Grateful for Our Own Blessings after Witnessing Suffering of Others
Written by Lim Hui Chu & Loo Chia Chia, Melaka / Translated by Ong Mooi Lin
![Student Liu Yun Yu offered the granny a massage. [Photograph by Tan Yen Pack]](/images/stories/jy/2015/20150906_TYP01_1_111.jpg "Student Liu Yun Yu offered the granny a massage. [Photograph by Tan Yen Pack]")
Parent-child Bonding Class in Melaka organized home visits with the hope of inspiring compassion and kindness within the children and parents. By serving and witnessing the suffering of others, it is also hoped that they will learn to be grateful and contented with what they have, and thereafter, lead a frugal lifestyle and be generous to others.
Learning through Giving
Written by Koh Poo Leng, Klang / Translated by Chong Pei Fen
![Yong Poh Boon realized how close a parent-child relationship can get when she showed her love to the elderly together with her son, Sia Zhi Xiang. [Photograph by Lee Eng Foo]](/images/stories/jy/2015/JY_KA20150906_lyf03_070.jpg "Yong Poh Boon realized how close a parent-child relationship can get when she showed her love to the elderly together with her son, Sia Zhi Xiang. [Photograph by Lee Eng Foo]")
On September 6, 2015, parents and children from Taman Eng Ann and Setia Alam’s Parent-child Bonding Class embarked on a journey of learning through giving at the Rita Handicapped and Disabled Welfare Home.
Learning Realities of Life outside the Classroom
Written by Tzu Chi Documenting Team，Melaka / Translated by Jacqueline Khoo
![Photo shows Bong Si Min and her mother joining the home visit together. Through witnessing suffering, they have learnt to appreciate what they have. [Photograph by Chong Fook Lin]](/images/stories/jy/2015/20150906_CFL01_1_002.jpg "Photo shows Bong Si Min and her mother joining the home visit together. Through witnessing suffering, they have learnt to appreciate what they have. [Photograph by Chong Fook Lin]")
A group of six-year-olds from Da Ai Kindergarten had walked out of their comfort zones to visit Tzu Chi’s care recipients with their parents. At the first encounter, some were fearful and awkward, while some interacted warmly. But most of all, they had the chance to meet people from different backgrounds. Both parents and children realized that being healthy and living well are the greatest happiness.
Parents and Children Learnt about Resource Saving
Written by Yen Yu Chu, Melaka / Translated by Lee Ren Hui
![Da Ai kindergarten starts teaching children about environmental protection so that they can implement this not only in school but also at home. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]](/images/stories/jy/2015/20150828_YSL01_1_137.jpg "Da Ai kindergarten starts teaching children about environmental protection so that they can implement this not only in school but also at home. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]")
In view of abnormal climate change and frequent natural disasters worldwide, Da Ai kindergarten in Melaka has incorporated environment protection and “Give Me Five” (savings of water, power, time, fuel and money) into its 2015 curriculum planning. It aims to inspire and guide children and parents to cherish resources and practise environmental protection in their daily lives.
Taiwan Tzu Ching’s Island Recycling Tour at Pulau Ketam
Written by Koh Poo Leng, Klang / Translated by Tan Heang Shin
![Collecting wire mesh cages filled with recyclables had provided Tzu Chi youths a valuable recycling experience. [Photograph by Lai Kin Hoong]](/images/stories/jy/2015/JY_KA20150803_ljh03_067.jpg "Collecting wire mesh cages filled with recyclables had provided Tzu Chi youths a valuable recycling experience. [Photograph by Lai Kin Hoong]")
One can only experience the hardships of island recycling through participation. Accompanied by Tzu Chi volunteers, Tzu Chi Mums and Dads, Taiwan Tzu Chi Youths arrived at Pulau Ketam to experience for themselves what island recycling was all about.
Completion of the 10th Great Love Mothers’ Nurturing Class
Written by Chang Siew Khiam & Lim Bee Lai, Klang / Translated by Chong Pei Fen
![Participants of the 10th Great Love Mothers’ Nurturing Class and their mentors presented a sign language performance. [Photograph by Tan Guat Khoon]](/images/stories/jy/2015/JY_KA20150725_cyy03_016.jpg "Participants of the 10th Great Love Mothers’ Nurturing Class and their mentors presented a sign language performance. [Photograph by Tan Guat Khoon]")
On the evening of July 25, 2015, 41 participants and families of the 10th Great Love Mothers’ Nurturing Class celebrated the completion of their lessons in an event organized by Tzu Chi Klang. The new batch of Great Love Mothers and volunteers jointly performed the sign language interpretations of two beautiful songs, “Contentment” and “Because of You, Because of Me”. Their graceful performances drew rounds of applause from the audience.
Blessedness in Volunteering Overseas during the Summer Holidays
Written by Bee Yong Chin, Liu Ai Lian & Lim Hui Chu, Melaka / Translated by Chai Eu Ern
![Su Yi Chun (right, kneeling) showed her care for a grandpa at the old folks’ home. [Photograph by Alex Tan Ah Lek]](/images/stories/jy/2015/20150718_ATAL1_1_031.jpg "Su Yi Chun (right, kneeling) showed her care for a grandpa at the old folks’ home. [Photograph by Alex Tan Ah Lek]")
True to its name, the Happiness Centre for the Mentally Disabled Children, and the Machap Baru Old Folks’ Home had one special day on which their residents were pampered by students with massaging, feeding and housekeeping services.
Promote Filial Piety at Buddhist Camp
Written by Lee Heng Lun, Seremban / Translated by Chai Eu Ern
![Volunteers led the children in singing “Filial Piety Cannot Wait” and performing sign language. [Photograph by Lee Nyee Fai]](/images/stories/jy/2015/20150718_LNF01_1_041.jpg "Volunteers led the children in singing “Filial Piety Cannot Wait” and performing sign language. [Photograph by Lee Nyee Fai]")
Tzu Chi Seremban volunteers were invited to give a talk on “Gratitude towards Our Parents” at a Buddhist camp organized by the Jelebu branch of the Malaysian Buddhist Association. Designed to avoid ennui, the course employed slides, team-building activities and handicrafts to help children understand filial piety and turn their devotion into action.
Parent-child Bonding Sports’ Day
Written by Lo Sheau Sia, Kuching / Translated by Kong Pik Hung
![The athletes learnt to contribute their personal belongings to build a bridge so that the relief supplies can be safely delivered to the disaster areas. [Photograph by Tan Pui Lee]](/images/stories/jy/2015/JY_KU20150712_cpl01_056.jpg "The athletes learnt to contribute their personal belongings to build a bridge so that the relief supplies can be safely delivered to the disaster areas. [Photograph by Tan Pui Lee]")
On July 12, 2015, Tzu Chi Kuching held its annual parent-child sports’ day for 120 parents and children at the Jubilee Ground. The participants experienced life and learnt together through the parent-child interaction.
Practising Living Skills: New Experiences in Marketing and Cooking
Written by Amily Sim & Chin Suk Ling, Kuching / Translated by Jacqueline Khoo
![A volunteer advised the Tzu Shao members on how to choose the vegetables. [Photograph by Voon Hui Ling]](/images/stories/jy/2015/JY_KU20150712_whl03_021.jpg "A volunteer advised the Tzu Shao members on how to choose the vegetables. [Photograph by Voon Hui Ling]")
On July 12, 2015, Tzu Chi Kuching organized a vegetarian cooking competition for 79 Tzu Chi Teenagers (Tzu Shao) and parents. Together, they gained knowledge beyond the textbooks and experienced simple lessons in life.