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< Badly scalded Thai boy leaves hospital >
< Marikina mayor visits Tzu Chi in Taiwan >
< Bag makers have aid relief all sewn up >
A little boy from northern Thailand, with a badly scalded neck, receives plastic surgery and is taken back home after six months in hospital. The mayor of flood hit Marikina City, in the Philippine capital of Manila, visits Taiwan, to say thank you to Tzu Chi. And we meet the senior volunteers who make the bags that hold relief aid for disaster victims around the world. Welcome to Da Ai Headlines. I'm Anthony Carlisle. Thank you for joining us.
1.泰燙傷出院< Burn victim Somsak goes home to momThailand >
2.澎湖助照顧< Care recipient's home cleaned >
3.1028旱地甘霖(三)< The medical men of Ruoli Township >
4.廈門文博布置4.廈門文博布置< 2nd Cross-Strait Cultural Industry Expo >
5.休閒閱讀中心< Tzu Chi reading centers in leisure farms >
6.旗山八十行善< 80-year-old Morakot victim volunteers >
7.環保王清水< Retirement plans: a full-time volunteering >
8.馬利僅那訪環保+參訪醫院< Marikina Mayor visits Tzu Chi >
9.身障藝術聯展< Handicapped artists art exhibition >
10.志工製賑災物< The secret force behind TC relief bags >
11.碎布工藝坊< Making something from nothing >
END: 加國敬老< Seniors limber up for HalloweenCanada >
1.泰燙傷出院< Burn victim Somsak goes home to momThailand >
Tzu Chi volunteers in Thailand have long been caring for the needs of children at the Watbot Nursery School near Chiang Rai in the north of the country. In September of this year, they helped a little boy called Somsak receive two operations at Banphaeo Hospital near Bangkok, to treat a terrible burn scar on his neck, which he sustained after being scalded. The procedures took a total of six months. Last week, on October 19, he was released, and went back to his village. His father had been with him while he was in hospital, but Somsak had not seen his mother for half a year. Tzu Chi volunteers were with the father and son every step of the way back home.
For little Somsak, seeing the Tzu Chi volunteers again is like being reunited with family members. You could say today is a new beginning for the boy and his father.
Somsak: "Thank you Tzu Chi aunties and uncles. Thank you doctors and nurses."
< Doctors tell father how to treat scar >
Before they leave Banphaeo Hospital, doctors hand over a handmade protective neck brace, and show how to apply medication to the scar on Somsak's neck.
Doctor, Songyos: "Currently there are still some wounds that need to be kept clean and treated with medicine. Most importantly, he has to wear the brace all day and night to stop him lowering his head, which will make the scar shrink."
< Somsak leaves hospital after 6 months >
Leaving the hospital where he has been staying for six months, there are fond farewells.
< Saying "thank you" at Tzu Chi chapter >
Before returning home, father and son visit the Thailand Tzu Chi Chapter to say thank you, and drop some change into the collection box. When he grows up, little Somsak says he wants to help other people too.
< 12 hour journey back to Chiang Rai >
The way back home is long and hard. 12 hours later, the journey finally homes to an end, and the mother and son, who have not seeneach other for half a year, are reunited.
< Father puts Tzu Chi sign on the door >
His father thanks the volunteers for accompanying them all the way home, and attaches a Tzu Chi logo and a Jing Si aphorism to the doorway. Everyone agrees, that there is no place like home.
泰國志工長期關懷位在泰國北部清邁附近的瓦保育幼院的孩子，今年九月，協助一名燙傷的孩子鬆灑就醫開刀，在曼飄醫院歷經兩次手術，治療頸部的燙傷傷口，清洗傷口後，必須被固定頸部，治療過程長達半年，在10月19日出院返家，住院期間父親一直陪伴在側，不過鬆灑卻已經半年未見母親，而慈濟人一路陪伴父子倆返家，對鬆灑來說，再度看到志工前來，就像看到家人般的喜悅，而今天對父子倆來說，是重生的一天。
離開醫院前，醫師拿著親手製作的頸部護套，親自為鬆灑上藥，並且示範如何使用。
目前還有一些傷口，需要保持清潔定期服藥，而最重要的是，讓他整天整夜帶著護套，不讓他經常低頭，為了對抗疤痕再萎縮。
要離開待了半年的醫院，離情依依中和大家不捨道別，回家前，父子倆帶著一顆感恩心來到泰國分會，投下零錢做愛心，小小年紀的鬆灑，期許長大後，也能做個助人的小菩薩。
這一趟回鄉之路千辛萬苦，12小時的車程後，終於到家，半年不見的母親終於團聚。
他的父親感恩志工一路的陪伴，在門口貼上慈濟的標誌和靜思語，一家人此刻能平安團聚，比什麼都重要。
2.澎湖助照顧< Care recipient's home cleaned >
Next, another story about recovery after an accident, this time from Taiwan. Lin Zhijiang(林志江), from Penghu, once had a perfect life. Then two years ago, a road accident left him handicapped and prone to blackouts. His condition drove him to alcohol and gambling. Later, both his parents died, his wife divorced him, and all his friends turned away from him. In an attempt to reignite hope, volunteers traveled to his home, to help him clean up, and get himself together again.
< A sanitary home, first step to good mood >
This three-story tall building is the home of Lin Zhijiang. The exterior looks fantastic, but inside, from the balcony, to the living room and bedrooms, belongings are scattered and piled up everywhere, with trash mixed in among them.
A sanitary living environment can much affect a person's mood. Volunteers come to Lin's aid first by cleaning up his house. Every nook and cranny is hit.
< The unhappy man smiles >
A bucket of clean water soon turns brown; the volunteers' efforts deeply move the unhappy man.
Tzu Chi care recipient, Lin Zhijiang: "I'm thankful to Tzu Chi's aunties, sisters, and brothers, they all came to help."
< Starting anew with a clean slate >
With a heart filled with gratitude, Lin Zhijiang is adopting a clean slate to start anew.
接下來還是有關於意外後的恢復路程，這次我們來到台灣，住澎湖的林志江曾有一個美好的生活，但好景不常，兩年前的一次車禍，導致他沒辦法行動，還不明的經常昏倒，在打擊之下，不只酗酒還染上賭博，接著父母相繼過世，太太和他離婚，親朋好友也反目成仇，為了讓他重燃對生命的希望，慈濟志工幫他打掃居家環境，要一步一步的協助他走出陰霾。
這棟三層樓的透天厝就是林志江的家，外表看起來不錯的房子，裡面卻是如此凌亂不堪，從庭院到客廳，再到臥室，雜物堆在一起，其中還交雜著許多垃圾。
居住環境會影響一個人的心境，慈濟志工幫助林志江的方式，就是先幫他清潔打掃房子的各個角落都不放過，一桶水，從清澈變成污濁，志工的努力讓灰心喪志的林志江心存感恩。
「感謝慈濟的師姑師姊，還有師兄他們一起來幫忙。」
有了感恩的心，林志江也將邁向一個煥然一新的開始。
3.1028旱地甘霖(三)< The medical men of Ruoli Township >
In the barren hills of Ruoli Township in China's Gansu Province, poverty is rife and medical resources are scarce. But one local doctor has been serving the needs of the villagers for over 40 years. Dr. Zhao Shenggui(趙昇貴) used to travel great distances to call on patients too ill to leave their own homes. Now he is growing old, his son has taken over the house calls while Dr. Zhao still works from the clinic.
< From youth to old age >
Carefully checking a patient's pulse, Dr. Zhao Shenggui(趙昇貴) has served the farmers of Ruoli Township from his youth to white-haired old aged.
Ruoli Township doctor, Zhao Shenggui: "When I was 18 I studied for two years. When I first started working as a doctor, resources were scarce. Qualified people were in high demand."
< Going high and low to visit patients >
The smell of Chinese herbs wafts from the medicine cabinet. There is no hi-tech equipment in the small clinic, but it sees to the needs of villagers in this remote part of northwest China. Back when he was a young medical student, Zhao Shenggui insisted on staying in his hometown. Villagers called him the barefoot doctor, because he would trek over mountains to see patients.
Ruoli Township doctor, Zhao Shenggui: "It's a problem. The distances are far. Now most of them call first."
< Son takes over from elderly doctor >
Zhao Shenggui says 40 years have gone by in a flash. His eyesight fading, the elderly doctor does not have the strength to be on call all the time anymore. Thankfully, he has a successor. His son, Zhao Weiyue(趙偉月) is his right hand man.
Dr. Zhao Shenggui's son, Zhao Weiyue: "I'm interested in it, and I've seen my father working hard for so long. He has a very close relationship with his patients, and puts people first."
< Son does house calls, dad gives advice >
Shouldering the medical bag and starting up the motorcycle, Zhao Weiyue treats patients and works in the same way that his father did for half a century.
Dr. Zhao Shenggui's son, Zhao Weiyue: "If a call comes in saying someone is ill, I'll go out. I take care of the things that I can do. If I can't handle it, I come back and talk to my father about how to deal with it."
Like father like son, the two take care of the health of villagers in this poor region of Gansu Province.
< New spacious clinic building >
But the future is looking up. A charity organization has built them a new spacious clinic.
Ruoli Township doctor, Zhao Shenggui: "It's really comfortable. But I haven't done anything special. I'll just concentrate on treating patients."
< Good people doing a good job >
The glint in the doctor's eyes has the same look of the man who first started working here when he was 20. Zhao Shenggui does not regret the choice he made back then, and will continue to serve the Ruoli villagers until the end.
在中國甘肅若笠，貧脊少雨的大山，家家戶戶生活困苦，醫療資源也缺乏，不過在這裡有一位當地的醫師，他在這裡行醫服務村民超過40年，趙昇貴醫師總是到距離遙遠處，替病的無法外出的病人行醫，現在他年紀大了，他的兒子繼承他的志願外出行醫，而趙醫師就在診所看診。
親切的為病人把脈，趙昇貴醫師從年輕小夥子為若笠鄉民行醫，到現在滿頭白髮。
「那時十八歲，學了兩年時間，剛開始要看病時，醫療資源缺乏，很需要有資格的人。」
木質藥櫃裡，傳來中藥材的味道，三坪大的診所沒有精密的醫療儀器，卻守護著中國大西北偏遠地區鄉民的健康，年輕時學醫，趙昇貴堅持要回到家鄉行醫，鄉民也稱趙昇貴為赤腳醫生，因為他都得翻山越嶺前往病人家看診。
趙昇貴說四十年一晃眼就過了，現在，他的視力差了，身體也不允許他再繼續奔波，幸好後繼有人，兒子趙偉月成了父親最好的助手。
本身有興趣，加上看見父親長年這麼勞累，他對待病人 總是和藹可親 ，視病人為主。
醫藥箱一背，摩托車一啟動，趙偉月繼承了父親大半輩子以來，行醫的相同模式，服務病人。
如果有人打電話來，說有人生病，那我就出去，一般情況下，我能處理的，我就先處理，不能處理的情況，我就回來和父親溝通處理。
父子同心，守護甘肅貧窮鄉民的健康，而新的未來就在眼前，慈善單位也為鄉民援建一間衛生所。
「確實是很舒適，我其實沒有什麼付出 ，主要就是要繼續幫病人看病。」
滿期待的眼神，彷彿找回當年二十歲出頭充滿活力的自己，趙昇貴不遺憾當初的選擇，他也將持續服務鄉親，一直到最後一刻。
4.廈門文博布置< 2nd Cross-Strait Cultural Industry Expo >
We stay in China for our next story, but move to the prosperous east coast, where the second Cross-Strait Cultural Industry Exhibition kicked off yesterday in Xiamen. Tzu Chi volunteers and Jing Si Books and Cafe staff turned out in force to promote humanistic culture at the Tzu Chi booth.
< Preparations with no moment to spare! >
With no moment to spare, volunteers are hauling more than 160kg of nearly 100 different types of books to the second Cross-Strait Cultural Industry Exhibition in Xiamen.
Jing Si Books Cafe manager, Cai Qinger: "We want to deliver our Jing Si culture; especially this year, the 20th anniversary of Jing Si Publications. After publishing so many great books, we hope the Xiamen residents will read them respectfully, and practice them in their daily lives."
< 20 years of Jing Si Publications >
Along with Jing Si Books and Cafe staff, Tzu Chi volunteers from Taiwan, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Xiamen are joining hands to prepare their booth for the exhibition. Helping out among the group, this year Peng Huijun finally gets her wish fulfilled.
Jing Si Books Cafe staff, Peng Huijun: "I think of it as a Seven-Day Buddhist Retreat, here; at every moment, I want to do everything with my full attention. I hope to share Master Cheng Yen's dharma with the local people, to help them purify and calm their souls."
< Sharing the Master's wisdom >
Sharing the Master's wisdom, the Tzu Chi booth is taking its participants on a spiritually invigorating journey to a literary and humanistic dimension.
接下來持續在大陸的報導，我們來到繁華的東岸，第二屆海峽兩岸廈門文化產業交易博覽會，昨天展開，慈濟志工和書軒同仁展開布置工作，帶來慈濟的書香和人文之美。
停不下來的雙手不停搬運，160公斤將近100種的各類書籍，志工正準備著第二屆海峽兩岸廈門文化產業交易博覽會。
「把我們靜思人文呈現出來，尤其今年是靜思語的二十周年，出版了這麼多的好書，更希望讓廈門的所有民眾能夠一起來恭讀，然後一起實踐在生活。」
包括書軒同仁，有台灣、上海、蘇州還有廈門的慈濟人，加快會場各項佈置工作，加入行列的彭惠君，今年終於可以一了心願了。
抱著打佛七的心情來到這裡，希望在每個當下，做每件事情都很用心，將上人的法與當地人分享，讓他們的心更祥和。
分享上人的法，志工要帶來一場心靈饗宴，讓大家好好體驗慈濟的人文之美。
5.休閒閱讀中心< Tzu Chi reading centers in leisure farms >
Reading a good book can indeed be spiritually invigorating. A couple of days ago, we introduced you to the Tzu Chi reading centers in Chiayi and Shalu; and we have another one today. Tzu Chi volunteer Zhuo Mingbang(卓銘榜), who works as landscaper, owns two recreational farms in Taiwan: one in Miaoli, and the other in Taichung. Mr. Zhuo has made sure each has a Tzu Chi reading center, for his guests to relax and cleanse their minds.
< Transported back in time >
Walking into one of Tzu Chi volunteer Zhuo Mingbang's(卓銘榜) recreational farms, one is transported back in time to the simplistic life of Taiwan 70 years ago.
< Using plenty of recycled materials >
Plenty of recycled materials are seamlessly blended into traditional architectures and garden designs.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Zhuo Mingbang: "When we did decorations for Tzu Chi, there were plenty of odd ends and pieces left. We didn't have a lot of capital, so we decided to put them to use here. It turned out quite well. It's interesting."
< Enjoying a simple life >
Zhuo Mingbang works as a landscaper. He single-handedly designed and built this recreational farm. Here, he designed a traditional cloth-dying workshop.
< An enlightening read >
This here is a study hall where Tzu Chi reading center sits. There's plenty of natural light for reading.
Visitor, Mr. Zhang: "It's so great to be here, purifying your mind by reading a good book. Out here, getting far away from the city and close to nature, it's simply splendid."
Visitor, Ms. Lin: "There is so much pressure in modern day life. To come out here during weekends, let yourself go, and enjoy a good book with nature around is so gratifying."
< Books to purify the mind, lift the spirit >
That is exactly Zhuo Mingbang's goal: to provide visitors a place where they can get away to relax and read a good book, to purify their minds.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Zhuo Mingbang: "Coming here is like returning to a simple way of life. People can dine and stay over here, so I have been meaning to provide guests with another venue where they can read and relax."
< Peace and calm in reading center >
In such a serene setting, one can't help but feel peaceful, pick up a book, and simply enjoy reading. That is exactly the purpose of Tzu Chi reading centers.
看好書既有趣又能振奮心靈，幾天前我們介紹過嘉義與沙鹿的慈濟閱讀中心，今天我們又將再介紹一個，從事園藝設計的慈濟志工卓銘榜，在苗栗縣與台中縣開設了休閒園區，各地都有慈濟閱讀中心，讓客人淨化心靈。
走入慈濟志工卓銘榜開設的休閒園區，時光彷彿回到早期的農業社會，古色古香的建築與園藝設計裡，大量使用了回收物品，幫慈濟做會場佈置
就收了很多回收的東西，當初我們來這裡資金也不是很多，就剛好利用很多回收的東西來做，後來發現這個很有趣。
從事園藝設計的卓銘榜，一手打造休閒園區，這間是藍染工坊創意染布。
還有這間讀冊間也就是慈濟閱讀中心，室內採光良好方便閱讀。
「心靈上的一種洗滌真的很舒服，平常在都市裡看書是悶在一個空間裡，可是這是在鄉野，太棒了，現在的人壓力都很大，偶而假日的時候能來這樣的空間看看書，讓自己放空，是非常舒服的。」
這正是卓銘榜的目的，讓遊客能看好書，遠離壓力，提升心靈。
「這邊過比較樸素簡單的生活，我有餐廳，有住宿的地方，所以我就一直希望，能提供讓遊客能在這邊看書，是另一種休閒享受。」
在這麼清靜幽雅的環境裡很難不放鬆，拿起一本書，享受閱讀的樂趣，這正是慈濟閱讀中心的用處。
6.旗山八十行善< 80-year-old Morakot victim volunteers >
80-year-old Ms. Huang Yulan(黃玉蘭) was a victim of Taiwan's 88 floods. Thanks to Tzu Chi, she was able to clean up her home in Qishan, Kaohsiung County. Following Tzu Chi's example of selfless giving, the elderly woman is now volunteering at Tzu Chi's permanent housing construction site.
< Enjoying selfless contribution >
Picking up a small pick, 80-year-old Huang Yulan is covered from head to toe, dressed to work under the sun. The big smile on her face is telling others how much she enjoys selfless giving and the cultivation of blessings.
Volunteer, Huang Yulan: "When I heard other people are volunteering, I said I want to join too. I am so happy to be able to work here. I told my son about volunteering for Tzu Chi, and he encouraged me to do it."
< A positive influence for co-workers >
"Live a day, work a day" is Huang Yulan's philosophy. She seized the opportunity to volunteer herself for Tzu Chi to make use of herself. Her positive attitude is an inspiration for all those around her, especially the victims of Typhoon Morakot participating in Tzu Chi's relief work program.
Disaster victim: "She is so upbeat and energetic. Looking at her also makes me feel the same way."
Volunteer, Huang Yulan: "It's OK even if I am not getting paid, as long as I am having a good time and enjoying myself. It's good for my health too."
< Live a day, work a day >
Huang Yulan's home was flooded during the 88 floods. It was Tzu Chi who helped her regain normalcy. Inspired by Tzu Chi, the old lady is now paying things forward, inspiring more people.
今年八十歲的黃玉蘭，也是這次八八風災的受災戶，不過因為慈濟的幫助才打掃好在旗山的家園，受到慈濟的感動，黃玉蘭化身為慈濟永久住宅工地的志工。
拿著除草整地的工具，八十歲的黃玉蘭從頭到尾包的密密麻麻的，準備在豔陽下工作，臉上的笑臉要告訴大家，為人付出其實真的很幸福。
「聽人家說要報名來當做工，我說我也要報名，我來這邊做很高興，我跟我兒子說，我來慈濟當志工，我兒子說，好啊，媽媽你去啊。」
奉行活到老做到老，黃玉蘭把握參與慈濟奉獻自己，發自內心樂觀開朗的人生態度，成為最佳身教典範，尤其震撼其他以工代賑的受災鄉親。
「我看到她這麼精神，我也整個人跟她一樣精神好起來。」
「沒領錢也沒關係，因為我覺得歡喜就好，當做歡喜來玩，很健康啊。」
八八風災黃玉蘭的家也是受災戶，還好有慈濟人伸出援手，受到啟發老菩薩也參與愛的循環。
7.環保王清水< Retirement plans: a full-time volunteering >
Next, another story about a retiree who went into volunteering. Wang Qingshui used to work at Academia Sinica in Taiwan. When he went to the US for training in his 50s, his mother suffered a sudden stroke. Much to the family's relief, Tzu Chi volunteers in the neighborhood came to the rescue: an act which moved Wang to join Tzu Chi after he returned to Taiwan. When the researcher retired, he went on to become a full-time volunteer.
< Engineering expert from Academia Sinica >
A turn of the pedals activates the power generator, giving life to the portable stereo. This is a gadget Wang Qingshui created from several used items.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Wang Qingshui: "You need to put two or three machines together to make this. It's all about assembling."
Always full of creative ideas, Wang is an electrical engineering expert from Academia Sinica. An RD specialist, he seized the opportunity for further training in the US.
< Tzu Chi helped look after his mother >
Little did he know that his mother would suffer a stroke in his absence.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Wang Qingshui: "My family kept it from me, so I didn't know anything about it. Tzu Chi faith corps members and commissioners came to look after my mother, and what they did moved all my siblings. I joined the Faith Corps as soon as I got back from the US."
< Devotion to Tzu Chi despite being ill >
Wang's wife followed in his footsteps, and the couple now volunteers side by side, with Wang serving as a full-time recycling volunteer in his retirement. Six years ago, Wang had a growth from his liver surgically removed. The tumor relapsed this year, but he dealt with it with surprising equanimity.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Wang Qingshui: "I throw myself into recycling work, and do what the doctor says. I try to stay at peace with life, and just read Pumen pin everyday."
Whenever Wang feels better, he returns to the recycling station. He hopes that his commitment will stir many people to reciprocate their love for the planet.
接著也是則退休後投入志工的報導，王清水曾在台灣的中科院服務，五十多歲前往美國學習技術時，母親突然中風，當時幸好有社區慈濟人幫忙照料，這份付出感動了王清水，返國後立刻加入慈濟，退休後更成為全職志工。
輕輕踩動腳踏車，啟動發電機，收音機立刻播放音樂，這是王清水利用幾個回收資源，發揮的創意。
「這個就要兩三台組裝在一起，才能合成一台，就是要拼湊。」
趣味發明充滿巧思，擁有電機專長的王清水，曾在中科院擔任研發人員，一次機會前往美國受訓，但在台灣的母親卻突然中風。
「家裡的人不敢讓我知道，慈濟的慈誠跟委員都來關懷我媽媽，感動了所有的兄弟姐妹，我從美國回來，就立刻加入慈誠隊。」
王清水的同修也加入志工，現在兩人一起精進付出，退休後王清水更是全職做環保，六年前，肝臟發現腫瘤，開刀切除後今年又復發，但他以平常心面對病痛。
「放心做環保，聽醫生的話，用平常心來做，每天都要唸普門品。」
身體康復後，立刻投入環保再付出，王清水希望帶動更多人，投入愛地球的行列。
8.馬利僅那訪環保+參訪醫院< Marikina Mayor visits Tzu Chi >
When Typhoon Ketsana struck the Philippines last month, it caused the worst flooding in Manila for 40 years. Tzu Chi volunteers have been doing their best to help the area recover. To learn more about Tzu Chi, and to convey their heartfelt thanks to Master Cheng Yen, a delegation from flood affected Marikina City came to Taiwan this week. Before meeting Tzu Chi's founder; the mayor and other dignitaries visited Taipei's Tzu Chi Hospital, yesterday. On Wednesday, the group went to Neihu's recycling station, to learn more about Tzu Chi's environmental mission.
< Learning about TC environmentalism >
Carefully listening to their Tzu Chi guide explain how these scarves and blankets are actually derived from recycled plastic bottles, these visitors from the Philippines -- led by the Mayor of Marikina City -- are here to learn more about Tzu Chi, and to personally thank Master Cheng Yen and all of Tzu Chi for the help given during the Typhoon Ketsana disaster in the Philippines.
Marikina City Mayor, Marides C. Fernando: "I am also here to thank Master Cheng Yen for the work and assistance in Marikina during our disaster, and I hope we can teach our people to do volunteer work like the Tzu Chi foundation does."
< Leaving a clean planet for the future >
In Tzu Chi's Neihu recycling station, volunteers meticulously separate all the recyclables. Their dedication impresses their Filipino guests.
Representative, MA. Lourdes Arroyo: "What I've seen here, especially with the recycling, it really affects the next generation, and this world is not ours; we have only borrowed it from our children."
Watching each volunteer devoting themselves to the cycle of love, the Mayor and the rest of Filipino guests said they have obtained a valuable lesson.
自從上個月凱莎娜颱風重創菲律賓，造成馬尼拉40年最嚴重的淹水，慈濟志工就不停的在當地幫忙，為了更了解慈濟，更是要親自向證嚴上人表達謝意，重災區馬利僅那市派代表團來到臺灣與上人見面前，馬利僅那市市長，帶著市府成員與國會議員，昨天先到台北慈濟醫院參訪，周三則來到內湖的慈濟環保站，瞭解慈濟的環保志業。
專心聽著慈濟志工講解，原來每一條環保圍巾、毛毯，都是從寶特瓶回收來製成的，由菲律賓馬利僅那市市長領導，來自菲律賓的訪客，此行想更瞭解慈濟，更想親自向證嚴上人與所有慈濟人，表達因在凱珊娜風災中菲律賓所受到幫忙的謝意。
「我來到台灣感恩證嚴上人，風災時在馬利僅那所做的一切，我也希望我們國家的人也可以向慈濟學習志工精神。」
在內湖慈濟環保站，志工們專心愛護地球，在每一個小細節都不馬虎，讓菲律賓的訪客印象深刻。
「我所在這裡看到的，尤其是環保回收，真的影響著後代子孫，這個世界不只是我們的，要留給未來。」
感佩每一位志工的付出 成就愛的循環，讓市長與訪客們直說收穫滿滿。
9.身障藝術聯展< Handicapped artists art exhibition >
Right now Taipei County is holding an exhibition by 12 handicapped artists. One of them is Zhang Ruiying(張瑞英), who is sponsored by the Eden Social Welfare Foundation. Suffering from polio, and having lost her mother at an early age, Ruiying did not receive much family love growing up. However, she refused to be defeated, and has devoted herself to painting.
< Reflection of inner-self >
An MRT station close to home and a nearby community are depicted using combinations of dots and lines with bold colors, such is the style of handicapped painter Zhang Ruiying. Her paintings are a reflection of her inner-self.
Handicapped painter, Zhang Ruiying: "Whenever I go out, and I see parents taking their children with them, I am reminded of my terrible childhood; I quickly look away."
< Devoted to painting >
Ruiying's right hand and leg atrophied after suffering polio during childhood. Hindered at school or work, she now concentrates all her energy on the family talent, painting.
Eden Foundation counselor, Chen Meizhen: "As soon as she arrives, she gets to her seat immediately and begins painting. Painting really is her everything."
< Inspirations come from daily interaction >
Ruiying spends every waking moment painting at Eden Social Welfare Foundation. Her inspirations come from her daily travel to the foundation whether through walking or taking the MRT. Painting is now her motivation for living.
Handicapped painter, Zhang Ruiying: "As I paint, I listen to Christian hymns, and I feel great. I won't be depressed about not having loving parents anymore."
< Zhang inspires others with paintings >
Through determination, Zhang Ruiying has distinguished herself as a painter. This year's Taipei County Handicapped Artists Exhibition features many of her works, inspiring everyone.
台北縣政府目前正舉辦，國內外12位身障畫家的藝術聯展，其中是一位在台北接受伊甸基金會輔導的身障畫家，張瑞英，罹患小兒麻痺母親又早逝 ，成長期間沒有得到家人太多關愛，卻用積極勤奮的人生態度，投入油畫創作。
住家附近的捷運站，住家附近的社區，透過點與點的組合，大膽的用色，正式身障畫家張瑞英的畫風，從她的作品中也透露了她的內心。
「坐車時會看到父母親帶小孩出門，想到自己小時候不方便都沒有，常會想說不看了，頭趕快轉過去。」
從小因為小兒麻痺右手和右腳萎縮，就學就業都成問題，出身繪畫世家的她，反而更專注在藝術創作上。
「她坐交通車一來，就坐在她的位子上，把她所看到的畫出來，覺得畫畫就是她的全部。」
只要一醒來就來伊甸基金會作畫，靠著慢慢走，坐捷運，到處找靈感，繪畫是心靈寄託和前進的力量。
「基督教的聖歌邊聽邊畫心情就好了，就不會去想別人有父母親疼惜，自己現在都沒有了。」
憑著努力不懈，張瑞英找到屬於自己的獨特風格，今年在縣府的身障藝術聯展中，就入選了好幾幅她的作品，鼓舞人心。
10.志工製賑災物< The secret force behind TC relief bags >
We still have time today to pack in two stories about bags. Shortly, we'll introduce you to a skilled tailor, who makes handbags out of scarps of cloth, and then sells them for charity. But first, we uncover the secret task force of women who tirelessly stitch together Tzu Chi's disaster relief sacks. The bags are used to pack and distribute aid at disaster scenes all around the world.
< Sewing volunteers behind the scenes >
The first to arrive and the last to leave a disaster scene, Tzu Chi volunteers always come with bags of supplies. Some of the bags are made by this group of elderly seamstresses in Luzhu Township, Taiwan.
< Many helpers make relief aid possible >
Running the sewing machines at their individual stations, the tailors, who are actually just volunteers, do the 8am-4pm shift every day; and sometimes they need to work overtime - which they are !happy to do!
Tzu Chi volunteer, Fang Lihua: "I've been coming here for many years now and I really like what I do. We're old, so it stops us getting bored, and we all really enjoy it."
< Sharing the pain of disaster victims >
Getting back to the task at hand, Fang Lihua (方麗華) says to be able to benefit others is a blessing that gives her much joy.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Fang Lihua: "Because they are disaster sufferers, we too, also share the pain."
And pain is a feeling Lin Su can certainly relate to because the 82 year-old recently underwent heart surgery, but all she wanted was to quickly recover and go back to doing good deeds in Tzu Chi.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Lin Su: "My body was ailing before, but now it's gotten a lot better. I really enjoy volunteering so I come when ever I can."
< No delay in emergency relief aid >
Many of the volunteers are retired and have their families to attend to, but they all can say is that there is no such thing as taking a break, when it comes to carrying out Master Cheng Yen's mission of charity.
今天最後的內容要帶大家認識兩個做包包的報導，很快地，會介紹大家一位手巧的裁縫家，他用碎步做成手提包，捐做義賣品，不過首先帶大家看看，一群縫紉志工縫製物資生活包的故事，而這些物資生活包都會在全球災難現場出現物資生活包。
災難現場，慈濟志工總是第一個到，最後一個離去，也帶來許多物資，裝物資的袋子有部份來自桃園蘆竹縫紉志工的愛。
縫紉師在一個個裁縫機前，認真地車工，其實他們都是志工，工作時間每天從早上八點到下午四點，需要趕工的時候也做的很開心。
「到這裡好幾年了 ，做的很開心，我們年紀大了，做這不會讓我們無聊嘛，我們做的很高興啦。」
回到自己的崗位上，方麗華說，她從中得到了一份還有能力助人的歡喜。
「他們有災難，我們心裡也很難過。」
一旁都八十二歲的林蘇阿嬤也能感同身受，她動過心臟手術，那時就是想著趕快好起來，來做慈濟。
「我身體之前不好，現在身體比較好，我是做的很歡喜，有空就會出來做。」
多數都是已經退休，要照顧家人，但是她們退而不休，要緊跟著上人做善事。
11.碎布工藝坊< Making something from nothing >
Another skilled bag maker is Mrs. Yu-Li Yuhua(俞李玉華) from Taiwan's Miaoli County. The 68-year-old turns scraps of cloth into pretty dresses and handbags, which she auctions off for charity. As well as finding good use for rubbish, Mrs. Yu has also succeeded in bagging no small amount of blessings for other people.
Content with what she hasTaiwan
Kicking her sewing machine to life, Tzu Chi Sister Yuhua is clearly an expert at dress-work; this year, she is 68 years old - but still has no need for reading glasses. What really stands out about her, though, is her ability to transform scraps of cloth from local industry into attractive, stylish dresses.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Yu-Li Yuhua: "This piece looks quite pretty - it's quite bright - so I wanted to make a little dress from it. When it was finished, I hung it up, and already someone wanted to buy it."
< What she's got is skill >
Knowing her skill, whenever the recycling centers come across cloth, they always send it here. In Yuhua's eyes, no piece is too outdated, or beyond use. With just a little creativity, they all can be happily used.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Yu-Li Yuhua: "When they deliver them, they just tosses them down. Then we wash it all, and put it here. If something's suitable, we just take it down."
< A story begun three years back >
Beginning three years ago, Sister Yuhua opened up a DIY classroom to teach people her techniques; in the classroom, they used scraps to create a family of owls, and door curtains. But her best sellers are probably the cloth handbags which she auctions off to donate to Tzu Chi.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Yu-Li Yuhua: "If other's are happy, we are, too. I always feel a sense of success when completing something. When I sell them, people always ask where they can buy them, and I say at Tzu Chi."
Tzu Chi volunteer, Lin Ruilian: "She's always working, even when she's sick, or late at night, she never rests. She dedicates her work, in hopes that she can donate what she gets from the handbags."
< True devotion >
Sister Yuhua's devotion is not just something her students can sense; her children also help out by buying materials for her - proving this recycling through re-use is an act to alleviate the planet's burden and to create closer affinities with people.
另外一個很會做袋子的是苗栗慈濟志工俞李玉華，六十八歲的她，穿針引線把資源回收的碎布，做成漂亮的洋裝，再把成品義賣，不單是廢物再利用，還募得無限的歡喜。
腳踩著縫紉機，玉華師姐熟練地縫製洋裝，今年已經六十八歲，她穿針引線不用戴眼鏡，更讓人佩服的是，任何廢棄的布料到她的手中，總有辦法成為人人都喜愛的衣物。
這塊布看起來不錯，還亮亮的，就想做一件小洋裝看看，做好就掛起來，剛做好就有人要買。
就因她的好手藝，資源回收站收到的廢布料都送到這裏，在玉華師姐眼裏，沒有過時的花色，也沒有不能用的材質，只要花點心，都可以成為典雅的物品。
「送來時都隨便丟，我們就洗一洗放在這裏，花色有適合，我們就拿下來用。」
從三年前開始，玉華師姐在苗栗園區開設巧藝坊，教導大家如何善用布料，教室裏有用碎布做成的貓頭鷹家族，還有手工縫製的門廉，櫃子裏的布包更是搶手貨，歲未祝福時全都捐出做義賣給慈濟。
「別人高興，我們也很高興，做起來很有成就感，賣出去人家看了就問這是在哪買的，就說在慈濟買的。」
「不管什麼時候，他生病也在做啊，晚上也做到很晚都不眠不休，奉獻自己的力量，就希望把布包做好義賣捐給慈濟。」
玉華師姐的用心，不單是學員們感受得到，兒女們也會義務買材料支持，廢布再利用，環境更美也結更多歡喜緣。
END: 加國敬老< Seniors limber up for HalloweenCanada >
Tzu Chi volunteers in Coquitlam, Canada, regularly visit a local nursing home to call on the elderly residents. With Halloween around the corner, they put on a variety show for the seniors, with everything from limbo dancing to a violin recital. We'll leave you with these images. Thank you for watching Da Ai Headlines. Goodbye.
加拿大高貴林的慈濟人，定期關懷當地老人院的長輩，萬聖節即將到來，志工為老人精心策劃節目，從動態的團康到靜態的小提琴，一起來看看，
感恩收看再會。
2009/10/30
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