Our academy and the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation of the Republic of China jointly held a year-end blessing and thanksgiving meeting on the afternoon of January 8, 2025. The purpose of this activity is to convey blessings to the shelters, pray for their inner brightness, and bring care and warmth to the society. The event was filled with positive energy and a peaceful atmosphere, allowing every participant to feel the power of Tzu Chi’s great love and humanistic care. A total of 89 inmates attended the event.

At the beginning of the activity, all the shelters and Tzu Chi volunteers sang the opening verse together. Tzu Chi volunteers handed out red envelopes of blessings and wisdom to each shelter, conveying New Year blessings. Afterwards, Teacher Cai Tiansheng took the stage to share his life experience, talking about how he got through the lows in life, and encouraging everyone to maintain confidence even when they are in difficult situations. At the final prayer ceremony, volunteers led everyone to light up the heart lamps, symbolizing hope. Let us all express our gratitude to our parents, pray for Taiwan and the world, purify people’s hearts, and create a peaceful society.