STUDY THE TZU CHI FOUNDATION’S CONCEPTS AND WAY OF CREATING A SOCIETY OF ALTRUISTIC ENDEAVORS

Abstract

The objective of this article is to present the results of a study trip on Buddhism at the Tzu Chi Foundation, Taiwan of the students of the Doctor of Buddhist Program in Buddhism, Budhhapanya Sri Thawarawadee Buddhist College, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. The results found that the Tzu Chi Foundation was founded by Master Cheng Yen, marking the start of Tzu Chi's altruistic endeavors. It is an independent organization that is globally regarded as a service provider at the heart of humanity. The environment and atmosphere of the organization are very conceited for the personnel to have a good conscience for society. Applying Buddhist principles that teach people to love their fellow human beings, love all beings and things around them. A society of helping fellow human beings was born with the Brahmvihāra 4, principles of Bodhisattva, emphasizing the principles of Mettā (unconditional loving kindness and universal compassion), the principles of Saṅgahavatthu, and humanitarian principles with nine missions. There is a network of volunteers who apply mindfulness principles through activities such as creating value from waste products by hands-on waste sorting to see external things to adjust internally and create value for life. Reduce pollution from climate change and preserve the world for the future generations. This result in the Buddhist outcome for society which has led Tzu Chi volunteers globally with the principle of unconditional loving-kindness and universal compassion, devoted to spreading the Dharma for the benefit of all sentient beings. as the main goal of life. The power of quality volunteer force is driven by bringing out good from each person to be powerful.