Dream Stage
What limits the physically and mentally challenged are not their personal conditions, but the lack of opportunities for them to demonstrate what they are able to do. By bringing them into the limelight, Dream Stage gives those with physical and mental disabilities a platform not only to show their talents and share their life stories, but also to inspire others by their examples.
Dreamers in Action
Dreamers in Action features people following their dreams to make a difference in the world through their work. In each episode, the dreamers share their journey of how they have found their calling in life, the hardships and challenges they have encountered and overcome, and the passion that makes them unstoppable on their path to lift people's lives, reduce harm to the environment, and turn the world into a better place.
Unsung Heroes
As we go through our daily routines, such as taking a commuter train, riding in an elevator, or turning on a light or a faucet, does it ever occur to us who is working behind the scenes to make possible all these conveniences we enjoy every day but all too often take for granted?
Unsung Heroes introduces to the audience people from all walks of life whose work may seem insignificant yet are crucial to our everyday life.
Guardians of the Land
Day and night, rain or shine, Tzu Chi's recycling volunteers can be seen collecting recyclables from garbage along the streets or sorting recyclables at Tzu Chi's recycling stations. What they do not only helps to protect the environment, but the proceeds from selling recyclables are also used to support the operation of Da Ai TV.
Watch Guardians of the Land and learn what it is that motivates this group of volunteers to do recycling work with unwavering dedication and even regard it as their mission in life.
Living Bodhisattvas
Around two minutes per episode, Living Bodhisattvas features Tzu Chi volunteers sharing how they were inspired to become a volunteer in the first place, why they give of themselves willingly and unconditionally, and what supports them to remain steadfast on the path they have chosen to walk.
Dream Stage
What limits the physically and mentally challenged are not their personal conditions, but the lack of opportunities for them to demonstrate what they are able to do. By bringing them into the limelight, Dream Stage gives those with physical and mental disabilities a platform not only to show their talents and share their life stories, but also to inspire others by their examples.
Dreamers in Action
Dreamers in Action features people following their dreams to make a difference in the world through their work. In each episode, the dreamers share their journey of how they have found their calling in life, the hardships and challenges they have encountered and overcome, and the passion that makes them unstoppable on their path to lift people's lives, reduce harm to the environment, and turn the world into a better place.
Unsung Heroes
As we go through our daily routines, such as taking a commuter train, riding in an elevator, or turning on a light or a faucet, does it ever occur to us who is working behind the scenes to make possible all these conveniences we enjoy every day but all too often take for granted?
Unsung Heroes introduces to the audience people from all walks of life whose work may seem insignificant yet are crucial to our everyday life.
Guardians of the Land
Day and night, rain or shine, Tzu Chi's recycling volunteers can be seen collecting recyclables from garbage along the streets or sorting recyclables at Tzu Chi's recycling stations. What they do not only helps to protect the environment, but the proceeds from selling recyclables are also used to support the operation of Da Ai TV.
Watch Guardians of the Land and learn what it is that motivates this group of volunteers to do recycling work with unwavering dedication and even regard it as their mission in life.
Living Bodhisattvas
Around two minutes per episode, Living Bodhisattvas features Tzu Chi volunteers sharing how they were inspired to become a volunteer in the first place, why they give of themselves willingly and unconditionally, and what supports them to remain steadfast on the path they have chosen to walk.
Dream Stage
Unyielding Spirit
Despite being paralyzed by polio and a victim of domestic violence, Zhuang Qing-yi has never given up on himself. Through hard work, he has become a ceramic artist and even established an NPO to help the disabled.
In My Hands
Gao Sheng-zhe's vision deteriorated in ninth grade due to a rare disease. Yet, he has not given up his passion for basketball and has even managed to get into a top university in Taiwan…
The Multilingual Masseuse
Wu Wei-ru doesn't think being visually impaired is a limit at all. Rather, she loves her job as a masseuse and often seizes the chances to address the need of barrier-free environment for the physically challenged.
The Blind YouTuber
The Slow Angel
Diagnosed with DiGeorge syndrome since infancy, Liang Jun-xiang has suffered a series of health problems over the course of his childhood. Yet, he is always full of smiles and believes that he can bring joy to everyone.
Small Steps, Big Dreams
Born with cerebral palsy, Yao Yu-mi has been dreaming about being able to walk someday. To help her see more of the world around her, her family has been taking her to visit elementary schools all over Taiwan and even join running competitions.
The Beautiful Butterfly
Despite being physically challenged due to polio, Lin Hong-zhen not only raised her three children all on her own, but has also dedicated herself to community service.
Love Floats
Stricken with polio as a child, Chen Hui-mei was often looked down on by others, but a teacher's love has helped her realize that the key to a fulfilling life is actually in her own hands.
Dreamers in Action
Guardians of the Land
A Heart of Kindness
Energetic and in good spirits, Wen Qiao-hao looks just like anyone else despite having undergone a major heart surgery. It turned out that in addition to a pacemaker, her heart is also filled with much love and kindness…
My Second Home
Returning with his wife to her hometown in Taiwan after retirement, how does Mr. Harper from the U.S. overcome language barriers and start a new life in Taiwan?
The Call of My Hometown
Having lived in the U.S. for over 40 years, Lin Li-hua had always yearned to move back to Taiwan. Now that her dream has come true, how does she manage to adapt to the life in her hometown?
My Passion for Life
Despite having had over ten surgeries for oral cancer, Huang Shan-qi lives a fulfilling life and is especially fond of bougainvilleas. What do the plants mean to him?
Golden Treasure
Having toiled away to provide for her family, Li Jin-bao spent little time with her children. It was not until she lost her son that she came to realize what exactly the true treasures in life are.
24/7 Service
Zhang Shu-zhen is a tailor, but pretty often when her customers go to her, her door is closed and she is nowhere to be found. What is she busy with?
Listen to Me
Due to a delayed treatment for a fever when he was a baby, Liu Bao-zhong was left unable to speak clearly and therefore had low self-esteem. But not anymore! He is now happy and smiling every day…
Fulfilled Happiness
For years, Lai Man's family had been a major part of her life. But after her children have grown up, she refocused her life and found an even more meaningful purpose in life…
Unsung Heroes
The Highway Guardians
Thanks to a group of engineers and workers, the most rugged section of a cross-island highway in Taiwan, which had been closed due to an earthquake in 1999, has become accessible by public transport.
Exemplars of Goodness
The Community Guardian
Levee Maintenance Workers
Living Bodhisattvas
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