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Tzu Chi USA Northeast Region The foundation focuses on four major missions: charity, medicine, education, and humanistic culture.
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Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is an international humanitarian organization which provides material, financial, and spiritual aid for those who need it in the community. Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental, humanitarian organization with Special Consultative Status in the United Nation's Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). The foundation also engages in international d

isaster relief, bone marrow donation, community volunteerism, and environmental protection. “Tzu Chi” means “compassion and relief.”

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation was established in 1966 in Hualien by Venerable Dharma Master Cheng Yen. From the first 30 supporters, housewives who saved two cents from their grocery money each day to help the poor, the foundation has grown to nearly 10 million volunteers and supporters in over 50 countries, and has provided international relief work in over 70 countries to people suffering from disasters such as the Southeast Asia tsunami, Myanmar cyclone, and earthquakes in Turkey, Pakistan, Sichuan China, Haiti and Chile. Dharma Master Cheng Yen believes that the lack of altruistic love for others has been the root of many problems in this world, but with sustained kindness, mercy and giving, harmony and peace can be achieved. Thus, the foundation’s guiding principle is to “help the poor and educate the rich” – to give material aid to the needy and inspire love and humanity in both givers and receivers. Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

🌱✨ Healthy Living, Happy Community! ✨🌱On May 28, Tzu Chi’s young volunteer-led Healthy Eating, Healthy Living Team partn...
06/16/2026

🌱✨ Healthy Living, Happy Community! ✨🌱

On May 28, Tzu Chi’s young volunteer-led Healthy Eating, Healthy Living Team partnered with New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) Element House in the Lower East Side of Manhattan to host a vibrant Enjoy Healthy Living Festival, bringing together volunteers and community members for a day of wellness, learning, and connection.

Participants enjoyed a variety of interactive activities, including health knowledge challenges, calligraphy, flower arranging, a Jing Si tea experience, memory and concentration games, healthy smoothie tastings, DIY spring rolls, and fitness screenings designed to promote healthy aging.

The event welcomed a steady flow of visitors who left with smiles, new knowledge, and meaningful connections. Community members praised the fun and engaging activities, while volunteers shared the joy of serving others and creating a warm, welcoming environment.

This innovative event showcased how healthy living can be both educational and enjoyable, while fostering community engagement and introducing more people to Tzu Chi’s mission of compassion and service. 💚

Calling all volunteers in the New York area!Our Manhattan Family Service Center in Chinatown regularly conducts food dis...
06/08/2026

Calling all volunteers in the New York area!

Our Manhattan Family Service Center in Chinatown regularly conducts food distributions for community members in need, and we’re calling for more volunteers to help in our efforts! Our distributions run on the first and third Saturdays of each month, providing a vital lifeline for the people we serve.

Sign up to volunteer with us: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1769959334676400101/false #/invitation

05/21/2026

Experience Under One Sky, the concert celebrating the opening of Harvard CAMLab and Tzu Chi Charity Foundation’s (Tzu Chi Foundation) exhibition, Journey to Enlightenment. Through music, compassion and love are woven into a shared human tapestry beneath the same sky. Featuring original works by composers and musicians inspired by Buddhism’s power to connect us across time and space, and by Tzu Chi’s 60-year journey of compassion and service.

Experience Journey to Enlightenment: https://camlab.fas.harvard.edu/exhibition/journey-to-enlightenment/

05/15/2026

On the final day of the Tzu Chi Global Symposium for Common Goodness at Harvard University, participants explored the theme Design Futures After Buddhism: Worldmaking by Other Means, a powerful conversation at the intersection of Buddhism, innovation, and design thinking.

Bringing together scholars, creatives, and changemakers from around the world, the symposium reimagined the future through a Buddhist lens: asking how compassion, interdependence, and mindful design can inspire more harmonious communities and a more sustainable world. 🌏✨

Explore Journey to Enlightenment: https://camlab.fas.harvard.edu/exhibition/journey-to-enlightenment/

05/14/2026

Global scholars and thought leaders gathered at Harvard University for the Tzu Chi Global Symposium for Common Goodness (May 7–9, 2026) to explore the future of Buddhism through the lens of compassion, service, and engaged action. 🌏✨

In this May 8 session, international experts examine Venerable Master Cheng Yen’s philosophy, leadership, and humanitarian vision, reflecting on how her teachings continue to inspire compassionate action, interfaith collaboration, and global service in today’s world.

🪷 Discover how Applied Buddhism and the contemporary Bodhisattva path are shaping conversations on humanity’s shared future.

🎥 Watch the discussion and hear global perspectives on Master Cheng Yen’s impact and the future of engaged Buddhism.

Explore Harvard’s Journey to Enlightenment exhibition: https://camlab.fas.harvard.edu/exhibition/journey-to-enlightenment/

05/12/2026

For over 2,500 years, Buddhism has been passed down through storytelling, sacred texts, prayer, and now immersive technology. ✨

Harvard CAMLab and the Tzu Chi Charity Foundation present Journey to Enlightenment: a landmark exhibition exploring the evolution of Buddhism alongside the 60-year history of the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation.

Featuring eight sacred Buddhist sites from around the world, this immersive experience bridges ancient wisdom with modern storytelling, inviting audiences to connect with Buddhist tradition in a powerful new way.

Experience the journey: https://camlab.fas.harvard.edu/exhibition/journey-to-enlightenment/

This past weekend, we joined hands and hearts with the community for a triple celebration honoring Buddha Day, Mother’s ...
05/11/2026

This past weekend, we joined hands and hearts with the community for a triple celebration honoring Buddha Day, Mother’s Day, and Tzu Chi Day. 💐🙏❤️

This year’s gathering carried special meaning, too, as we also celebrated Tzu Chi’s 60th Anniversary, marking six decades of compassion, humanitarian relief, and service.

Families, volunteers, and neighbors gathered in gratitude to offer prayers for peace and reflect on the spirit of kindness and unity that connects us all. And indeed, throughout the celebration, moments of reflection and heartfelt appreciation abounded, filling the air with warmth and sincerity. May there be peace in our hearts, and blessings for all beings.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this meaningful occasion truly memorable!

05/10/2026

Step into Journey to Enlightenment, an immersive multimedia exhibition created by Harvard CAMLab and the Tzu Chi Charity Foundation. ✨

Experience Buddhist history and wisdom brought to life through powerful storytelling, innovative media, and interactive design that speaks to today’s audiences.

In this video, the exhibition’s designers share the creative vision behind the project and reveal how every element reflects Tzu Chi’s profound spiritual heritage.

Discover how ancient teachings are being reimagined through modern technology at the intersection of tradition, art, and innovation.

Join us and experience the Journey to Enlightenment: https://camlab.fas.harvard.edu/exhibition/journey-to-enlightenment/

05/09/2026

🌿 “Applied Buddhism and the Contemporary Bodhisattva Path” brought scholars, practitioners, and volunteers together at Harvard University on May 7, 2026, for a symposium co-hosted by the Tzu Chi Charity Foundation and Harvard CAMLab in celebration of Tzu Chi’s 60th anniversary.

From humanitarian relief and healthcare to compassion in daily life, speakers explored how Buddhist wisdom can move beyond theory into meaningful action. As Tzu Chi Foundation Deputy CEO Rey-Sheng Her shared, the goal is to bring “wisdom and compassion… to the whole society, to the whole world.”

The symposium highlighted Tzu Chi’s vision of Humanistic Buddhism, transforming compassion into action through service, kindness, and care for all beings.

Experience the Journey to Enlightenment: https://camlab.fas.harvard.edu/exhibition/journey-to-enlightenment/

05/09/2026

Step into 2,500 years of Buddhist history reimagined for today.

Journey to Enlightenment, a groundbreaking multimedia exhibition by Harvard CAMLab and the Tzu Chi Charity Foundation, brings ancient wisdom to life through stunning digital reconstructions of eight sacred sites.

Experience how compassion and wisdom are transformed into immersive visual storytelling, where timeless teachings meet cutting-edge technology.

Explore the journey: https://camlab.fas.harvard.edu/exhibition/journey-to-enlightenment/

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