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發佈於：2026-06-04, 週四 18:00

Tzu Chi volunteers in Melbourne, Australia, have taken a new step forward by introducing the concept of “Kindhearted Stores,” inspired by Taiwan’s initiative. This effort brings the spirit of compassion into the city’s vibrant commercial districts, with the hope of inspiring more goodwill within a prosperous society and integrating care and kindness into everyday life.

Volunteers visited local businesses to share Tzu Chi’s philosophy through sincere and heartfelt interactions. Using Tzu Chi coin banks (love banks) and Jing Si Aphorisms, they encouraged the idea that compassion should not remain as slogans, but naturally become part of daily living. Whether it is a small coin dropped into a love bank or a kind word shared with others, every small act of goodness gradually accumulates into a positive force within the community.

To date, seven shops have joined the “Kindhearted Stores” initiative, adding warm and meaningful signage to the streetscape. Starting from a simple stop and a single thought of kindness, these small actions continue to grow, allowing the cycle of compassion to take root and flourish in a foreign land