The Tzu Chi Collegiate Association (Tzu Ching) is the collegiate organization that carries out the missions of the international Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation--charity, medicine, education, and humanitarian culture. The Tzu Ching Highlanders (UCR Chapter) provides events and an opportunity for volunteer work within the local area that is rewarding, meaningful, and manageable during one's busy college life. Some examples of events include hosting fun classes such as vegetarian cooking and urban gardening to promote sustainable living, reaching out to low income families at Tzu Chi free medical clinics, assisting in Tzu Chi's cultural programs, and many more! LINKS
◊ Southern California EcoVerse/ Jing Si Bookstore & Cafe: https://www.facebook.com/pages/EcoVerse-Jing-Si-Books-Cafe/115217695294363
◊ Global Tzu Chi Foundation: http://www.tzuchi.org/
◊ Tzu Chi Foundation, US Headquarters: http://www.us.tzuchi.org/
◊ FAQs: http://goo.gl/Jiowf
HOW TO JOIN
There are no dues or membership fees. You are free to join at any time, even if you were not able to make it to orientation! Like our page and join our mailing list to receive our updates! However to earn the uniform, you must complete 20 hours of service through us or other service organizations. GLOBAL TZU CHI FOUNDATION
“Tzu Chi”, meaning “serving with compassion”, was established in 1966 by Master Cheng Yen, a Buddhist nun, on a mission of charity in Taiwan. For more than forty years, the foundation has expanded with branches throughout the world to keep contributing to better social and community services, medical care, education and humanism. Today, Tzu Chi has more than five million members of different religious and cultural backgrounds.
