Tzu Ching USA

08/15/2024

08/09/2024

Day 4 Last Day Conference + Closing Ceremony

Our final morning class was Building Stronger Communities Through Collaboration. Tzu Ching shared information about their local chapters’ unique events and collaborations. Then everyone joined groups by region to discuss ideas for possible future collaborations. During the closing ceremony at noon, we reflected on the memories of the conference. Attendees and staff members shared their conference experiences, reflections, and gratitude. Among all the wonderful gifts received at the conference, the most precious gift we all brought home was friendship and aspiration. Let’s continue to plant seeds of hope and rewrite the story of our time. 🎶🌱

             

08/05/2024

8/3 Day 3 Evening
Night market food was SO GOOD!! Big gratitude to the culinary team for the amazing night market food experience.

Finally the day ended with heart warming performances. We may not remember all the details about the conference but we will most likely remember the connections and emotions we all felt this night. Everyone will return to our regions while humming “The Light”.

             

08/05/2024

8/3 Day 3
Another great day started off with a morning exercise with Trang. Look at those standing side leg raises!!!! Everyone deep breathed and settled with an intention for the day. The day was filled with classes about taking responsibility, facing challenges, navigating leadership, community partnerships, and bone marrow registry. We also experience a formal lunch where we learned to eat mindfully with gratitude.

08/04/2024

8/2 After a delicious lunch, Tzu Ching learned about the mastery, meaning, and mindfulness behind traditional tea ceremonies. They reflected on their experiences with Dharma before attending an invigorating class with De Ting Shi Fu about impermanence, the 3 poisons (greed, anger, and ignorance), and living in the present. Day 2 conference ended with a Sweet Sweet Storytime event where experienced SGSB shared their stories and wisdom. The conversations helped to connect different generations like one big family.

             

08/03/2024

8/2 Conference Morning
We started the day with an energetic morning exercise led by Curriculum team member Trang.
During the Service Event, people rotated between food pantry and socks sorting events. There were many recipients lined up by cars in the parking lot. It was hard work in warm weather but it was also a fun and educational experience. The attendees carried out their team spirit and put compassion into action!

08/02/2024

8/1 Conference Day 1 – Attendee Arrival Day and Conference Opening Ceremony

Attendees arrived in the afternoon and were welcomed with a tour of the NJ office. Sofia, the Curriculum Lead, led a speed dating ice breaker, allowing everyone to meet new friends. The opening ceremony included a sign language performance of the Tzu Ching Anthem by the group leaders, a live singing performance of the theme song “The Light” by Trang, and opening remarks by US Tzu Chi CEO Debra SG, Regional CEO Freeman SB, Doris SG, and Hank SB. After dinner, the Tzu Ching engaged in a Team Building activity focused on problem-solving and collaboration.

What a great start to the conference! Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Day 2!

08/02/2024

08/01/2024

7/31 Staff arrived in NJ today to prepare for the conference. They got to know each other through icebreaker activities that allowed team members to get familiar and have fun together. The General Affairs and Transportation Team organized and delivered luggage to the hotel. Everyone is looking forward to the attendees’ arrival!!

07/31/2024

🥇TOMORROW is the conference! Staff from different regions are arriving today for preparation. 🐻 Tzu Bear has arrived too! Safe travels and see you all soon!