修行者的基本特質

　　生命是珍貴的。我們此生的行爲，即使短暫如刹那，也可能有重大的意義。任何時刻的行爲都可以是好或壞的轉捩點。因此，我們有責任覺察分辨什麼是良善的，什麼是有害的，同時盡力讓每一刻的行爲都做到最好，因爲任何時候都可能對我們的生命有重大的意義。

　　我們必須牢記─我們是修行者。所謂修行者，意味我們具備積極正面的動機與人生觀。修行者的基本特質就是他的任何行爲都是正面而且對衆生有利益的。我們應盡一切努力使我們所有的行爲都能有正面有益的結果。

　　The whole timeline of our life is precious. Our actions of not just a lifetime, but of even a moment, can be of tremendous significance. The actions of a moment can be the turning point for good or for bad. Therefore, we must have a sense of responsibility, discerning what is virtuous and of purpose, and what is not of benefit and of harm. With that discernment, we take the responsibility to act, in each moment, in the best possible way, knowing that any moment or continuity of moments could be the most significant impact on the course of the rest of one”s life.

　　We should bear in mind that we regard ourselves as practitioners of the Dharma. This should mean that we are positively motivated. We want to develop positive outlook. We want to direct our activities towards wholesome and positive outcomes. That is the basic characteristic that distinguishes a practitioner of the Dharma. … We need to commit ourselves to using all our resources and directing ourselves towards a wholesome, beneficial, positive outcome.