Tzu Chi USA Journal #41 (Fall 2014)

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Words from Master Cheng Yen 4 Eating Less to Help the Poor Master Cheng Yen

CEOs Note 7 A Simple Change of Mindset Han Huang

80/20 LifestyleFor Health, For Good, For Earth

8 For Health, For Good, For Earth

10 A Truly Blessed Life Chifen Lin

14 Food Waste in the United States Colin Legerton

19 Bay Area Bread Rescue Winson Sun

22 Compost 101 Lulu Wu

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25 An Oasis of Love in Iran Audrey Cheng & Grace Wong28 The Light of Hope in Haiti Marie-Ange Colinet

30 My Path to Tzu Chi Elaine Villaverde

32 Talking with Your Hands Martina Lo

36 Tzu Chi Global in Action

Medical Corner 39 Prescription Drugs: Safety First! Jerry Yue

Education Corner 42 Composting with Great Love Mary CarlsonLiving

Bodhisattvas 44Calvin Hsi: Seeing the Worldwith Compassionate Eyes

Shirley Tseng

Song of Bodhisattvas 48 A Clean Planet

Master Cheng YenMusic: Rio Lee

Storytelling 50 The Value of Wealth Master Cheng Yen

52 Tzu Chi Americas in Action

Jing Si Aphorisms

55 Inspiration Every Day

56 A Journey across the Nation Eric Tseng

58 Inspiration to the Weary Tzu Chi Volunteers

Book Excerpt 64 From Austerity to Prosperity, Chapter 7 Master Cheng Yen

Vegetarian Style 66 Hot & Sour Soup Cooking Team

Young Bodhisattvas 67 Happiness in Giving Carol Lee

69 Hot Meal Distribution Sharing East LA Tzu Shao

72 Tzu Chi USA Directory

75 Tzu Chi: A Brief History

The FruiTs oF Kindness

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Storytelling by the Master

The FruiTs oF Kindness

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EcoVerse Vertical Garden


Green material (nitrogen): Brown material (carbon):

cooked or uncooked fruits and vegetables dryer and vacuum lint

breads and grains eggshells, nut shells, corn cobs

wood ashes, sawdust, wood chips

yard trimmings, leaves, straw, hay

houseplants, used potting soil

cardboard, newspaper, clean paper (not glossy)

coffee grounds and filters

grass clippings and flowers

seaweed and kelp

tea leaves or paper tea bags (no staples)

Avoid: animal productsmeat, seafood, dairy, eggs, lard, bones, pet feces metals, glass, plastics, and anything treated with chemicals.

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Lyrics from Master Cheng Yens teachings | Music: Rio Lee

Video: Tzu Chi USA Media Center

Sign Language Instruction: Martina Lo

Let's leave for our children A planet clean and pure

li gi w mn de hi zi y g gn jng de d qi

Let's leave for our children A river crystal clear

li gi w mn de hi zi y tio qng ch de h li

Let's leave for our children A blue sky shining bright

li gi w mn de hi zi y g b ln de tin kng

Let's leave for our children A meadow lush with life

li gi w mn de hi zi y pin co yun yun yu yu


May love's Great Compassion Comfort all the weary souls

rng w mn de i xn wn nun n hn lng de shu

May love's Great Compassion Make the world a brighter place

rng w mn de i xn zho ling hi n de jio lu

May this Great Compassion Make a stream of pure Great Love

rng w mn de i xn hu zu d i de qng li

Flowing round the planet Changing hearts forever more

qng li ro zhe qun qi jng hu rn xn b fn yu



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ingredients Seasonings

3 Pieces Wood Ear Fungus 1 Egg 2 tbsp Soy Sauce 1 tbsp Vinegar

1/2 carton Silken Tofu* Cilantro 1 tsp Mushroom Essence 1 tsp Sesame Oil

1 small Bamboo Shoot 1/3 Carrot 1 tbsp Potato (or Corn) Starch 3 Cups Water

1 tsp White Pepper Powder

Directions


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