| Tzu Chi Teachers Association |
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| (Translated by Douglas Shaw) |
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The Tzu Chi Teachers Association was founded on July 23, 1992. Members uphold the Buddha's spirit of kindness, compassion, joy and unselfish giving, cultivate themselves through Tzu Chi humanitarianism, enhance the dignity of the teaching profession, and work to purify school campuses and all of society.
On the association logo, there are three leaves. Master Cheng Yen considers the bodhi leaf to be a symbol of enlightenment. She hopes that teachers may enlighten and benefit themselves and others. The three leaves represent "uphold morality, educate students, and resolve confusion." The layers of leaves on top of each other symbolize the hope that teachers will pass on the Tzu Chi spirit to generation after generation.
The Master exhorts teachers to make education a mission, not just a job. With this sense of mission, they should use the spirit of Great Love to teach their students as they would their own children, in the hope that they will grow up to become pillars of society.
On campus, association members mindfully and enthusiastically promote Still Thoughts education. With the Tzu Chi spirit, they make up for the current inadequate school education on life and personal character. They do not only influence their students, but also their families. Quite often, the teachers themselves benefit the most!
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