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FROM TINY SEEDS GROW MIGHTY TREES 1966-1989 6

Words of Blessing Sharing the Dharma & Taking It to Heart
Dharma Master Cheng Yen 8

After a Quarter Century Following My Teacher 10
Stephen Huang
Twenty-five Years & Just Getting Started
Tzu Chi USA Headquarters: Han Huang 12
San Dimas, California.

SEEDS OF KINDNESS ARE SOWN 1989-1997

publisher The First Seeds Are Planted 20
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editorial teaM Charity Extending a Hand to Those in Need 24
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Fay Chou | Terry Lin
Medicine The Path to Relieve Suffering 30
art direCtioN
Lily Chen | Chinghui Chen Education Inspiring Young Hearts 36

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Connecting with the Community 46
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Love Conquers Hate after 9/11 53
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