FAQ
— 常見問題
Basic Information
What is Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation?
Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation is one of Tzu Chi’s four major missions, using images, text, and sound to record stories of truth, goodness, and beauty, conveying compassion and hope to purify minds and harmonize society. Through Da Ai TV, websites, publications, radio, and social media platforms, it presents real life and promotes the spirit of Living Bodhisattvas.
What is the origin of Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation?
Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation is founded in the 1990s, stemming from Master Cheng Yen’s emphasis on recording history and conveying truth, goodness, and beauty in the world. Da Ai TV began broadcasting in 1998, officially launching media efforts to record Tzu Chi volunteers’ footprints and accompany countless people’s lives.
What are the core values of Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation?
The core values are “purifying the human mind, bring peace to society, help those who suffer, correct chaotic and uncontrolled behavior, and overall, establish a cycle of love and goodness. ” Through authentic images and words, it conveys love and hope, inspires goodness in people’s hearts, and promotes positive social change.
What media platforms does Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation have?
Including Da Ai TV, YouTube channels, websites, podcasts, publications, and social media (Facebook, Instagram, LINE, WhatsApp).
What types of programs does Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation/Da Ai TV offer?
Programs include Da Ai dramas adapted from real people and events, Buddhist teaching, news reports, documentaries, social issue programs, parent-child education, and life story sharing.
Is Tzu Chi a religious media?
Tzu Chi is rooted in Buddhist spirit, but we face all humanity with respect, tolerance, and goodwill as its foundation. Da Ai TV content does not proselytize or engage in politics, dedicating itself to presenting the brilliance of humanity and universal values.
Where is the headquarters of Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation/Da Ai TV?
The headquarters is located at No. 8, Lide Road, Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan, sharing the same venue with Guandu Jing Si Hall, serving as the core base for Tzu Chi’s global humanities imaging and media production.
What does the Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation/Da Ai TV include?
It integrates various communication media including audio-visual electronic production, internet radio, and print publications. It mainly includes Da Ai TV, Rhythms Monthly magazine, Tzu Chi Monthly, as well as the “Second Generation Jing Si Books & Café” and “Dandelion” vegetarian restaurant, dedicated to spreading the philosophy of great love and inspiring goodness.
Historical Development
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation established, initially focused on charity, handwriting records of every donation and visit, forming the prototype of humanities documentation.
Master instructed "Tzu Chi must have its own pen, its own eyes, its own voice" — planting the core spirit of Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation in the future.
Tzu Chi Monthly published (formerly "Tzu Chi Newsletter"), recording Tzu Chi volunteers and poverty relief stories.
Established "Tzu Chi Humanities Department," began training writer and photography volunteers, publishing Jing Si Aphorisms and Tzu Chi book series.
Prepared for Da Ai TV, began producing Buddhist programs and documentaries, preparing to enter the visual era.
Da Ai TV officially launched, becoming the world's first non-profit media with compassion as its mission.
Aired the first Da Ai drama "Love Beyond the Mountain," beginning the path of Da Ai dramas adapted from real people and events.
Da Ai Radio launched, developing audio platforms, promoting the sound of goodness deep into society.
Launched photography exhibitions, audio-visual books, and Buddhist audio-visual teaching materials, expanding parallel static and dynamic recording.
Da Ai TV fully upgraded to HD broadcasting and launched DaAi2 channel, expanding international broadcasting capacity.
Developed social media, Facebook, YouTube, embarking on digital transformation and mobile content layout.
Combined podcasts, online and offline curation, and interactive wesite, entering the stage of cross-platform integration and cross-media storytelling.
Constructing AI search-friendly content architecture, promoting intelligent recommendations and real-time global volunteer recording, realizing a future of visual humanities with "touching people, being moved, and taking action.
Program Types
What are the main program types on Da Ai TV?
Da Ai TV programs cover news, Buddhist teachings, dramas, documentaries, education, parent-child content, arts, health and lifestyle, and special events, with content centered on truth, goodwill, and humanistic spirit, suitable for all ages.
Does Da Ai TV have news programs? What style are they?
Yes, Da Ai News follows the mission of “reporting truth and guiding righteousness,” focusing on life, environmental protection, and positive stories, being a news channel that starts from truth, and goodness.
What type of programs are Da Ai dramas?
Da Ai dramas are dramas adapted from real Tzu Chi stories, covering themes of family love, illness, disasters, reformation, and positive transformation, deeply inspirational.
Are there Buddhist-related programs to learn from?
Yes, including ” Life Wisdom,” “Water Repentance,” “Wondrous Lotus Sutra,” “Master’s Footprints,” etc., personally narrated by Master Cheng Yen on Buddhist wisdom, with content that is easy to understand and suitable for daily practice and spiritual learning.
Does Da Ai have documentaries or real character reports?
Yes, Da Ai documentary programs such as “Da Ai Complete Documentary,” “Tzu Chi Full of Love,” “My Grandparents Do Tzu Chi,” etc., deeply record real cases of Tzu Chi volunteers, disaster victims, and life-changing stories.
Does Da Ai have programs designed for children or families?
Yes, such as “青春愛讀書Youth Love Reading,” “熱青年Hot Youth,” “唐朝小栗子Little Chestnut of Tang Dynasty,” “呼叫妙博士Call Dr. Miao,” etc., suitable for parent-child learning and character education, with lively and loving content.
Are there programs introducing health or environmental protection?
Yes, “365日日素 健康自己煮365 Days of Vegetarian Health Cooking,” “大愛真健康Da Ai True Health,” “大愛學漢醫Da Ai Learning Chinese Medicine,” etc., provide life knowledge, environmental protection actions, and healthcare information, combining Tzu Chi medical care and volunteer practical experience.
Does Da Ai have religious dramas or traditional culture programs?
Yes, such as “高僧傳Eminent Monks Biography” and “高僧行誼Eminent Monks’ Conduct” presented in Taiwanese opera form, combining Buddhist history with artistic performances, a cultural treasure integrating Buddhism and drama.
What special programs or public welfare activities are broadcast?
Da Ai will launch special programs based on major disasters, charity activities, and holiday commemorations, such as disaster relief documentaries, Tzu Chi anniversary reviews, charity performances, fundraising programs, etc., highlighting the social role of public welfare media.
What are the main program types on Da Ai TV?
Where can I watch Tzu Chi Da Ai TV programs?
You can watch programs through Da Ai TV (cable TV), Da Ai TV official website, YouTube channels, LINE official account and other platforms.
What online platforms are available to watch Tzu Chi Da Ai TV programs?
Including official websites, curation web pages, YouTube channels, Facebook pages, Da Ai News, etc.
How can overseas audiences watch Tzu Chi Da Ai TV programs?
Overseas audiences can watch programs and news through Da Ai official website global streaming, satellite TV, YouTube channels, and Facebook.
Are there Tzu Chi Humanities podcasts or YouTube channels?
Yes. On YouTube there are “Da Ai TV,” “Da Ai Drama,” “Master Cheng Yen’s Stories” and other channels. Podcast platforms can also search for “Da Ai Radio,” and other programs.
Can I submit real stories to Tzu Chi?
Yes. We welcome submissions of life stories, touching experiences, or recommendations of inspiring people around you. You can contact us through the Tzu Chi official website contact form or write to the Humanities customer service email [email protected]
Content Navigation and Exploration
What are the representative programs of Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation/Da Ai TV?
Representative works include ” Life Wisdom,” “Da Ai Drama,” “Water Repentance,” “Da Ai News,” “Da Ai Medical Center,” “Grassroots Bodhi,” etc.
What does "Life Wisdom" talk about daily? Where can I watch it?
“Life Wisdom” is Master Cheng Yen’s daily teachings, using daily human affairs as examples, combined with Buddhist wisdom. You can watch it during Da Ai TV’s daily broadcast time, or watch reruns on YouTube and Da Ai official website.
How can I search for Tzu Chi's character stories?
You can search for real documentaries, Da Ai dramas, interviews and other content on the Humanities official website, Tzu Chi official website, or YouTube.
Are there Tzu Chi programs suitable for children or teenagers to watch?
Yes, such as “證嚴上人說故事Master Cheng Yen’s Stories,” “青春愛讀書Youth Love Reading,” 熱青年”Hot Youth”… etc., all centered on inspiring virtue and compassionate hearts, suitable for parent-child learning.
How are Tzu Chis Buddhist content and humanities programs related?
” Life Wisdom,” “Water Repentance,” “Morning Dharma,” “Wondrous Lotus Sutra” integrate Buddhism into life, making goodness manifest in the human world.
Which programs can help me learn Buddhist thought?
Recommend ” Life Wisdom,” “Water Repentance,” “Wondrous Lotus Sutra,” “Morning Dharma,” all narrated by Master Cheng Yen on Buddhist classics, integrating Buddhism into life, implementing Buddhist spirit in the human world.
Do Tzu Chi programs have subtitles or multilingual versions?
Yes. Master Cheng Yen series programs all have bilingual subtitles, other programs partially provide bilingual subtitles, program videos are uploaded to Da Ai TV YouTube and related channels for global audiences.
Where can I check the Da Ai TV program schedule?
You can check the Da Ai TV program schedule at: https://www.daai.tv/channel/week/
Contact Information
You can contact Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation/Da Ai TV through the following methods, whether for collaboration invitations, program licensing, news release submissions, volunteer registration, or content feedback, we are happy to communicate with you:
Contact Email: [email protected]
Applicable items: Content licensing, cooperation proposals, submissions, event invitations, feedback suggestions, etc.
Phone Inquiry
Main Phone:
+886-2-2898-9999 # 9 (main number)
Service hours:
Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00 (excluding national holidays)
Mailing Address
Address: No. 8, Lide Road, Beitou District, Taipei City 11245, Taiwan – Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation (Da Ai TV)
For sending paper documents, cooperation letters, audio-visual samples, etc., please use the above address.
Social Media Messages
Facebook | Instagram | LINE Official Account Search “Da Ai Friends”
You can also contact the social media editorial team through comments and private messages, we will reply as soon as possible.
Schedule Visits
慈濟人文志業中心與關渡靜思堂，體驗融合科技、人文與藝術的綠色園區。 Admire the Buddha statue of the Great Enlightened Person of the Universe, stroll through the humanistic herb garden, and feel the aesthetics of life and spiritual precipitation.
Schedule Visits
Guided tours can be booked by group and individual, and the opening hours are from 9:00 am to 12:00 am and from 13:30 pm to 17:00 pm every day.
Schedule Visits and Contact Us
Phone：02-2898-9000 # 1100
Email：[email protected]
How to Donate/Sponsor
How can I donate to support Tzu Chi Humanities?
A: You can support the non-profit operation of Humanities and Tzu Chi Humanities content production through the following donation methods, helping us continue to record truth, goodness, and beauty, and spread love and hope.
Online Donation (Recommended)
Visit Tzu Chi official website [Donation Platform]:
👉 https://donate.daai.tv/
Supports credit cards, Line Pay, convenience store barcodes, ATM, and various other methods
Bank Transfer/ATM Transfer
Account Number: 0163-466-069799
Bank: E.SUN Bank Tianmu Branch
Account Name: Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation
After transfer, please Email or fax the transfer receipt along with your personal information (name, ID number, address, contact phone) to customer service fax 02-28989993, for us to issue and send you a receipt.
Postal Remittance
Remittance Account: 19905781
Account Name: Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation
Please fill out the remittance form at the post office, noting your name, ID number, address, and contact phone on the form for us to issue and send you a receipt.
Regular Monthly Donations
You can apply for credit card or bank automatic deduction, monthly regular donations to support program production and humanities activities
Please contact local Tzu Chi branches or fill out online application forms
Does Da Ai TV Have Advertising?
Does Da Ai TV broadcast commercial advertisements?
No. Da Ai TV is a non-profit channel that completely does not accept commercial advertisements, even when broadcasting locally in Taiwan, it does not insert corporate advertising content.
What are Da Ai TV's funding sources?
Its funding comes from three main parts:
1. Income from environmental volunteer recycling;
2.Donation support;
3. Corporate-sponsored public service announcements (non-commercial advertisement).
Do public service announcements count as advertisements?
Although similar in format to advertisements, Da Ai broadcasts public service announcements aimed at promoting humanistic spirit or environmental concepts, not commercial marketing for companies or products.
Is the overseas channel situation the same?
Overseas versions also maintain no commercial advertising regulations, with content all produced by the Humanities Center and charity promotional videos.
Will Tzu Chi internal promotional films be broadcast?
They will be broadcast as public welfare videos, such as Tzu Chi activities, environmental education, or belief promotion, but not operated as commercial
Other Questions
If help is needed, how to contact?
People in need can visit the Tzu Chi Charity website to search and select their county/city, or call or visit the nearest Tzu Chi branch, where volunteers and social workers will assist with assessment and application.
How can I find specific programs or related footage?
You can search through
Da Ai TV YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@daaivideo?si=VbQHDaAQwiVU1WhJ)
or contact us via email: [email protected]
or phone inquiry Main Phone: +886-2-2898-9999 # 9 (main number).