The Gyalwang Drukpa

One of the highlights of this trip is the visit to Venerable Master Cheng Yan's hospital, primary school, recycling plant and TV station, all in the name of Tzu Chi, which means Compassionate Help, as I was told.

I think those of you who have followed my web would know that Master Cheng Yan is the Bodhisattva nun who has worked for 40 years to set up many humanitarian activities for the benefits of human beings. This time, from the depth of my heart, I want to thank 2 of Paul Thong's friends, Richard and Albert, who came all the way from Burma after helping the people there to Taiwan, just to make arrangement for me and my entourage to visit Venerable Master Cheng Yan and to see with my own eyes her activities. Before visiting her and her humanitarian activities, I think my entourage of Khenpos and monks couldn't imagine or understand why I keep promoting Live to Love, now I believe after these visits, they know that we Buddhist practitioners can also put our Bodhisattva vows into actions, and the benefits can be immediately enjoyed by many beings. I really want to thank all the supporters and volunteers of Tzu Chi and especially Master Cheng Yan for setting such a practical example for Buddhist practitioners like us to follow. I am truly inspired by her selfless dedication and her hard work. Comparatively, I think masters like us are living quite a good life. So we all have a lot of work to do. From the depth of my heart, I wish and pray for the longevity, good health and happiness of Venerable Master Cheng Yan and may all her wishes be fulfilled effortlessly.

Activities that benefit beings can come in many forms. I am very happy that I could use this visit to Taiwan fully to learn from my old friends and to make new ones so that I can improve myself and my activities.