Buddhism in action
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:31 am
Free clinic and aid distribution
For years, Argentine Tzu Chi volunteers have been delivering their services to a small town in Santiago del Estero Province. They recently convened their 10th free clinic in a hospital. Through word of mouth, the number of patients has steadily increased each time. Meanwhile, volunteers also made a backbreaking trip to distribute stationery to a local elementary school.
< Backbreaking journey >
Standing on a truck riding a bumpy road, volunteers have yet to arrive at their final destination. The last part of the backbreaking journey consists of carrying heavy supplies over this swinging foot bridge.
< Dance to welcome volunteers >
Students from the Tusca Bajada Elementary School perform a traditional dance to welcome the group. Volunteers bring with them - the most needed stationery. Inside each pencil case is a small card with a Spanish Jing Si aphorism on it, providing the youngsters with spiritual nourishment as well as supplies.
< Heartfelt gratitude from youngsters >
Upon receiving these gifts, the children express their excitement in different ways; some with a kiss, others with a poster.
"Tzu Chi volunteers, thank you for your love. We will love you forever."
Reading out the children's words of heartfelt gratitude, volunteers are determined to support these poor students with love throughout schooling.
< Tenth free clinic at San Jose hospital >
Elsewhere, local Tzu Chi volunteers continue the relief work. A prayer ceremony heralds the tenth free clinic at San Jose Del Boqueron Hospital.
< Treating patients like family >
Doctors busy themselves seeing patients and volunteers help residents register, measure their blood pressure and even give them snacks. The team strives to provide a genial environment for everyone here. In fact, this little boy is an old friend of Tzu Chi volunteers.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Hong Liangdai:
"He suffered pneumonia in September last year and received treatment here. Now he is fully recovered. His mother waited for a long time to have a chance to thank us today."
< Friends in need, friends indeed >
The child's recovery is testimony to the professionalism of Tzu Chi's free clinical team. This year, the mother has even brought her husband who suffers from an eye disease for treatment. Through free clinics and aid distributions, Tzu Chi volunteers have tied a close bond with this little town in Santiago Province - a friendship that will forever be cherished.
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For years, Argentine Tzu Chi volunteers have been delivering their services to a small town in Santiago del Estero Province. They recently convened their 10th free clinic in a hospital. Through word of mouth, the number of patients has steadily increased each time. Meanwhile, volunteers also made a backbreaking trip to distribute stationery to a local elementary school.
< Backbreaking journey >
Standing on a truck riding a bumpy road, volunteers have yet to arrive at their final destination. The last part of the backbreaking journey consists of carrying heavy supplies over this swinging foot bridge.
< Dance to welcome volunteers >
Students from the Tusca Bajada Elementary School perform a traditional dance to welcome the group. Volunteers bring with them - the most needed stationery. Inside each pencil case is a small card with a Spanish Jing Si aphorism on it, providing the youngsters with spiritual nourishment as well as supplies.
< Heartfelt gratitude from youngsters >
Upon receiving these gifts, the children express their excitement in different ways; some with a kiss, others with a poster.
"Tzu Chi volunteers, thank you for your love. We will love you forever."
Reading out the children's words of heartfelt gratitude, volunteers are determined to support these poor students with love throughout schooling.
< Tenth free clinic at San Jose hospital >
Elsewhere, local Tzu Chi volunteers continue the relief work. A prayer ceremony heralds the tenth free clinic at San Jose Del Boqueron Hospital.
< Treating patients like family >
Doctors busy themselves seeing patients and volunteers help residents register, measure their blood pressure and even give them snacks. The team strives to provide a genial environment for everyone here. In fact, this little boy is an old friend of Tzu Chi volunteers.
Tzu Chi volunteer, Hong Liangdai:
"He suffered pneumonia in September last year and received treatment here. Now he is fully recovered. His mother waited for a long time to have a chance to thank us today."
< Friends in need, friends indeed >
The child's recovery is testimony to the professionalism of Tzu Chi's free clinical team. This year, the mother has even brought her husband who suffers from an eye disease for treatment. Through free clinics and aid distributions, Tzu Chi volunteers have tied a close bond with this little town in Santiago Province - a friendship that will forever be cherished.
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