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Light Up the Love Charity Concert

11/25/2018

The Earth's climate has changed throughout history. With increasing global surface temperatures the possibility of more droughts and increased intensity of storms will likely occur.
In this cold season, let’s get together and share everyone’s love, to alleviate suffering from disasters,to pray for peace and harmony in the world.
On December 2nd (Sunday), from 2:30 to 4:30 pm , a "Light Up the Love Charity Concert" will be held at the Tzu Chi Boston Community center. Please join us and invite others to spread the warmth and share the love.

Location: 15 Summer Street, Newton, MA 02464
Email: TzuChiBoston@gmail.com
Phone: 617-762-0569

2017 Tzu Chi Family Day Invitation

4/14/2017

In celebration of Buddha Day, Mother’s Day, and the 51th anniversary of Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, the Foundation is holding its annual ceremony on Saturday, May 13th, 2017.
Date: Saturday, May 13th, 2017
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: 15 Summer Street, Newton, MA 02464
The Buddha Day Ceremony event starts at 10:00AM and is open to people of all faiths. You are cordially invited to participate in this tranquil ceremony. Please arrive fifteen minutes earlier. During the ceremony, the participants will have an opportunity to send their blessings and express their gratitude to family, friends, all humankind, and our Mother Earth.
We look forward to having the honor of your presence at the festival on Saturday, May 13th.

2017 Iron Chef Guidelines

4/8/2017

Do you want to make everyday Earth Day?
Do you know that eating vegetarian food can make everyday Earth Day?
Do you want to be part of it to make everyday Earth Day?

No matter what your answer is, we invite you to participate in our Iron Chef Competition this year! Not only you can make everyday Earth day, you have the opportunity to explore and enjoy the pleasure of cooking, teamwork and of course, good food!
Date & Time: April 29, 2016 (Saturday) 1:30 - 2:30pm Vegetarian Awareness 2:30 - 3:00 pm Planning 3:00 - 5:00 pm Cooking 5:00 - 6:00 pm Food judging & Dinner
Venue: Newton Office 15 Summer St., Newton, MA
Time allocated: 120 minutes for cooking
Dietary restrictions: Vegan ingredients - No animal products. No “five pungent spices” (onion, garlic, scallions, chives, and leeks)
Team size: Max 8 chefs
Main Ingredient: Beans (coffee beans, jelly beans, soy beans, red beans…) BEANS ALL SORTS!
Secret Box: Each team will receive a secret box with 5 different ingredients inside. One point will be deducted for any secret ingredient that is not used. If no secret ingredients are used, then your team will not be judged. Your team is allowed to bring all other ingredients (fruit, vegetables, grains, protein, herbs/spices, etc.)
Cook and make: 1 appetizer, 1 main dish, 1 dessert
Preparation rules: Everything brought must be raw and unprocessed. Washing and cutting are the only acceptable pre-work. Bring all cooking utensil that you need as the only thing we provide is stoves.
Judges: Five judges (will hopefully all be outside organizations) will judge Iron Chef Team Champion based on flavor, presentation, creativity and teamwork.
Special Awards:
A.                Most cooperative team
B.                Most energetic team
C.                Favourite appetizer
D.                Favourite Main Dish
E.                Favourite dessert
F.                 Best presentation
Sign up with Kris Fan (krisfan@gmail.com) by Apr 15th with your group’s name list (along with a creative group name!).

"Send Love to Syria" | Tzu Chi Boston

3/28/2017

Event recap: Youtube link

Through cookies and shoeboxes, the families of Tzu Chi Boston send love to Syrian refugees who have fled their war-torn country in search of sanctuary in Turkey and Jordan.

Send Love to Syria is a project started at Tzu Chi Orange County with the goal of raising $30,000 and donating 1,000 shoebox care packages to Syrian refugees.

For more information on Tzu Chi's work in Syria, please visit:
http://bit.ly/2jMbPcI & http://bit.ly/2mOkL1P

2017 OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, 5/7 11:20am-12:30pm at Bedford High School in Bedford, MA
Tzu Chi Academy: http://tcama.blogspot.com/
Tzu Chi Boston: http://www.tzuchiboston.org

Produced by Dora Chi
Filmed with a Nikon D5200
Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro

Giving Tuesday - Double the love

11/29/2016

www.tzuchi.us/givingtuesday/

Giving Tuesday is an international day of generosity that empowers individuals to make donations to important causes on the Tuesday following the shopping frenzies of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Giving Tuesday is on November 29th. Why not take part in this global initiative by starting a Love Saves campaign with us? Your love and goodwill are a powerful force that can inspire your friends, family, and colleagues to support the cause that’s closest to your heart. Even Tzu Chi arose from the conviction that Love Saves, and a pledge to take action to alleviate suffering.
We began with 30 housewives who saved in Bamboo Banks so they could give to those in need. Now you can create your own Bamboo Bank, and invite others to contribute to the cause of your choice – Disaster Relief, Charity, Healthcare, orStudents. It’s easy, and can be lots of fun. Join our Love Saves movement and experience the joy of giving and making a positive difference in the world. Your donation will double when you give this Giving Tuesday, thanks to the generosity of General Solar Technologies!

2016 Boston Tzu Ching Fall Welcome Orientation

10/19/2016

You are cordially invited to the 2016 Boston Tzu Ching Fall Welcome Orientation for new students and young professionals on Saturday, October 29th, 2016!

Who: People who have a great heart like YOU! People who want to join and build a community! People who enjoy spending time on the weekends to make the community and the world a better place! People who are students, young professionals or even just someone who just happened to receive this invitation, you are ALL welcome!!!
What: Delicious free food! Fun games! Connections with awesome people! Learn about what Tzu Chi is! Be there and bring all your friends along!
Where: 15 Summer Street, Newton, MA 02464 Directions: 10-minute walking from the Eliot T stop on the Green D-line. Transportation will be arranged at Eliot T stop from 10:00a.m to 10:30a.m.
When: Saturday, October 29th, 2016 10:30a.m - 03:00p.m
Why: To do something fun and rewarding on the weekends! To meet new people! To learn about ways to experience exciting community service opportunities around Boston or even around the world!

Please Register HERE!

Join us!! Boston Tzu Ching (Youth Collegiate Association of Tzu Chi Foundation) needs YOU!

Find us on Facebook: Boston Tzu Ching Group page , Event page If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Kris (krisfan@gmail.com) or Carol (cdabaleu@gmail.com) or Oxy (xianyou.ong@gmail.com) Hope to see you soon!

Volunteers Needed for Boston Vegetarian Festival Tzu Chi booth

9/28/2016

The Boston Vegetarian Society is hosting the 21st Annual Boston Veg Food Fest. This festival brings together an amazing array of vegetarian natural food providers, top national speakers and chefs, and educational exhibitors in a fun and welcoming environment. You don't want to miss out if you are curious or passionate about vegan/vegetarian diets, or simply someone who enjoys exploring good food!

This year, the Tzu Chi Boston Service Center will have our own table at the event to showcase Tzu Chi products and introduce the philosophies behind our missions promoting environmentalism and vegetarianism. We would also like to use this opportunity to strengthen our bonds with the local community and meet those who share similar causes.

We will be featuring the Tzu Chi Multigrain Mix, instant rice and other Jing Si products by preparing a variety of samples. Jing Si products embody the Tzu Chi culture as they are made at the Jingsi Abode, and are the perfect example of sustainable gastronomy.

We will be manning the Tzu Chi table with 3-4 volunteers at all times over the two-day period. Please click this link to fill out your availability by Oct 3 if interested in being a volunteer. After Oct 3, we will assign shift(s) based on your availability.

As this is our first attendance at the Veg Fest as an exhibiting party, we have arranged a volunteer training session at 2pm on Oct 8 to better prepare for a smooth running of the event. The training is not mandatory, but highly encouraged for volunteers as we will be going over the product we are showcasing (tasting too!), explaining the principles behind the products, and making decisions on the logistics of the event.

Volunteer Registration Deadline:
Oct 3, 2016

Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11ajQTHQRut1MfsW7oTTse1Xu7KT3wUBbBdfwxY7apC0/edit?usp=sharing

Training Session:
Time: Oct 8 2016 2pm - 4pm
Address: 15 Summer St, Newton

Veg Fest:
Time: Saturday, 10/22/2016 10am - 6pm Sunday, 10/23/16 10am - 4pm Address: Reggie Lewis Athletic Center (1350 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts) ~free parking~

The Veg Fest is free admission. For more information please visit the Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1063851873731132/

Charity concert “Thousands of Helping Hands” in Lincoln center

9/6/2016

This year marks TzuChi50 anniversary, as well as TzuChi NewYork's 25th anniversary. To celebrate the memorable, we will hold a charity concert “Thousands of Helping Hands” in Lincoln center on October 16th. The concert will honor Tzu Chi’s 50-year Bodhisattva and Tzu Chi New York 25th anniversary, and feature enchanting performances by the world-renowned China Disabled People’s Performing Art Troupe (CDPPAT), and Tzu Chi volunteers. The program includes the CDPPAT’s “My Dream”, a most extraordinary dance presenting the omnipotent benevolence of the One-Thousand-Hands Bodhisattva, and three performances by Tzu Chi volunteers, some using sign language: “Gratitude” aims to inspire eco-friendly living habits and respect for Mother Earth; while “From Vow to Action” and “Fulfill My Dream” showcase the timeless importance of perseverance and compassion. All the performances combine to convey the importance of universal and boundless love, and to motivate us to collaborate and undertake the Bodhisattva path.
Please join us there and invite your friends, family, and coworkers.
Event:http://www.tzuchi.us/1000hands.
Tickets are available here: www.bit.ly/1000hands #1000hands #TzuChi50 #volunteer
Please contact Vickie <617-492-8499> if you need any help with the tickets or transportation.

Mindfulness Yoga Class at Tzu Chi Boston center starting 8/23

8/19/2016

Please join us in our mindfulness yoga classes at Tzu Chi Boston service center.

Time: Tuesday, Thursday 7:30-8:30PM
Location: 15 Summer St, Newton, MA 02464
Note:
Classes taught in English (Chinese assistance available).
Classes are taught by two different instructors on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Both instructors are RTY200 certified.
Classes are donation-based.
Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and towel.
If interested, please use the following link to sign up
https://goo.gl/forms/99XXwVIZtf7YKoAi2
For more information including other fitness classes, please call (617)762-0569 or visit our website bostontzuchi.org

8/19 Food for Thought - The power of Mindfulness

8/19/2016

Last time Judy successfully intrigued us with her introduction to the English spiritual retreat at Tzu Chi USA HQ in San Dimas. 2hr was definitely not enough for us to fully appreciate it. Good news is, this week's Food for thought, we gladly invited Ellen to share with us her experience to the camp ” at #TzuChiUSA HQ in San Dimas, CA. Her initial decision to go to the retreat this July was primarily because she wanted to spend time with her son Alex who works with the Dharma as Water team, but when she left, she felt 'suffused with openness, able to see more clearly and vividly, and with a profound sense of gratitude'. What happened during the camp? if you are also curious, join us in this Friday's Food for thought and enjoy the food and discussions with us.

Dinner will be provided at 6:30PM, please bring your own utensils.

We will continue reading the book <Path to Truth> if we have time. Please bring the book if you have one. You may also purchase the book at the office.

Carpool sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kLInm5lK9snoFRJkt-YEadpIDrWuWqMMAjYwmw1kui8/edit