心生即種種法生,心滅即種種法滅。
Thinking brings the boundless universe, and be serene brings the nirvana.
心中只有自己的人,處處與外境對立,擔驚受怕,坐立不安,想愛自己,卻讓自己越發脆弱,增加痛苦,是謂【福薄】;心中寬廣之人,包容的人和事越多,自己內心越輕鬆坦然,無我無畏,無私無憂,是謂【福厚】。
One who only cares about his own benefits usually sets himself against others , timorous , has ants in his pants , and only loves himself , which leads a fragile life and has a bad fortune.
One who embraces and forgives others leads an easy, calm and undaunted life , which is blessed.
用平常心面對不平常之事。—聖嚴法師
Use ordinary mind to face unordinary circumstances.
在生活中,不妨養成「能有,很好;沒有,也沒關係」的想法,便能轉苦為樂,便會比較自在了。—聖嚴法師
In daily living it is better to think: “fine if I can have it, no matter if I can’t"; thus transform suffering to joy and live a life of serenity.
話到口邊想一想,講話之前慢半拍。不是不說,而是要惜言慎語。—聖嚴法師
About to speak? Think a moment. Slow your speech a bit. It’s not that you should not speak, but rather that you should cherish what you say and choose your words with care.
提得起放得下,年年吉祥如意;用智慧種福田,日日都是好日。—聖嚴法師
Able to pick it up, able to let it go – year after year good fortune will surely follow; sow a field of blessings with wisdom! Everyday, all days – are good days.
做任何事,一定要抱持積極樂觀的態度,自己快樂,才能讓他人也快樂。—聖嚴法師
We have to maintain an enthusiastic and positive attitude in whatever we do. When we are happy, those around us will also be happy.
與人互動,給人空間就是給自己空間。—聖嚴法師
When we interact with others, giving them space is to give ourselves space.
能有因緣的認知,便能從憂苦煩惱得到解脫。—聖嚴法師
Someone who understands causes and conditions can be freed from the bondage of suffering and afflictions.
人生的苦與樂,往往來自心的體驗。若能把人生的苦樂,當成是增長慈悲心和智慧心的過程,就是大自在人。—聖嚴法師
The suffering and joy you feel comes from the mind’s perception. If you take all of life’s favorable and adverse experiences as a process to develop wisdom and compassion, then that you are free.
人生不可能一帆風順,身體難免有病痛,工作難免受阻礙,自然環境難免起災害;只要心安,就有平安。—聖嚴法師
It is impossible to have a carefree life; our bodies may experience sickness and pain, our work may be troublesome, the environment may be beset with calamity. But if our mind is at peace, then we will be at peace.