Being One Amongst Many

The candidates were appointed as volunteers by Sugianto Kusuma, the vice chairman of Tzu Chi Indonesia and Rebecca Halim during the training camp of the committee and the candidates on 10 March and 11 March 2018.

In the month of March 2018, Tzu Chi Buddhist organization organized an activity for training committee and future representatives of the committee for the year 2018. There were 901 volunteers of the committee and representatives of the committee who had come from various branches of Tzu Chi offices located in different provinces in Indonesia. Their objectives was to learn more about the vision of Tzu Chi on 10 and 11 March 2018 at Jing Si hall, Tzu Chi Center, PIK.

The theme Wu Liang Yi Jing which means one amongst many originates from one. This training focuses about the indefinite meaning of silk, which is emphasized by Master in Tzu Chi. The vice chairman of the training committee, Haryo Suparmun disclosed that Tzu Chi will focus on the depth of the meaning on Wu Liang Yi Jing in the year 2018.

“The training based on the theme Wu Liang Yi Jing is a start and an indication for all volunteers not only for working purposes but also to build their inner self with Master Cheng Yen”, he explained.

There were 901 volunteers of the committee from various offices of Tzu Chi located in different provinces in Indonesia learning together the vision and mission of Tzu Chi and building themself for two days.

Forge oneself to be wise

The solicitation of one’s duty requires wisdom within himself which was discussed by the deputy chairman of Tzu Chi, Sugianto Kusuma. Although, the volunteers who are appointed to be the candidates of the committee are certain for the position, Sugianto Kusuma stated that a committee should consist people who are committed and will always fulfil their promises.

“I hope that all the volunteers do all activities and fulfil their promises faithfully to forge themselves to be wise” he said.

Furthermore, Sugianto Kusuma emphasized that being a member of the committee is not one achievement for the volunteers but one visible step to be wise.

To flourish in Tzu Chi

The vice chairman of Tzu Chi Indonesia, Sugianto Kusuma gives the spirit and message of love to the volunteers.

Foeng Jie Tju (middle), one of the volunteers of He Qi tries to practice master’s dharma in his every step in Tzu Chi.

Sugianto Kusuma gives advice to always forge oneself and learn in Tzu Chi, which he feels is important for all volunteers of Tzu Chi, including one of the volunteers of He Qi, Foeng Jie Tju, who is usually addressed as Tju Tju. Although, he is doubtful to commit himself but eventually he believed that to volunteer himself and learn will surely benefit him. There is no harm to learn because Tzu Chi is the right place which gives the training for personal development.

“After few thoughts to believe that we can be a good student after listening to the lectures of Master through DAAI TV, I realise that there is nothing to fear to be a good student, candidate of the committee which is a devotion” Tju Tju said.

Since 2013, Tju Tju joined Tzu Chi and known as a volunteer who always accepts and performs his service without any reasons. Tju Tju confesses that he always remembers Master Cheng Yen’s advice who always tells him to do everything full heartedly.

Translator : Mely Kartono (Tzu Chi School)

Editor: Wida Maryani (Tzu Chi School)