A Day to Bring Smiles to Refugees
Written by Ho Wan Chin / KL & Selangor![A group photo of 21 graduates with Dr Foo Seay Liang (white top), UNHCR Tzu-Chi Project Coordinator; and retired principals, Tan Woon Kee and Lim Choy Kim from Tzu Chi Teachers’ Association. [Photograph by Yong Kar Chew]](/images/stories/jy/2018/JY_KL20181110_yjc01_614.jpg "A group photo of 21 graduates with Dr Foo Seay Liang (white top), UNHCR Tzu-Chi Project Coordinator; and retired principals, Tan Woon Kee and Lim Choy Kim from Tzu Chi Teachers’ Association. [Photograph by Yong Kar Chew]")
To most people, November 10, 2018 was probably just another Saturday, but to a group of refugee parents and children, it was a big day that they had been patiently waiting for. Donned in their best attire and with excitement in their eyes, they prepared for the event of their lifetime – the Graduation & Prize Giving Ceremony for their children.
The Next Blessed Journey Awaits
Written by Tzu Chi Documenting Team， KL & Selangor / Translated by Goh Hwe Yong![The important ceremony of tassel turning at the graduation. [Photograph by Gan Wee Meng]](/images/stories/jy/2018/JY_KL20181104_ywm01_055a.jpg "The important ceremony of tassel turning at the graduation. [Photograph by Gan Wee Meng]")
It was a special morning on November 4, 2018. Coupled with a light drizzle, the morning air around the KL Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall smelt clean and fresh; same with the flowers and plants. New shoots on the branches silently crept out to take their first look at the world around. It was graduation day for the Da Ai Kindergarten. Seventy-one little ones will be continuing their next phase of their journey after this special day.
Rising Hope for Quality and Holistic Education
Written by Tzu Chi Documenting Team, Klang / Translated by Kithanjeele![The Deputy CEO of Tzu Chi KL & Selangor, Sio Kee Hong (left), and the person-in-charge of Tzu Chi Klang, Ang Kim Seng (right), hit the gongs to mark the official start of the charity fair. [Photograph by Chia Heen Kheow]](/images/stories/jy/2018/JY_KA20181028_lwj02_076.jpg "The Deputy CEO of Tzu Chi KL & Selangor, Sio Kee Hong (left), and the person-in-charge of Tzu Chi Klang, Ang Kim Seng (right), hit the gongs to mark the official start of the charity fair. [Photograph by Chia Heen Kheow]")
The ground breaking ceremony of the Tzu Chi International School Kuala Lumpur (TCISKL) on September 16, 2017, marked a significant milestone for Tzu Chi’s Mission of Education in Malaysia. Since then, various fundraising events had been organized for the construction of the school, with its first intake scheduled for January 2020.
Cultivating Compassion, Joy and Giving through Buddhist Themed Theatrical Performance
Written by Tzu Chi Documenting Team，KL & Selangor / Translated by Chai Soo Ai![Heartbroken and filled with self-blame over the death of its herd of deer, the Deer King went to see the human king to seek a solution. [Photograph by Wong Poh Fatt]](/images/stories/jy/2018/JY_KL20180811_hbf01_038.jpg "Heartbroken and filled with self-blame over the death of its herd of deer, the Deer King went to see the human king to seek a solution. [Photograph by Wong Poh Fatt]")
For three days from August 11, 2018, a total of 57 people from Rondo Ballet Theatre, Tzu Chi Senior High School affiliated with Tzu Chi University and accompanying teachers, presented four sessions of a ballet performance based on Buddhist stories at KL Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall, Tsun Jin High School, and Malacca Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall. These four performances in three venues attracted a total audience of 4,350.
Music and Martial Arts Cultural Exchange
Written by Kiew Li Wen & Ho Sook Yin, KL & Selangor / Translated by Lee Hui Yieng![Students and teachers of Tzu Chi Senior High School Affiliated with Tzu Chi University (TCHS) came to Malaysia to have a cultural exchange with Tsun Jin High School. Picture shows students of TCHS in a sign language performance. [Photograph by Lee Kwee Yap]](/images/stories/jy/2018/JY_KL20180715_lgy01_100.jpg "Students and teachers of Tzu Chi Senior High School Affiliated with Tzu Chi University (TCHS) came to Malaysia to have a cultural exchange with Tsun Jin High School. Picture shows students of TCHS in a sign language performance. [Photograph by Lee Kwee Yap]")
Led by Principal Lee Lin-Hui, a group of 50 students and teachers from Tzu Chi Senior High School Affiliated with Tzu Chi University (TCSH), Taiwan, visited Malaysia from July 12 to 16, 2018, for a cultural exchange with students of Tsun Jin High School (TJHS), Kuala Lumpur.
Happiness under the Blue Sky
Written by Siah Siew Chew & Chin Sheau Yuan, KL & Selangor / Translated by Jacynth Chin![Due to the limited space at refugee schools, students rarely have the chance for sports activities. Therefore, the students cherished and treasured the annual sports day. [Photograph by Look Foot Seong]](/images/stories/jy/2018/JY_KL20180714_lfx01_040.jpg "Due to the limited space at refugee schools, students rarely have the chance for sports activities. Therefore, the students cherished and treasured the annual sports day. [Photograph by Look Foot Seong]")
With limited space at refugee schools, students rarely have the chance for sports functions. Thus, Tzu Chi KL & Selangor and UNHCR jointly organized the annual sports day for the refugee children. This year, students from the Madrasah Religious School were specially invited to participate in this event.
Homecoming for Da Ai Kindergarten Graduates
Written by Tan Kim Hion, KL & Selangor / Translated by Zhang Yi Qin![A group photo of the first batch of the Da Ai Kindergarten graduates and their teacher. Everyone looked forward to more of such reunion in the future. [Photograph by Lim Chin Tong]](/images/stories/jy/2018/JY_KL20180623_lzd01_047.jpg "A group photo of the first batch of the Da Ai Kindergarten graduates and their teacher. Everyone looked forward to more of such reunion in the future. [Photograph by Lim Chin Tong]")
The lapse of ten years has seen the earliest batches of Da Ai Kindergarten graduates growing into teenagers. On this day, they returned to the Kindergarten together with their parents for a warm reunion with their former teachers and classmates.
Fundraising Luncheon for TCISKL
Written by Tzu Chi Documenting Team, KL & Selangor / Translated by Yi Qin![Tzu Chi’s educational ideal is to deliver a comprehensive and holistic education system, from preschool through to pre-university level. [Photograph by Chua Teck Ching]](/images/stories/jy/2018/JY_KL20180610_cdq01_026.jpg "Tzu Chi’s educational ideal is to deliver a comprehensive and holistic education system, from preschool through to pre-university level. [Photograph by Chua Teck Ching]")
On June 10, 2018, Tzu Chi Entrepreneurs’ Group held a fundraising luncheon at Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel to raise funds for the building of Tzu Chi International School KL, and it received a positive response from the public.
A Cheer for You, My Wonderful Child!
Written by Tan Kim Hion, KL & Selangor / Translated by HY Yong![Despite being born without palms, 6-year-old Hong Jun Sen, who is keen to learn, has been a “wonderful boy” to his teacher, Yau Huey Lu. [Photograph by Yong Mun Fei]](/images/stories/jy/2018/JY_KL20180528_ywh01_016.jpg "Despite being born without palms, 6-year-old Hong Jun Sen, who is keen to learn, has been a “wonderful boy” to his teacher, Yau Huey Lu. [Photograph by Yong Mun Fei]")
Born without palms, Hong Jun Sen has only one finger on his left and right wrists. But the boy loves to play, laugh, and learn. Always beaming with smiles, the 6-year-old is precious to his parents and is a “wonderful boy” to his teachers. Thanks to the love he received in his journey of growth, he is now a happy little angel waiting to soar to great heights.
Teaching Children to Manage Their Lives
Written by Nam Geok Ting, Hoh Sew Lee & Lee Heng Lun, Seremban / Translated by Woon Xiao Rui![Some children are seen here experiencing work at the food preparation group under their parents’ care. [Photograph by Wong Siew Chin]](/images/stories/jy/2018/20180311_WSC01_1_060.jpg "Some children are seen here experiencing work at the food preparation group under their parents’ care. [Photograph by Wong Siew Chin]")
This year, the Parent-child Bonding Class (PCBC) began implementing life education in its curriculum. With this, the children, aged between 7 and 12, get to experience contributing from behind-the-scenes and learn some living skills under their parents’ and volunteers’ guidance. As Master Cheng Yen hopes, this will be an education that forms the foundation for the younger generations, to grow up as pillars of society equipped with knowledge and virtue.