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Branches (2006-2014)
Tzu Chi in the USA
1989 – 2014
Since 2011, Tzu Chi volunteers across the All across the country, volunteers in several
country have been actively promoting the four- states have continued to hold regular beach
language (English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese) and park cleanup activities to beautify their
editions of Jing Si Aphorisms to local hotels communities. With the knowledge that a veg-
and motels in order to provide travelers with etarian diet is one effective method for com-
words of comfort, inspiration, and guidance bating global warming, many volunteers have
along their journey. In December 2013, Tzu Chi not only become vegetarians themselves but
also sent copies of Jing Si Aphorisms and Tzu have worked hard to share the benefits of that
Chi USA Journal to prison inmates throughout lifestyle with others. To truly turn the world
the country. Within the next few months, more into a Pure Land free from disasters requires all
than 140 thank-you letters were received from people taking on the great responsibilities of
eighty-eight inmates in twenty-two states. A eating a vegetarian diet, recycling, and practic-
dozen of these inmates even initiated monthly ing environmental protection. One by one, Tzu
donations to give back to the community. Chi volunteers are leading the way.
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