Cheng Yen (證嚴), the founder of the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, received honorary doctoral degrees in philosophy and medicine from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) on Sunday for her distinguished leadership in global charity work and dedication to education and environmental conservation.
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