Madam Xu Zhe, born on 1898 in China.
At Age Activities she learnt
27 went to primary school
47 learn about nursing
67 started up a care center for old folks
69 learn yoga
90 learn Buddhism
100 learn Mandarin
101 become Buddhist, was recognized by Singapore government as "Singapore Treasure"
Xu Zhe's life experience is very special.The things she learn was always later than others, however the enthusiasm and sincerity that she has given is always more than others. She is the best speaker for 'life long learning". At age 47, she went to England for 4 years of professional nurse care.The colleage only took student from age 17-25.How can she already exceeding the age,yet convinced the head master to accept her as student?She had written a letter to the head master, informed him that her wish to devote her whole life to the poors and sicks.In order to take care them efficiently, she need to master medical related knowledge.Hence the school accept her enrollment by exception.
Her devotion to charity is began like this,in 1933 as she was a correspondence secretary to a England company in Hong Kong.One day, a friend invited her to a high class restaurant for dinner.It was a marvellous restaurant, with perfect lighting and classical music which created a romantic environment .After the dinner, she walked out the restaurant joyfully amid the cold wind.Suddenly, at the corner of the restaurant,she saw an old man,standing under the dim light.He was very weak and shivered from hunger.He extended his hand and beg at him.His fingers were very dirty.Her heart felt like poked by something sharply. She thought ,he was my brother too,why I could drink brandy, yet he had to suffered from hunger for days?In this world, there are many pity people who have no rice to eat;the meal she just spent can feed many poor people for few days.Ever since that day, she never spent a cent on herself as she thought if she spent a cent, it means it is snatching her brothers' money.
Ever since then, Madam Xu Zhe has started her life with great love.She feel that healping others shouldn't differentiate by races, countries or religions.Everyone should regards others as herself/himself, regard the world as a family.Regard everyone as own brothers and sisters. Human is like a big family, she just try her best to take care of those whom need her help.Of course,this matter has to start from one's inner self.She has no right to ask others to do the same,she just can practise herself.Now, Madam Xu Zhe already 106 years old.She not only don't need people take care of her, instead she can take care of over 20 lonely old folks who are younger than her about 20-30 years.Every month, she distribute food to them,pay their rental and utilities bills.Whenever she distributing 'ang pau'(red packet) to those old folks,she said her biggest prize is seeing their happy smile,Their smiles have make her look younger.She said :"I'm the happiest person as everyone only has 1 set of happiness, but I have 20 happiness'.
People donated over one million of Taiwan currency,she never use a cent onto herself.She said:"I never buy a cloth,whatever i wear is all collected from dust bin.Those can be used,I will washed then use.Those cannot,I will repair then use.I noted in this world there are many poor people have no rice to eat, no clothes to wear, it will be very waste if I go buy a new clothing,I will feel sorry for the poor people."In her own room,aside a desk,her mother photo on top of her bed, there are nothing left.her kitchen is for boiling water only. The souvenirs that people presented to her,she has kept some only.Someone gave her photo, she will tear it .She said her hard earned money before 1941 is not belong to her too.This is because she think she has good health and energy to take care of others is not because of she own health and energy.Instead is the lord has given her all this.The lord care of human, hence I would like to help lord take care of human,they are all my brothers and sisters.Seldom of us can have great love as great as hers.The things she give away ranging from instant noodle to people's residence.Tens years ago,her elder sister passed away and gave her all her bequest.She donated all and bought over ten units of houses and provided lodging for those poor old folks.What more precious is she devoted her life to let poor people settle down.She has forget about herself, there is no such thing as 'my attachment'.A normal person very hard to let go of oneself, but she is able to do so.Someone asked her;"Some old folks who are bad temper and let go of their temper at you, what would you do?" She said;"I will quietly hold her /his hand and smiled at him/her.For those who scolded me,I will chant 'amithabha' to him/her"She explained why a person will lose temper or scold others?It is because his/her inner magnetic field is mess up.I chant amithabha is to help him/her,so that her/his dirty things inside will be thrown away."Madam Xu Zhe had believed in Catholic.Ever she converted to Buddhism, her Catholic friends asked her why she read evil's books? She said;"I regard all the religions in this world are all bright.My religious believe is religion about 'love', always love all humans,as everyone is brothers and sisters."
Madam Xu Zhe's great love has gained recognistion from many organizations throughout the world.She has been invited for many seminar tovoice her view.She also had been interviewed widely. Upon receiving so many recognition, Madam Xu Zhe calmly said:"All I have done is very normal things.Just like whenever people is hungry, I just pour a cup of drink for him/her.This is just a instinct,I never regard it as a recognition"
Madam Xu Zhe, regard herself as hundred years old "youngster" who only know how to sweep floor.She still has a dream, to build a 'heart to heart home' to take care of poor old folks, tortured woman etc.Noble prize winner, Mother Teresa said she belong to Jesus's soul.However,Madam Xu Zhe who spend her whole life to care and love others unconditionally.This volunteer has crossed 3 decades,her loves belong to the whole world and Bodhisatva's soul.
p/s:Well,Madam Xu Zhe will have such great love is partly due to her mother's influence.When she was very young, whenever there was any begger begged food from her mother, her mother will take whatever food that was available (including their rice and dishes)and gave to them.She was very impressed of their smiling face upon receiving the food.
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