Hope For the Future
By Brother Chi-Jieh Chiang, Principle,
New York Tzu Chi Academy
The families of the September 11th victims that I saw at the
NYC Family Assistance Center were all very strong, yet the
main purpose of Tzu Chi distributing relief there is indeed
to pass on love and care to them. I believe that we have fulfilled
this purpose. Not only do we offer monetary relief, we also
devote ourselves to caring for victims' families.
Furthermore, I am very touched that
at the Center, we can see in every corner heart-warming thank-you
cards for relief workers sent by children from all over America.
They made us feel that this country is full of hope.
After going through the September
11 tragedy and seeing the impermanence and laments in life,
I realized that only through sincere appreciation for what
one has and continuously helping others could one part from
misfortune and ensure continuing peace.
