门必备的‘三宝’，让师生们啧啧称奇。带来三十位同学来浏览环保教育展的谭建富（OttoTham）老师，在志工的导览下，参观了大爱感恩科技区，亲手触摸用宝特瓶制成的毛毯，赞叹不已。
“真是让我们增广见闻，学到了很多东西，有意义。没想到装汽水的塑料瓶，可以用来做成棉被。”
“原来家里的许多垃圾，都是可以回收的资源，平日都不知道。”陈秀英老师看到分类区内的资源，有感而发地说。对慈济有所听闻，今天第一次与慈济志工近距离接触，陈老师就表示要加入这个团体。
学校有一台宝特瓶与铝罐压缩机，校方为了鼓励学生使用，就以换取文具如橡皮擦、铅笔、原子笔等等来奖赏，然而效果未见理想。校方因此希望透过慈济的环保教育展，让学生对环保有进一步的认识，并充分利用这台机。
压缩机也搬到了教育展来，负责操作的是中三学生邱佳韵。她尽忠职守地站在压缩机前，向同学们讲解与示范压缩机的用法。
“环保是很有趣的学问，很多细节是别的同学不知道的。好比说回收一个汽水罐，你就可以省下相等于三个钟头看电视的电力。”佳韵同学有感而发地说。
从小受到外婆的影响，她也会回收家里的瓶瓶罐罐。自去年参加环保比赛后，对环保有了更深的认识。每天午休时间她都自发地承担了操作这台压缩机的工作，也成了负责学校环保的霍家燕老师眼中的环保小尖兵。
另一位住在盛港的许明仪同学，是学校环保团体的成员，曾在社区内看见蓝天白云志工做环保的身影而留下印象。当她听志工解说，使用免洗筷对环境与健康的破坏后，感到惊讶。
“我觉得环保是很重要的，我们必须尽我们的责任来保护地球。”尽管身边一些同学不太关心环保的课题，她仍会继续努力参与环保活动，并决定以后不再用免洗筷了。
晚会中，除了环保教育展的宣导，一组慈济志工手拿着夹子和垃圾袋，做‘垃圾不落地’的示范，将校园内的垃圾捡起，更向同学们宣导随时将垃圾分类的好习惯。
身为环保导师的霍家燕老师一直很希望可以带动学生们积极做环保，当她看见慈济志工在校园内弯腰捡垃圾的画面，深深被感动了。
“看到你们到处走，捡起学校的垃圾，我希望学生看到后会有所感动，并自动自发地维护校园的整洁。”
中秋节庆结合绿色环保，让今年的中秋节更添意义。希望聚众之力减缓大地再受毁伤，让今后中秋夜空上的一轮明月清辉不减，年年岁岁，岁岁年年。
Celebrating a Green Mid-Autumn Festival with Zhong Hua Secondary
Translated by Chua Teong Seng
Zhong Hua Secondary School is one of the secondary schools participating in Tzu Chi's “Seeds of Hope” Bursary Programme. Mr Samuel Tso Hung Tim, the administration vice principal of the school, had heard of Tzu Chi before and it was Mr Samuel who invited Tzu Chi volunteers to set up an eco-awareness exhibition at the party to promote the significance of recycling to the school community.
The volunteers had the school’s permission to propagate the exhibition through the broadcasting system prior the event and were even invited to the Alumni meeting to make announcement. The publicity paid off with teachers and students flocking to the exhibition after enjoying the cultural performances at the Mid-Autumn Festival party.
Situated at a prominent corner in the school canteen, the exhibition offered billboards explanation, recycling demonstration, Da Ai Technology creation showcase, and display of Tzu Chi’s Jing Si eco-friendly products.
Making lasting product out of ‘garbage’
The teachers and students were particularly amazed with the eco-blanket developed by Da Ai Technology Co. Ltd., a company established and ran in Taiwan by five Tzu Chi entrepreneurs with profits channeled to Tzu Chi’s charitable work, using 70 recycled plastic bottles.
The plastic bottles were collected in Tzu Chi’s recycling points across Taiwan, where recycling volunteers wash, de-cap, de-ring, flatten, bag, and send them to factories to be shredded, rinsed, and made into polyester resin. This is then spun into yarn and woven into cloth from which light, soft, warm blankets are made. The blankets are often distributed along with food and medical supplies to the needy during Tzu Chi’s aid missions.
The teachers and students also marveled at the reusable lunchboxes, chopsticks and cups – known as the “three treasures” that Tzu Chi volunteers bring with them when dining out.
Mr Otto Tham, the Class 1E3 form teacher who’s on guided tour at the exhibition with his 30 students, was seen touching the eco-blanket to feel its texture. “This is really an eye-opener,” he praised. “It’s amazing that pop bottles can be transformed into quilts. We really learned a lot today.”
“I didn’t know that so much garbage can actually be recycled," commented relief teacher Chen Xiu Ying after seeing the sorted items at the recycling demonstration area. Ms Chen had heard about Tzu Chi before and, after her first contact with the Tzu Chi volunteers that day, she immediately expressed the interest to join their ranks.
To the volunteers’ surprise, the school has a ‘reverse vending machine’ that can compress plastic bottles and aluminium cans for recycling. To encourage usage, the school gives away stationery as rewards but the result was barely satisfactory. The school hopes that through Tzu Chi's eco-awareness exhibition, its students would better understand the importance of environmental conservation, and starts to make use of the machine.
Secondary three student Khoo Jia Yun was responsible for operating the ‘reverse vending machine’ which was specially shifted to the exhibition area that night. Jia Yun stood dutifully in front of it and explained and demonstrated to her fellow schoolmates the method to use the equipment.
She thinks that environmental conservation is actually a very interesting topic and it’s a pity that many people are not aware of fun facts like recycling an aluminium can could save enough energy to run a TV for three hours.
Influenced by her grandmother, Jia Yun had started recycling bottles and cans at home at a very young age. Having gained a deeper understanding of environmental issues after participating in an environmental competition last year, Jia Yun volunteered to take up the role of operating the ‘reverse vending machine’ during lunch recesses. In the eyes of Fok Kar Yin, the teacher in-charge of Zhong Hua Sec’s environmental initiatives, Jia Yun is a “young vanguard of the environment” in the school.
Action speaks louder than words
Shirlin Koh Ming Yi, who lives in Sengkang, is a member of the school's environmental club, The Green Committee. She has seen Tzu Chi volunteers doing recycling work in her community before and was surprised to learn at the exhibition that the use of disposable chopsticks would damage the environment and one's health (for disposable chopsticks are made by clear cutting forests for the wood, causing irreparable harm to the environment, and the residues of sulfur dioxide used to bleach the chopsticks also pose health risk.)
“Environmental protection is a pressing issue now. We must do our part to protect the Earth,” said Ming Yi. Although there is a lack of concern among her classmates, Ming Yi is determined to be committed in environmental undertakings and has even decided to stop using disposable chopsticks.
In addition to holding the exhibition, the Tzu Chi volunteers also made it a point to carry out a “litter-free mission” around the school with tongs and garbage bags, which has attracted some attention.
Ms Fok Kar Yin was deeply moved when she saw the volunteers bending down to pick up litter around the school compound. The teacher in-charge has always hoped to lead the students to do more on environmental protection.
“With all of you going around to pick up litter in our school, I hope the students will be moved and start to maintain cleanliness voluntarily,” she said.
Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival with a touch of “green flavour” at Zhong Hua Secondary had made this year's festival even more meaningful. By rallying everyone's effort to reduce the damage to the Earth, we hope the moon will continue to shine brightly in the Mid-Autumn night sky, year after year.
24 August 2010
慈济大藏经 - 新加坡福慧中心开幕
慈济健检中心正式启用 推广预防医学守护健康
2010年8月21日【曾茂文、潘宝通/ 新加坡报导】
四面的组屋高楼林立，新加坡佛教慈济健检中心（福慧中心）就建在社区邻里中。
经过测试运作一个月后，医疗器材日渐齐全到位，健检中心终于在2010年8月21日正式启用。志工用心地策划了两个梯次的社区爱洒活动，挨家挨户邀请附近居民前来观礼，并亲身来了解慈济健检服务。
见证这历史性一刻的，除了四百多位民众之外，还包括了新加坡国家发展部暨教育部高级政务部长傅海燕女士、台北驻新加坡代表处代表史亚平女士、前来参加青奥会的约旦资深志工陈秋华师兄，以及自吉隆坡及马六甲远道而来的法亲家人等等。半圆形场地被布置成典雅舞台和座席，众人齐聚一堂，喜气洋洋。
◎ 获得政府高度认同
慈济新加坡分会于2005年底推动四合一架构后，志工深入社区推展慈济志业，无论是常月社区环保、环保讲座、健康检查、捐血活动和爱洒茶会等等，都获得民众的赞赏，同时也获得社区基层组织及本地政府的认同。
2007年八月，新加坡分会首次在西南区的裕华民众俱乐部举办社区健检活动。当天该区国会议员傅海燕部长莅临关怀，对慈济志工展现的人文及纪律表示肯定，并在事后请该区公民咨询委员会主席庄辉煌先生前来分会，探讨慈济在社区成立‘人文关怀中心’的可能性，深入关怀居民的身心健康。
其后，慈济提出的社区健检中心计划，经新加坡卫生部协调，以‘义诊中心执照’规格申请，并获得傅海燕部长的大力支持与推荐，政府遂以低廉的慈善价来酌收租金，并极力配合，展示对慈济的高度认同。
傅海燕部长在启用典礼的致词中表示，裕华社区发展比较早，居民年龄层也偏高，身体难免出现病痛，所幸慈济在这几年以来，持续在该社区举办免费健康检查活动，让居民的健康有了比较全面的照顾。有感于健检活动仅是一年一度，当“慈济在提出成立健检中心的时候，我们非常地欢迎。”
慈济从慈善起家，发现‘因病而贫’的社会现象而开启创办慈济医院的因缘。新加坡拥有完善的医疗体系，但面对人口老化的课题，推广预防医学无疑是一大挑战。台北驻新加坡代表处代表史亚平女士说，健检中心正是本地慈济医疗志业重要的一环。所谓预防胜於治疗，健检中心方便快捷的健检服务，将适时为居民的健康把关。
◎ 医疗服务深度化
启用典礼中，人医会成员欢欣地步上舞台，呈现柔美的手语表演。简单而富有人文气息的节目后，慈济新加坡分会执行长刘济雨师兄引领嘉宾们进入健检中心巡礼，并由人医会医师们伴随讲解。其中，新购置的骨质密度测量仪(Bone Densitometer)，引起傅海燕部长和史亚平女士的注目，两人认为中心设备完善周全，致力于落实‘预防医学’的概念。
在充满慈济人文和文物布置的中心里，傅海燕部长被挂在一隅的证严上人法照吸引，驻足细看良久。她在志工的邀请下，抽出了一张静思语小卡“人真正的财富在行善”，主宾双方交流甚欢。
前来观礼的社区民众也加入巡礼的行列，由志工带领介绍参观。对于健检的重要性，陈毖（女丹）小姐分享，在一次检查后发现自己的胆固醇指数偏高，才察觉自己一直抱持错误的观念，并非年轻人就不需要做健检。经过该次经验，她除了更注意自身健康外，也积极向朋友宣导适时做健检的必要。
福慧中心四周组屋环绕，人口密集，且交通方便，是理想的‘人间菩萨招生’之处。执行长刘济雨师兄解释：“这些组屋楼下的地都是属於政府的，并不轻易让慈善团体使用或租用；而这几年以来，慈济新加坡分会的全体志工在四合一架构之下推动很多社区活动，让社区基层组织非常地认同。”
济雨师兄强调，健检中心将秉持证严上人的理念，除了守护健康之外，也落实医疗人文，期许为本地医疗注入一股清新的人文气息。他说：“不只是提供医疗服务（medication），还要教育（education）；不只是治疗（cure），还要关怀（care）。”
在460人的祝福与见证之下，嘉宾们联袂在《佛陀问病图》前揭幕。拉下红布幔，代表的不仅是踏出‘预防医学’的重要一步，更意味着慈济人医会成员及志工们要学习佛陀的精神，用心用爱，守护每一位居民的身心健康。
2010年8月21日【曾茂文、潘宝通/ 新加坡报导】
四面的组屋高楼林立，新加坡佛教慈济健检中心（福慧中心）就建在社区邻里中。
经过测试运作一个月后，医疗器材日渐齐全到位，健检中心终于在2010年8月21日正式启用。志工用心地策划了两个梯次的社区爱洒活动，挨家挨户邀请附近居民前来观礼，并亲身来了解慈济健检服务。
见证这历史性一刻的，除了四百多位民众之外，还包括了新加坡国家发展部暨教育部高级政务部长傅海燕女士、台北驻新加坡代表处代表史亚平女士、前来参加青奥会的约旦资深志工陈秋华师兄，以及自吉隆坡及马六甲远道而来的法亲家人等等。半圆形场地被布置成典雅舞台和座席，众人齐聚一堂，喜气洋洋。
◎ 获得政府高度认同
慈济新加坡分会于2005年底推动四合一架构后，志工深入社区推展慈济志业，无论是常月社区环保、环保讲座、健康检查、捐血活动和爱洒茶会等等，都获得民众的赞赏，同时也获得社区基层组织及本地政府的认同。
2007年八月，新加坡分会首次在西南区的裕华民众俱乐部举办社区健检活动。当天该区国会议员傅海燕部长莅临关怀，对慈济志工展现的人文及纪律表示肯定，并在事后请该区公民咨询委员会主席庄辉煌先生前来分会，探讨慈济在社区成立‘人文关怀中心’的可能性，深入关怀居民的身心健康。
其后，慈济提出的社区健检中心计划，经新加坡卫生部协调，以‘义诊中心执照’规格申请，并获得傅海燕部长的大力支持与推荐，政府遂以低廉的慈善价来酌收租金，并极力配合，展示对慈济的高度认同。
傅海燕部长在启用典礼的致词中表示，裕华社区发展比较早，居民年龄层也偏高，身体难免出现病痛，所幸慈济在这几年以来，持续在该社区举办免费健康检查活动，让居民的健康有了比较全面的照顾。有感于健检活动仅是一年一度，当“慈济在提出成立健检中心的时候，我们非常地欢迎。”
慈济从慈善起家，发现‘因病而贫’的社会现象而开启创办慈济医院的因缘。新加坡拥有完善的医疗体系，但面对人口老化的课题，推广预防医学无疑是一大挑战。台北驻新加坡代表处代表史亚平女士说，健检中心正是本地慈济医疗志业重要的一环。所谓预防胜於治疗，健检中心方便快捷的健检服务，将适时为居民的健康把关。
◎ 医疗服务深度化
启用典礼中，人医会成员欢欣地步上舞台，呈现柔美的手语表演。简单而富有人文气息的节目后，慈济新加坡分会执行长刘济雨师兄引领嘉宾们进入健检中心巡礼，并由人医会医师们伴随讲解。其中，新购置的骨质密度测量仪(Bone Densitometer)，引起傅海燕部长和史亚平女士的注目，两人认为中心设备完善周全，致力于落实‘预防医学’的概念。
在充满慈济人文和文物布置的中心里，傅海燕部长被挂在一隅的证严上人法照吸引，驻足细看良久。她在志工的邀请下，抽出了一张静思语小卡“人真正的财富在行善”，主宾双方交流甚欢。
前来观礼的社区民众也加入巡礼的行列，由志工带领介绍参观。对于健检的重要性，陈毖（女丹）小姐分享，在一次检查后发现自己的胆固醇指数偏高，才察觉自己一直抱持错误的观念，并非年轻人就不需要做健检。经过该次经验，她除了更注意自身健康外，也积极向朋友宣导适时做健检的必要。
福慧中心四周组屋环绕，人口密集，且交通方便，是理想的‘人间菩萨招生’之处。执行长刘济雨师兄解释：“这些组屋楼下的地都是属於政府的，并不轻易让慈善团体使用或租用；而这几年以来，慈济新加坡分会的全体志工在四合一架构之下推动很多社区活动，让社区基层组织非常地认同。”
济雨师兄强调，健检中心将秉持证严上人的理念，除了守护健康之外，也落实医疗人文，期许为本地医疗注入一股清新的人文气息。他说：“不只是提供医疗服务（medication），还要教育（education）；不只是治疗（cure），还要关怀（care）。”
在460人的祝福与见证之下，嘉宾们联袂在《佛陀问病图》前揭幕。拉下红布幔，代表的不仅是踏出‘预防医学’的重要一步，更意味着慈济人医会成员及志工们要学习佛陀的精神，用心用爱，守护每一位居民的身心健康。
12 August 2010
31 July 2010
慈济大藏经 - 台中丰原张金财师兄的故事
慈济人温暖陪伴 独居长者爱回馈
住在台中县丰原的慈济照顾户张金财是个独居老人，由于没有工作没有收入，曾经靠吃馊水度日，再加上居住环境杂乱不堪，慈济志工看了很不忍，于是帮忙整理住家环境，只要一有空也去关怀他；志工的爱温暖了张金财，独居的他开始走入人群，现在天天都到丰原静思堂做福田志工，比清理自己家还要认真。
清晨六点多，气温不到十度，张金财就已经骑着脚踏车往丰原静思堂骑，这一骑，就是三十分钟。
水桶装水，把静思堂的每一扇窗户擦干净，张金财来这里当福田志工已经一年多，这段期间，每天都花两个多小时打扫环境；像楼梯铜条上的凹槽，张金财一定跪下来，顺着纹路一条一条来回用力擦干净。打扫工作告一段落，张金财不急着休息，反而到厨房帮忙，一会挑菜一会洗菜，就算天气好冷水很冰，张金财一个大男人照样可以跟着做。
慈济志工张援：「他很认真，一大早就来做福田志工，只要香积有活动，他一定跟着参加，真的是很好、很棒！」
用感恩的心来付出，张金财带着我们回他的家，这里头家具并不多，却看起来整齐干净，很难想像，过去的这里，曾经杂乱不堪。张金财说，会有整洁的居住环境，都是慈济帮忙打扫的，尤其李辉煌师兄的不离不弃，让独居的他，有了家的温暖。每一次访视，李辉煌师兄总会把温暖带来给张金财，而这一回更多带了慈济竹筒。
发挥善心的这份叮咛，张金财收到了，张金财告诉志工说，他不但已经加入慈济当会员了，今年还将参加慈诚培训，做一个真正手心向下的布施者。
昔日吃馊水维生 挥别过往成志工
住在丰原的张金财，四年前慈济志工发现他会在街上翻找馊水桶，处境堪怜，于是进行关怀访视，帮他整理打扫屋子，也为他找到工作，二年前他发生车祸，志工更是天天到医院探望，志工的真诚让张金财卸下了心防，做志工，参加培训，去年年底已经受证慈诚，也把在慈济学到的精神运用在工作上。
这是在四年前，慈济志工动员三十多人，为张金财打扫房舍整修门窗，当时志工发现他会到馊水桶找食物吃，于是展开关怀访视，但张金财并不领情，还很害怕。
慈济志工张金财：「不认识啦，又不懂慈济在做什么，彼此又不熟悉，很怕自己做错事，会被人骂，才会这样。」
志工没有因为张金财的排斥而放弃，访视志工接力持续关怀，二年前他发生车祸，慈济志工天天都来探望。
慈济志工张金财：「恢复时，很感恩，感恩慈济，关心我，师兄师姊都来看我，真的很开心很感恩。」
张金财因为经商失败，一度很落魄，对人有戒心，而在相信慈济后，张金财来到静思堂做福田志工，也参加培训，但是为了养猫，还是会去翻找馊水桶，在志工的苦劝下，他改掉了这个习惯。
慈济志工刘益旺：「如果让有心人拿到相机拍到慈济人在捡馊水，会想自己慈济人都顾不好，怎么帮助别人？」
不想伤害慈济，张金财一言一行都很慎重，去年七月志工帮他找到网球场的工作，日晒雨淋，他都做得欢喜。
慈济志工张金财：「心情好很多之后，做工作也会很认真，用慈济的精神去做，每件事都要做得很好。」
老板蓝素琴：「过去杂草丛生，庭院他都整理的很干净，很用心，满分。」
去年年底，张金财已经受证做慈诚，原本是连自己都认为不及格的人生，现在有了最好的分数。
住在台中县丰原的慈济照顾户张金财是个独居老人，由于没有工作没有收入，曾经靠吃馊水度日，再加上居住环境杂乱不堪，慈济志工看了很不忍，于是帮忙整理住家环境，只要一有空也去关怀他；志工的爱温暖了张金财，独居的他开始走入人群，现在天天都到丰原静思堂做福田志工，比清理自己家还要认真。
清晨六点多，气温不到十度，张金财就已经骑着脚踏车往丰原静思堂骑，这一骑，就是三十分钟。
水桶装水，把静思堂的每一扇窗户擦干净，张金财来这里当福田志工已经一年多，这段期间，每天都花两个多小时打扫环境；像楼梯铜条上的凹槽，张金财一定跪下来，顺着纹路一条一条来回用力擦干净。打扫工作告一段落，张金财不急着休息，反而到厨房帮忙，一会挑菜一会洗菜，就算天气好冷水很冰，张金财一个大男人照样可以跟着做。
慈济志工张援：「他很认真，一大早就来做福田志工，只要香积有活动，他一定跟着参加，真的是很好、很棒！」
用感恩的心来付出，张金财带着我们回他的家，这里头家具并不多，却看起来整齐干净，很难想像，过去的这里，曾经杂乱不堪。张金财说，会有整洁的居住环境，都是慈济帮忙打扫的，尤其李辉煌师兄的不离不弃，让独居的他，有了家的温暖。每一次访视，李辉煌师兄总会把温暖带来给张金财，而这一回更多带了慈济竹筒。
发挥善心的这份叮咛，张金财收到了，张金财告诉志工说，他不但已经加入慈济当会员了，今年还将参加慈诚培训，做一个真正手心向下的布施者。
昔日吃馊水维生 挥别过往成志工
住在丰原的张金财，四年前慈济志工发现他会在街上翻找馊水桶，处境堪怜，于是进行关怀访视，帮他整理打扫屋子，也为他找到工作，二年前他发生车祸，志工更是天天到医院探望，志工的真诚让张金财卸下了心防，做志工，参加培训，去年年底已经受证慈诚，也把在慈济学到的精神运用在工作上。
这是在四年前，慈济志工动员三十多人，为张金财打扫房舍整修门窗，当时志工发现他会到馊水桶找食物吃，于是展开关怀访视，但张金财并不领情，还很害怕。
慈济志工张金财：「不认识啦，又不懂慈济在做什么，彼此又不熟悉，很怕自己做错事，会被人骂，才会这样。」
志工没有因为张金财的排斥而放弃，访视志工接力持续关怀，二年前他发生车祸，慈济志工天天都来探望。
慈济志工张金财：「恢复时，很感恩，感恩慈济，关心我，师兄师姊都来看我，真的很开心很感恩。」
张金财因为经商失败，一度很落魄，对人有戒心，而在相信慈济后，张金财来到静思堂做福田志工，也参加培训，但是为了养猫，还是会去翻找馊水桶，在志工的苦劝下，他改掉了这个习惯。
慈济志工刘益旺：「如果让有心人拿到相机拍到慈济人在捡馊水，会想自己慈济人都顾不好，怎么帮助别人？」
不想伤害慈济，张金财一言一行都很慎重，去年七月志工帮他找到网球场的工作，日晒雨淋，他都做得欢喜。
慈济志工张金财：「心情好很多之后，做工作也会很认真，用慈济的精神去做，每件事都要做得很好。」
老板蓝素琴：「过去杂草丛生，庭院他都整理的很干净，很用心，满分。」
去年年底，张金财已经受证做慈诚，原本是连自己都认为不及格的人生，现在有了最好的分数。
21 July 2010
慈济大藏经 - 慈济国际赈灾史 Tzu Chi International Relief
慈济慈善遍及五大洲 赈灾足迹获肯定
（大爱新闻 综合报导 2010/07/20）
慈济从1991年开始国际赈灾，蓝天白云的身影从此遍布五大洲，经过20年努力， 获得国际机构认定，踏上国际舞台。
国际赈灾始于1991 慈悲寰宇无差别
2004年12月26日，一场芮氏规模九的强震，引发海啸，造成印度洋周边国家22万人罹难；灾后50个小时，慈济志工、踏上受创大地，展开救援行动；9个月后，援建的大爱村落成，安稳的家，让灾民走出灾难悲情，重新站稳脚步。
2002年，印尼雅加达的红溪河，发生20年来最严重的水患，随后慈济志工着手整治红溪河，也投入金卡莲大爱村的兴建，一路陪伴辅导居民，改变长年乱丢垃圾的习惯，脱离脏乱生活。
慈济人足迹，也因为水，来到中国大陆甘肃省、这个年降雨量不到两百亳米的省分；从1998年开始，慈济志工深入甘肃偏远地区，陆续完成了一万多口水窖，帮助当地居民、走出脱贫之路。
风灾无情的侵袭，在2009年，同时考验着台湾还有菲律宾；8月8日莫拉克风灾，重创南台湾，许多受灾乡亲无家可归，慈济援建的杉林大爱园区，日夜赶工，让原住民朋友，在平地重新展开新生活，也让山体与人体两相安； 9月轻度颱风凯莎娜，在菲律宾造成40年来，最严重水患。在菲律宾的慈济人，尽管自己也遭逢水灾之苦，却立即投入勘灾和救灾的行列。
2010年初，海地发生规模7.0的强震，几乎所有建筑都被震垮，慈济海地赈灾团匯聚多国，慈济志工的力量，投入急难救援行动，在当地发放与肤慰，更成功接引当地人一起投入援助自己的同胞。
义诊发放，肤慰关怀，慈济志工用实际行动遍洒大爱；而蓝天白云的身影，在一场场国际赈灾中，不缺席。
（大爱新闻 综合报导 2010/07/20）
慈济从1991年开始国际赈灾，蓝天白云的身影从此遍布五大洲，经过20年努力， 获得国际机构认定，踏上国际舞台。
国际赈灾始于1991 慈悲寰宇无差别
2004年12月26日，一场芮氏规模九的强震，引发海啸，造成印度洋周边国家22万人罹难；灾后50个小时，慈济志工、踏上受创大地，展开救援行动；9个月后，援建的大爱村落成，安稳的家，让灾民走出灾难悲情，重新站稳脚步。
2002年，印尼雅加达的红溪河，发生20年来最严重的水患，随后慈济志工着手整治红溪河，也投入金卡莲大爱村的兴建，一路陪伴辅导居民，改变长年乱丢垃圾的习惯，脱离脏乱生活。
慈济人足迹，也因为水，来到中国大陆甘肃省、这个年降雨量不到两百亳米的省分；从1998年开始，慈济志工深入甘肃偏远地区，陆续完成了一万多口水窖，帮助当地居民、走出脱贫之路。
风灾无情的侵袭，在2009年，同时考验着台湾还有菲律宾；8月8日莫拉克风灾，重创南台湾，许多受灾乡亲无家可归，慈济援建的杉林大爱园区，日夜赶工，让原住民朋友，在平地重新展开新生活，也让山体与人体两相安； 9月轻度颱风凯莎娜，在菲律宾造成40年来，最严重水患。在菲律宾的慈济人，尽管自己也遭逢水灾之苦，却立即投入勘灾和救灾的行列。
2010年初，海地发生规模7.0的强震，几乎所有建筑都被震垮，慈济海地赈灾团匯聚多国，慈济志工的力量，投入急难救援行动，在当地发放与肤慰，更成功接引当地人一起投入援助自己的同胞。
义诊发放，肤慰关怀，慈济志工用实际行动遍洒大爱；而蓝天白云的身影，在一场场国际赈灾中，不缺席。
慈济大藏经 - 慈济加入联合国经济社会理事会
联合国经社理事会通过 慈济为特殊谘委
（撰文报导：慈济基金会文发处 2010/7/20）
联合国(UN)于台湾时间七月十九日深夜十一点（纽约时间七月十九日上午十一点钟），召开经济社会理事会大会，会中正式通过「佛教慈济基金会」(Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation)成为「联合国经济社会理事会非政府组织的特殊谘询委员」（NGO in Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC)。美国慈济基金会纽约分会执行长张济舵出席这项大会，并将这项好消息传回慈济台湾总会。
获准参与联合国六大理事会之一
「经济社会理事会的特殊执行委员」将可以参与联合国经济社会理事会及其相关的机构的各项重要事务、计画、预算之推动，提供谘询与服务给联合国秘书长、各国政府与其他非政府组织。
联合国经济社会理事会这一次通过佛教慈济基金会作为其特殊谘询委员，是肯定慈济在全球超过七十个国家的慈善与医疗等重大贡献。特别是近年的海地地震、智利地震、四川地震、南亚海啸等重大灾难，慈济志工都是走在最前，做到最后，以平等大爱的精神协助灾后重建。
慈善无疆界 全球慈济人负重任
在全世界各重要的NGO组织当中，不乏具有基督教与回教精神的组织，而慈济以务实的行动，将佛教的平等大爱散佈到全世界各个苦难的角落，这是具有其特殊的意义。联合国经济及社会理事会长期注意到慈济在全球的慈善行动，这次赋予其特殊谘询委员的地位，表示肯定，亦期许慈济根据过去四十多年所累积的经验、所依循的法则，继续尽地球公民之责执行各项任务，也促使联合国「千年发展目标」（MDG）之达成，奉献一已之力。
未来佛教慈济基金会将获准参与经济社会理事会的各项会议，提供口头与书面之建议。同样的，慈济在全球的慈善行动也将获得联合国的各相关组织之协助与必要之安全保护。
当这项消息宣佈后，美国总会随即透过越洋电话向证严上人禀告。上人感动联合国经济社会理事会给予的殊荣，也在今天早晨七点钟向全球会众开示：「慈济人应肩负起无疆界众生的责任，将全球发生的苦难都视为一己的使命，经由慈悲善行，体现佛陀无缘大慈的精神，将平等大爱广披世界寰宇。」
※说明：联合国六个主要机构，分别为：联合国大会、联合国安全理事会、联合国经济及社会理事会、联合国託管理事会、联合国秘书处与国际法院。
ECOSOC主席敲捶 纽约志工见证歷史
（报导：纽约分会 2010/7/20）
纽约时间2010年7月19日上午11点（台湾时间晚上11点），在联合国总部召开的「联合国经济社会理事会」大会上，慈济正式取得「联合国经济社会理事会特殊谘询地位」（NGO in Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC）。大会主席在各国代表的见证下，敲下捶子，也将此刻永恆写入慈济史！
最后一分钟 师兄才获准进入会场
会议一结束，慈济人即搭计程车（第一次搭计程车，平时都是搭地铁）赶回纽约会所，准备下午四点的记者招待会。记者招待会于下午五点左右顺利圆满。
今天的大会，由张济舵师兄、邹慈儒师姊代表参加。济舵师兄到最后一分钟，才成功申请到通行证（慈儒师姊非常镇定，锲而不捨帮忙申请）。
前一晚，接到本会宗教处的一封信，分享 上人的开示：「慈济即将进入联合国经济社会理事会；这是我的一大事，也是慈济的一大事。慈济已经把佛教带上国际舞台，我的肩膀也开始负起无疆界众生的责任 ...」
许多师兄师姊们都感动得哭了，济舵师兄在接受大爱台记者范婷师姊採访时，也哽咽到说不出话：「看到 上人的愿，是扛起全天下无疆界的众生的责任，这个愿是这么大！身为弟子，我们会更用心、更努力，让上人的宏愿，可以在联合国这国际舞台上实现！」
Tzu Chi Awarded Special Consultative Status at United Nations
On Monday, the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) awarded ‘Special Consultative Status’ to the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, an acknowledgement of its outstanding charity and medical work across the world. ECOSOC is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It made the announcement of the award at a meeting of its board of directors on Monday morning, 19 July, 2010, New York time.
Organizations who have this special status can attend meetings of the Council of ECOSOC and circulate statements.
The council recognizes the the foundation’s work in charity and medical work in more than 70 countries around the world. In the aftermath of recent earthquakes in Sichuan, Haiti and Chile and the southeast Asian tsunami. Tzu Chi was helping to rebuild the lives of people in a spirit of equality and universal love.
The status is also a sign that NGOs in the world are not limited to Christian and Islamic organizations. Tzu Chi is promoting the equality and universal love of Buddhism to relieve suffering around the world. This has special meaning. ECOSOC has paid attention to the global charity and reconstruction work of the foundation for a long time.
In future, the foundation will take part in meetings of ECOSOC. At the same time, its charity work around the world will receive the assistance and necessary protection of the organs of the United Nations.
Attending the meeting in New York was George Chang, Chief Executive Officer, Northeast Region. After receiving the news, he passed it to Stephen Huang, director of global operations, who informed Master Cheng Yen in the early hours of Tuesday morning. At seven o’clock that morning, she sent a message to her disciples around the world: “the members of Tzu Chi have a responsibility to people all over the world, in every country. They have a mission to those who suffered, wherever they are. Through compassion and good deeds, they embody the spirit of universal love of the Buddha and have the mission to spread this love all over the world.”
A Boundaryless Mission
On July 19, 2010, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation was officially granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). As one of the non-governmental organizations with such a special consultative status, Tzu Chi can attend ECOSOC meetings and other related international conferences and learn much from the experience of other NGOs. Dharma Master Cheng Yen has spoken of this as a great milestone for Tzu Chi. Below is a compilation of her thoughts on this great milestone, taken from speeches and conversations with Tzu Chi volunteers and other visitors.
With Tzu Chi given special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the scope of our mission, more than ever before, will include the entire world. It will be without boundaries. In truth, this boundarylessness of mission has always been my vision. I have always cherished the hope that the spirit of Buddhism can be manifested in every corner of the world. At its heart, Buddhism is concerned with relieving human suffering and awakening in all living beings the innate wisdom and compassion that is their true nature. This potential for wisdom and compassion, when awakened and translated into action, can transform our world. This is to transform the world by transforming the people in it.
Many people have lost sight of life's true meaning and purpose. In their ignorance, they live selfishly, and their actions harm others, the environment, and in the end, themselves. But if Buddhism's wisdom and compassion can be manifested in action, this spirit can reach and transform people's hearts. In action, this spirit is manifested as feeling others' suffering as one's very own and giving of oneself without seeking anything in return, with selfless love that embraces all people as a precious human being, no matter their race, nationality, or religion. When people live out this spirit, boundless good can be done. And others, touched by this spirit and living example, will see life with new understanding and become motivated to use their talents and energies for the good of humanity.
Within every person, there is the potential for pure wisdom, love, and compassion—wisdom, love, and compassion that is equal to the Buddha's. The Buddha, as the Awakened One, has awakened and brought forth this profound potential. In us, it lies dormant, and we do not even realize it is there.
Tzu Chi's work over the past four decades has been an effort to awaken this potential in people's hearts, by bringing people together to do works of love. One person can accomplish little; it takes a collective effort to carry out projects that can relieve suffering and improve others' lives. By gathering people together to work for a common purpose and joining together their strength, great works become possible. The more people there are, the more can be done. Through these works, the spirit of wisdom and compassion is given concrete form. The work is a channel that brings this spirit to people, touching their hearts and inspiring in them the same. And it is through this work that this spirit is practiced and deepened in the hearts of those doing the work.
As with all work, it had to begin somewhere. And so, over forty years ago, Tzu Chi was founded in the small rural town of Hualien, in an area that was considered the backwoods. It was a time of general poverty, and we ourselves lived in scarcity. Nevertheless, with what few resources we had, we began the work of giving aid to people in need in the small town of Hualien.
In that era of great hardship, under conditions of material and financial shortage, the scope of our work was very small. But, that work was the seed. With dedication, we worked, always holding in our hearts the Buddha's spirit of wisdom and compassion, never questioning whether our work was too little to matter. Our aspiration was very big, and what was within our means to do, we did actively, willingly, and with a joyful heart. We knew that what work we would be able to do depended on causes and conditions, and we were patient in doing what we could steadily, as we waited for causes and conditions to ripen and come together, and watched the seed grow. As people gradually noticed the work we were doing, they were moved to join us in our work. Each act of love or work of charity was hence like a brick paver laid down, paving a path. With more people, more of the path could be paved, and the path was extended further, its width broadened. Each work, done with a pure heart of wisdom and selfless love, planted a seed and created a karmic cause.
This has been our journey these forty plus years. In truth, our journey has only just begun. Buddhism is about opening the hearts of living beings so they can discover life's true meaning and walk on life's correct path, liberating themselves from suffering and afflictions. When the spirit of Buddhism reaches people's hearts, it can transform people's lives, from their inner world to their outer world. This is the mission encapsulated by the words "For Buddhism, for all living beings". This mission has no end, for wherever there are living beings, it continues.
It is a momentous mission, made possible only by the coming together of remarkable causes and conditions. As we have the karmic affinities to be a part of this, let us cherish and take hold of this precious affinity. And from now, we must train in ourselves the ability to shoulder a heavier load; and spiritually, we must broaden and deepen our spirit of selfless Great Love so we may be able to carry out this boundaryless mission.
（撰文报导：慈济基金会文发处 2010/7/20）
联合国(UN)于台湾时间七月十九日深夜十一点（纽约时间七月十九日上午十一点钟），召开经济社会理事会大会，会中正式通过「佛教慈济基金会」(Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation)成为「联合国经济社会理事会非政府组织的特殊谘询委员」（NGO in Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC)。美国慈济基金会纽约分会执行长张济舵出席这项大会，并将这项好消息传回慈济台湾总会。
获准参与联合国六大理事会之一
「经济社会理事会的特殊执行委员」将可以参与联合国经济社会理事会及其相关的机构的各项重要事务、计画、预算之推动，提供谘询与服务给联合国秘书长、各国政府与其他非政府组织。
联合国经济社会理事会这一次通过佛教慈济基金会作为其特殊谘询委员，是肯定慈济在全球超过七十个国家的慈善与医疗等重大贡献。特别是近年的海地地震、智利地震、四川地震、南亚海啸等重大灾难，慈济志工都是走在最前，做到最后，以平等大爱的精神协助灾后重建。
慈善无疆界 全球慈济人负重任
在全世界各重要的NGO组织当中，不乏具有基督教与回教精神的组织，而慈济以务实的行动，将佛教的平等大爱散佈到全世界各个苦难的角落，这是具有其特殊的意义。联合国经济及社会理事会长期注意到慈济在全球的慈善行动，这次赋予其特殊谘询委员的地位，表示肯定，亦期许慈济根据过去四十多年所累积的经验、所依循的法则，继续尽地球公民之责执行各项任务，也促使联合国「千年发展目标」（MDG）之达成，奉献一已之力。
未来佛教慈济基金会将获准参与经济社会理事会的各项会议，提供口头与书面之建议。同样的，慈济在全球的慈善行动也将获得联合国的各相关组织之协助与必要之安全保护。
当这项消息宣佈后，美国总会随即透过越洋电话向证严上人禀告。上人感动联合国经济社会理事会给予的殊荣，也在今天早晨七点钟向全球会众开示：「慈济人应肩负起无疆界众生的责任，将全球发生的苦难都视为一己的使命，经由慈悲善行，体现佛陀无缘大慈的精神，将平等大爱广披世界寰宇。」
※说明：联合国六个主要机构，分别为：联合国大会、联合国安全理事会、联合国经济及社会理事会、联合国託管理事会、联合国秘书处与国际法院。
ECOSOC主席敲捶 纽约志工见证歷史
（报导：纽约分会 2010/7/20）
纽约时间2010年7月19日上午11点（台湾时间晚上11点），在联合国总部召开的「联合国经济社会理事会」大会上，慈济正式取得「联合国经济社会理事会特殊谘询地位」（NGO in Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC）。大会主席在各国代表的见证下，敲下捶子，也将此刻永恆写入慈济史！
最后一分钟 师兄才获准进入会场
会议一结束，慈济人即搭计程车（第一次搭计程车，平时都是搭地铁）赶回纽约会所，准备下午四点的记者招待会。记者招待会于下午五点左右顺利圆满。
今天的大会，由张济舵师兄、邹慈儒师姊代表参加。济舵师兄到最后一分钟，才成功申请到通行证（慈儒师姊非常镇定，锲而不捨帮忙申请）。
前一晚，接到本会宗教处的一封信，分享 上人的开示：「慈济即将进入联合国经济社会理事会；这是我的一大事，也是慈济的一大事。慈济已经把佛教带上国际舞台，我的肩膀也开始负起无疆界众生的责任 ...」
许多师兄师姊们都感动得哭了，济舵师兄在接受大爱台记者范婷师姊採访时，也哽咽到说不出话：「看到 上人的愿，是扛起全天下无疆界的众生的责任，这个愿是这么大！身为弟子，我们会更用心、更努力，让上人的宏愿，可以在联合国这国际舞台上实现！」
Tzu Chi Awarded Special Consultative Status at United Nations
On Monday, the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) awarded ‘Special Consultative Status’ to the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, an acknowledgement of its outstanding charity and medical work across the world. ECOSOC is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It made the announcement of the award at a meeting of its board of directors on Monday morning, 19 July, 2010, New York time.
Organizations who have this special status can attend meetings of the Council of ECOSOC and circulate statements.
The council recognizes the the foundation’s work in charity and medical work in more than 70 countries around the world. In the aftermath of recent earthquakes in Sichuan, Haiti and Chile and the southeast Asian tsunami. Tzu Chi was helping to rebuild the lives of people in a spirit of equality and universal love.
The status is also a sign that NGOs in the world are not limited to Christian and Islamic organizations. Tzu Chi is promoting the equality and universal love of Buddhism to relieve suffering around the world. This has special meaning. ECOSOC has paid attention to the global charity and reconstruction work of the foundation for a long time.
In future, the foundation will take part in meetings of ECOSOC. At the same time, its charity work around the world will receive the assistance and necessary protection of the organs of the United Nations.
Attending the meeting in New York was George Chang, Chief Executive Officer, Northeast Region. After receiving the news, he passed it to Stephen Huang, director of global operations, who informed Master Cheng Yen in the early hours of Tuesday morning. At seven o’clock that morning, she sent a message to her disciples around the world: “the members of Tzu Chi have a responsibility to people all over the world, in every country. They have a mission to those who suffered, wherever they are. Through compassion and good deeds, they embody the spirit of universal love of the Buddha and have the mission to spread this love all over the world.”
A Boundaryless Mission
On July 19, 2010, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation was officially granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). As one of the non-governmental organizations with such a special consultative status, Tzu Chi can attend ECOSOC meetings and other related international conferences and learn much from the experience of other NGOs. Dharma Master Cheng Yen has spoken of this as a great milestone for Tzu Chi. Below is a compilation of her thoughts on this great milestone, taken from speeches and conversations with Tzu Chi volunteers and other visitors.
With Tzu Chi given special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the scope of our mission, more than ever before, will include the entire world. It will be without boundaries. In truth, this boundarylessness of mission has always been my vision. I have always cherished the hope that the spirit of Buddhism can be manifested in every corner of the world. At its heart, Buddhism is concerned with relieving human suffering and awakening in all living beings the innate wisdom and compassion that is their true nature. This potential for wisdom and compassion, when awakened and translated into action, can transform our world. This is to transform the world by transforming the people in it.
Many people have lost sight of life's true meaning and purpose. In their ignorance, they live selfishly, and their actions harm others, the environment, and in the end, themselves. But if Buddhism's wisdom and compassion can be manifested in action, this spirit can reach and transform people's hearts. In action, this spirit is manifested as feeling others' suffering as one's very own and giving of oneself without seeking anything in return, with selfless love that embraces all people as a precious human being, no matter their race, nationality, or religion. When people live out this spirit, boundless good can be done. And others, touched by this spirit and living example, will see life with new understanding and become motivated to use their talents and energies for the good of humanity.
Within every person, there is the potential for pure wisdom, love, and compassion—wisdom, love, and compassion that is equal to the Buddha's. The Buddha, as the Awakened One, has awakened and brought forth this profound potential. In us, it lies dormant, and we do not even realize it is there.
Tzu Chi's work over the past four decades has been an effort to awaken this potential in people's hearts, by bringing people together to do works of love. One person can accomplish little; it takes a collective effort to carry out projects that can relieve suffering and improve others' lives. By gathering people together to work for a common purpose and joining together their strength, great works become possible. The more people there are, the more can be done. Through these works, the spirit of wisdom and compassion is given concrete form. The work is a channel that brings this spirit to people, touching their hearts and inspiring in them the same. And it is through this work that this spirit is practiced and deepened in the hearts of those doing the work.
As with all work, it had to begin somewhere. And so, over forty years ago, Tzu Chi was founded in the small rural town of Hualien, in an area that was considered the backwoods. It was a time of general poverty, and we ourselves lived in scarcity. Nevertheless, with what few resources we had, we began the work of giving aid to people in need in the small town of Hualien.
In that era of great hardship, under conditions of material and financial shortage, the scope of our work was very small. But, that work was the seed. With dedication, we worked, always holding in our hearts the Buddha's spirit of wisdom and compassion, never questioning whether our work was too little to matter. Our aspiration was very big, and what was within our means to do, we did actively, willingly, and with a joyful heart. We knew that what work we would be able to do depended on causes and conditions, and we were patient in doing what we could steadily, as we waited for causes and conditions to ripen and come together, and watched the seed grow. As people gradually noticed the work we were doing, they were moved to join us in our work. Each act of love or work of charity was hence like a brick paver laid down, paving a path. With more people, more of the path could be paved, and the path was extended further, its width broadened. Each work, done with a pure heart of wisdom and selfless love, planted a seed and created a karmic cause.
This has been our journey these forty plus years. In truth, our journey has only just begun. Buddhism is about opening the hearts of living beings so they can discover life's true meaning and walk on life's correct path, liberating themselves from suffering and afflictions. When the spirit of Buddhism reaches people's hearts, it can transform people's lives, from their inner world to their outer world. This is the mission encapsulated by the words "For Buddhism, for all living beings". This mission has no end, for wherever there are living beings, it continues.
It is a momentous mission, made possible only by the coming together of remarkable causes and conditions. As we have the karmic affinities to be a part of this, let us cherish and take hold of this precious affinity. And from now, we must train in ourselves the ability to shoulder a heavier load; and spiritually, we must broaden and deepen our spirit of selfless Great Love so we may be able to carry out this boundaryless mission.
14 July 2010
慈济大藏经 - 波士顿中国城联欢会 Asian Arts Festival in Boston
Asian Arts Festival in Boston
Tzu Chi Foundation, Boston, joined the annual festival of Asian Arts held in Boston, on the east coast of the United States, to promote its programs and its values.
The celebration takes place every summer in the main street of the city’s Chinatown, with traditional performances from many different cultures. This year it was held on Sunday, July 11; a lively Chinese lion dance was one of the highlights of the day. Volunteers from the foundation took part, to introduce Tzu Chi to the many spectators; they explained how the local Tzu Chi Academy at Belford provides lessons in Chinese each Sunday.
English-speaking parents learnt that, in Hualien, its headquarters in east Taiwan, Tzu Chi hosts summer camps for children interested in learning Chinese. One of the festival-goers, Hannah, said that she had been to the Jing Si Abode, where Master Cheng Yen lives with her community of nuns. She has signed up to become a volunteer. "I think Tzu Chi does good things,” she said. “I remember that, after the earthquake in China, there were lots of people asking for donations. So I think it's a good cause." Youngsters flocked to Tzu Chi's stand for a quick art lesson and adults asked about the special potted plants made by the volunteers, which sold for US$5 each.
It has been more than a decade since Tzu Chi first took part in the festival; it is their way to spread the message of love through this annual celebration of culture.
Tzu Chi Foundation, Boston, joined the annual festival of Asian Arts held in Boston, on the east coast of the United States, to promote its programs and its values.
The celebration takes place every summer in the main street of the city’s Chinatown, with traditional performances from many different cultures. This year it was held on Sunday, July 11; a lively Chinese lion dance was one of the highlights of the day. Volunteers from the foundation took part, to introduce Tzu Chi to the many spectators; they explained how the local Tzu Chi Academy at Belford provides lessons in Chinese each Sunday.
English-speaking parents learnt that, in Hualien, its headquarters in east Taiwan, Tzu Chi hosts summer camps for children interested in learning Chinese. One of the festival-goers, Hannah, said that she had been to the Jing Si Abode, where Master Cheng Yen lives with her community of nuns. She has signed up to become a volunteer. "I think Tzu Chi does good things,” she said. “I remember that, after the earthquake in China, there were lots of people asking for donations. So I think it's a good cause." Youngsters flocked to Tzu Chi's stand for a quick art lesson and adults asked about the special potted plants made by the volunteers, which sold for US$5 each.
It has been more than a decade since Tzu Chi first took part in the festival; it is their way to spread the message of love through this annual celebration of culture.
25 May 2010
慈济大藏经 - 金门第一颗种子李国铭
金门首颗种子 李师兄遗爱
文：曾秀英 报导：台中慈济医院公传室
慈济志工李国铭因为肺腺癌末期，不敌病魔往生，家属依照遗愿做大体捐赠，21日在家属及法亲的陪伴下，回到花莲慈济大学完成当大体老师的心愿。
肺腺癌今晨往生 菩萨身影长留人间
强忍着泪水及哀恸，家属跟着静思精舍法师一起恭诵佛号，把不捨化做祝福，因为肺线癌往生的慈济志工李国铭，生前发愿捐大体，这一刻，在家属及法亲陪伴下，回到了心愿的源头。
李国铭的儿子 李育邦表示：「他这辈子过得很精彩，也一直做他一直想要做的事，我觉得这才是最重要。」
忆起往昔，儿子给父亲高度肯定，回顾菩萨身影，李国铭踩着独轮车，吹奏乐器，用这项独门绝活到处散播欢乐，即使在病痛中，李国铭也不忘做慈济，往生前一天，他心心念念的依旧是慈济事。
证严上人与李国铭太太 杨秀珠对谈：「他说我跟在上人旁边，我说，那你知道你要做什么就好？他说你要赶快回去做环保，我说，好，他还是心挂念着环保。」
生命走到终点，李国铭圆满当大体老师的心愿，也为自己的一生画下美丽的句点。
擅长多种乐器 李国铭与疾病和平共处
家住金门的李国铭师兄，以独特的表演方式娱乐慈济医院大德、宣扬慈济理念，声名远播。自从传出他罹患肺腺癌第三期消息，引发各方关注。一向注重健康的他，生平第一次住院就那么严重，全台志工都来关心，这份比兄弟还要亲的感情，让他很感动，他说，生病就当做是业障，要和癌细胞和平相处。
[罹患肺腺癌第三期，家住金门的慈济志工李国铭师兄，生前随身穿着『请看大爱台』，来到台中慈济医院接受治疗，于抽血前的空档，仍不忘在诊间 驻足表演来娱乐等候看诊的民众。（摄影者：曾秀英，日期 2009/07/03 ，地点：台中慈济医院）]
罹患肺腺癌第三期，家住金门的慈济志工李国铭师兄，生前随身穿着『请看大爱台』，来到台中慈济医院接受治疗，于抽血前的空档，仍不忘在诊间驻足表演来娱乐等候看诊的民众。（摄影者：曾秀英，日期 2009/07/03 ，地点：台中慈济医院）
李国铭，是位多才多艺的退休国中老师，也是资深的慈济人，既是慈诚，也是荣董，多年来，他为了在慈济医院做志工，每隔几个月就自费搭机来台，不论是花莲、大林、台北还是台中慈院，甚至关山、玉里慈院都可以看到他的身影。
有李国铭在的地方就有欢笑。因为师兄通晓包括锯琴在内九种以上的乐器、搭配技巧性很高的独轮车，边平衡身体骑车一边演奏乐器，这种表演真的不常见，轻快的旋律让观赏者打心里漾起笑意，忘了病苦。去年起，他身着「请看大爱台」字样的运动服四处走动，更成为目光的焦点，他说「那么好的电视台就要让更多人知道。」
独轮车上吹奏乐器 鼓舞病苦心灵
忙碌的志工生活、从来不生病的身体，让他忽略了久咳不癒的警讯，咳半年了，李国铭当做是气管功能不佳，只买成药了事，直到近两个月愈来愈咳得厉害，才在金门求诊，医师看了Ｘ光就嘱咐要到台湾就医，经台中慈院进一步检查期间，已出现肋膜积水，种种迹象显示病情并不单纯。
但「当志工成习惯」的他，身上还挂着引流肋膜积水的管子、点滴，竟又忍不住拿着乐器在院区内四处表演，显见他内心乐于分享的那份热情，一点都不受身体不适的影响。
检查报告出炉，确诊李国铭师兄罹患肺腺癌第三期，由于症状不适合开刀，胸腔内科刘建明医师建议他，先做化学治疗，七月三日就是第一次。
李国铭师兄的另一半杨秀珠，也是慈济委员，在国小任教的她，适逢学校放暑假，也特地从金门赶来陪伴，夫妻两面对突如其来的恶疾，有一肚子的疑问「会不会传染？」、「饮食上要不要注意什么？」、「可以运动吗？」、「不抽菸为什么还会得肺癌？」刘建明一一细细解惑。
人身难得今已得 把握当下为利他
同时，为更仔细起见，刘建明医师主动替师兄加挂许南荣副院长的诊，由胸腔外科权威提供更多治疗意见，许副逐一检视师兄的各种检查报告，说明无法开刀的情形，也请他跟内科医师共同努力，安心接受治疗。
尽管面对无常，总让人难免心生恐惧，李国铭在院内候诊抽血做检查的空档，仍不让分秒空过，抓到一点空档，马上拿出袋子里的陶笛，对着一楼诊间外的大德吹奏音乐、宣扬大爱电视台理念，生龙活虎的模样，看得在一旁的杨秀珠师姊啼笑皆非，她边随着乐声唱和，边讲「你说我怎么能不把他捐给慈济？」
其实，在李国铭心中也很不解，像他生活、运动习惯那么好，为什么人生中第一次住院就那么严重？但他知道生病不必埋怨谁，只当业障，要跟癌细胞和平相处。未来量力而为，把身体养好，继续当志工、走更远的路。
文：曾秀英 报导：台中慈济医院公传室
慈济志工李国铭因为肺腺癌末期，不敌病魔往生，家属依照遗愿做大体捐赠，21日在家属及法亲的陪伴下，回到花莲慈济大学完成当大体老师的心愿。
肺腺癌今晨往生 菩萨身影长留人间
强忍着泪水及哀恸，家属跟着静思精舍法师一起恭诵佛号，把不捨化做祝福，因为肺线癌往生的慈济志工李国铭，生前发愿捐大体，这一刻，在家属及法亲陪伴下，回到了心愿的源头。
李国铭的儿子 李育邦表示：「他这辈子过得很精彩，也一直做他一直想要做的事，我觉得这才是最重要。」
忆起往昔，儿子给父亲高度肯定，回顾菩萨身影，李国铭踩着独轮车，吹奏乐器，用这项独门绝活到处散播欢乐，即使在病痛中，李国铭也不忘做慈济，往生前一天，他心心念念的依旧是慈济事。
证严上人与李国铭太太 杨秀珠对谈：「他说我跟在上人旁边，我说，那你知道你要做什么就好？他说你要赶快回去做环保，我说，好，他还是心挂念着环保。」
生命走到终点，李国铭圆满当大体老师的心愿，也为自己的一生画下美丽的句点。
擅长多种乐器 李国铭与疾病和平共处
家住金门的李国铭师兄，以独特的表演方式娱乐慈济医院大德、宣扬慈济理念，声名远播。自从传出他罹患肺腺癌第三期消息，引发各方关注。一向注重健康的他，生平第一次住院就那么严重，全台志工都来关心，这份比兄弟还要亲的感情，让他很感动，他说，生病就当做是业障，要和癌细胞和平相处。
[罹患肺腺癌第三期，家住金门的慈济志工李国铭师兄，生前随身穿着『请看大爱台』，来到台中慈济医院接受治疗，于抽血前的空档，仍不忘在诊间 驻足表演来娱乐等候看诊的民众。（摄影者：曾秀英，日期 2009/07/03 ，地点：台中慈济医院）]
罹患肺腺癌第三期，家住金门的慈济志工李国铭师兄，生前随身穿着『请看大爱台』，来到台中慈济医院接受治疗，于抽血前的空档，仍不忘在诊间驻足表演来娱乐等候看诊的民众。（摄影者：曾秀英，日期 2009/07/03 ，地点：台中慈济医院）
李国铭，是位多才多艺的退休国中老师，也是资深的慈济人，既是慈诚，也是荣董，多年来，他为了在慈济医院做志工，每隔几个月就自费搭机来台，不论是花莲、大林、台北还是台中慈院，甚至关山、玉里慈院都可以看到他的身影。
有李国铭在的地方就有欢笑。因为师兄通晓包括锯琴在内九种以上的乐器、搭配技巧性很高的独轮车，边平衡身体骑车一边演奏乐器，这种表演真的不常见，轻快的旋律让观赏者打心里漾起笑意，忘了病苦。去年起，他身着「请看大爱台」字样的运动服四处走动，更成为目光的焦点，他说「那么好的电视台就要让更多人知道。」
独轮车上吹奏乐器 鼓舞病苦心灵
忙碌的志工生活、从来不生病的身体，让他忽略了久咳不癒的警讯，咳半年了，李国铭当做是气管功能不佳，只买成药了事，直到近两个月愈来愈咳得厉害，才在金门求诊，医师看了Ｘ光就嘱咐要到台湾就医，经台中慈院进一步检查期间，已出现肋膜积水，种种迹象显示病情并不单纯。
但「当志工成习惯」的他，身上还挂着引流肋膜积水的管子、点滴，竟又忍不住拿着乐器在院区内四处表演，显见他内心乐于分享的那份热情，一点都不受身体不适的影响。
检查报告出炉，确诊李国铭师兄罹患肺腺癌第三期，由于症状不适合开刀，胸腔内科刘建明医师建议他，先做化学治疗，七月三日就是第一次。
李国铭师兄的另一半杨秀珠，也是慈济委员，在国小任教的她，适逢学校放暑假，也特地从金门赶来陪伴，夫妻两面对突如其来的恶疾，有一肚子的疑问「会不会传染？」、「饮食上要不要注意什么？」、「可以运动吗？」、「不抽菸为什么还会得肺癌？」刘建明一一细细解惑。
人身难得今已得 把握当下为利他
同时，为更仔细起见，刘建明医师主动替师兄加挂许南荣副院长的诊，由胸腔外科权威提供更多治疗意见，许副逐一检视师兄的各种检查报告，说明无法开刀的情形，也请他跟内科医师共同努力，安心接受治疗。
尽管面对无常，总让人难免心生恐惧，李国铭在院内候诊抽血做检查的空档，仍不让分秒空过，抓到一点空档，马上拿出袋子里的陶笛，对着一楼诊间外的大德吹奏音乐、宣扬大爱电视台理念，生龙活虎的模样，看得在一旁的杨秀珠师姊啼笑皆非，她边随着乐声唱和，边讲「你说我怎么能不把他捐给慈济？」
其实，在李国铭心中也很不解，像他生活、运动习惯那么好，为什么人生中第一次住院就那么严重？但他知道生病不必埋怨谁，只当业障，要跟癌细胞和平相处。未来量力而为，把身体养好，继续当志工、走更远的路。
22 May 2010
慈济大藏经 - 新加坡分会药师法会·浴佛典礼
16国家.地区 2.2万人虔诵药师经
1966年农历3月24号，佛教克难慈济功德会在花莲成立，往后，每一年的这一天，精舍都会举办药师法会，四十四年来不曾间断，今天一大早，静思精舍举办药师法会更透过网路和全球分支会连线，包括台湾在内，全球有16个国家及地区、共134个社区道场，预估有2万2千多人，跨越距离与时差，一同戒慎虔诚，为天下苍生祈福。
纽约时间晚上八点半，会所里，人人盘腿正座，准备迎接这难得的一刻，透过网路连线，纽约和远在台湾花莲的静思精舍同步展开礼拜药师经。
从海地到纽约探亲的伊莲，是太子港足球场管理员太太，也把握因缘全程参与法会，心意跨越语言隔阂。海地居民伊莲：「我很高兴来到这里，和我的慈济家人在一起。」
小朋友跟着妈妈一起虔诚礼拜，这场全球连线的法会，在日本东京还有同在亚洲的新加坡，都是同步连线，非假日的大清早，不少上班族志工特别请假参加，周苡婷因为癌症复发，正在接受化疗，一个多小时的起、拜、诵经文都是考验，身体虚弱，信念却坚定。
慈济志工周苡婷：「过程中会有点痛的感觉，不过很快，只要专心只要虔诚的话，这个感觉就没有了，所以就是很自在的在唱诵经文。」
镜头转到马来西亚，吉隆坡和槟城都有志工同步诚心唱诵，年轻的孩子也从中有所体悟。慈少颜良实：「虽然是妈妈叫我起床，可是我是自愿来的，拜完经后，我是很法喜。」
而在菲律宾，不只有慈济人、人医会、职工和本土志工一同参与共修，更早在清晨，就先以朝山沉淀心灵，献上祝福，施嘉怡去年才动过脑瘤手术，虽然行动不再方便，每星期的朝山，他不缺席，还有来自马兰代里的德伯菈，克服身体疼痛，坚持参与。马兰代里志工德伯菈：「这是我第一次朝山，我以为我跪不下去，因为我的膝盖真的很痛，昨晚有先按摩，我真的好希望能够朝山，刚刚真的做到了，有愿就有力。」
有愿就有力，就如同慈济四十四年来始终坚持信念，为天下、为苍生。
星国浪子转迷为悟 做环保献良能
新加坡慈济人，在今天从早上开始，一连举办三场浴佛典礼，预计将会有超过2100人共襄盛举，其中引起目光的，是现年53岁的王健财，手中拿着拐杖，行动不便的他，其实曾经是位黑道大哥，在监狱服刑27年，现在的王健财，放下身段也希望法水能洗涤他曾经的罪孽。
拿着拐杖，即使行动不便，53岁的王健财还是坚持做环保，回想曾经迷失的他，参加帮派、吸毒、贩毒，在监牢度过整整27年的岁月，妻儿也因此离去，低潮的时刻，慈济人走进黑道大哥的生命，两年来看见大改变。
慈济志工罗树芬：「他也是真正的完全放下身段，所以真的是看到他，你可以想像他在做坏仔财的时候，和现在的王健财的时候，你可以想到真的是判若两人人。」
弯下腰做环保，身为慈济照顾户的王健财，不想错过的还有年度浴佛典礼，首度参与，让他感动久久。慈济照顾户王健财：「我看到这样的场面，很庄严，我内心很感慨万千，我也期待，也希望法水能将罪孽洗掉，期待能做什么就做什么，能帮什么就帮什么。」
浴佛的震撼，在所有人的心中回荡，在新加坡首场浴佛典礼就有超过800人参与，在浴佛仪式中凝聚善念，也遥想两千五多年前佛陀的悲愿。
Former gangster joins Buddha ceremony
Singapore Tzu Chi volunteers held three consecutive Buddha Day ceremonies, which were attended by an estimate total of over 2,100 people. One person who stood out from the crowd was 53-year-old Wang Jincai(王健財), a reformed mafia boss, who said he hoped the bathing ceremony would help wash away his sins.
Wang spent 27 years in jail
Despite walking with a crutch, Wang Jiancai(王健財) insists on coming to do environmental work. Having been mixed up in drugs and organized crime, Wang spent a total of 27 years of his life in jail, and his wife and children left him. But in the last two years, Tzu Chi volunteers have seen the former gangster change.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Luo Shufen : " He completely dropped his guard, so you can see the real him. When you imagine what he did before, and the Wang Jiancai you see today, it's like two totally different people."
Former gangster repents
Another event the 53-year-old does not want to miss is the annual Buddha Day ceremony.
" Receive the fragrant flowers."
Tzu Chi care recipient, Wang Jiancai : " When I see this magnificent sight, I feel very emotional inside. I also hope the blessed water can cleanse my sins; and I hope that if I am able to, I can help other people."
800 people attend opening ceremony
Over 800 people took in the opening Buddha Day event in Singapore. During the ceremony, everyone's thoughts turned to the kindness of the Buddha, who lived 2,500 years ago.
21 May 2010
慈济大藏经 - 晨曦微光做环保 落实生活同减碳
花园城市美名的新加坡，慈济人把握每一次的机会，让环保理念深植每一位居民的内心！好比说志工亲身做环保，首次在户外推动垃圾不落地的行动，得到民众的高度支持。
Singapore is known for its strict laws on littering. Yet, more needs to be done to raise awareness of environmental issues. Tzu Chi volunteers joined a local community day, in the city state, to promote conservation; and went to a school anniversary celebration to pick up the garbage.
Singapore is known for its strict laws on littering. Yet, more needs to be done to raise awareness of environmental issues. Tzu Chi volunteers joined a local community day, in the city state, to promote conservation; and went to a school anniversary celebration to pick up the garbage.
慈济大藏经 - 慈济观点360：24岁的女孩安娜贝拉
欢迎收看美国慈济观点360，我是张琮勋，今天我们带您来到南加洲，拜访一位24岁的女孩安娜贝拉，她于1997年从墨西哥移民至美国，5个月后，一场重病改变了她的一生，她不能走不能说也听不到，但并不因此而灰心丧志，反而找到了助人的方式，坐在轮椅上，她跟着慈济志工回收旧报纸，在街上发着中文英文西语三语合一的传单，一面发传单，一面向人们解释回收与环保的重要，让我们来看看这位勇敢的女孩。
16 March 2010
慈济大藏经 - 年轻志工给了自己如此多如此重的承担
记者：「吓一跳！怎么会掉眼泪？」
慈济志工林聪能：「没有啦，就是做的不够多啊！」
记者：「做的不够多？」
慈济志工林聪能：「能做的太少了，很想要为他们多尽点心力。」
28岁的林聪能戴着护腰也要来，因为工作伤害，腰伤已经多年。一包白米重11公斤多，一包包送出去，已看得出他的吃力。一位年轻的志工给了自己多重的承担，他的泪水没有白流。看看灾民脸上的喜悦，慈济赈灾团每一位志工都是尽心、尽力的付出。
All the volunteers paid their own way to get here. Lin Congneng is wearing a back brace because of a work injury he suffered many years ago. The strain of lifting the bags of rice, which each weigh 11kg, shows on the 28-year-old's face.
Unable to meet his very high standards, the young volunteer breaks down in tears. Each member of the Tzu Chi relief team is doing their best to put a smile back on the faces of the Haitian disaster victims.
慈济志工林聪能：「没有啦，就是做的不够多啊！」
记者：「做的不够多？」
慈济志工林聪能：「能做的太少了，很想要为他们多尽点心力。」
28岁的林聪能戴着护腰也要来，因为工作伤害，腰伤已经多年。一包白米重11公斤多，一包包送出去，已看得出他的吃力。一位年轻的志工给了自己多重的承担，他的泪水没有白流。看看灾民脸上的喜悦，慈济赈灾团每一位志工都是尽心、尽力的付出。
All the volunteers paid their own way to get here. Lin Congneng is wearing a back brace because of a work injury he suffered many years ago. The strain of lifting the bags of rice, which each weigh 11kg, shows on the 28-year-old's face.
Unable to meet his very high standards, the young volunteer breaks down in tears. Each member of the Tzu Chi relief team is doing their best to put a smile back on the faces of the Haitian disaster victims.
10 March 2010
慈济大藏经 - 难舍能舍的大医王，美国黄东留菩萨
一位愿意捐出49万美金的大菩萨，只留给自己美金一元。
黄东留克勤克俭 为助人捐出所有
陈珮滢 邱品豪 美国洛杉矶报导
美国总会为了海地赈灾，目前除了动员人力前往赈灾之外，也积极募心募款，今天总会就收到一笔美金十万元的捐款，它是来自一位中国华侨，今年72岁，名叫黄东留，除了海地捐款，她还曾经捐助台湾八八水灾以及美国医疗志业，连同这一次捐款，总金额超过美金45万。
然而，黄女士却是住在洛杉矶一个较为中下阶层的社区，而且出门以巴士代步。当她这一次又拿着支票来捐款时，志工担心她是误写了太多个零，还担心她没有老本过生活而拒收她的支票。而听说黄女士血压太高，志工与人医会医师一起到她家往诊。
美国医疗志业行政秘书王惠平：「你有没有吃药？你在吃什么？你吃饼干，你中午有没有吃？没有，你在等我对不对？」
慈济志工王惠平拿着饭菜要带给黄东留女士，因为听说黄女士血压太高，赶紧来关心她。而美国人医会医师陈恂满平常就会买点心或午餐给黄女士，知道黄女士血压太高，而且不肯吃西药，特地带了血压计来为她量血压。
美国人医会医师陈恂满：「你今天有没有睡饱？有睡饱，你如果让我量血压太高的话，我就打屁股。」
结果血压210，还是太高，陈医师就像逗小孩子一样的，一直哄着黄女士一定要吃药控制。黄女士曾经是美国义诊中心的驻诊医师，也参加过早期的墨西哥义诊，却因为中风而无法行医，如今她住在洛杉矶的一个普通社区里，生活极为简单。
美国人医会医师陈恂满：「我去跟你拿药，晚上来给你吃，你开始吃，好不好？你昨天开一半的支票，我看看你放在哪里。太多零了，写到一半我说不行，我们要把这个事情搞定了。昨天我们两个人在那边写零，写到算不出来，不知道小数点几个，她说要给台湾一半，给海地一半，我算了半天。因为这个钱比较多，所以我请师姑们来做证，不然我会害怕，你又不吃药，我就很紧张。」
黄东留：「哥哥嫂嫂都知道我把钱都捐出去，要不我死了之后怎么办？」
美国人医会医师陈恂满：「没有啊，怎么那么快会死，人这么坏怎么会死，不听话。你为什么这次要捐海地？」
黄东留：「我应该捐。〈你有看电视吗？〉当然有看。」
美国人医会医师陈恂满：「为什么要捐给慈济？」
黄东留：「我捐给慈济，慈济捐给他们。」
美国人医会医师陈恂满：「我替你拿去捐，好吧，我替你拿去花掉。」
黄东留：「不要花掉。」
美国人医会医师陈恂满：「没有啦，就去花给他们，给他们用，我们去买米，买东西送给他们，就说你的爱心。」
黄东留：「也不一定，每一个人的爱心。」
美国人医会医师陈恂满：「心这样爱爱两下。这要跪下来，要说什么？说你爱我，我也爱你。」
黄东留：「不是，我爱慈济。」
Dr. Huang, guardian angel of health
On today's US Tzu Chi 360, we bring you to Los Angeles. Fourteen years ago, at a tea house in Fresno, California, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor from China picked up a volunteer recruitment flyer from Tzu Chi Foundation. She was bound with the foundation ever since. For 14 years, she has been a Tzu Chi volunteer, a volunteering physician at Tzu Chi free clinic, and she has even donated 490,000 dollars to the foundation, after suffering from a stroke. Her recent contribution include 100,000 dollars to the Haiti earthquake survivors. Today, we are going to tell you the story about the Bodhisattva who treats not only the disease but also the well being of people.
Managing life after retirement
It's another busy morning. Seventy-year-old retired TCM doctor Anne Huang from mainland China is waiting for the bus to Los Angeles Public Library.
Retired TCM doctor, Anne Huang: "I have nothing to do after retirement. So I go to the library, to read or to borrow books... I like to read about fitness, about health issues, and about traditional Chinese medicine."
A simple life and a generous heart
In the apartment where she lives with her brother and sister-in-law, Huang sits in the only table and desk, reading the newspaper. This simple room describes her simple life: reading the paper, feeding the fish, practicing Taiji, that's one day.
Although this retired TCM doctor lives such a simple life, she never hesitates to give. Recently within one year, Huang donated 490,000 dollars to Tzu Chi Foundation in total, including 100,000 dollars to the foundation's 2010 Haiti Earthquake relief fund.
Retired TCM doctor, Anne Huang: "I donate because this is what I should do...people should help each other. If I don't help people I can't call myself a good person."
For some people, it's surprising that Huang gives such a large amount of money so willingly and selflessly, but in the eyes of her own brother, Huang has been generous ever since she was a little girl.
Anne Huang's brother, Bing Huang: "She is smart, she took good care of people…She helped the elders to cross the street. The old woman next to our door had nothing to eat, and she brought rice to her."
A life-long passion to help others
Huang loved to help others as a child, and became a doctor who guarded life and health when she grew up. Prior to her retirement after a stroke eight years ago, Huang offered free treatment at Tzu Chi free clinic.
Retired TMC doctor, Anne Huang: "I was very happy because I could help others. I've seen many patients, I thought they were happy, too. I didn't do it for long, I did it for only one year, I could have done it longer if God gave me more time."
Former TCM director at Tzu Chi free clinic, Michelle Hsieh: "She interacted with all the colleagues...I know she is very enthusiastic as a doctor, and is very serious about her patients. Whenever we have outreach clinics, she always makes sure all her patients get help. She would never rush any of her patients."
Accumulating goodwill everywhere
Because of her enthusiasm and dedication, Huang was missed by everyone after she left the free clinic. When she is ill, Tzu Chi volunteers not only visit her often, but also take her to the doctor on a regular basis. Every time she visits the clinic, Huang always greets everyone cheerfully.
Half a million dollars donation
Her old colleagues were very moved by her generous donations to Tzu Chi, almost 500,000 dollars in total.
Former TCM director at Tzu Chi free clinic, Michelle Hsieh: "I was very shock. I thought she was such a frugal person, but now she donated all her savings. I wondered what did she get from Tzu Chi that makes her want to give like this?"
Supporting Tzu Chi Free Clinic
Huang stays single and has no children. She cares deeply about the patients and staff members at Tzu Chi free clinic.
Former TCM director at Tzu Chi free clinic, Michelle Hsieh: "So I think she is a really great person, a great Bodhisattva."
Retired TMC doctor, Anne Huang: "The most important thing for a person is health. Money isn't as important. So being healthy and having some money to help others is the best."
Former TCM director at Tzu Chi free clinic, Michelle Hsieh: "She did not keep the money for herself, or live a more luxurious life. I found her remarkable, especially since she thought about those who suffered and survived from the disasters. She isn't just compassionate toward her patients. She is compassionate toward strangers who were affected by the disasters. She is really remarkable."
Selfless and unconditional giving
Fourteen years ago, Huang joined Tzu Chi as a volunteer. Six years later, she began treating patients at Tzu Chi Free Clinic, and now donates nearly 500,000 dollars to Tzu Chi. Suffering from illness, Huang cannot be a doctor anymore, but one way or another, she continues guarding health, life, and love.
女中医乐施捨 户头剩一块钱
2010年3月09日 曾多闻 林义航
住在美国加州的黄东留中医师，1996年起，参与了无数次慈济义诊。而每当灾难发生，她总是那位慷慨解囊的大菩萨。
女中医清平度日 助人救人不犹豫
在一个忙碌的早晨，来自广东的七十岁退休中医师黄东留，在车水马龙的街头等公车，要去洛杉矶市立图书馆。
退休中医师 黄东留说：「退休以后没事做，就去图书馆借书，要不就是在图书馆看书这样，看些关于中医、运动，凡是对健康有好处的书，我都喜欢看。」
这位生活清平、出门只肯搭公车的退休老中医，却是说捨就捨，毫无犹豫。黄东留先捐出十二万美金（逾新台币三百六十万）的积蓄，作为慈济医疗基金；又捐出二十七万美金（逾新台币八百五十万），作为台湾莫拉克风灾后的重建基金。
近日，黄东留又拿着十万美金支票，捐助海地赈灾。慈济志工担心她的生活，发现她的存摺只剩下一美金；志工劝她为自己多留一点，黄东留表示，还有社会福利，够用就好。
退休中医师 黄东留说：「我觉得捐钱是应该的，人就是要互相帮助，要不然就不像人。做人最重要是健康，钱没有用；所以自己有钱去帮人家，这是最好的。」
如此大笔金额捨得如此干脆，如此理所当然。而黄东留在哥哥黄丙元眼里，从小就是个慷慨助人的孩子。
黄东留的哥哥 黄丙元说：「她很聪明，很会照顾人家。她见到老人家，都扶人家过马路；见到隔壁老人家没饭吃，拿米去给他。」
捐出生平积蓄 过往同仁都感佩
从小就热心助人，长大后便成为守护生命、守护健康的医生。在2002年中风退休之前，黄东留也曾经在慈济义诊中心为病人看诊。
黄东留表示：「我很高兴去慈济义诊，因为能够帮人家，也看了很多病人。我做了不久，只做了一年；如果给我更多时间，我可以做更久。」
黄东留的热心和认真，在她离开义诊中心之后，让大家都相当怀念；她捐出积蓄的事蹟，更是感动了许多当年的老同事。
前慈济义诊中心中医主任 谢孟雪说：「我很震惊啊！她那么节俭的人，把她的老本都捐出来了。我觉得很了不起啊！特别是她想到水灾的人、这些受苦的人，所以她真的不但在医疗上有慈悲心，在灾难的时候，她还能有慈悲心来帮助，也是很了不起。」
十四年前加入慈济守护生命的行列，又捐出生平积蓄给慈济救病救灾，黄东留虽然受病痛所苦，无法再为人医，却以另一种方式，继续守护着众生。
黄东留克勤克俭 为助人捐出所有
陈珮滢 邱品豪 美国洛杉矶报导
美国总会为了海地赈灾，目前除了动员人力前往赈灾之外，也积极募心募款，今天总会就收到一笔美金十万元的捐款，它是来自一位中国华侨，今年72岁，名叫黄东留，除了海地捐款，她还曾经捐助台湾八八水灾以及美国医疗志业，连同这一次捐款，总金额超过美金45万。
然而，黄女士却是住在洛杉矶一个较为中下阶层的社区，而且出门以巴士代步。当她这一次又拿着支票来捐款时，志工担心她是误写了太多个零，还担心她没有老本过生活而拒收她的支票。而听说黄女士血压太高，志工与人医会医师一起到她家往诊。
美国医疗志业行政秘书王惠平：「你有没有吃药？你在吃什么？你吃饼干，你中午有没有吃？没有，你在等我对不对？」
慈济志工王惠平拿着饭菜要带给黄东留女士，因为听说黄女士血压太高，赶紧来关心她。而美国人医会医师陈恂满平常就会买点心或午餐给黄女士，知道黄女士血压太高，而且不肯吃西药，特地带了血压计来为她量血压。
美国人医会医师陈恂满：「你今天有没有睡饱？有睡饱，你如果让我量血压太高的话，我就打屁股。」
结果血压210，还是太高，陈医师就像逗小孩子一样的，一直哄着黄女士一定要吃药控制。黄女士曾经是美国义诊中心的驻诊医师，也参加过早期的墨西哥义诊，却因为中风而无法行医，如今她住在洛杉矶的一个普通社区里，生活极为简单。
美国人医会医师陈恂满：「我去跟你拿药，晚上来给你吃，你开始吃，好不好？你昨天开一半的支票，我看看你放在哪里。太多零了，写到一半我说不行，我们要把这个事情搞定了。昨天我们两个人在那边写零，写到算不出来，不知道小数点几个，她说要给台湾一半，给海地一半，我算了半天。因为这个钱比较多，所以我请师姑们来做证，不然我会害怕，你又不吃药，我就很紧张。」
黄东留：「哥哥嫂嫂都知道我把钱都捐出去，要不我死了之后怎么办？」
美国人医会医师陈恂满：「没有啊，怎么那么快会死，人这么坏怎么会死，不听话。你为什么这次要捐海地？」
黄东留：「我应该捐。〈你有看电视吗？〉当然有看。」
美国人医会医师陈恂满：「为什么要捐给慈济？」
黄东留：「我捐给慈济，慈济捐给他们。」
美国人医会医师陈恂满：「我替你拿去捐，好吧，我替你拿去花掉。」
黄东留：「不要花掉。」
美国人医会医师陈恂满：「没有啦，就去花给他们，给他们用，我们去买米，买东西送给他们，就说你的爱心。」
黄东留：「也不一定，每一个人的爱心。」
美国人医会医师陈恂满：「心这样爱爱两下。这要跪下来，要说什么？说你爱我，我也爱你。」
黄东留：「不是，我爱慈济。」
Dr. Huang, guardian angel of health
On today's US Tzu Chi 360, we bring you to Los Angeles. Fourteen years ago, at a tea house in Fresno, California, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor from China picked up a volunteer recruitment flyer from Tzu Chi Foundation. She was bound with the foundation ever since. For 14 years, she has been a Tzu Chi volunteer, a volunteering physician at Tzu Chi free clinic, and she has even donated 490,000 dollars to the foundation, after suffering from a stroke. Her recent contribution include 100,000 dollars to the Haiti earthquake survivors. Today, we are going to tell you the story about the Bodhisattva who treats not only the disease but also the well being of people.
Managing life after retirement
It's another busy morning. Seventy-year-old retired TCM doctor Anne Huang from mainland China is waiting for the bus to Los Angeles Public Library.
Retired TCM doctor, Anne Huang: "I have nothing to do after retirement. So I go to the library, to read or to borrow books... I like to read about fitness, about health issues, and about traditional Chinese medicine."
A simple life and a generous heart
In the apartment where she lives with her brother and sister-in-law, Huang sits in the only table and desk, reading the newspaper. This simple room describes her simple life: reading the paper, feeding the fish, practicing Taiji, that's one day.
Although this retired TCM doctor lives such a simple life, she never hesitates to give. Recently within one year, Huang donated 490,000 dollars to Tzu Chi Foundation in total, including 100,000 dollars to the foundation's 2010 Haiti Earthquake relief fund.
Retired TCM doctor, Anne Huang: "I donate because this is what I should do...people should help each other. If I don't help people I can't call myself a good person."
For some people, it's surprising that Huang gives such a large amount of money so willingly and selflessly, but in the eyes of her own brother, Huang has been generous ever since she was a little girl.
Anne Huang's brother, Bing Huang: "She is smart, she took good care of people…She helped the elders to cross the street. The old woman next to our door had nothing to eat, and she brought rice to her."
A life-long passion to help others
Huang loved to help others as a child, and became a doctor who guarded life and health when she grew up. Prior to her retirement after a stroke eight years ago, Huang offered free treatment at Tzu Chi free clinic.
Retired TMC doctor, Anne Huang: "I was very happy because I could help others. I've seen many patients, I thought they were happy, too. I didn't do it for long, I did it for only one year, I could have done it longer if God gave me more time."
Former TCM director at Tzu Chi free clinic, Michelle Hsieh: "She interacted with all the colleagues...I know she is very enthusiastic as a doctor, and is very serious about her patients. Whenever we have outreach clinics, she always makes sure all her patients get help. She would never rush any of her patients."
Accumulating goodwill everywhere
Because of her enthusiasm and dedication, Huang was missed by everyone after she left the free clinic. When she is ill, Tzu Chi volunteers not only visit her often, but also take her to the doctor on a regular basis. Every time she visits the clinic, Huang always greets everyone cheerfully.
Half a million dollars donation
Her old colleagues were very moved by her generous donations to Tzu Chi, almost 500,000 dollars in total.
Former TCM director at Tzu Chi free clinic, Michelle Hsieh: "I was very shock. I thought she was such a frugal person, but now she donated all her savings. I wondered what did she get from Tzu Chi that makes her want to give like this?"
Supporting Tzu Chi Free Clinic
Huang stays single and has no children. She cares deeply about the patients and staff members at Tzu Chi free clinic.
Former TCM director at Tzu Chi free clinic, Michelle Hsieh: "So I think she is a really great person, a great Bodhisattva."
Retired TMC doctor, Anne Huang: "The most important thing for a person is health. Money isn't as important. So being healthy and having some money to help others is the best."
Former TCM director at Tzu Chi free clinic, Michelle Hsieh: "She did not keep the money for herself, or live a more luxurious life. I found her remarkable, especially since she thought about those who suffered and survived from the disasters. She isn't just compassionate toward her patients. She is compassionate toward strangers who were affected by the disasters. She is really remarkable."
Selfless and unconditional giving
Fourteen years ago, Huang joined Tzu Chi as a volunteer. Six years later, she began treating patients at Tzu Chi Free Clinic, and now donates nearly 500,000 dollars to Tzu Chi. Suffering from illness, Huang cannot be a doctor anymore, but one way or another, she continues guarding health, life, and love.
女中医乐施捨 户头剩一块钱
2010年3月09日 曾多闻 林义航
住在美国加州的黄东留中医师，1996年起，参与了无数次慈济义诊。而每当灾难发生，她总是那位慷慨解囊的大菩萨。
女中医清平度日 助人救人不犹豫
在一个忙碌的早晨，来自广东的七十岁退休中医师黄东留，在车水马龙的街头等公车，要去洛杉矶市立图书馆。
退休中医师 黄东留说：「退休以后没事做，就去图书馆借书，要不就是在图书馆看书这样，看些关于中医、运动，凡是对健康有好处的书，我都喜欢看。」
这位生活清平、出门只肯搭公车的退休老中医，却是说捨就捨，毫无犹豫。黄东留先捐出十二万美金（逾新台币三百六十万）的积蓄，作为慈济医疗基金；又捐出二十七万美金（逾新台币八百五十万），作为台湾莫拉克风灾后的重建基金。
近日，黄东留又拿着十万美金支票，捐助海地赈灾。慈济志工担心她的生活，发现她的存摺只剩下一美金；志工劝她为自己多留一点，黄东留表示，还有社会福利，够用就好。
退休中医师 黄东留说：「我觉得捐钱是应该的，人就是要互相帮助，要不然就不像人。做人最重要是健康，钱没有用；所以自己有钱去帮人家，这是最好的。」
如此大笔金额捨得如此干脆，如此理所当然。而黄东留在哥哥黄丙元眼里，从小就是个慷慨助人的孩子。
黄东留的哥哥 黄丙元说：「她很聪明，很会照顾人家。她见到老人家，都扶人家过马路；见到隔壁老人家没饭吃，拿米去给他。」
捐出生平积蓄 过往同仁都感佩
从小就热心助人，长大后便成为守护生命、守护健康的医生。在2002年中风退休之前，黄东留也曾经在慈济义诊中心为病人看诊。
黄东留表示：「我很高兴去慈济义诊，因为能够帮人家，也看了很多病人。我做了不久，只做了一年；如果给我更多时间，我可以做更久。」
黄东留的热心和认真，在她离开义诊中心之后，让大家都相当怀念；她捐出积蓄的事蹟，更是感动了许多当年的老同事。
前慈济义诊中心中医主任 谢孟雪说：「我很震惊啊！她那么节俭的人，把她的老本都捐出来了。我觉得很了不起啊！特别是她想到水灾的人、这些受苦的人，所以她真的不但在医疗上有慈悲心，在灾难的时候，她还能有慈悲心来帮助，也是很了不起。」
十四年前加入慈济守护生命的行列，又捐出生平积蓄给慈济救病救灾，黄东留虽然受病痛所苦，无法再为人医，却以另一种方式，继续守护着众生。
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