2018/05/13 Tzu Chi West Toronto
The second Sunday of May is a very special day for Tzu Chi, as there are three meaningful occasions that fall on that day: Mother's Day, Buddha Day, and Tzu Chi Day. Tzu Chi volunteers celebrate this special day simultaneously around the world. At the West Toronto Office, a birthday cake was provided to celebrate their 15th anniversary as well, with over 200 guests and members in attendance.
Michael Chuang, Vice CEO of Tzu Chi Foundation Canada, said “Canada is a multicultural society. We immigrated to Canada, bringing with us Dharma Master Cheng Yen’s compassionate wishes to build friendship with the local community. As we enter the 53rd year of Tzu Chi Foundation and the 15th year from the establishment of the West Toronto Office, we want to groom more volunteers and expand Tzu Chi’s outreach.” Catherine Hsu, Director General of Toronto’s Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, also expressed her affirmation of the contributions of Tzu Chi volunteers. “I wish that Tzu Chi will continue to bring Taiwan’s great love to every corner of the world in the next 15 years, 50 years, 100 years and 150 years.” Yvan Baker, MPP of Etobicoke Centre, said “On behalf of the Ontario government, on behalf of our community, I would like to express my gratitude to you for making the community a better and closer place.”
Mother’s Day signifies unconditional love. To encourage everyone to love all mankind and to protect our mother earth, we invited Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Dr. Chang to conduct a talk on what to eat and what not to eat during the four seasons. Guests then proceeded to the lunch room where Tzu Chi volunteers offered many tasteful vegetarian delicacies, or to the tea room where volunteers served them with a good cup of Chinese tea.