..續本文上一頁有其他的選擇。任何與此不同的觀點對我們完全沒有作用。
The main hinderance on our path is the reliance we place in the illusion of the importance of the activities of this life. We are so locked into this way of thinking that we find it almost impossible to see any other alternatives. Any other view cannot even make a strike!
過去所有偉大的上師都曾同出一辭地告訴我們：除非我們能完全地放棄這個幻相，認識到此生的虛幻，我們才能真正認識到佛法的真相。放棄幻相之前，我們無從看到佛法的真相。
In the past all the great masters in one voice used to say that until we”ve given up the illusion of the reality of the futility of this life totally then we can”t really turn our minds to the reality of the Dharma. The Dharma until then is completely oblivious to such people.
但是一開始，我們仍然需要變得非常務實，並盡我們的最大努力進入道。我們慢慢地開始，系統地通過增加越來越多的修行，而逐漸減少世俗的事務。
Initially though, we need to become very realistic and enter the path as best we can. We start by slowly and systematically compromising the activities of this life with more and more spiritual practicies.
同樣的，考慮到我們對此生幻相一貫的執著，如果我們試圖一次將所有東西通通抛棄，並不見得會爲我們的未來帶來很好的結果。因此我們需要圓融地處理，每次放棄一點世俗需求，慢慢逐漸地、持續地在我們的日常生活中加入精神元素。
In the same line, given our habitual pattern of clinging to the illusion of this life, if we try to renounce everything all together and at once then it probably won”t work out well for our future. We need therefore, to strike a compromise and give up a little at a time thereby integrating truly spiritual elements slowly, gradually and consistently into our day-to-day lives.
爲了在我們的生命中鋪下真正的修行之路，我們必須在當下就非常明確：無論我們從事哪一類世俗行爲，它們都無法帶來任何長久或者究竟的快樂。這就是修行背後顯著的本質和意義。我們說真正無僞的修行，不應是隨大流之所爲，當一個人知道是什麼促使他承擔起修行的責任時，真正無僞的修行應該是一種全然的喜悅。修行的基礎，就是破除對此生幻相的執著——所以，破除它吧！
In paving the way for true spiritual practice to take place in our lives, we need to be very clear right now that no matter what or in the name of any worldly activity, it can never bring any long lasting or substantial happiness. This is the striking reality and meaning behind embarking on spiritual practice. This, so called genuine practice, is not just going along with the flock but generates utter joy because one knows whats impelling one into undertaking genuine spiritual practice. The basis then, is breaking through the fixation on the illusion of this life……so break through!
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