聖嚴法師108自在語(第叁集)

　　108 Adages of Wisdom, Part III

　　慈悲行願

　　Kind Behavior and Compassionate Vows

　　1 爲爲善惡在一念間，修修福慧于方寸中。

　　Doing good or doing bad is determined in one thought; blessings and wisdom are cultivated through one”s mind.

　　2 星星之火足以燎原，小小善願能救世界。

　　A single spark can start a prairie fire, a tiny bit of good intention can save the world.

　　3 天地有作育大德，我豈無慈悲宏願。

　　Heaven and earth support all sentient beings without condition, should I not share the same compassionate vows

　　4 救度衆生是提起，不住著相是放下。

　　Take on your responsibilty by delivering all sentient beings, let go of your attachment by not abiding in any form.

　　5 漫天紅塵心勿染，遍地荊棘杖竹行。

　　Do not be corrupted by worldly vexations that surround one like dust, do not be deterred by a path beset with difficulties.

　　6 慈悲必春風化雨，智慧當日光普照。

　　Compassion brings blessings like a spring breeze; wisdom shines like the warm summer sun.

　　7 悲善拔苦慈予樂，智火滅罪慧斷惑。

　　Kindness and compassion eliminate suffering and bring forth joy, wisdom eliminates wrongs and dispels false views.

　　8 有大智慧有大願，無量福德無量壽。

　　Cultivate great wisdom and great vows and one shall gain infinite blessings and infinite life.

　　9 若見心中如來藏，叁界火宅化紅蓮。

　　When one sees one”s own Buddha nature, the burning house that is our world turns into blooming lotus flowers.

　　10 應無所住而生其心，是入慈悲門。

　　Let your mind function freely, without abiding anywhere or in anything - this is entering the gate of kindness and compassion.

　　11 道心之中有施無畏。

　　In one”s resolve to pursue the Path lies the giving of fearlessness.

　　12 放下萬緣時，衆生一肩挑。

　　When one puts down all self-centered concerns, one can lift up the world.

　　13 安甯身心靈，安定家與業。

　　As you settle your body and mind, you are well on your way to settle your family and career as well.

　　14 南山老松早已衰老，北鬥壽星尚甚年輕。

　　The ancient pine tree may be hundreds of years old, yet what is hundreds of years compared to the age of the stars in the sky

　　15 神龍潛藏深潭大澤，猛虎高臥危崖險窟。

　　The mighty dragon travels in deep seas and vast swamps, the vigorous tiger rests near high cliffs and perilous caves, the able thrive in adversities.

　　16 佛法無他，只有壹味，自利利人的解脫味也。

　　The Buddhadharma is but one flavor - the flavor of liberation through benefiting oneself and others.

　　17 常念觀音菩薩，心安就有平安。

　　Recite often the name of Guan Yin (Avalokitesavara) and you will find your way to a peaceful mind, a peaceful life.

　　18 朝山禮拜來修行，祈福消災願易成；口唱耳聽心恭敬，叁步一拜向前行；身心舒暢好感應，業消障除福慧增。

　　Go on a pilgrimage to improve your practice, prayers will be answered and vows will be fulfilled; be respectful, listen intently and sing wholeheartedly, prostrate yourself after every three steps; your body and mind will feel refreshed, karmic obstructions will be removed while blessings and wisdom increase.

　　19 一缽乞食千家飯，孤僧杖竹萬裏遊；隨緣應化莫擁有，緣畢放身撒兩手。

　　Carrying a bowl filled with alms from a thousand households, I am a lone monk with a bamboo cane who has traveled ten thousand miles; knowing that all comes and goes according to causes and conditions, when causes and conditions dissipate I let go of what”s in both hands.

　　20 放下不等放棄，是爲脫困，是爲提起；要能放下才能提起，提放自如是自在人。

　　Letting go is not giving up, rather it helps one take on new challenges. One cannot take on anything without first letting go. One who can take on and let go of anything in peace is truly free.

　　人間智慧

　　Wisdom of the World

　　21 遇事正面解讀逆向思考，成事確立方向锲而不舍。

　　Interpret everything positively, consider everything from a different angle, and do not falter in pursuing one”s goals.

　　22 路遇懸崖峭壁走過去，巧過人間仙境莫逗留。

　　Don”t be deterred by life”s trials and tribulations, don”t be corrupted by worldly pleasures and indulgence.

　　23 權勢財富屬社會共享，禍福苦樂乃各人因緣。

　　Share your power and wealth with all,but treat your joys and suffering as causes and conditions of your own.

　　24 誘以名利權位不動心，陷于千軍萬馬無所懼。

　　When one is not tempted by money, power and fame, one has nothing to fear even when facing an army.

　　25 天不錯地不錯是…

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