圣严法师108自在语(第三集)

　　108 Adages of Wisdom, Part III

　　慈悲行愿

　　Kind Behavior and Compassionate Vows

　　1 为为善恶在一念间，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，小小善愿能救世界。

　　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，我岂无慈悲宏愿。

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

　　4 救度众生是提起，不住着相是放下。

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

　　5 漫天红尘心勿染，遍地荆棘杖竹行。

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

　　6 慈悲必春风化雨，智慧当日光普照。

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

　　7 悲善拔苦慈予乐，智火灭罪慧断惑。

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

　　8 有大智慧有大愿，无量福德无量寿。

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

　　9 若见心中如来藏，三界火宅化红莲。

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

　　10 应无所住而生其心，是入慈悲门。

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

　　11 道心之中有施无畏。

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

　　12 放下万缘时，众生一肩挑。

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

　　13 安宁身心灵，安定家与业。

　　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，北斗寿星尚甚年轻。

　　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 神龙潜藏深潭大泽，猛虎高卧危崖险窟。

　　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 佛法无他，只有壹味，自利利人的解脱味也。

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

　　17 常念观音菩萨，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 朝山礼拜来修行，祈福消灾愿易成；口唱耳听心恭敬，三步一拜向前行；身心舒畅好感应，业消障除福慧增。

　　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 一钵乞食千家饭，孤僧杖竹万里游；随缘应化莫拥有，缘毕放身撒两手。

　　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 放下不等放弃，是为脱困，是为提起；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.

　　人间智慧

　　Wisdom of the World

　　21 遇事正面解读逆向思考，成事确立方向锲而不舍。

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

　　22 路遇悬崖峭壁走过去，巧过人间仙境莫逗留。

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

　　23 权势财富属社会共享，祸福苦乐乃各人因缘。

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

　　24 诱以名利权位不动心，陷于千军万马无所惧。

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

　　25 天不错地不错是…

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