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

The Wind and Fire Wheels Boy

Despite having Down syndrome, Ji Peng-feng has managed to master the art of diabolo and become skilled with many instruments. He has firm faith that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible.

The Rock Drummer

Despite living with Down syndrome and enduring a major surgery shortly after birth, Zhou Ze-han remains determined to make the most of his life. Through his life story and music performances, he wishes to bring joy to others and inspire even more people.

Embracing Life as It Is

Despite having cerebral palsy and being foretold that she'd bring misfortune to her parents, Huang Hsiao-chih has grown into an independent and compassionate young adult who dedicates herself to public service and empowering the disadvantaged.

A Shelter of Love

Despite contracting polio at two and enduring many hardships as a street seller, Chen An-tsung founded an association for physically challenged street sellers like him where they can support one another and do food business together.

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
Despite being blind, through videos that record the challenges she bravely takes on in life, YouTuber Yuan Jia-di hopes that the needs of the visually impaired can be seen by more people.

Dreamers in Action

Guardians of the Land

My Husband's Love

Every day, He Nuan's husband makes four round trips, giving her a ride to and from the recycling station so she can arrive on time for her recycling work. What motivates her husband to undertake this daily routine?

Shun-li's Lessons

Hardworking and diligent, Chen Shun-li is often busy with different volunteer tasks. She believes that every experience, good or bad, holds valuable lessons. What has she learned along the way?

Yu-xian's Wish

Since Li Yu-xian discovered her eye problems at age 30, her vision has been deteriorating. Despite feeling deeply worried, she's gradually found ways to attain peace and ease…

Dawn Light

Huang He-shou's wife passed away when young, leaving him with seven children to support. Just as they have all grown up and his responsibilities ease, he has been diagnosed with cancer. How will he cope with this devastating news?

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?

Unsung Heroes

The Neighborhood Caregivers
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The Highway Security Guards
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The Highway Guardians
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Exemplars of Goodness
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The Community Guardian
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Levee Maintenance Workers
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The Forever Young Baseball Players
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The Camouflage Cosmetician
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The Neighborhood Caregivers
The Neighborhood Caregivers
Noticing the needs of the elderly in local communities, the abbot of a Buddhist temple in Meinong, Kaohsiung has led a group of volunteers to provide care and support through community classes and home visits.
The Highway Security Guards
The Highway Security Guards
Since the most rugged section of a cross-island highway in Taiwan was reopened to local residents and bus traffic, a group of security guards has been working tirelessly to ensure the safety of all road users.
The Highway Guardians
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
Exemplars of Goodness
For years, Xu Mao-huang and Hong Xu Yue-zi have been carrying out acts of goodness in their hometowns, which has set a good example for their son and daughter.
The Community Guardian
The Community Guardian
For over a decade, Cai Huang A-yuan has been dedicating herself to not only caring for the seniors in her community, but also passing on the local art of bamboo weaving.
Levee Maintenance Workers
Levee Maintenance Workers
Thanks to a group of professional workers who deem levee maintenance as their mission, Taipei City has been spared from flooding for decades.
The Forever Young Baseball Players
The Forever Young Baseball Players
As its name suggests, members of the Forever Young Baseball League are elderly people who are forever young at heart and determined to play until they can't anymore.
The Camouflage Cosmetician
The Camouflage Cosmetician
Through her professional skills in cosmetic science, Chen Tsu-yin is the first in Taiwan to teach cosmetic camouflage to serve those with physical disfigurements.
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The Neighborhood Caregivers
Noticing the needs of the elderly in local communities, the abbot of a Buddhist temple in Meinong, Kaohsiung has led a group of volunteers to provide care and support through community classes and home visits.
The Highway Security Guards
Since the most rugged section of a cross-island highway in Taiwan was reopened to local residents and bus traffic, a group of security guards has been working tirelessly to ensure the safety of all road users.
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
For years, Xu Mao-huang and Hong Xu Yue-zi have been carrying out acts of goodness in their hometowns, which has set a good example for their son and daughter.

Living Bodhisattvas

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