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title: 佛光菜根譚 Fo Guang Cai Gen tan
description: "佛光菜根譚——中英文對照版"
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佛光菜根譚——中英文對照版

目錄

一、佛光菜根譚之修行

二、佛光菜根譚之自在

三、佛光菜根譚之教育

四、佛光菜根譚之勵志

五、佛光菜根譚之生活

六、佛光菜根譚之啟示

七、佛光菜根譚之寶典

八、佛光菜根譚之人和

本書作者：星云大師
翻 譯：滿和、Leon Roth、Doris Koegel-Roth

簡介:
《佛光菜根譚-中英文對照版》共精選八百則星云大師的智能語錄，手掌大的設計體貼您的背包，純樸可愛的封面活躍您的視覺。內容分為八部分：一、寶典；二、自在；三、人和 ；四、生活 ；五、啟示；六、教育 ；七、修行；八、勵志。

透過本套精選集輕巧的設計，讓您在捷運等車或工作閒暇之余，都能品味人生的指南。同時采用中英文對照，讓全球人類都能分享到佛教菁華。

這套《佛光菜根譚-中英文對照版》代表了大師思想的縮影，閱讀此書可進而獲得大師的圓融的智慧，帶領您邁向成功人生。

一、佛光菜根譚之修行

　　 小人專希望人給，給過就忘
　　 君子不輕受人恩，受則必報
　　 A mean person expects all things from others,and then forgets to reward the favor.
　　 A virtuous person does not expect things from others,and always thinks of repaying favors.

　　 為兒孫作未來計，十望九空
　　 為社會作眾人謀，點滴有功
　　 Schemes to advance posterity usually fail.
　　 Working for society today gains merits.

　　 慳吝嫉妒的人，即使財富滿室也走不出內心的貧乏
　　 埋怨自憐的人，縱使四肢健全也跨不出內心的框框
　　 Even with all his money,a jealous miser cannot rise above mental poverty.
　　 Even with his strong legs,a whiner cannot walk away from his inner weakness.

　　 吾人必須要求自己，健全自己才能得以生存
　　 吾人必須反觀自省，培植善緣才能邁向佳境
　　 We must be wholesome to survive.
　　 We must think and cultivate good causes and conditions to improve our state.

　　 世間最貴者，就是尊重生命
　　 世間最惡者，就為殘殺生靈
　　 The best thing in the world is to respect life.
　　 The worst thing in the world is to kill.

　　 要用倫理淨化所愛
　　 要用道德領航所愛
　　 要用善美成就所愛
　　 要用祝福加持所愛
　　 Transform your loved ones with virtue.
　　 Guide them with morality.
　　 Help them with kindness to succeed.
　　 Wish them blessings.

　　 管理的秘訣
　　 要公開、公正，更要公平處事的訣竅
　　 要知人、知情、更要知理
　　 Fairness is the key to management.
　　 Understanding people and knowing management rules is the key to business.

　　 勤儉淡泊
　　 為自己開創美好的明天
　　 慈悲喜舍
　　 為子孫準備美好的未來
　　 Diligence,frugality,and detachment from worldly desires bring you a better tomorrow.
　　 Compassion,loving-kindness,joyfulness,and equanimity bring happiness to posterity.

　　 耳聞不如目見
　　 目見不如足踐
　　 口說不如手做
　　 心想不如圓成
　　 It is better to see than to hear.
　　 It is better to act than to see.
　　 It is better to do than to speak.
　　 It is better to carry on than to be deterred by excessive doubts.

　　 學習布施，是改造自己慳貪的性格
　　 嚴持戒法，是改造自己惡性的行為
　　 修養忍耐，是改造自己瞋恚的惡習
　　 發心精進，是改造自己懈怠的因循
　　 修學禪定，是改造自己散亂的思想
　　 開發智慧，是改造自己愚癡的認知
　　 To transform greed,learn to be generous.
　　 To transform evil actions,observe precepts strictly.
　　 To transform hatred,practice tolerance.
　　 To transform laziness,vow to be diligent.
　　 To transform discursive thinking,learn to meditate.
　　 To transform ignorance,cultivate wisdom.

　　 我們不畏黑夜，要走向黎明
　　 我們不怕寒冷，要迎向陽光
　　 我們不嫌髒亂，要改造環境
　　 我們不懼挫折，要勇敢擔當
　　 Don't fear night,but greet the dawn.
　　 Don't fear cold,but embrace the sun.
　　 Don't fear disorder,but cleanse your surroundings.
　　 Don't fear frustration,but bravely shoulder responsibility.

　　 環保是對于地球的愛護
　　 沒有地球，何能生存？
　　 護生是對于生命的尊重
　　 沒有生命，何來意義？
　　 Ecology means protecting the earth:without earth,houw can we survive?
　　 Protecting beings means respect for life:without life,can anything have meaning?

　　 能者，懷抱福利大眾的願心
　　 能者，發揮互助合作的美德
　　 能者，擁有突破困難的勇氣
　　 能者，具足改良創新的抱負
　　 A great being makes a great vow to benefit others.
　　 A great being shows virtue in his work.
　　 A great being has courage to transcend crises.
　　 A great being aspires to be creative.

　　 晝行要惜陰
　　 日用要惜物
　　 遇言要惜口
　　 逢事要惜情
　　 Cherish the hours when you walk in sunshine.
　　 Cherish the little things you need in your life.
　　 Cherish friendship in commerce.
　　 Don't waste breath on the ignorant.

　　 彼此尊重
　　 才能建設一個有道德、有尊嚴的國家
　　 互相友好
　　 才能建設一個有秩序、有禮貌的社會
　　 Shared respect makes an honest and noble nation.
　　 Friendship makes a polite and ordered society.

　　 說話，要有柔和讚美的內容
　　 做事，要有勤勞忍耐的精神
　　 待人，要有親切尊重的態度
　　 讀書，要有用心仔細的思惟
　　 In speech,tender words of praise for others.
　　 In business,industry and fortitude.
　　 In friendship,consideration and respect.
　　 In study,care and attention.

　　 儉而能施，仁也
　　 儉而寡求，義也
　　 儉而傳家，禮也
　　 儉而訓子，智也
　　 From the thrifty,and gift is generous.
　　 To the thrifty,virtue means desiring little.
　　 A thrifty parent fittingly bestows habits of thrift on his children.
　　 A thrifty parent wisely teaches his children to be thrifty.

　　 在家庭里，要做誠信孝順的兒女
　　 在學校里，要做尊師重道的學生
　　 在工作上，要做勤奮謙讓的君子
　　 在信仰上，要做正信真理的智者
　　 Be an honest and filial child at home.
　　 Respect teachers and books in school.
　　 Be conscientious and humble at work.
　　 Believe in the truth of your faith.

　　 人，要從愚癡迷夢中覺醒
　　 才能認識生命的真諦
　　 人，要從向外貪求中回頭
　　 才能找到內心的寶藏
　　 Wake from your ignorance and delusion:grasp the essence of life.
　　 Stop searching outside:find the treasures in your mind.

　　 生活艱難時，要面對它
　　 生活辛苦時，要體驗它
　　 生活清閒時，要計劃它
　　 生活滿足時，要享受它
　　 When life is hard,face it.
　　 When life is painful,learn from it.
　　 When life is easy,plan for hard times.
　　 When life is pleasing,enjoy it.

　　 國家的政治能夠廉潔清明
　　 就沒有貪污賄賂
　　 世界的族群能夠包容異己
　　 就沒有種族紛爭
　　 If politicians are upright,there is no corruption.
　　 When everyone is tolerant,there are no ethnic disputes.

　　 用語言讚歎大眾
　　 用雙手大做好事
　　 用腳步走出善路
　　 用力行創造淨土
　　 Praise others with your tongue.
　　 Do good deeds with your hands.
　　 Tread the right path with your feet.
　　 Create a pureland with your energy.

　　 以融合的心胸，尊重異己他人
　　 以融和的氣度，包容各種信仰
　　 以融和的雅量，超越種族藩籬
　　 以融和的懷抱，溝通全球人類
　　 Welcome all people with sympathy.
　　 Embrace all religions with understanding.
　　 Transcend ethnic barriers with generosity.
　　 Speak to all nations with love.

　　 工作要不拖延，能敬業而不偷懶
　　 報告要不隱瞞，能積極而不頹唐
　　 上示要不違逆，能受責而不怒顏
　　 隨眾要不特權，能圓融而不極端
　　 Don't put things off,work hard.
　　 Don't hide things in your report,be positive but tell the truth.
　　 Follow your boss'instructions,but don't be distressed when there is censure.
　　 Follow the rules and don't seek privileges,get along and avoid extremes.

　　 修行
　　 對世間要不望益我
　　 對眾生要不妒人有
　　 對學道要不怕艱難
　　 對辦事要不諉過失
　　 Don't expect any profit from this world.
　　 Don't be jealous.
　　 Don't fear adversity when you seek the truth.
　　 Don't cover up mistakes.

　　 對自己要有尤患意識
　　 對修道要有篤實心態
　　 對事務要有敏銳覺知
　　 對度眾要有慈心悲願
　　 Prepare yourself for what may come.
　　 Cultivate yourself devotedly.
　　 Handle matters with keen insight.
　　 Vow to save sentient beings and be compassionate.

　　 禮，可以端正風俗，促進人我和諧
　　 樂，可以淨化身心，提升本性氣質
　　 志，可以激發潛能，開闊思想視野
　　 道，可以啟迪性靈，完全人格修養
　　 Etiquette and good manners foster harmony.
　　 Music purifies body and mind and softens passions.
　　 Determination awakens our potential and broadens our vision.
　　 The t'ao (way)enlightens our minds and perfects our cultivation and practice.

　　 能給歡喜快樂給人，是菩薩情懷
　　 願將利益與人分享，是隨喜功德
　　 別人有理錯失在己，是謙讓美德
　　 行善去惡自淨其意，是實踐佛法
　　 Sharing your joy is the Bodhisattva's way.
　　 Sharing your blessing is highly to be praised.
　　 A dmitting your error is a virtue.
　　 Preventhing evil,doing good,and purifying body and mind is Buddhist practice.

　　 待有余而後濟人
　　 必無濟人之日
　　 待有暇而後讀書
　　 必無讀書之時
　　 If you don't help others until you become rich,there's no chance you'll help others.
　　 If you don't read until you have time, you will never have time to read.

　　 有才不足傲，有德才可貴
　　 有財不足恃，有功才可敬
　　 Don't be proud of your talent:virtue is true worth.
　　 Don't be proud of your money:achievement is true worth.

　　 念佛時
　　 自己心念專一是自受用
　　 他人看了起信是他受用
　　 布施時
　　 自己內心歡喜是自受用
　　 他人看了讚歎是他受用
　　 Chanting the Buddha's name with feeling benefits self and family and friends.
　　 Your munificence brings joy to you and those praise you.

　　 用智慧來傳授人生
　　 用經驗來提攜後學
　　 用修行來開發生命
　　 用培德來探索未來
　　 Share your wisdom with others.
　　 Share your experience with the young.
　　 Develop through cultivation and practice.
　　 Embrace the future by cultivating virtue.

　　 舍不得財，不能為義士
　　 舍不得命，不能為忠臣
　　 舍不得施，不能為善人
　　 舍不得放，不能為智者
　　 You cannot be righteous and attached to property.
　　 You cannot be a good citizen and attached to life.
　　 You cannot be a good man and a miser.
　　 You cannot grow wiser and cling to attachment.

　　 辨別是非之道在于明理
　　 促裁糾紛之道在于公正
　　 Judging disputes requires intelligence.
　　 Mediating disputes requires fairness.

　　 交友之道在于「淡」
　　 讀書之訣在于「明」
　　 止謗之方在于「聾」
　　 改過之要在于「悔」
　　 Virtue and detachment is the key to new friendships.
　　 Intelligence is the key to learning.
　　 Ignoring gossip is the key to disarming slander.
　　 Self-examination is the key to repentance.

　　 「互相體諒」
　　 是消除紛爭之道
　　 「互相成就」
　　 是集體創作之方
　　 Mutual respect is the key to resolving disputes.
　　 Helping others succeed is the key to teamwork.

　　 施人之恩，莫大于助人為善
　　 害人之甚，莫大于引人為惡
　　 成人之美，莫大于揚人之德
　　 壞人之事，莫大于揭人之短
　　 The best favor is to help others do well.
　　 The worst evil is to tell others to do ill.
　　 The best help is to praise others' good merits.
　　 The worst hurt is to reveal others' shortcomings.

　　 道人長短，一句話也是多嘴
　　 故要少說
　　 啟人生信，千萬言也是嫌少
　　 故應多講
　　 One sentence of gossip is too much:don't talk.
　　 Spreading the faith,a thousand words are not enough:keep talking.

　　 淨化人心
　　 是環境保育的根本之道
　　 改善風氣
　　 是社會教化的究竟目標
　　 The fundamental way to a sound environment is to purify people's minds.
　　 The ultimate goal of social education is to improve social morale.

　　 「自他一如」的觀念
　　 是人際和諧之本
　　 「同體共生」的精神
　　 是世界和平之基
　　 The non-discrimination is funda-mental to world harmony.
　　 The integration and co-existence is the foundation of world peace.

　　 能做好事就是「般若手」
　　 慈眼視人就是「般若眼」
　　 能言好話就是「般若口」
　　 胸懷大眾就是「般若心」
　　 Doing good,you have prajna hands.
　　 Seeing with compassion,you have prajna eyes.
　　 Praising others,you have prajna tongue.
　　 Embracing the multitude in your thought,you have prajna mind.

　　 人，要給人利用
　　 才能創造價值
　　 人，要學習偉大
　　 才能留下歷史
　　 Being used by others shows your worthiness.
　　 Learning greatness leaves your mark in history.

　　 自己可以不聚外財
　　 但不能不開發內心的寶藏
　　 自己可以不仗勢力
　　 但不能不開創國家的地位
　　 It is better to grow your mind than to be rich.
　　 It is better to advance the nation's interests than to use your connections for private gain.

　　 知足，是解脫欲望的妙方
　　 感恩，是擁有財富的法門
　　 Content knows how to be free from desires.
　　 Gratitude is the gateway to wealth.

　　 有人登山遇難
　　 有人游河翻船
　　 有人損他利己
　　 有人自我犧牲
　　 Some die climbing mountains.
　　 Some die stormy seas.
　　 Some harm others for profit.
　　 Some yield their livers for justice.

　　 萬貫家財，不如一技在身
　　 滿腹經綸，不如一善在心
　　 高談闊論，不如一言九鼎
　　 長篇累牘，不如一字千金
　　 Better have skill than property.
　　 Better be virtuous than learned.
　　 Better keep your word than be eloquent.
　　 Better write well than profusely.

　　 讀書容易明理難
　　 做事容易做人難
　　 對外容易對內難
　　 修身容易行道難
　　 It is easier to study than to be intelligent and open-minded.
　　 It is easier to manage business than to get along well with others.
　　 It is easier to handle outer affairs than to tackle inner problems.
　　 It is easier to cultivate oneself than to walk the path of the Bodhisattva.

　　 不說謊，就是信用
　　 信用即財富
　　 講愛語，就是慈悲
　　 慈悲即功德
　　 Not lying,you will believed;belief brings fortune.
　　 Speaking loving and tender words is compassion;compassion brings merits.

　　 日行一善存好心
　　 每一發心
　　 必為人間的利益著想
　　 日發一願做好事
　　 每一發願
　　 必為人間的莊嚴用心
　　 Perform a good deed every day;aspire to benefit society.
　　 Vow to perform a good deed every day;each vow must aspire to beautify society.

　　 給人利用也是一種結緣
　　 幫助別人就是幫助自己
　　 Being used by others is a kind of affinity.
　　 Helping others is helping self.

　　 人若無求，心自無事
　　 心若無求，人自平安
　　 Shun greed and have peace of mind.

　　 遇才不妒
　　 有過不避
　　 當仁不讓
　　 立功不居
　　 Don't be jealous of the talented.
　　 Don't shirk responsibility.
　　 Take the initiative to do good.
　　 Don't take credit for a success.

　　 讀書要能明理
　　 思想要有正見
　　 辦事要具信心
　　 修道要存正念
　　 To study,be intelligent and open.
　　 To think,have the right understanding.
　　 To handle business,be confident.
　　 To practice and cultivate,have the right mindfulness.

　　 學佛
　　 就是向自己的煩惱魔軍作戰
　　 念佛
　　 就是對自己的煩惱習氣革命
　　 Learning from the Buddha fights defilement.
　　 Chanting the Buddha's name purges bad habits and defilement.

　　 用舍心廣結無量善緣
　　 用淨心遠離貪染色欲
　　 用禪心安頓順逆境界
　　 用願心創造圓滿人間
　　 Make good affinity with the mind of serenity.
　　 Avert greed and defilement with the mind of purity.
　　 Face good or bad with the mind of meditaion.
　　 Make a perfect world through the power of a vow.

　　 不一定靠化妝來修飾容貌
　　 要用道德來莊嚴身心
　　 不一定籍名位來提高身份
　　 要以慈悲來充實內涵
　　 Beautify yourself with goodness,not make-up.
　　 Cultivate compassion,not position.

　　 修養心性之道，應審度自己所長
　　 補強自己不足
　　 對待他人之道，應包容他人不足
　　 讚揚他人所長
　　 To cultivate yourself,recognize your merits and improve your shortcomings.
　　 To cultivate others,tolerate their shortcomings and praise their merits.

　　 人，只為自己而活很自私
　　 人，只為親人而活很辛苦
　　 人，能為他人而活很偉大
　　 人，能為社會而活很踏實
　　 It is selfish to live for yourself only.
　　 It is painful to live for family only.
　　 It is magnificent to live for others.
　　 It is practical to live for society.

　　 人以無貪最為富有
　　 人到無求最為高貴
　　 人若無瞋最為自在
　　 人能無癡最為清明
　　 Who covets not is rich.
　　 Who hates not is free.
　　 Who is not blind is wise.
　　 Who wishes nothing blessed.

　　 一日之計在于晨
　　 一生之計在于勤
　　 一事之計在于明
　　 一家之計在于和
　　 The best time is morning.
　　 The best practice is diligence.
　　 The best approach to a problem is reason.
　　 The best principle for a family is harmony.

　　 忍耐是修行的力量
　　 包容是做人的修養
　　 柔和是處事的良方
　　 感恩是惜福的資量
　　 For good business,discretion.
　　 For good relations,tolerance.
　　 For merit,gratitude.
　　 For cultivation,patience.

　　 寬恕能恢宏氣度
　　 包容能促進和諧
　　 慈悲能助長道德
　　 喜舍能增加人緣
　　 From tolerance,harmony.
　　 From generosity,magnanimity.
　　 From compassion,morality.
　　 From joy,good affinity.

　　 謙則人和
　　 寬則得眾
　　 信則存譽
　　 勤則有功
　　 Modesty brings harmony.
　　 Magnanimity brings good relations.
　　 Credit brings honor.
　　 Diligence brings achievement.

　　 廉不言己貧
　　 勤不言己苦
　　 忠不言己好
　　 功不言己能
　　 The guiltless don't complain they are poor.
　　 The diligent don't complain lift is tough.
　　 The loyal don't brag they are useful.
　　 The successful don't brag they are capable.

　　 說義不宜深，但要明
　　 下令不宜繁，但要簡
　　 教人不宜嚴，但要慈
　　 待人不宜苛，但要寬
　　 Make profound teaching understandable.
　　 Make complicated orders simple.
　　 To educate people,be compassionate.
　　 To deal with others,be magnanimous.

　　 學習彌勒菩薩的胸懷，寬容豁達
　　 效法觀音菩薩的慈悲，憨念大眾
　　 具備文殊菩薩的智慧，遠離惱害
　　 Learn the tolerance of Maitreya Bodhisattva,be magnanimous and open-minded.
　　 Emulate the compassion of A valokitesvara Bodhisattva,show concern for sentient beings.
　　 Follow the wisdom of Manjusri Bodhisattva,keep away from troubles and defilement.

　　 實踐普賢菩薩的行願，普皆回向
　　 擁有地藏菩薩的勇敢，圓滿菩提
　　 Tread the path of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva,transfer merits to all.
　　 Be courageous like Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva,march towards perfect enlightenment.

　　 君子不責人所不及
　　 君子不強人所不能
　　 君子不苦人所不好
　　 君子不計人所不便
　　 A virtuous person does not blame others for their inabilities.
　　 A virtuous person does not force others to do what they cnanot.
　　 A virtuous person is not bothered by other people's shortcomings.
　　 A virtuous person does not encourage others to do wrong.

　　 真君子辭富不辭苦
　　 真君子慶道不慶貧
　　 真君子知義不知利
　　 真君子成人不成己
　　 A virtuous person rejects wealth but not hardship.
　　 A virtuous person worries about practice but not poverty.
　　 A virtuous person cares about justice but not profit.
　　 A virtuous person helps others but not himself.

　　 處人不可太任己意
　　 應洞悉人之常情
　　 處事不可太任己見
　　 應明白事之常理
　　 To get along,don't be grasping but think about others.
　　 To handle business,don't be stubborn but understand the rules.

　　 思量嫉妒苦，包容便是福
　　 思量我慢苦，尊敬便是福
　　 思量計較苦，放下便是福
　　 思量挫折苦，結緣便是福
　　 Better than the suffering of jealousy:magnanimity.
　　 Better than the suffering of arrogance:respect.
　　 Better than the suffering of competition:co-existence.
　　 Better than the suffering of frustration:making good affinity.

　　 思量貪欲苦，滿足便是福
　　 思量瞋恨苦，慈悲便是福
　　 思量愚癡苦，明理便是福
　　 思量煩惱苦，歡喜便是福
　　 Better than the suffering of greed:content.
　　 Better than the suffering of hatred:compassion.
　　 Better than the suffering of ignorance:intellgence.
　　 Better than the suffering of defilement:joy.

　　 持身不可太皎潔
　　 一切污辱垢穢要茹納得
　　 處事不可太分明
　　 一切賢愚好丑要包容得
　　 Don't be too reproachful in your practice and cultivation:tolerate the impure and unclean.
　　 Don't be judgmental in handling affairs:you have to put up with all sorts of people.

　　 見人成就不要忌妒
　　 見人發心應當隨喜
　　 見人有難不可旁觀
　　 見人沉淪要能提攜
　　 Don't envy.
　　 Praise good deeds.
　　 Offer a hand to people in trouble.
　　 Help the disadvantaged.

　　 人要知苦惱
　　 才會本份不妄求
　　 人要知慚愧
　　 才會謙虛不自大
　　 Know your demerits and what should be improved,so as not to ask for more than you deserve.
　　 Let conscience guard you from arrogance.

　　 被人等待固然是一種殘忍的行為
　　 學習等待卻也是一種至高的藝術
　　 It is hard to be kept waiting,but it is an art to wait patiently.

　　 有的人用精勤寫「歷史」
　　 有的人用金錢寫「歷史」
　　 有的人用血汗寫「歷史」
　　 有的人用逢迎寫「歷史」
　　 有的人用忠貞寫「歷史」
　　 有的人用諂媚寫「歷史」
　　 有的人用智慧寫「歷史」
　　 有的人用慈悲寫「歷史」
　　 Some write history with diligence.
　　 Some write history with money.
　　 Some write history with blood and sweat.
　　 Some write history with flattery.
　　 Some write history with loyalty.
　　 Some wirte history with sub-servience.
　　 Some write history with wisdom.
　　 Some write history with compassion.

　　 有了感動，就能心甘情願的發心
　　 有了感動，就能無怨無悔的故事
　　 別人的善言懿行，自己要能感動
　　 自己的所言所行，也要感動他人
　　 Being moved,we have perfectly willing aspirations.
　　 Being moved,we act without regrets.
　　 Let yourself be moved by good deeds and words.
　　 By your good deeds and words,move others.

　　 「隨緣」是立場互易，隨順環境
　　 但決非隨便行事，苟且偷安
　　 「不變」是擇善故執，一以貫之
　　 但不是墨守成規，泥古不化
　　 To act according to causes and conditions means to act in the interests of others.
　　 To act according to principles means to choose what is right and stick to it,not just to cling to the old rules.

　　 「耐煩」是一種藝術
　　 「有恆」是一種希望
　　 耐煩有恆，做事才能成就
　　 耐煩有恆，做人才能通達
　　 Patience is a skill.
　　 Persistence springs from hope.
　　 Patience and persistence lead to success and harmony.

　　 求知要進一步想
　　 處事要退一步想
　　 能受天磨方鐵漢
　　 不被人忌是庸才
　　 To learn,think.
　　 To handle business,relax.
　　 A great person accepts his ordeals.
　　 A capable person cannot avoid being envied by others.

　　 「推諉」，阻礙一切進步
　　 「擔當」，成就一切事功
　　 「強辯」，招來一切非議
　　 「認錯」，化解一切責難
　　 Shirking responsibility impedes progress.
　　 Taking responsibility impels progress.
　　 Obstinate error incurs reproach.
　　 Admitting error dispels reproach.

　　 能干者
　　 總會多受一點折磨
　　 不能干
　　 則要多受一點委屈
　　 Competent people survive their trials.
　　 Incompetent people succumb to frustration.

　　 在受苦的時候，要感到快樂
　　 在委屈的時候，要覺得公平
　　 在忙碌的時候，要自然安閒
　　 在受責的時候，要安忍擔當
　　 Be happy even when suffering.
　　 Be fair even when wronged.
　　 Be relaxed even when busy.
　　 Be tolerant even when criticized.

　　 慚愧反省，是悔過的勇氣
　　 慚愧反省，是自知的鏡子
　　 慚愧反省，是明日的祥和
　　 慚愧反省，是智慧的果實
　　 慚愧反省，是進德的階梯
　　 慚愧反省，是自修的功課
　　 Self-examination and repentance are courageous.
　　 Self-examination and repentance are a mirror in your hand.
　　 Self-examination and repentance lead to harmony.
　　 Self-examination and repentance reap the fruit of wisdom.
　　 Self-examination and repentance are a stairway to virtue.
　　 Self-examination and repentance are lessons to practice.

　　 覺人之偽，不形之于色
　　 吃人之虧，不動之于口
　　 施人之恩，不發之于言
　　 受人之惠，不忘之于心
　　 Don't show that you know someone is cheating.
　　 Don't complain when you are taken advantage of.
　　 Don't brag when you do a favor.
　　 Don't forget when you receive a favor.

　　 求全之心，可用之責己
　　 但不可用以交友
　　 滿足之心，可用之處境
　　 但不可用以求知
　　 Be critical of yourself,but not of your friends.
　　 Be satisfied with your situation,but not with your learning.

　　 「難得糊涂」
　　 是解決煩惱的最好辦法
　　 「實事求是」
　　 是解決問題的最好態度
　　 To get rid of defilement,be humble.
　　 To solve problems,be pragmatic.

　　 懂得化繁就簡
　　 才能舉重若輕
　　 懂得韜光養晦
　　 必是大智若愚
　　 A simple life gets you through hard times.
　　 When you are under pressure,wisely conceal your talents even at the cost of seeming dull.

　　 眼睛要生在心里，觀察自己
　　 嘴巴要長在心上，評論自己
　　 Use your eyes to examine yourself,not others.
　　 Use your mouth to criticize yourself,not others.

　　 不計較小事
　　 才能卸下心靈的負荷
　　 不聽聞閒言
　　 才能避免無謂的爭端
　　 Not worrying about trifles lets you unload mental burdens.
　　 Not listening to gossip lets you avoid disputes.

　　 「容」人不是處，自無紛爭
　　 「忍」己難過處，自無怨言
　　 Put up with mistakes to avoid arguments.
　　 Endure the unendurable to avoid complaints.

　　 自己的好處，要掩藏幾分
　　 別人的短處，要掩蓋幾分
　　 Don't disclose all your merits.
　　 Don't expose everybody else's demerits.

　　 感化人是德的施與
　　 同情人是義的行為
　　 It is right to improve people's conduct.
　　 It is right to have sympathy for them.

　　 不積錢財，而能喜舍結緣
　　 不計毀譽，而能與人為善
　　 不念舊惡，而能從善如流
　　 不壞承諾，而能守時守信
　　 Don't hoard:generosity makes affinity.
　　 Ignore slander and praise:encourage good deeds.
　　 Don't be bitter:do what is right.
　　 Dont't break promises:keep your word.

　　 一滴之施濟人當厄
　　 就如春風化雨
　　 一言之惡傷人之心
　　 好比冰雪寒霜
　　 To the needy,a good deed is like a gentle breeze.
　　 Cruel words are like snow and frost.

　　 社會問題何時了，淨化人心最重要
　　 七誡運動若遵守，何悉亂象不能消
　　 一誡煙毒把命保，健康平安笑到老
　　 拒菸反毒做得好，家齊國治罪犯少
　　 二誡色情切莫嫖，夫妻恩愛神仙侶
　　 What should we do about social problem? Purify people's minds.
　　 If everyone observes the seven precepts,all social problems the seven precepts,all social problems　　　will be resolved.
　　 The first precept is to abstain from drugs,keeping healthy and joyous into old age.
　　 If everyone does this,the family will be harmonious,the country peaceful,and crimes few.
　　 The second precept is to abstain from illicit sexual relations,promoting harmonious family life.

　　 可憐雛妓年紀小，助人助己菩薩道
　　 三誡暴力瞋恨少，處處禪和有禮貌
　　 凡事忍讓退步想，如意吉祥好果報
　　 四誡偷盜莫貪小，知足守份沒煩惱
　　 清心寡欲走正道，以無為有樂消遙
　　 五誡賭博不貪心，十賭九輸惹災禍
　　 Behave like a Bodhisattva,not a prostitute,helping others and yourself.
　　 The third precept is to refrain from violence and hatred,promoting harmony and courtesy everywhere.
　　 When you are tolerant,you bring on good fortune and good darma.
　　 The fourth precept is to refrain from stealing,being tranquil and detached.
　　 Walk the path of a carefree life, desiring nothing.
　　 The fifth precept is to refrain from gambling,breserving your money and honor.

　　 爾虞我詐傷和氣，身敗名裂划不來
　　 六誡酗酒莫狂飲，神迷智昏愚痴因
　　 甘露法水潤我心，大願慈悲日日新
　　 七誡惡口積善緣，好話一句三冬暖
　　 毒言一句六月寒，積德行善福綿延
　　 Avoid the disharmony that arises from cheating.
　　 The sixth precept is to refrain from alcohol in excess,avoiding delusion and ignorance.
　　 With ambrosial water nurturing my heart,I vow to be compassionate every day.
　　 The seventh precept is to refrain from abrasive speech.
　　 A kind word brings warmth in the chill of winter,while a harsh word burns more than the summer's heat.
　　 Do good to gain merit and good fortune.

　　 給人方便而不磨人
　　 做事秉公而不偏私
　　 守持戒法而不妄為
　　 群處和睦而不怪僻
　　 Give people comfort and not distress.
　　 Work by the rules and without prejudice.
　　 Observe precepts and refrain from evil.
　　 Get along and don't be eccentric.

　　 仁的施與，望風偃然
　　 德的教化，所向披靡
　　 道的興設，近悅遠來
　　 法的勝利，無以匹敵
　　 Compassion is like a calming breeze.
　　 Teaching morality is a potent enterprise.
　　 Teaching the t'ao(way)draws the people together.
　　 The Dharma victory is unsurpassed.

　　 「忍」是一種擔當
　　 忍之為德，在于負重
　　 「退」是一種涵養
　　 退之為德，在于和眾
　　 Tolerance lets you shoulder your duties.
　　 Detachment makes you tolerant and friendly.

　　 忍讓是詩人最重要的修養工夫
　　 精進是勵己最確實的實踐方法
　　 In society,tolerance is the best thing.
　　 In life,diligence is the main thing.

　　 氣和心境好
　　 心平無煩惱
　　 性謙人緣好
　　 克己樂逍遙
　　 A good temper puts you in a good mood.
　　 A tranquil mind frees you of defilement.
　　 A modest character makes good affinity.
　　 Freedom from desires fills you with joy.

二、佛光菜根譚之自在

　　 春天，不是季節，而是內心
　　 生命，不是軀體，而是心性
　　 老人，不是年齡，而是心境
　　 人生，不是歲月，而是永恆
　　 Spring is not just a season,but a state of mind.
　　 Life is not in body only,but also in the mind.
　　 Old age does not mean living many years,but thinking you are old.
　　 Our lives are measured by eternity,not years.

　　 觀晚霞悟其無常，因為夕陽近黃昏
　　 觀白云悟其卷舒，因為云出岫無心
　　 觀山岳悟其靈奇，因為遠觀山無色
　　 觀河海悟其浩瀚，因為海水碧連天
　　 The setting sun teaches impermanence.
　　 Clouds teach change.
　　 Mountains teach grandeur.
　　 Oceans teach infinity.

　　 河以蜿蜒能遠，故淵源流長
　　 山以重疊能高，故嶙峋峻拔
　　 氣以進出能平，故四通八達
　　 Rivers are long when they twist.
　　 Mountains are high when thrust up.
　　 Minds are encompassing when spacious.
　　 Air flows easily when breathed in peace.

　　 日有升沉起落，故有晚霞余映
　　 月有陰晴圓缺，故有皓月當空
　　 人有悲歡離合，故有聚散情緣
　　 世有苦空無常，故有真理示現
　　 Sunrise and sunset give us rose-pink clouds.
　　 The changing month gives us a bright full moon.
　　 The sorrow of parting and joy of meeting let us cherish the time we are together.
　　 The suffering,emptiness,and impermanence of the world manifest the truth.

　　 因為有過去，才有現在
　　 因為有現在，才有未來
　　 因為有未來，才有三世
　　 因為有三世，才有希望
　　 With past life,the present life is possible.
　　 With present life,the future life is possible.
　　 With future life,three lives are complete.
　　 With three lives,there is hope.

　　 老人的生命：危脆不安
　　 老人的不幸：臥床不起
　　 老人的愚痴：有錢不用
　　 老人的幸福：心中有佛
　　 The life of the elderly is frail.
　　 It is sad when the elderly are bedridden.
　　 It is foolish when the elderly hoard their money.
　　 It is happy when the elderly remember the Buddha.

　　 柔美的音樂，使生活和諧
　　 森林的鳥鳴，使自然悠遠
　　 清雅的馨香，使環境怡然
　　 無聲的沉寂，使世界安適
　　 Tender music keeps life harmonious.
　　 Birdsong in the forest keeps nature wonderful.
　　 Pure incense makes the environment pleasurable.
　　 Silence keeps the world comfortable.

　　 珍惜生命者，感嘆人生苦短
　　 揮霍生命者，埋怨人生苦長
　　 認識生命者，了悟人生苦多
　　 主宰生命者，不懼人生苦空
　　 Those who cherish life sigh that it is too short.
　　 Those who squander life whine that it is too long.
　　 Those who understand life know it is suffering.
　　 Those who master life are not afraid of suffering and emptiness.

　　 我看花，花自繽紛
　　 我見樹，樹自婆娑
　　 我覽境，境自去來
　　 我觀心，心自如如
　　 Flowers are by nature beautiful.
　　 Trees are by nature vital.
　　 The world is by nature transient.
　　 The mind is by nature dynamic.

　　 一花一木都有生命
　　 一山一水都有生機
　　 一人一事都有道理
　　 一舉一動都有因果
　　 Every tree and flower has a purpose.
　　 Every mountain and stream has a place.
　　 Every occasion has a reason.
　　 Every cause has an effect.

　　 宇宙合乎自然，就有生命
　　 萬物合乎自然，就能成長
　　 世事合乎自然，就可形成
　　 人心合乎自然，就是善美
　　 The cosmos exists because it obeys its nature.
　　 A being that obeys his nature thrives.
　　 A venture that obeys its nature bears rich fruit.
　　 A mind that obeys its nature is gentle and fair.

　　 好花，不在于美麗，而在于清香
　　 好刀，不在于龐大，而在于鋒利
　　 好話，不在于夸口，而在于真實
　　 衣服，不在于貴重，而在于合身
　　 Good flowers need not be pretty,but must be fragrant.
　　 Good knives need not be long,but must be sharp.
　　 Good words need not brag,but must be true.
　　 Good clothing need not be costly,but must fit.

　　 蜂蝶飛舞在芬芳的花朵間
　　 鶯鳥棲息在高大的喬木里
　　 鳳凰振翅于挺直的梧桐上
　　 海龍泅泳于深廣的大海中
　　 色身居住在有形的房屋內
　　 法身悠游在無邊的法界里
　　 The butterfly dances amid scented flowers.
　　 The oriole nests in great trees.
　　 The phoenix flies round the firmiana.
　　 The dragon plies boundless seas.
　　 We play in tiny little houses.
　　 But the Dharma body fills infinite space.

　　 松濤拍岸，鳥叫蟲鳴
　　 無非是悟道的契機
　　 夏澗秋谷，春花冬雪
　　 無非是真理的示現
　　 The sound of wind in the pines,like waves,birdsong,and insects,inspires enlightenment.
　　 Summer brook,autumn valley,spring flower,and winter snow are manifestations of truth.

　　 四大五蘊的假合之身，孰能無病
　　 生老病死的無常過程，誰能免除
　　 無病之道無他，只要證悟法身
　　 無常之理好解，只要去妄歸真
　　 With physical bodies made of four elements and five aggregates,how can we always be will?
　　 With birth,aging,sickness,and death,how can we be rid of imper-manence?
　　 To be well,realize the Dharma body.
　　 To realize impermanence,get rid of delusion and follow truth.

　　 樹正不怕月影斜
　　 梁正不怕屋瓦傾
　　 行正不怕人來謗
　　 心正不怕魔來擾
　　 A sturdy tree does not fear the slanted moonlight.
　　 A stout beam does not fear the sloping roof tiles.
　　 An honest man is not bent by slander.
　　 A virtuous mind is not broken by demons.

　　 人間的苦惱重重
　　 肇因于我見、人見、眾生見
　　 世界的風云多變
　　 起源于事執、法執、人我執
　　 The world's troubles arise from false distinctions between self and others.
　　 The world's troubles arise from attachment to phenomena,whereby we attribute real existence and permanence to things.

　　 錯誤比不過道理
　　 道理比不過法治
　　 法治比不過權力
　　 權力比不過因果
　　 Error cannot defeat reason.
　　 Reason cannot defeat law.
　　 Law cannot defeat power.
　　 Power cannot defeat the law of causality.

　　 一念善心
　　 佛陀看得到，菩薩看得到
　　 一點惡意
　　 魔鬼看得到，業報看得到
　　 When you have a good will,the Buddhas and the Bodhisattvas see it.
　　 When you have an ill will,the devil sees it and the karmic retribution finds it.

　　 有信仰的人最富貴
　　 有道德的人最安心
　　 有修行的人最有力
　　 有智慧的人最通達
　　 Those who have faith in religion are the wealthiest.
　　 Those who are virtuous can be the most peaceful in their minds.
　　 Those who practice well are the most powerful.
　　 Those who are intelligent are the most perspicuous.

　　 探究前世的宿命
　　 不如把握眼前的善緣
　　 追查來世的因果
　　 不如謹慎當下的行為
　　 In the midst of this life,don't puzzle over the life before.
　　 In the midst of this life,don't worry about life to come.

　　 求神通，不如求慈悲
　　 神通有利有害，慈悲則無往不利
　　 求財富，不如求般若
　　 財富有善有惡，般若則無有不善
　　 Better to cultivate compassion than supernatural power.Such power can be good or bad,but compassion is always good.
　　 Better to cultivate prajna than wealth.Money can be good or bad,but prajna is always good.

　　 能觀眾生苦，即與佛眼相應
　　 能說善妙語，即與佛口相應
　　 能做不請友，即與佛身相應
　　 能行利生事，即與佛心相應
　　 Seeing,we are the Buddha's eye.
　　 Soothing,we are the Buddha's tongue.
　　 Embracing,we are the Buddha's arm.
　　 Healing,we are the Buddha's mind.

　　 心意柔和身自在
　　 眼耳清淨心自閒
　　 天倫團聚家自樂
　　 世道公正民自安
　　 A tender mind is a comfort to the body.
　　 A mind is not troubled when eyes and ears are at rest.
　　 A family gathering is a fountain of happiness.
　　 A happy socicty is virtuous and fair.

　　 妄心妄境，如魚吞鉤
　　 痛楚割截身心
　　 真心正念，不被鉤牽
　　 功如圓滿明月
　　 The deluded mind twists on a fishhook.
　　 The pure mind is the bright full moon.

　　 無心是極樂
　　 無我成好事
　　 無住嚴熟土
　　 無生功德生
　　 Non-self gains merits.
　　 Non-arising gains merits.
　　 Non-abiding breings you to the pureland.
　　 Detachment brings you to ultimate bliss.

　　 貪心不能致富
　　 喜舍才能多福
　　 利他不忘自謙
　　 自謙才能度眾
　　 Greed cannot make fortune.
　　 Joyful giving can bring good fortune.
　　 Be modest when benefiting others.
　　 Modesty can help save sentient beings.

　　 魚以海洋為家
　　 鳥以山林為家
　　 人以屋舍為家
　　 道以空無為家
　　 The abode of fish is the sea.
　　 The abode of birds is the forest.
　　 The abode of people is houses.
　　 The abode of practice and cultivation is the realization of the nature of emptiness.

　　 正義行事，公理不會長久湮沒
　　 心存善念，果報必然早晚現前
　　 Justice will not sleep long.
　　 Karmic retribution will ripen sooner or later.

　　 喜舍攝伏貪欲
　　 行喜舍，可以廣結善緣
　　 慈悲化解瞋恨
　　 修慈悲，可以積聚福德
　　 Joyful giving subdues greed and makes good affinity.
　　 Compassion dissolves hate and accumulates merits.

　　 船行的路是海洋
　　 明燈的路是夜晚
　　 人行的路是善事
　　 成道的路是悲智
　　 Ships sail the ocean path.
　　 Light shows us the path at night.
　　 Good deeds show us the path of righteousness.
　　 Compassion and intelligence show us the path to enlightenment.

　　 因果不可昧：
　　 善有善報，惡有惡報
　　 不是不報，時辰未到
　　 真理不可欺：
　　 真真假假，假假真真
　　 真假之後，必有平衡
　　 We cannot oppose the law of causality;good and evil will have their karmic retribution when their time comes.
　　 We cannot oppose the truth;true and false,real and fake will be redressed in time.

　　 有佛法的地方就有慈悲
　　 有佛法的地方就有般若
　　 有佛法的地方就有信仰
　　 有佛法的地方就有辦法
　　 Where there is Dharma,there is compassion.
　　 Where there is Dharma,there is prajna.
　　 Where there is Dharma,there is faith.
　　 Where there is Dharma,there is the way.

　　 欲望是第一海
　　 愚癡是第一闇
　　 瞋忌是第一怨
　　 疑妒是第一障
　　 The deepest desire is the hardest to quench.
　　 Ignorance brings the deepest darkness.
　　 Hatred causes the worst resentment.
　　 Jealousy causes the greatest hindrance.

　　 有過必有罰
　　 有功必有賞
　　 有種必有收
　　 有業必有報
　　 Where there is error,there is punishment.
　　 Where there is achievement,there is award.
　　 Where there is palnting,there is harvest.
　　 Where there is karmic action,there is karmic retribution.

　　 平安就是福報
　　 功德就是壽命
　　 知足就是富貴
　　 適情就是自在
　　 Whoever has health has good fortune.
　　 Whoever has merit has life.
　　 Whoever is content has wealth and hobility.
　　 Whoever is at ease is carefree.

　　 聰明者不迷
　　 正見者不邪
　　 有容者不妒
　　 心靜者不煩
　　 Wise people are not deluded.
　　 Those who know Buddhism are not corrupted.
　　 Magnanimous people are not jealous.
　　 Serene people are not bothered by adversity.

　　 涉世不難于變化，難于慎重
　　 做事不難于敏達，難于深忍
　　 發心不難于勇銳，難于持久
　　 學道不難于慧解，難于證悟
　　 In society,confronting challenges is easier than shrinking them.
　　 In business,intelligence is easier than tolerance.
　　 In practice,diligence at the beginning is easier than persistence to the end.
　　 In Buddhism,understanding the teachings is easier than becoming enlightened.

　　 道不學不明本源
　　 戒不守不知過錯
　　 禪不參不識自性
　　 迷不悟不能解脫
　　 If you do not walk the path,you cannot realize your Buddha nature.
　　 If you do not observe the precepts,you will not know your transgressions.
　　 If you do not practice meditation,you cannot realize your true nature.
　　 If you are not enlightened,you cannot liberate yourself from suffering.

　　 忠信可以進德
　　 莊敬可以避禍
　　 寬恕可以延壽
　　 信仰可以悟道
　　 Loyalty and reliability enhance virtue.
　　 Self-respect and self-reliance stave off misfortune.
　　 Magnanimity prolongs life.
　　 Faith leads to enlightenment.

　　 貧病之時知朋友
　　 患難之時識真情
　　 進退之時懂分雨
　　 得失之時通因果
　　 Real friends help when you are poor or sick.
　　 True friends stay with you in adversity.
　　 Whether you advance or retreat,do it the right way.
　　 Gain and loss follow the law of causality.

　　 親近良師聞法樂
　　 聞法奉行安穩樂
　　 安穩和合寂滅樂
　　 寂滅離苦解脫樂
　　 When you learn from good teachers,you can possess the Dharma joy.
　　 When you practice the teaching,you can be peaceful and harmonious.
　　 Peace and harmony lead to nirvana.
　　 Nirvana brings the joy of liberation.

　　 善惡報應是顯露的法律
　　 本心是非是內在的法律
　　 世事倫常是共遵的法律
　　 天理因果是最高的法律
　　 Karmic retribution is the visible law.
　　 Conscience is the inner law.
　　 Custom is the common law.
　　 Causality is the ultimate law.

　　 心安茅屋穩
　　 性定菜根香
　　 世事靜方見
　　 人情淡始長
　　 A peaceful mind abides joyfully in a hut.
　　 An equable mind savors the simplest fare.
　　 A tranquil mind comprehends the world.
　　 A tolerant mind makes lifelong friendships.

　　 化愚就是智
　　 去迷就是悟
　　 除惡就是善
　　 離妄就是真
　　 Transform stupidity to wisdom.
　　 Banish ignorance to gain enlightenment.
　　 Avoid evil to be good.
　　 Abandon delusion to seek the truth.

　　 水的仁慈能沐浴眾生，可以澤及萬物
　　 水的義氣能揚清激濁，可以蕩滌污垢
　　 水的勇猛能柔而堅強，可以弱而克剛
　　 水的智慧能疏通江河，可以自成盈滿
　　 The compassion of water bathes and nurtures all sentient beings.
　　 The justice of water purges defilement.
　　 The courage of water tenderly subdues the stubborn.
　　 The wisdom of water makes rivers flow.

　　 父母田中種植孝養
　　 師長田中種植恭敬
　　 病患田中種植救護
　　 三寶田中種植供養
　　 Cultivate the merits of filial piety for your parents.
　　 Cultivate the merits of respect for your teachers.
　　 Cultivate the merits of caring for patients.
　　 Cultivate the merits of offering to the Triple Gem.

　　 想要得福先惜福
　　 想要惜福先知福
　　 想要知福先行福
　　 想要行福先有福
　　 To gain merit,cherish merit first.
　　 To cherish merit,know merit first.
　　 To know merit,practice merit first.
　　 To practice merit,have merit first.

　　 守持戒法如瓔珞，可以莊嚴身心
　　 守持戒法如明燈，可以照破痴暗
　　 守持戒法如甘霖，可以解除乾旱
　　 守持戒法如城池，可以抵擋魔外
　　 Precepts are the jewels that adorn body and mind.
　　 Precepts are light breaking through darkness.
　　 Precepts are the rain after a drought.
　　 Precepts are a moated castle holding off the enemy.

　　 守持戒法如良藥，可以醫療煩惱
　　 守持戒法如水囊，可以解除乾渴
　　 守持戒法如明師，可以遵正方向
　　 守持戒法如護照，可以方便遠游
　　 Precepts are medicine for defilement.
　　 Precepts are water for thirst.
　　 Precepts are teachers who show the way.
　　 Precepts are passports to travel abroad.

　　 能降伏貪瞋煩惱的人
　　 才能得到法喜安樂
　　 能體證無我空慧的人
　　 才能達到涅槃解脫
　　 Whoever can subdue greed,hatred,and delusion can possess Dharma joy.
　　 Whoever can realize the nature of emptiness can reach nirvana and be liberated from suffering.

　　 內心的昏闇，因懺悔而光明
　　 無邊的煩惱，因懺悔而止息
　　 堅固的憍慢，因懺悔而柔軟
　　 覆藏的恐懼，因懺悔而安樂
　　 Darkness of mind becomes bright through repentance.
　　 Endless troubles cease through repentance.
　　 Arrogance softens through repentance.
　　 Hidden fear turns to happiness through repentance.

　　 仇結的怨懟，因懺悔而解除
　　 無明的嫉妒，因懺悔而包容
　　 怠惰的放逸，因懺悔而勇猛
　　 無盡的熱惱，因懺悔而清涼
　　 Hatred is purged through repentance.
　　 Jealousy becomes magnanimity through repentance.
　　 Laziness becomes courage through repentance.
　　 Endless defilement ceases through repentance.

　　 有情有義
　　 于情義中，覺悟胬?br> 　　有甘有苦
　　 在甘苦中，領會無常
　　 Be friendly and righteous to realize the truth.
　　 Experience joy and suffering to realize the truth of impermanence.

　　 動而後能活，靜而後能明
　　 大而後能容，空而後能有
　　 虛而後能實，知而後能行
　　 舍而後能得，愛而後能惜
　　 Action goes with vigor.
　　 Stillness goes with intelligence.
　　 Spaciousness goes with magnanimity.
　　 Emptiness goes with possessing.
　　 Modesty goes with sincerity.
　　 Knowledge goes with action.
　　 Generosity goes with wealth.
　　 Loving goes with cherishing.

　　 世間的得失皆有前因
　　 人生的苦樂都有所緣
　　 Gain and loss,suffering and happiness,come from our past causes and conditions.

　　 能以平等觀看待一切眾生
　　 就是法界圓融
　　 能以因緣觀看待一切事物
　　 都是緣起緣滅
　　 Treat all being in the spirit of equality.
　　 See everything through the principle of dependent origination.

　　 行為的規范，是在道德
　　 道德的實踐，卻在行為
　　 Morality regulates our actions.
　　 Actions carry out morality.

　　 世間最大的財富不是黃金、鑽石
　　 應是信仰、道德
　　 世間最大的財富不是房屋、土地
　　 應是真心、佛性
　　 The greatest wealth in the world is not gold or diamonds,but faith and morality.
　　 The greatest wealth in the world is not an estate,but the true mind and the Buddha nature.

　　 生命的去來，如同薪盡火傳
　　 生命的火苗永不停息
　　 生死的轉變，如同搬家喬遷
　　 生命的主人仍是一樣
　　 Birth and death are like the fire passed from one burning log to another.The fire of life will never cease.
　　 The changes in our lives are like moving from one house to another.
　　 As the owner of the house,we are unchanged.

　　 要遠離「苦聚」，才能獲得安樂
　　 要知道「無常」，才能擁有希望
　　 要懂得「無我」，才能融入大眾
　　 要明白「空性」，才能真空妙有
　　 要消除「惡業」，才能美善人生
　　 Avoid suffering to gain happiness.
　　 Realize impermanence to gain hope.
　　 Realize non-self to gain friendship.
　　 Understand emptiness to gain from emptiness.
　　 Avoid bad karma to gain a better life.

　　 要識得「因果」，才能心甘情願
　　 要了透「緣起」，才能真相大白
　　 要實踐「中道」，才能安身立命
　　 要證悟「般若」，才能自由自在
　　 要圓滿「涅槃」，才能究竟人生
　　 Understand causality to face life bravely.
　　 Understand dependent origination to see truth.
　　 Walk the middle way for peace and stability.
　　 Exercise prajna to be carefree.
　　 Reach nirvana to perfect your life.

　　 皈依佛，點亮心靈燈光
　　 為自己建設了電力公司
　　 皈依法，儲蓄甘露法水
　　 為自己營建了自來水廠
　　 皈依僧，長養菩提花果
　　 為自己開發了良田土地
　　 Taking refuge in the Buddha,light up your minds and set up a power plant in yourselves.
　　 Taking refuge in the Dharma,save the ambrosial water and set up a waterworks in yourselves.
　　 Taking refuge in the Sangha,nurture the flower and fruit of enlightenment and cultivate an orchard in yourselves.

　　 虛空無有定相，而又無所不相
　　 所以能成其寬廣
　　 流水居高就下，而又不拘形式
　　 所以能遍澤大地
　　 Having no form,space can fill any void.
　　 Having no form,water can nourish any field.

　　 因為世事「無常」
　　 所以文明才得以進步
　　 因為生命「無常」
　　 所以未來才抱有希望
　　 Society's impermanence makes progress possible.
　　 Life's impermanence makes future life possible.

　　 能夠「安住佛國」
　　 是時「眾苦不侵稱極樂」
　　 能夠「遠離輪迴」
　　 是時「自性彌陀是吾家」
　　 能夠「淨念相續」
　　 是時「六根坐蓮台現」
　　 能夠「圓成佛果」
　　 是時「西方淨土隨心生」
　　 To abide in the Buddha's pureland of ultimate bliss,be free from defilements.
　　 To end the cycle of birth and death,realize that your true nature is the same as Amitabha Buddha's.
　　 To purify your thoughts,be free from the tyranny of six senses.
　　 To attain Buddhahood,let your mind be absorbed by the pureland.

　　 高山不辭土壤，故能成其高
　　 大海不擇細流，故能成其大
　　 天地無私，故能覆載萬物
　　 真如無相，故能遍一切處
　　 A mountain is high because it does not shun rocks.
　　 An ocean is great because it does not shun streams.
　　 Because heaven and earth are selfless,they contain everything.
　　 Because Buddha nature is formless,it is everywhere.

　　 用信心體驗佛道
　　 用慧解深入法海
　　 用修持廣結善緣
　　 用證悟實踐佛法
　　 Experience the way of the Buddha through faith.
　　 Delve into Buddhist teachings with intelligence and understanding.
　　 Create good affinity with others through practice and cultivation.
　　 Carry out Buddhist teachings until you attain enlightenment.

　　 「無常」，因此明天可以會更好
　　 「無我」，因此未來可能會更大
　　 Impermanence makes tomorrow a better day.
　　 Non-self brings hope to our future.

　　 花的美麗
　　 要將美麗的善心散滿人間
　　 花的芬芳
　　 要將芬芳的愛心傳播社會
　　 花的清淨
　　 要將清淨的真心供養十方
　　 花的彩色
　　 要將彩色的好心與人結緣
　　 Like the beauty of a flower,spread the beauty of your heart to everyone.
　　 Like the fragrance of a flower,spread the fragrance of your love to everyone.
　　 Like the purity of a flower,offer the purity of your heart to everyone.
　　 Like the color of the flower,make good affinity with your good heart.

　　 有佛光普照之地，即是佛光淨土
　　 有法水常流之處，即是法性淨土
　　 有僧伽加被之田，即是福德淨土
　　 Where the Buddha's teaching shines,there is the pureland of Buddha's light.
　　 Where the Dharma water flows,there is the pureland of Dharma nature.
　　 Where the Sangha's blessing is,there is the pureland of fortune and virtue.

　　 時間剎那，貫穿了去來三世
　　 空間極微，包容了大千宇宙
　　 Our past,present,and future lives can be seen in a single moment.
　　 The whole universe is present in a tiny space.

　　 天災人禍是共業所感召
　　 要消除災難，必先消除自己的罪業
　　 身心疾苦是煩惱所造成
　　 要消除病苦，必先淨化自己的身心
　　 Natural and man-made disasters originate in the collective karma.To banish them,we must first purge our bad karma.
　　 Physical and mental illness originates in defilement.To banish them,we must first purify our bodies and minds.

　　 觸目皆緣，無非人生機遇
　　 信手拈來，無非佛法妙諦
　　 What we misconstrue as luck is causes and conditions.
　　 What we misconstrue as luck is explained by the Buddha's teachings.

　　 「行善」是「教化」之初階
　　 「教化」是「行善」之目標
　　 The pupil must first learn how to be good.
　　 The teacher must first teach how to be good.

　　 「平等的主張」
　　 可以消弭對人間的不公平
　　 「人本的思想」
　　 可以喚醒對生命的不重視
　　 「環保的觀念」
　　 可以改善對生態的不平衡
　　 「自然的緣起」
　　 可以化導對行事的不合理
　　 Egalitarianism shatters the world's inequality.
　　 Humanism awakens us to the value of life.
　　 Ecology restores the damaged environment.
　　 Dependent origination leads to rational actions.

　　 信仰佛教的真理很好
　　 明白因果的道理更好
　　 通曉平等的道理很好
　　 奉行緣起的法則更好
　　 It is good to believe in the Buddhist truth;it is better to realize the law of causality.
　　 It is good to understand the essence of equality;it is better to follow the principle of dependent origination.

　　 感謝因緣，因緣能成就一切
　　 隨順因緣，因緣能引導自然
　　 Be grateful to causes and conditions that help you achieve everything.
　　 Follow causes and conditions that lead to natural results.

　　 道德，是人類最珍貴的品質
　　 般若，是人生最真實的寶藏
　　 Morality is our most precious possession.
　　 prajna is our greatest treasure.

　　 可以不信佛祖
　　 但不能不信因果
　　 可以不信佛教
　　 但不能沒有慈悲
　　 You don't have to believe in the Buddhea,but you must believe in the law of causality.
　　 You can do without Buddhism,but not without compassion.

　　 開發心中的眾生
　　 就能人我一體，無怨無悔
　　 開發心中的真理
　　 就是智慧如海，辯才無礙
　　 開發心中的世界
　　 就能廣大無邊，法界一如
　　 開發心中的歡喜
　　 就能利益眾生，永不退轉
　　 Let your mind embrace sentient beings without discrimination,and act in a manner that is perfectly willing.
　　 Let your mind grow into deep wisdom and eloquence.
　　 Let your mind encompass the whole dharma-dhatu.
　　 Let your mind cultivate happiness for the benefit of all sentient beings everywhere.

　　 面對死亡，要有如游子回家的歡喜
　　 面對死亡，要有如囚犯釋放的自由
　　 面對死亡，要有如落葉歸根的自然
　　 面對死亡，要有如空山圓月的明淨
　　 Facing death,be happy like a wanderer returning home.
　　 Facing death,be free like a prisoner released.
　　 Facing death,be natural like a fallen leaf.
　　 Facing death,be pure like the full moon.

　　 宰殺豬羊的屠夫
　　 因放下屠刀，立地成佛
　　 惡貫滿盈的魔鬼
　　 因丟棄利刃，成為聖賢
　　 A butcher can become a Buddha after laying down the knife.
　　 A demon can become a sage after laying down the sword.

　　 正念如盾牌
　　 可以抵御強敵，何衛自身
　　 正見是盔甲
　　 可以抵擋誘惑，遠離三毒
　　 Right mindfulness is a shield that protects us from our enemies.
　　 Right understanding is an armor that shields us from temptation and three poisons:greed,hatred,and ignorance.

　　 慈悲是人類情感淨化的善美境界
　　 智慧是菩薩理性緣起的真如顯現
　　 Compassion is pure kindness.
　　 Wisdom means knowing the truth of dependent origination.

　　 花兒吐露芬芳，我們覺得賞心悅目
　　 因為它是「活」的
　　 樹梢隨風輕搖，我們覺得生意盎然
　　 因為它是「活」的
　　 鳥兒枝頭鳴叫，我們覺得動聽悅耳
　　 因為它是「活」的
　　 Fragrant flowers bring joy because they are alive.
　　 Tree give pleasure because they are alive.
　　 Birdsong is agreeable because it is alive.

　　 云朵舒卷自如，我們覺得自在舒暢
　　 因為它是「活」的
　　 溪水淙淙流動，我們覺得滌盡塵慮
　　 因為它是「活」的
　　 人的肌肉也要是「活」的
　　 才能散發出生命的喜悅與希望
　　 Moving clouds make us happy because they seem alive.
　　 Streams make us think of the purging of defildment because they are alive.
　　 Human muscles give us joy and hope because they are alive.

　　 持戒的力量，可以擒拿心中的盜賊
　　 禪定的力量，可以制伏心中的魔軍
　　 精進的力量，可以解開心中的纏結
　　 智慧的力量，可以消滅心中的怨毒
　　 The power of precept can catch the mental thief.
　　 The power of meditation can , subdue the mental demon.
　　 The power of diligence can scatter mental defilement.
　　 The power of wisdom can purge hatred.

　　 有發願才會有力量
　　 有功德才能不退轉
　　 With the vow comes strength.
　　 With meritorious acts comes progress.

　　 有佛法，就有辦法
　　 能持戒，就不犯法
　　 Where Dharma is,there lies the way.
　　 Where precept is,there can be no transgression.

　　 煩惱是妄想分別，應該要遠離
　　 生死是曠古秘密，應該要探究
　　 Avoid the defilements of delusion and discrimination.
　　 Discover the ancient secret of life and death.

　　 道，沒有時間，無始無終
　　 所以彌陀才叫「無量壽」
　　 道，沒有空間，無內無外
　　 所以彌陀才叫「無量光」
　　 Just as the t'ao(way)has neither beginning nor end,so Amitabha Buddha is endless.
　　 Just as the t'ao(way)has neither inside nor outside,so Amitabha Buddha is infinite.

　　 貪婪瞋恚去除了，身心才能淨化
　　 自私嫉妒遠離了，心胸才會寬大
　　 Purging envy increases your nobility.
　　 Purging hate and greed makes you pure.

　　 慈悲是弘法的根本
　　 失去了度眾的慈悲，就沒有佛道可成
　　 方便是弘法的應用
　　 不能巧妙運用方便，則不能圓滿度眾
　　 Compassion is essential when teaching Buddhism;without compassion,you cannot attain Buddhahood.
　　 Skill is essential when teaching Buddhism;without skillful means,you cannot save sentient beings.

　　 心正，則本立
　　 本立，則道生
　　 道生，則心淨
　　 心淨，則自然
　　 With righteousness,a good foundation is laid.
　　 With a good foundation,the t'ao(way)arises.
　　 With the t'ao,the mind is purified.
　　 With a pure mind,everything comes into being naturally.

　　 只要不種惡因，自然沒有惡果
　　 想要幸福快樂，便要培養善緣
　　 If there is no evil cause,there is no evil effect.
　　 If you cultivate good causes and conditions,you will be happy.

　　 知足者富
　　 貪心者貧
　　 助人者貴
　　 多欲者賤
　　 Content people are rich.
　　 Greedy people are poor.
　　 Those who help are noble.
　　 Those who desire much are degraded.

　　 心物平等是美好的感受
　　 自他平等是和平的基礎
　　 性相平等是人間的真理
　　 生佛平等是法界的圓滿
　　 The equality of mind and object brings people good feeling.
　　 The equality of self and other lays the foundation of peace.
　　 The equality of nounmena and phenomena shows the truth of the world.
　　 The equality of Buddha and sen-tient beings shows a perfect dharmadhatu.

　　 心無罣礙，方成解脫
　　 能除煩惱，便是修行
　　 Without worry and obstruction,one can attain liberation.
　　 Getting rid of defilement is practice.

　　 凡人有過能悔，然後就能進德
　　 凡事有緣能行，然後就能成功
　　 Repentance enhances virtue.
　　 Acting with causes and conditions leads to success.

　　 凡事緣聚而成
　　 凡事緣散而滅
　　 有了因緣，事事順遂
　　 因緣不合，處處失利
　　 Things arise out of causes and conditions.
　　 Things disappear out of causes and conditions.
　　 With causes and conditions,all goes well.
　　 Without good causes and conditions,success is impossible.

　　 喜舍好比播種
　　 懂得播種，必然有所收成
　　 貪婪彷彿掘根
　　 根本不固，難果實纍樹
　　 Joyful giving,like sowing seeds,produces a rich harvest.
　　 Greed,like pulling rice out by the root,deprives us of a decent harvest.

　　 感謝過去的因緣
　　 珍惜現世的果報
　　 建設現世的因緣
　　 培植未來的果報
　　 Be grateful to past causes and conditions and cherish their fruit in your present life.
　　 Build up causes and conditions in your present life to nurture the fruit of your future life.

　　 小水一滴，不斷滴落
　　 可穿透磐石，更可潤澤大地
　　 星星之火，接續蔓延
　　 可燎燒原野，更可溫暖人間
　　 小小種子，灌溉栽培
　　 可長成大樹，更可遮蔭避雨
　　 Water that breaks rocks softly nurtures crops.
　　 Fire that burns crops gently warms homes.
　　 Tiny seeds become trees to shade passersby.

　　 太子年幼，長大成人
　　 可為王當權，更可統治全國
　　 沙彌雖小，年事漸大
　　 可成就諸法，更可趨入聖道
　　 兒童初長，慧解日增
　　 可所學俱全，更可為國棟梁
　　 Great kings were once little princes.
　　 Great sages were novice monks.
　　 World-revered personages were babbling infants.

三、佛光菜根譚之教育

　　 一句良言
　　 能為失望的人帶來重生的希望
　　 一絲燈光
　　 能為夜行的人帶來行路的安全
　　 一口饘粥
　　 能為飢餓的人帶來生存的力量
　　 一把雨傘
　　 能為風雨歸人帶來乾爽的喜悅
　　 A kind word brings hope to the disadvantaged.
　　 A little light brings safety to night travelers.
　　 A little porridge brings strength to the hungry.
　　 An umbrella brings joy to those in the rain.

　　 一個良將，殘兵敗卒也能訓練成勇士
　　 一個明醫，枯木朽石也能炮制成仙丹
　　 一個名匠，破銅爛鐵也能鍛鍊成精鋼
　　 一個巧婦，剩菜殘羹也能烹煮成佳餚
　　 A skillful sergeant makes tigers of cowards.
　　 A skillful physician cures with weeds.
　　 A skillful worker makes steel from old pots.
　　 A skillful cook delights with scraps.

　　 生命尊嚴不在于它的絢麗
　　 而在于它為後人所帶來的懷念
　　 生命的意義不在于它的長久
　　 而在于它為後人所帶來的典范
　　 Life's dignity lies in creating an everlasting memory,not in a brief moment of glory.
　　 Life's meaning lies in one's service as a model for the generations, not in the number of one's years.

　　 見人善行要多方讚美
　　 見人迷惑要多方提醒
　　 見人推崇要多方奮勉
　　 見人毀謗要多方警惕
　　 Commend others when they do good.
　　 Remind others when they are deluded.
　　 Word harder when others are promoted.
　　 Be alert when others are slandered.

　　 我們要學習說愛語、做善事、存好心
　　 散播「三好」的種子
　　 我們要學習講仁義、講道義、講恩義
　　 發揚「三義」的氣節
　　 Learn to speak loving words,perform good deeds,and embrace good hearts.This is the way to spread good seeds.
　　 Learn to be benevolent,moral,and grateful.This is the way to spread the spirit of righteousness.

　　 修橋鋪路，是給予大眾的方便
　　 說法度眾，是給予他人的成長
　　 不生惡念，是給予自己的淨化
　　 常行善事，是給予社會的美化
　　 Build bridges and roads to serve commerce.
　　 Theach sentient beings to help them grow.
　　 Purify yourself to transform evil thinking.
　　 Do good to perfect your life.

　　 人人做警察，伸張公理，提倡正義
　　 人人做義工，守望相助，相互扶持
　　 人人做善人，服務奉獻，勸人為善
　　 人人做良民，奉公守法，盡忠職守
　　 Be a policeman:promote right-eousness and justice.
　　 Be a volunteer:watch and help each other.
　　 Be a good person:serve others and persuade them to do good.
　　 Be a good citizen:respect the law and be loyal.

　　 從工作中學習做人的道理
　　 工作就是學校
　　 從職業中揣摩生命的意義
　　 職業就是道場
　　 When you learn about life from your work,your job is like a school.
　　 Wnen you learn abuot life from your job,your workplace is like a monastery.

　　 賢明的父母，不會嫌棄笨拙的兒女
　　 道尊的師長，不會舍棄難教的子弟
　　 量大的主管，不會氣惱愚昧的屬下
　　 有德的官員，不會討厭頑強的民眾
　　 Wise parents do not cease caring for backward children.
　　 Competent teachers do not give up on stubborn students.
　　 Generous managers are not put off by dull subordinates.
　　 Honest officials are not fearful of assertive citizens.

　　 現代資訊，要能具備教育的功能
　　 現代資訊，要能富含文化的價值
　　 現代資訊，要能表達事實的真象
　　 現代資訊，要能促進人類的交流
　　 Modern information should be instructive.
　　 Modern information should have cultural value.
　　 Modern information should be truthful.
　　 Modern information should communicate.

　　 傳播業者，要能具有職業的道德
　　 傳播業者，要能尊重別人的隱私
　　 傳播業者，要能努力地攝取新知
　　 傳播業者，要能不斷地改革創新
　　 Journalists shoudld be creative.
　　 Journalists should be ethical.
　　 Journalists should be curious.
　　 Journalists should be discreet.

　　 記者，要多報導世間的溫馨面
　　 記者，要多報導社會的善美面
　　 記者，要多報導思想的光明面
　　 記者，要多報導人生的道德面
　　 Journalists,report the grandeur of society.
　　 Journalists,report the brilliance of our thinkers.
　　 Journalists,report the moral side of life.
　　 Journalists,report the world's good deeds.

　　 駕駛，要有安全第一的理念
　　 駕駛，要有服務至上的精神
　　 駕駛，要有忍耐柔和的雅量
　　 駕駛，要有親切和藹的態度
　　 Drivers,be patient.
　　 Drivers,be amiable.
　　 Drivers,think of safety first.
　　 Drivers,yield the road to others.

　　 老師，要有觀極逗教的智慧
　　 老師，要有行解並重的理念
　　 老師，要有不舍一人的慈悲
　　 老師，要有師徒同尊的胸襟
　　 Teachers,know your students' talents.
　　 Teachers,emphasize understanding and practice.
　　 Teachers,do not overlook any student.
　　 Teachers,respect all your students.

　　 教育
　　 不是知識的瓦礫，而是學問的保壘
　　 教育
　　 不是教條的枯藤，而是生命的花園
　　 教育
　　 不是裝飾的花蔓，而是深邃的內涵
　　 教育
　　 不是溺愛的禮物，而是佛心的泉源
　　 Education is not a wilerness of facts but the palace of learning.
　　 Education is not the dry vine of doctrine but the garden of life.
　　 Education is not pretty flowers but profound learning.
　　 Education is not a toy for the pampered but the source of the Buddha mind.

　　 現代教育要能光大人文思想的內涵
　　 現代教育要能發揚歡喜融和的精神
　　 現代教育要能推動福慧雙修的理念
　　 現代教育要能實踐解行並重的教化
　　 Modern education should enhance the essence of humanistic thinking.
　　 Modern education should promote the spirit of joy and harmony.
　　 Modern education should advocate the idea of cultivation of fortune and wisdom.
　　 Modern education should emphasize the importance of both learning and practice.

　　 平庸的老師，只會敘述
　　 良好的老師，懂得講解
　　 優異的老師，能夠示范
　　 偉大的老師，重在啟發
　　 A mediocre teacher lectures.
　　 A good teacher explains.
　　 An excellent teacher demonstrates.
　　 A great teacher inspires.

　　 觀世音菩薩尋聲救苦，布施無畏
　　 是茫茫苦海中的義工
　　 地藏王菩薩地獄不空，誓不成佛
　　 是熱惱煉獄里的義工
　　 Avalokitesvara,Bodhisattva of the suffering sea,responds to sentient beings and removes their fear.
　　 Ksitigarbha,Bodhisattva of the hell,vows to save their inmates before he becomes a Buddha.

　　 有為的老師，就像蠟燭一樣
　　 燃燒自己，照亮學生
　　 有德的老師，就像蓮花一樣
　　 吐露芬芳，嘉惠學子
　　 An able teacher shines like a candle.
　　 A virtuous teacher is fragrant like a lotus.

　　 受教者，應如「虛空」接納一切方能容受真理
　　 施教者，須像「虛空」無所不相才能同事攝受
　　 Students who study the Buddha's teachings without prejudice will accept them.
　　 Teachers who instruct without prejudice will be believed.

　　 病人將生命和健康交給醫護人員
　　 醫護人員將時間青春奉獻給病人
　　 Patients rely on their doctors and nurses.
　　 Doctors and nurses are devoted to patients.

　　 義工，為冷漠機械的社會增添了光熱
　　 義工，為人情紙薄的潮流注入了情義
　　 義工，為貪婪自私的行為留下了身教
　　 義工，為爭名逐利的人群散播了開示
　　 Volunteers add light and warmth to a dull society.
　　 Volunteers bring kindness and justice to a cold society.
　　 Volunteers are models for the greedy and selfish.
　　 Volunteers bring the teachings to the ambitious.

　　 消防人員的力量
　　 可以讓災難消弭于無形
　　 消防人員的勇氣
　　 可以將危險轉化為平安
　　 消防人員的信心
　　 可以把事故降低到最小
　　 消防人員的情義
　　 可以使傷害得到了撫慰
　　 The strength of firefighters averts disaster.
　　 The courage of firefighters restores safety.
　　 The confidence of firefighters minimizes damage.
　　 The kindness of firefighters comforts the injured.

　　 我們要做橋梁，溝通人際的情誼
　　 我們要做道路，促進社會的繁榮
　　 我們要做舟船，利濟民眾的交流
　　 我們要做車乘，代替大家的腳步
　　 Be a bridge connecting people with each other.
　　 Be society's road to prosperity.
　　 Be a ferry bearing people over rough seas.
　　 Be a car taking people to the future.

　　 勞工努力生產
　　 為國家作出最大的貢獻
　　 農夫勤于耕種
　　 使民眾免于衣食的匱乏
　　 工商將本求利
　　 為人群提供最大的方便
　　 教師作育英才
　　 使社會擁有無窮的希望
　　 Laborers,work hard to build the nation.
　　 Farmers,work hard to feed the people.
　　 Businessmen,work hard to enrich society.
　　 Teachers,work hard to educate the young.

　　 義工經常到處奔跑，好像很辛苦其實是世界上最快樂的人
　　 義工時時為人著想，好像在利他其實最大的收穫還是自己
　　 Do not think that volunteers suffer from having no fixed place to work.In truth,they are the world's happiest people.
　　 Do not think that volunteers benefit others at their own expense.In truth,they reap the biggest harvest for themselves.

　　 教育界要能努力興學，作育英才
　　 傳播界要能篤實客觀，正面報導
　　 工商界要能改善品質，增加生產
　　 政治界要能重視人權，為民謀福
　　 Educators,teach effectively.
　　 Journalists,be honest and uplifting.
　　 Businessmen,improve quality and increase production.
　　 Officials,protect society and human rights.

　　 親民廉能，為政居官之要
　　 務實本份，做人處世之本
　　 Officeials,be incorruptible and compassionate.
　　 Be modest and pragmatic in society and business.

　　 孝親不辭勞苦，自為兒孫好榜樣
　　 行善不望回報，必為兒孫積善福
　　 Show filial piety,be a model for the children.
　　 Accumulate merits by doing good without reward.

　　 孝順父母不要等百年
　　 在世時就要孝順
　　 教育兒女不要等成年
　　 幼年時就要開始
　　 Show filial piety to parents right now;don't wait until they die.
　　 Educate children young;don't wait until they grow up.

　　 「好」學生：
　　 在榮耀、鼓勵中成長
　　 「壞」學生：
　　 在讚美、輔導中成就
　　 Good students grow through honor and praise.
　　 Bad students improve with assistance.

　　 軍營是孕育英雄的搖籃
　　 學校是陶冶青年的洪爐
　　 僧團是培養聖賢的淨土
　　 內心是造就自己的道場
　　 Military camp is the cradle of heroes.
　　 School is the melting pot of youth.
　　 Sangha is a pureland to cultivate sages.
　　 Mind is a temple to cultivate oneself.

　　 自我改革，要有作有為，不能空談
　　 關懷別人，要有聲有色，及時表達
　　 Reform yourself;don't just talk about doing it.
　　 Without hesitation,act for others.

　　 自己做不到的事，不可強求于人
　　 別人做不到的事，不可強求于人
　　 Don't ask others to do what you cannot do.
　　 Don't ask others to do what they cannot do.

　　 以慈眼、慧眼、法眼、佛眼洞察世間實相
　　 用善聽、諦聽、兼聽、全聽關懷人間疾苦
　　 Realize the truth with compassionate eyes,wisdom eyes,Dharma eyes,and Buddha eyes.
　　 Care about the world's suffering with good listening,careful listening,inclusive listening,and complete listening.

　　 極樂世界寶樹羅列，水鳥說法這是現代環保生態的先驅
　　 極樂世界樓閣嚴麗，階道井然這是現代都市計劃的榜樣
　　 In the pureland of ultimate bliss are watered orchards of precious trees,and the birds are teaching.They are the pioneers of modern ecology.
　　 In the pureland of ultimate bliss the houses are beautiful,the roads and stairs are tidy.This is the model of modern urban planning.

　　 極樂世界盛眾妙華，供養他國
　　 這是現代國際往來的型態
　　 極樂世界諸上善人，聚會一處
　　 這是現代領袖治國的方向
　　 In the pureland of ultimate bliss,many offer flowers to the Buddhas of other worlds.This is the model of international communication.
　　 In the pureland of ultimate bliss,all good people gather together.This is the direction for modern leaders.

　　 晦暗的世界
　　 唯有佛日慈悲才能增輝
　　 矇矓的人心
　　 唯有法燈智慧才能照亮
　　 Only compassion can bring light to the dark world.
　　 Only the Dharma light and wisdom can illuminate dark minds.

　　 做人要知感恩，感恩的人表示做人的資本雄厚
　　 做事要知情理，明理的人表示做事的方法融通
　　 Showing that you are grateful wins new friends and keeps old ones.
　　 In business,gain friends through correct practice.

　　 責備的話中要帶有撫慰
　　 批評的話中要帶有讚揚
　　 訓誡的話中要帶有推崇
　　 命令的話中要帶有尊重
　　 Before you blame,comfort.
　　 Before you criticize,praise.
　　 Before you admonish,commend.
　　 Before you command,respect.

　　 忘恩負義者，應以慈悲及感恩治之
　　 瞋恚嫉妒者，應以寬厚及包容治之
　　 誹謗賢明者，應以讚嘆及歌頌治之
　　 自讚毀他者，應以慚愧及自責治之
　　 Treat ingratitude with compassion and gratitude.
　　 Treat hatred and jealousy with magnanimity and tolerance.
　　 Treat slander with praise.
　　 Treat those who praise themselves while slandering others with con-science.

　　 聖賢，耳里聽到的
　　 都是眾生求救的聲音
　　 聖賢，手里做著的
　　 都是福利社會的事業
　　 聖賢，眼中看到的
　　 都是淨土美好的風光
　　 聖賢，口里說出的
　　 都是親切柔和的愛語
　　 Sages hear calls for help from all beings.
　　 Sages speak kind and tender words.
　　 Sages undertake to benefit society.
　　 Sages see the wonderful pureland.

　　 當年輕力強時
　　 應以體力報答人間
　　 當腦力尚佳時
　　 應以智慧貢獻人類
　　 When you are young,repay the world with your strength.
　　 When you are old,repay the world with your wisdom.

　　 應以道理說服他人
　　 應以寧靜克制妄動
　　 應以誠懇感化世間
　　 應以慈悲折報敵對
　　 Persuade with reason.
　　 Bridle recklessness through tranquility.
　　 Reform the world with sincerity.
　　 Subdue your enemy with compassion.

　　 一顆鑽石，勝過百粒珍珠
　　 一事立功，勝過千人推舉
　　 一步謹慎，勝過萬般防備
　　 一念慈悲，勝過億兆修為
　　 Better a smile than ages of selfishness.
　　 Better the deed than the praiof the crowd.
　　 Better a diamond than barrels of shining pearls.
　　 Better discretion than bitter regret.

　　 智者以知，了解一切
　　 仁者以愛，包容一切
　　 勇者以義，犧牲一切
　　 忠者以誠，奉獻一切
　　 Wise poole understand by their wisdom.
　　 Good people tolerate out of love.
　　 Brave people sacrifice out of courage.
　　 Loyal people are faithful out of devotion.

　　 為真理服務最有價值
　　 為眾生服務最為光榮
　　 Above all,serve the truth.
　　 Above all,serve every being.

　　 以智慧淨水，洗清妄想分別
　　 以般若火炬，照亮內心世界
　　 The water of wisdom cleanses us of delusion and discrimination.
　　 The lamp of prajna lights our inner world.

　　 關閉六根之賊，禁足妄想之心
　　 正觀三毒魔軍，清淨身口意業
　　 了悟五蘊非有，不受煩惱纏縛
　　 如是實踐之人，方為有道聖者
　　 Imprison the six thieves,the senses:don't let them delude you.
　　 Shun the three poisons:greed,hatred,and ignorance.
　　 Purify your body,mind,and thoughts.
　　 Realize the emptiness of five aggregates;don't worry about anything.
　　 If you practice this,you will be accounted a sage.

　　 三無漏學可以對治貪瞋的弊害
　　 五停心觀可以消除煩惱的陰霾
　　 八正道分可以抹去邪行的污垢
　　 六波羅蜜可以渡過人生的苦海
　　 The three teachings of discipline,meditation,and wisdom can cure greed and hatred.
　　 The five meditations for settling the mind can get rid of defilement.
　　 The noble eightfold path can wipe out the stains of bad deeds.
　　 The six perfections can ferry us across the suffering sea of life.

　　 不要信神，不要信鬼
　　 相信真理最重要
　　 不要妄想，不要妄為
　　 不如實干最重要
　　 不要愛酒，不要愛色
　　 要愛家庭最重要
　　 不要空說，不要空話
　　 要說真話最重要
　　 Belive in the real,not in gods and ghosts.
　　 Be responsible,don't daydream or be reckless.
　　 Love your family,eschew wine and lust.
　　 Speak true,not hollow words.

　　 貪心要用舍心來對治
　　 瞋心要用慈心來駕御
　　 癡心要用智心來領導
　　 慢心要用虛心來管理
　　 疑心要用信心來感化
　　 染心要用淨心來去除
　　 亂心要用定心來影響
　　 妄心要用真心來掌控
　　 Change hate to loving.
　　 Change greed to giving.
　　 Change delusion to wisdom.
　　 Change suspicion to friendship.
　　 Change arrogance to modesty.
　　 Change defilement to purity.
　　 Change worry to peace.
　　 Change illusion to truth.

　　 有慧解更要有悲愍
　　 有勇氣更要有靈巧
　　 有金錢更要有道德
　　 有口說更要有真心
　　 Besides intelligence,we need compassion.
　　 Besides courage,we need skill.
　　 Besides money,we need morality.
　　 Besides eloquence,we need sinceerity.

　　 以慈悲的雙手
　　 撫平自己的清淨本心
　　 以般若的智慧
　　 圓滿他人的自在人生
　　 With wisdom,make your mind pure.
　　 With compassionate hands,improve the lives of others.

　　 想要千人頭上坐
　　 先在萬人腳下行
　　 唯有先作眾生的馬牛
　　 才能成為最佳的龍象
　　 To be outstanding,begin by serving the people.
　　 When we serve the people like cattle or horses,we can become a dragon or elephant.

　　 發願作一支蠟燭，燃燒自己，照亮別人
　　 發願作一支畫筆，采繪世界，增添美麗
　　 發願作一盞路燈，照破黑暗，指引光明
　　 發願作一棵大樹，枝繁葉茂，庇陰路人
　　 發願作一本書籍，展現真理，給人智慧
　　 發願作一方大地，普載眾生，生長萬物
　　 Vow to be a candle giving light to others.
　　 Vow to be an artist's brush adding to the world's beauty.
　　 Vow to be a streetlight showing the way.
　　 Vow to be a tree offering its branches for shade to passersby.
　　 Vow to be a book of truth and wisdom.
　　 Vow to be the earth that nurtures plants and cradles sentient beings.

　　 發願作一朵鮮花，吐露芬芳，給人清香
　　 發願作一陣和風，吹拂枯槁，撫慰創傷
　　 發願作一縷白云，遮蔽炎威，帶來清涼
　　 發願作一彎彩虹，光華萬千，照耀環宇
　　 發願作一輪滿月，高掛夜空，輝映人間
　　 發願作一個冬陽，溫暖大地，成熟萬物
　　 Vow to be a flower bearing fragrance.
　　 Vow to be a cloud bringing coolness.
　　 Vow to be a breeze bringing comfort.
　　 Vow to be a rainbow bearing beauty.
　　 Vow to be the full moon shedding light.
　　 Vow to be the winter sun shedding warmth.

　　 尊敬一個人，要散播他的善行
　　 肯定一個人，要延續他的願心
　　 Respect others by publicizing their good deeds.
　　 Support others by carrying out their vows.

　　 一者禮敬諸佛，就是實踐人格的尊重
　　 二者稱讚如來，就是實踐語言的讚美
　　 三者廣修供養，就是實踐心意的布施
　　 四者懺悔業障，就是實踐行為的改進
　　 五者隨喜功德，就是實踐善事的資助
　　 First,honoring the Buddhas means respecting others.
　　 Second,praising the Buddhas means praising others.
　　 Third,making rich offerings means practicing mental generosity.
　　 Fourth,repenting transgressions means improving our actions.
　　 Fifth,aiding benefactors means supporting good deeds.

　　 六者請轉法輪，就是實踐佛法的弘傳
　　 七者請佛住世，就是實踐聖賢的護持
　　 八者常隨佛學，就是實踐真理的追隨
　　 九者恆順眾生，就是實踐民意的重視
　　 十者普皆回向，就是實踐圓滿的功德
　　 Sixth,turning the Dharma wheel means spreading Buddhist teachings.
　　 Seventh,inviting the Buddha to reside in the world means supporting the sages.
　　 Eighth,learning from the Buddha means following the truth.
　　 Ninth,observing public opinion means satisfying people's desires.
　　 Tenth,transferring your merits to everyone means perfecting your merits.

　　 每日所說的言語
　　 要是善良柔美的好話
　　 每日所做的事情
　　 要得利益大眾的好事
　　 每日所存的心意
　　 要有祝福他人的好心
　　 每日所走的道路
　　 要能走出社會的光明
　　 Every day love humanity.
　　 Every day speak kind and gentle words.
　　 Every day do good for your neighbors.
　　 Every day advance towards the world's bright future.

　　 隨處給人歡喜
　　 隨時給人信心
　　 隨手給人服務
　　 隨緣給人方便
　　 Give people happiness everywhere.
　　 Give people confidence always.
　　 Give people service at every chance.
　　 Give people comfort on every occasion.

　　 為人父母者
　　 能有「三分師徒，七分道友」的認知則子女不僅是自己的骨肉
　　 更是自己的朋友
　　 為人師長者
　　 能有「三分師徒，七分道友」的涵養則弟子不僅是自己的晚輩
　　 更是自己的同參
　　 If parents carry out the principle of "three parts guidance and seven parts friendship," children can be both their kin and their friends.
　　 If teachers carry out the principle of "three parts guidance and seven parts friendship," pupils can be both their disciples and their equals.

　　 為人長官者
　　 能有「三分師徒，七分道友」的體認則部下不僅是自己的袍屬
　　 更是自己的同事
　　 If officials carry out the principle of "three parts guidance and seven parts friendship," subordinates can be both their comrades and their colleagues.

　　 我們能擁有天下父母心
　　 則天下人都是我們的兒女
　　 我們能具有天下孝順心
　　 則天下人都是我們的父母
　　 When we bear a parent's concern for all children,every child is our own.
　　 When we bear filial piety for all elders,every elder is our parent.

　　 為人做事要有忠誠心
　　 朋友相交要有信義心
　　 事奉父母要有孝養心
　　 厚待賢者要有恭敬心
　　 Conduct yourself virtuously and do business in the spirit of loyalty.
　　 Make friends in the spirit of trust and goodness.
　　 Serve parents in the spirit of filial piety.
　　 Treat good people in the spirit of respect.

　　 對世間要有感恩的美德
　　 對生活要有勤儉的習慣
　　 對物質要有知足的修養
　　 對他人要有喜舍的布施
　　 Be grateful to the human world.
　　 Cultivate diligence and frugality.
　　 Be content with what you have.
　　 Practice generosity.

　　 願力非即興的發心
　　 而是永世的承諾
　　 願力不是內心一念
　　 而是實踐的行為
　　 A vow is a lasting promise,not a monmentary impulse.
　　 A vow aspires to action,not just to be a thought.

　　 惜福結緣是美德
　　 尊重包容是大量
　　 服務喜舍是奉獻
　　 勤儉上進是勇敢
　　 Accepting what you have and making good affinity with others epitomize righteousness.
　　 Respect and tolerance of others epitonmize magnanimity.
　　 Service and generosity epitomize dedication.
　　 Diligence,frugality,and hard work epitomize courage.

　　 眼不看不淨，常以善目喜勵別人
　　 身不做暴行，常以手腳服務大眾
　　 口不說惡言，常以口舌美化社會
　　 心不起瞋恨，常以柔軟溝通彼此
　　 Don't glower:encourage with gentle glances.
　　 Don't be cruel:serve with gentle hands.
　　 Don't scold:speak with gentle words.
　　 Don't hate:uplift with gentle actions.

　　 以語言三昧給人歡喜
　　 以文字般若給人智慧
　　 以利行無畏給人依靠
　　 以同事攝受給人信心
　　 Cheer with happy words.
　　 Enlighten with wise words.
　　 Protect people from intimidation.
　　 Work for everybody's interest.

　　 慈悲為懷是對的，但如果放縱歹徒姑息養奸，就是「錯誤」的
　　 隨緣無求是好的，但如是喪失原則不知變通，就是「錯誤」的
　　 孝順父母是對的，但如果助其惡行耽誤前途，就是「錯誤」的
　　 It is right to be compassionate;it is wrong to coddle the wicked.
　　 It is right to follow causes and conditions without demanding much;it is wrong to act without principle or to be rigid.
　　 It is right to show filial piety;it is wrong to countenance yourparents'destructive mistakes.

　　 廣交朋友是好的，但如果結黨組派陷害他人，就是「錯誤」的
　　 考試掄才是對的，但如果偏重成績選人失當，就是「錯誤」的
　　 出國深造是好的，但如果浮夸虛榮不切實際，就是「錯誤」的
　　 It is right to make friends;it is wrong to gang up on outsiders.
　　 It is right to select candidates according to their test scores;it is wrong to choose bad candidates merely because they scored well.
　　 It is right to study abroad;it is wrong to brag about it.

　　 貪欲的人，要以喜舍來幫助他
　　 瞋眼的人，要以慈悲來感化他
　　 愚癡的人，要以慧心來引導他
　　 疑嫉的人，要以信念來攝受他
　　 Reform the greedy with generosity.
　　 Transform the hateful with compassion.
　　 Guide the ignorant with wisdom.
　　 Lead the suspicious with faith.

　　 用寬容的鑰匙，打開褊狹的心扉
　　 用智慧的寶劍，斬斷煩惱的情執
　　 用愛心的藥石，修補創傷的痛楚
　　 用歡喜的法水，滋潤煩憂的人生
　　 Use the key of tolerance to open the narrow mind.
　　 Use the sword of wisdom to cut through the defilement of passion.
　　 Use the medicine of love to cure the hurt of the wounded.
　　 Use the Dharma water of joyfulness to nurture troubled lives.

　　 會做事的人將事情做「活」了所以能越做越大
　　 會下棋的人將棋子下「活」了所以能全盤皆贏
　　 會撰文的人將文字寫「活」了所以能感動人心
　　 會講演的人將道理講「活」了所以能引起共鳴
　　 Able workers reach their goals.
　　 Cunning players finish first.
　　 Great writers touch readers' hearts.
　　 Eloquent speakers draw a crowd.

　　 忍耐，才能和氣致祥
　　 悔過，才能提起勇氣
　　 Patience leads to harmony.
　　 Repentance leads to courage.

　　 能夠隨緣不變
　　 行事才有目標原則
　　 能夠不變隨緣
　　 做人才能收放自如
　　 When you virtuously pursue causes and conditions,you will keep your busines on the right track.

　　 人有享不到的福
　　 沒有受不了的苦
　　 人要做正人君子
　　 不要做消極好人
　　 If you cannot be lucky,at least you can learn to tolerate the intolerable.
　　 Be truly righteous,not a phony.

　　 讀書，以融通為主要
　　 以方法、技巧為輔助
　　 讀書，以勤熟為功效
　　 以用心、下手為實際
　　 When you study,master your subject by skillful application of proven methods.
　　 When you study,master your subject through diligence and attentiveness.

　　 用體諒的心對待親情
　　 用結緣的心對待友情
　　 用淨化的心對待愛情
　　 用尊重的心對待道情
　　 Honor your family and kin.
　　 Make affinity with friends.
　　 Love with a pure mind.
　　 Respect fellow devotees of the Buddha.

　　 眼睛常看世界萬象與眾生
　　 耳朵常聽清淨梵音與經教
　　 口舌常讚十方聖賢與法語
　　 心中常想佛陀盛德與真言
　　 雙手緊握時代脈動與人心
　　 雙腳踏遍大地山河與法界
　　 Eye sees the world and all beings therein.
　　 Ear hears the teachings and the chanting.
　　 Tongue hails the sages of the ten directions and speaks Dharma words.
　　 Mind mirrors the Buddha's teachings.
　　 Hand embraces the cosmos.
　　 Foot walks the dharma-dhatu.

　　 對年青人要教育鼓勵
　　 對老年人要關懷照顧
　　 對殘障者要幫助輔導
　　 對失意人要體貼規勸
　　 Educate youth.
　　 Care for the elderly.
　　 Assist the handicapped.
　　 Help the disadvantaged.

　　 真誠勤勉，用以任事
　　 慈悲發心，用以行善
　　 平和無私，用以做人
　　 超越名利，用以處世
　　 Be honest and diligent in your work.
　　 Be compassionate and aspire to do good.
　　 Be tranquil and selfess to get along.
　　 Rise aboy profit and status.

　　 能施者是富者
　　 耐勞者是能者
　　 任怨得是賢者
　　 容人者是智者
　　 Those who give are rich.
　　 Those who work hard are competent.
　　 Those who endure criticism are virtuous.
　　 Those who tolerate are wise.

　　 好話不嫌多
　　 好話可以為世界帶來和平
　　 好事不嫌多
　　 好事可以為人間帶來希望
　　 好心不嫌多
　　 好心可以為社會帶來光明
　　 You can't speak too well of others:good words bring world peace.
　　 You can't do too much good:good deeds bring hope.
　　 You can't be too kind:kindness makes society glow.

　　 做事的秘訣是舉重若輕
　　 說話的秘訣是條理分明
　　 修行的秘訣是平常用心
　　 持戒的秘訣是真實不虛
　　 禪坐的秘訣是忘失時空
　　 念佛的秘訣是心口皆佛
　　 The key to business is solving problems.
　　 The key to speaking is clear reasoning.
　　 The key to practice is practicing every monment.
　　 The key to observing precepts is sincerity.
　　 The key to meditation is forgetting time and space.
　　 The key to chanting is speaking and thinking the Buddha's name.

　　 睡眠的秘訣是無所罣礙
　　 弘法的秘訣是慈悲結緣
　　 認錯的秘訣是要有勇氣
　　 讀書的秘訣是明事明理
　　 健康的秘訣是少吃多走
　　 人我的秘訣是你對我錯
　　 精進的秘訣是為己而作
　　 法喜的秘訣是放下自在
　　 The key to sleeping is putting aside worries.
　　 The key to spreading the teachings is compassion and affinity.
　　 The key to admitting mistakes is courage.
　　 The key to study is intelligence and flexibility.
　　 The key to health is walking more and eating less.
　　 The key to relationship is, "I am wrong and you are right."
　　 The key to diligence is self-interest.
　　 The key to Dharma joy is freedom from cares.

　　 編輯要靠發行
　　 出版的書籍才有生命
　　 發行要靠編輯
　　 流通的刊物才有內涵
　　 Do not count on books and magazines to spread your views unless you can first sell them.
　　 To boost the sales of gooks and magazines,edit them with care.

　　 能將蠻橫化導為開明，需要給他利益
　　 能將仇恨消弭于無形，需要善于言論
　　 能將欲望淡泊而無求，需要授予真理
　　 能將頑強感化成馴良，需要對人謙讓
　　 Civlizing barbarous people requires offering them reasons.
　　 Dispelling hatred requires kind speech.
　　 Diminishing people's desires requires teaching them the truth.
　　 Subduing the stubborn requires modesty.

　　 有人無己，乃菩薩發心
　　 先人後己，是聖賢行誼
　　 有己有人，不失為君子
　　 有己無人，十足小人也
　　 Acting in the interests of others is the only aspiration of a Bodhisattva.
　　 Acting in the interests of others first is the act of a sage.
　　 Acting in the interests of others and self is the act of a virtuous person.
　　 Acting in self-interest only is the act of a mean person.

　　 團結就是互相分工合作
　　 合作才能團結
　　 融和就是彼此平等尊重
　　 尊重才能融和
　　 Unity means working together;working together leads to unity.
　　 Harmony mean respecting others;respect leads to harmony.

　　 忘記自我利益，是聖人
　　 擺脫私人利益，是偉人
　　 看重自己利益，是凡人
　　 忽略別人利益，是小人
　　 The sage is indifferent to his interests.
　　 The hero cares for others' interests.
　　 The empty man is devoted to his interests.
　　 The scoundrel disdains others' interests.

　　 平等必須植基于人我互尊要能不分大小、不分貧富都要互尊
　　 和平必須要從平等中建立要能不分強弱、不分上下才能和平
　　 Equality requires mutual respect: respecting the weak and the poor promotes equality.
　　 Peace demands equal treatment for all: not discriminating against the weak promotes peace.

　　 政治需要佛教的輔助教化
　　 如無輔助教化
　　 何能彰顯政治的功能？
　　 佛教需要政治的護持弘傳
　　 如不護持弘傳
　　 何能實現佛教的主張？
　　 The state needs Buddhism to educate; without Buddhist education, how can the state carry on?
　　 Buddhism needs the state to spread its teachings; without the state, how can the teachings be realized?

　　 尊重他人的自由
　　 以奉持五戒代替侵占掠奪
　　 尊重生命的價值
　　 以喜舍布施代替傷生害命
　　 尊重大眾的擁有
　　 以共享福利代替自私自利
　　 尊重天地的生機
　　 以環保護生代替破壞殘殺
　　 Respect rights: observe the five precepts and do not trespass on others.
　　 Respect feelings: practice generosity and do not hurt others.
　　 Respect property: serve society and do not be selfish.
　　 Respect the earth: protect the environment and do not kill and destroy.

　　 貧苦的人不一定渴求別人的救濟
　　 他們要的是生活的尊嚴
　　 貧苦的人不一定期盼別人的呵護
　　 他們要的是奮發的意志
　　 The poor do not necessarily look for help; they want dignity.
　　 The poor do not necessarily need assistance; they need the will to strive.

　　 慚愧如服，可以莊嚴身心
　　 懺悔如水，可以淨化性靈
　　 Conscience is the clothing that dignifies body and mind.
　　 Repentance is the water that purifies heart and mind.

　　 「行善」要有福德慈悲
　　 「教化」要有般若智慧
　　 行善教化二者不可偏廢
　　 教化行善才能契合佛心
　　 To do good requires compassion.
　　 To educate others requires wisdom.
　　 Doing good and education are both vital.
　　 They conform to the mind of the Buddha.

　　 不念舊惡，才能化阻力為助力
　　 不退道心，必能轉煩惱為菩提
　　 Avoid grudges; transform hindrance into power.
　　 Persist in your practice;transform defilement into enlightenment.

　　 生活要佛法化
　　 信仰要理智化
　　 處事要平和化
　　 修持要日常化
　　 Live like a Buddhist.
　　 Believe rationally.
　　 Do business serenely.
　　 Practice daily.

　　 學道要學三個字：經律論
　　 修行要修三個字：戒定慧
　　 除過要除三個字：貪瞋癡
　　 用心要用三個字：聞思修
　　 To walk the Buddhist path, learn sutra(Buddhist scriptures), vinaya (disciplines), and abhidharma(philosophical treatises).
　　 To practice and cultivate,practice precepts,meditation, and wisdom.
　　 To get rid of defilement, get rid of greed, hatred, and ignorance.
　　 To be attentive, listen, think, and practice what we learn.

　　 人若近賢良
　　 譬如入花圃，久而自馨香
　　 人若近邪友
　　 譬如入魚肆，即刻薰臭氣
　　 Going with virtuous friends is like going to a garden: you will be fragrant.
　　 Going with bad friends is like going to a fish market: you will stink.

　　 讀書明理，自己有幾分受用
　　 言說講理，他人有幾個點頭
　　 At all times,think.
　　 How much do you gain from your reading?
　　 How many acquaintances agree with your opinions?

　　 尊重不是說說就算了
　　 而要身體力行
　　 共識不是知道就好了
　　 而是要動作一致
　　 Respect requires not empty talk,but action.
　　 Unanimity requires not shared ideas, but action.

　　 為人服務者，總散發光熱
　　 利益別人者，總散播快樂
　　 對人友愛者，總給人歡喜
　　 幫助別人者，總給人溫暖
　　 Those who serve always bring light and warmth.
　　 Those who give always spread happiness.
　　 Those who are friendly always bring cheer.
　　 Those who help always bring joy.

四、佛光菜根譚之勵志

　　 百年大樹，必經多少風霜摧殘
　　 百丈高樓，必經多少物力艱辛
　　 百年老店，必經多少興衰滄桑
　　 百歲老翁，必經多少坎坷考驗
　　 An ancient tree survives wind and frost.
　　 A skyscraper is raised with money and sweat.
　　 An old business has its ups and downs.
　　 An old man is tested by misfortune.

　　 成功的里面，包含了多少辛酸
　　 名人的雙肩，承受了多少壓力
　　 榮耀的背後，付出了多少代價
　　 偉大的成就，奉獻了多少犧牲
　　 To succeed,one needs hardship.
　　 To be celebrated,one needs pressure.
　　 To gain honor,one needs to labor.
　　 To achieve,one needs to sacrifice and be dedicated.

　　 千里道路要靠小石鋪成
　　 萬仞山峰要從小路攀登
　　 美麗織錦要用小針繡出
　　 幸福人生要存小心走過
　　 A thousand-mile road is paved with tiny pebbles.
　　 Narrow roads lead to high mountains.
　　 Gorgeous embroidery requires a fine needle.
　　 A happy life needs attentive planning.

　　 飛鴿千里傳書，才有人豢養
　　 駿馬萬里奔馳，才有人喜愛
　　 海豚盡力演出，才有人喝采
　　 做人力爭上游，才有人欣賞
　　 Pigeons are bred to fly letters afar.
　　 Horses are praised that race like the wind.
　　 Dolphins are loved that entertain greatly.
　　 People are admired who strive to advance.

　　 重複的舉止，會變成習慣
　　 定型的習慣，會變成個性
　　 個性的所向，會決定命運
　　 命運的好壞，會決定一生
　　 Repeated action becomes habit.
　　 Habit becomes character.
　　 Character becomes fate.
　　 Fate rules your life.

　　 不肯回顧傳統的人，沒有過去
　　 不願瞻望前景的人，沒有未來
　　 不能把握當下的人，沒有現在
　　 不能主宰自己的人，沒有永恆
　　 Those who don't look back have no past.
　　 Those who don't look forward have no future.
　　 Those who don't seize the moment have no present.
　　 Those who don't master themselves will not change society.

　　 能忍一時之氣
　　 自能增長無限福德
　　 能起一念之善
　　 自能消弭無限罪業
　　 Avoid a moment's anger and gain endless merit.
　　 A moment of compassion diminishes endless bad karma.

　　 寧可奮斗一生，不能喪志一時
　　 寧可吃虧一時，不可懊悔一生
　　 It is better to think about improving your future than to be discouraged by one bad moment.
　　 It is better to take a momentary loss than to regret the rest of your life.

　　 榮耀來到時，要「檢查自己的心」
　　 否則我慢的高牆會隔絕自己的視野
　　 煩惱臨頭時，要「檢查自己的心」
　　 否則瞋怒的火焰會焚毀自己的功德
　　 When honor comes,examine your mind,lest a wall of arrogance block your view.
　　 When trouble comes,examine your mind,lest the fire to hatred consume your merits.

　　 外境紛亂時，要「檢查自己的心」
　　 否則貪欲的洪流會淹沒自己的意志
　　 得失憂患時，要「檢查自己的心」
　　 否則疑嫉的邪風會吹垮自己的信心
　　 When your world is in chaos,examine your mind,lest the torrent of worry drown your will.
　　 When you are worried about gain and loss,examine your mind,lest the winds of suspicion and jealousy blast your confidence.

　　 人生中
　　 每一次的經驗都是前進的基石
　　 生命里
　　 每一次的成敗都是未來的借鏡
　　 Every experience is a footstep into the future.
　　 Every failure or success is a glimpse into the future.

　　 對人不侵犯
　　 侵犯別人，必將見棄于人
　　 責己不推諉
　　 推諉責任，必難獲信于人
　　 Don't violate people's rights,lest you be rejected by them.
　　 Don't shirk responsibility,lest you lose your credit.

　　 遭毀謗時能自省
　　 則德曰隆
　　 聞讚譽時心謙下
　　 則道曰增
　　 If you can examine yourself when you are slandered,you will be more virtuous.
　　 If you can be modest when you are commended,your practice and cultivation will be strengthened.

　　 後步不舍，就無法跨步向前
　　 前執不除，就無法客觀明理
　　 Without moving the hind leg,one cannot move forward.
　　 Without getting rid of attachment,one cannot be objective,intelligent,and open-minded.

　　 開口動舌無益于人，戒之莫言
　　 舉心動念無益于人，戒之莫起
　　 舉足動步無益于人，戒之莫行
　　 舉手動力無益于人，戒之莫為
　　 If what you say cannot benefit others,don't say it.
　　 If what you think cannot benefit others,don't think it.
　　 If what you do cannot benefit others,don't do it.

　　 時刻見人不是，此即種下諸惡之根苗
　　 時刻見己之非，此乃廣開萬善之門戶
　　 時刻責怪別人，必定自己有諸多錯失
　　 時刻檢討己過，必能獲得別人的歡喜
　　 Constant fault finding plants evil seeds.
　　 Reflecting on your own faults opens the door of good deeds.
　　 Those who constantly blame others must have seen such faults and shortcomings in themselves.
　　 Making self-examination always makes you welcome.

　　 能容小人是大人，大人無所不容
　　 能處薄德是厚德，厚德無所不德
　　 Being able to tolerate mean people is the mark of great and magnani-mous beings.
　　 Being able to get along with mean people keeps one virtuous.

　　 不夸小善，終積大德
　　 正如涓流，點滴匯聚，終成大海
　　 不除小惡，終必敗事
　　 則如磨石，不見其滅，曰有所損
　　 Not bragging about good deeds accumulates merits,as streams flow into the sea.
　　 Not mending minor flaws leads to failure,as a stone is worn away day by day,unnoticed.

　　 猜忌，使我們遠離信任的目光
　　 懷疑，使我們錯過幸福的召喚
　　 嫉妒，使我們模糊朋友的面貌
　　 妄想，使我們失去現世的擁有
　　 Distrust loses us the trust of others.
　　 Suspicion destroys our contnet-ment.
　　 Jealousy blure our friends' faces.
　　 Daydreaming loses all we have.

　　 一念瞋心如火，燒盡累劫功德之林
　　 一念人我是非，積聚善念付水漂流
　　 Flames of hatred burn forests of merits.
　　 Rivers of malice wash away our good names.

　　 貪圖虛名者易遭損
　　 無德求福者易遭困
　　 無功受祿者易遭辱
　　 爭名奪利者易遭譴
　　 Unmerited wealth is enfeebling.
　　 Unmerited reward is depressing.
　　 Unmerited fame is a trap.

　　 不尊重自己者，容易取辱
　　 不畏懼自己者，容易招禍
　　 不自滿自高者，必能受益
　　 不自是自豪者，必得人緣
　　 The humble are humbled.
　　 The reckless shall fall.
　　 For the modest rich bounty.
　　 For compassion the world.

　　 權重而不專擅者必賢
　　 多金而不慳吝者必仁
　　 才高而不傲物者可師
　　 得意而不忘形者可敬
　　 Rulers must be strong but not despots.
　　 Benefactors must be rich but not misers.
　　 Teachers must be smart but not pedants.
　　 Businessmen must be focused but not driven.

　　 勿以惡小而可為，小惡如水穿石
　　 勿以善小而不為，小善如息日增
　　 勿以權大而可畏，權大久必自傾
　　 勿以膽大而不畏，膽大久會自危
　　 Avoid little bad deeds,which are like water dripping on rocks.
　　 Eventually the water breaks the rocks.
　　 Don't ignore little good deeds.They gather power day by day.
　　 Don't intimidate others with your power.It will decline sooner or later.
　　 Don't depend on your courage too much.It will get you into trouble.

　　 自信者毀譽不能改其志
　　 知足者權利不能變其節
　　 靜心者恩怨不能亂其神
　　 有德者是非不能擾其心
　　 The good are unmoved by gossip.
　　 The serene are unmoved by hell.
　　 Hope and fear do not move the contented.
　　 Nor slander nor praise,as well.

　　 無財非貧，無學為貧
　　 無位非賤，無恥為賤
　　 無壽非夭，無志為夭
　　 無子非孤，無德為孤
　　 Poverty is not lack of money,but lack of learning.
　　 Inferiority is not lack of position,but lack of confidence.
　　 Early death is not loss of life,but loss of will.
　　 Loneliness is not absence of children,but absence of virtue.

　　 物非義不可取
　　 事非見不可說
　　 人非善不可交
　　 念非正不可舉
　　 Don't take what you don't deserve.
　　 Don't tell what you didn't see.
　　 Don't make friends with bad people.
　　 Don't awaken evil thoughts.

　　 小小金剛，能壞須彌
　　 小小星火，能夠燎原
　　 小小細菌，會傷身體
　　 小小懺悔，能破大惡
　　 A little vajra can topple Mount Sumeru.
　　 A little spark can burn down a forest.
　　 A little germ can shatter your body.
　　 A little repentance can repair grave transgressions.

　　 師父弟子不怕分離
　　 能善強者不怕困難
　　 善人君子不怕冤枉
　　 道人學者不怕貧窮
　　 Master and disciple are not afraid of parting.
　　 Able people are not afraid of problems.
　　 Virtuous people are not afraid of slander.
　　 Real Buddhists are not afraid of poverty.

　　 水不動者，湖泊不清
　　 志不強者，智力不遠
　　 言不信者，行持不果
　　 心不堅者，道學不成
　　 Stagnant water cannot make a clear lake.
　　 Wisdom cannot be cultivated without strong will.
　　 Practice and cultivation cannot be successful without keeping one's word.
　　 Enlightenment cannot be achieved without determination.

　　 忍難者必能奮斗
　　 忍辱者必能知恥
　　 忍氣者必能和諧
　　 忍苦者必能甘美
　　 Those who endure misfortune will be able to strive.
　　 Those who endure humiliation will strive out of conscience.
　　 Those who endure like a punching bag will be able to get along with others.
　　 Those who endure suffering will savor the taste of joyfulness.

　　 樂觀者
　　 英「氣」煥發，人見人愛
　　 易怒者
　　 殺「氣」騰騰，人見人怕
　　 Valiant and vigorous,optimistic people are welcomed by others.
　　 Furious and chilling,hot-tempered people are feared by others.

　　 愚癡邪見即是自造惡業
　　 懶惰懈怠就是自毀前程
　　 自怨自艾終究于事無補
　　 怨天尤人只會更加壞事
　　 I gnorance and perverted thoughts bring bad karma.
　　 Laziness and negligence ruin careers.
　　 Blaming yourself is useless.
　　 Whining and blaming others makes things worse.

　　 有力的人才會忍
　　 有慧的人才能忍
　　 忍是勇敢、擔當
　　 忍是負責、奉獻的表現
　　 Powerful and intelligent people can be tolerant.
　　 Tolerance reveals courage,ability,dedication,and responsibility.

　　 有為者，雖泰山崩于前
　　 仍「氣」定神閒，面不改色
　　 無能者，一遇小事臨身
　　 就「氣」急敗壞，驚慌失措
　　 Able people are calm in crisis.
　　 Inept people panic at a trifle.

　　 瞋心如狂風，會吹走人緣
　　 愚癡如急流，會卷去幸福
　　 我慢如暗礁，會擱淺前途
　　 嫉妒如巨浪，會淹沒理智
　　 Hatred is a blast that blows away good affinity.
　　 Ignorance is a flood that washes away happiness.
　　 Arrogance is a reef that sinks your career.
　　 Jealousy is a wave that drowns your intellect.

　　 要想偉大的人，不一定就能偉大
　　 自然渺小的人，不一定真的渺小
　　 Those who wish to be great are not necessarily great.
　　 Those who work behind the scenes are not necessarily unimportant.

　　 豁達的人氣博，放蕩的人氣散
　　 儉約的人氣固，吝嗇的人氣縮
　　 謹慎的人氣定，拘牽的人氣滯
　　 簡默的人氣和，深險的人氣沉
　　 The spirit of open-minded people is ample.
　　 The spirit of dissolute people is dispelled.
　　 The spirit of frugal people is firm.
　　 The spirit of stingy people is shrinking.
　　 The spirit of prudent people is stable.
　　 The spirit of restrained people is stagnant.
　　 The spirit of silent people is harmonious.
　　 The spirit of deceitful people is sunken.

　　 坦白的人氣真，粗野的人氣陋
　　 鎮靜的人氣凝，空疏的人氣囂
　　 忠厚的人氣寬，顢頇的人氣鈍
　　 精明的人氣清，刻薄的人氣促
　　 The spirit of frank people is candid.
　　 The spirit of wild people is tense.
　　 The spirit of calm people is concentrated.
　　 The spirit of hollow people is haughty.
　　 The spirit of honest people is spacious.
　　 The spirit of ignorant people is dull.
　　 The spirit of keen people is clear.
　　 The spirit of cold-hearted people is hurried.

　　 樹木
　　 沒有經過日曬雨淋，不能長高
　　 人才
　　 沒有經過千錘百鍊，不能健全
　　 Trees cannot grow unless bathed in heat and rain.
　　 People cannot be pure without strict training.

　　 賢而得財，則損其志
　　 最好得財後更為賢能
　　 愚而得財，則益其過
　　 最好得財後能去愚癡
　　 Wealth frustrates the will of the virtuous.It is better to become virtuous after becoming rich.
　　 Wealth increases the faults of the stupid.It is better to get rid of ignorance after becoming rich.

　　 跌倒的時候
　　 要能認識障礙，勇敢站起
　　 失意的時候
　　 要能自我檢討，再次出發
　　 困難的時候
　　 要能冷靜分析，突破執著
　　 徬徨的時候
　　 要能看清目標，不變隨緣
　　 When you stumble,find out why and pull yourself up.
　　 When you are frustated,find the reason and start again.
　　 When you have problems,ask if you are the cause and break your stubbornness.
　　 When you are baffled,examine your goal and follow causes and conditions.

　　 莫謂我身不如人，不如我者更多人
　　 莫謂我身比人好，有人比我更加好
　　 Don't whine about inferiority:some are worse than you.
　　 Don't swell with superiority:some re better than you.

　　 常懷感恩，較能進步
　　 常能慚愧，較易進德
　　 Gratitude makes for progress.
　　 Conscience makes for virtue.

　　 自滿是阻礙進步的最大因素
　　 傲慢是破壞道業的最大敵人
　　 Arrogance is the chief hindrance to improvement.
　　 Arrogance is the chief enemy of practice and cultivation.

　　 聽聞不足，必須補于思考
　　 思考不足，必須補于實踐
　　 If we have not learned,we should think more.
　　 If we have not thought,we should practice more.

　　 「結緣」助成善業，化解惡因
　　 「結怨」成事不足，敗事有余
　　 Making good affinity helps you attain good karma and dissolve bad causes and conditions.
　　 Making bad affinity brings failure.

　　 真正的聾子是聞善言而不著意的人
　　 真正的盲人是見人好而不歡喜的人
　　 真正的啞巴是口里說不出好話的人
　　 真正的智障是對真理不生欣羨的人
　　 The truly deaf do not listen to good advice.
　　 The truly blind do not look at others' good deeds.
　　 The truly dumb never speak well of others.
　　 The truly retarded reject the truth.

　　 成功不必在我，只要俯仰無愧
　　 失敗無須介意，只要努力不懈
　　 When you work hard,don't worry about success or failure.
　　 When you have done your best,don't worry it you failed.

　　 考試的窄門，總會有一些人中選
　　 考試的結束，總會有一些人落榜
　　 跨進門檻的人，並不意味成功的一生
　　 被摒在外的人，也不注定永世的失敗
　　 Some will pass their examinations,some fail.
　　 Those who pass won't necessarily succeed later,and those who fail will not stay down forever.

　　 當挫敗困厄的時候，要能不氣不餒不惱
　　 當恐懼徬徨的時候，要能無憂無慮無苦
　　 當遭受批評的時候，要能反省慚愧懺悔
　　 當遇到瓶頸的時候，要以積極奮斗進取
　　 When baffled,don't be upset.
　　 When frightened,be carefree.
　　 When criticized,examine yourself and change.
　　 When frustrated,work harder.

　　 有不怕跌倒的毅力，才能學會走路
　　 有改過向善的決心，才能贏得信任
　　 有不畏碰壁的精神，才能找到出口
　　 有精進降魔的勇氣，才能邁向成功
　　 When we are not afraid of stumbling, we learn to walk.
　　 When we determine to do good,we win trust.
　　 When we are not afraid of obstacles,we find a way.
　　 When we have the courage to subdue demons,we march towards success.

　　 失業不可恥，無志才可悲
　　 失學不可憐，不學才可哀
　　 失才不可憂，缺德才可懼
　　 失敗不可怕，絕望才可嘆
　　 The pity is not to be unemployed,but to lack will.
　　 The pity is not to be uneducated,but not to try to learn.
　　 The pity is not to lack talent,but to be immoral.
　　 The pity is not to fail,but to lack hope.

　　 有權勢的人，權勢不偉大
　　 平凡才偉大
　　 有名位的人，名位不重要
　　 人格才崇高
　　 Influential people are at their best when they do not flaunt their power.
　　 Important people are great only when they rely on their character,not their position.

　　 自我反省是進步之母
　　 自我作賤是墮落之源
　　 Self-examination is the mother of progress.
　　 Self-humiliation is the source of degradation.

　　 寧可做個無名的善人
　　 不可成為風光的惡人
　　 Better do good anonymously than do ill famously.

　　 良好的習慣要用心去培養
　　 不好的習慣要用心去改過
　　 Cultivate good habits diligently.
　　 Transform bad habits diligently.

　　 有志氣者，不受人侮
　　 有骨氣者，不受人憐
　　 The determined cannot be brought down.
　　 The courageous do not crave sympathy.

　　 為人所不能為，是丈夫事業
　　 忍人所不能忍，是聖賢修養
　　 Doing the impossible is the task of great beings.
　　 Tolerating the intolerable is the cultivation of sages.

　　 凡事求人，不易成功
　　 自己承擔，容易成就
　　 Always relying on others leads to failure.
　　 Taking responsibility leads to success.

　　 看他人錯失處，當反觀內省
　　 說他人是非時，將自己勘驗
　　 Look at yourself when pointing out flaws in others.
　　 Think twice the before you condemn.

　　 不合作，是做人最大的缺陷
　　 不明理，是做人最大的聰明
　　 不貳過，是做人最大的聰明
　　 不遷怒，是做人最大的修養
　　 The worst fault is unwillingness to get along.
　　 The worst ignorance is blindness to truth.
　　 The wisest thing is not to repeat a mistake.
　　 The best cultivation is not to blame others for your faults.

　　 忍耐的大地最為厚實，故要增長忍耐
　　 傲慢的高山最難攀登，故要去除我慢
　　 煩惱的蔓草滋長最快，故要斷除煩惱
　　 心念的疾風最難捉摸，故要守護真心
　　 As the earth is willing to carry all things,we must strengthen our endurance.
　　 As the high moutain is hard to climb,we must get rid of arrogance.
　　 As the weeds of defilement grow most quickly,we must cut defilement away.
　　 As the wind of thought is hardest to catch,we must protect our frue minds.

　　 改過才會進步
　　 認錯才能增上
　　 助人才能結緣
　　 內斂才能養德
　　 Admitting faults leads to correction.
　　 Correcting faults leads to progress.
　　 Helping others leads to good affinity.
　　 Self-examination leads to virtue.

　　 自不能正身，而欲正他人者
　　 謂之失德
　　 自不肯敬人，而欲他人敬己
　　 謂之悖禮
　　 One who behaves badly,but corrects others,is whithout virtue.
　　 One who is rude,but expects courtesy from others,is without manners.

　　 想要成功立業，必須堅持理想
　　 欲得美夢成真，就應切實力行
　　 Persist in your goal of a successful business.
　　 Work hard to make your dreams come true.

　　 是小人
　　 歡喜君子犯過，唯恐天下不亂也
　　 是君子
　　 恥聽小人之惡，不忍世間紛爭也
　　 A mean person loves to hear that good people have made mistakes;he prefers a world in chaos.
　　 A virtuous person hates to hear that mean people have done bad things;he enjoys a tranquil world.

　　 有承擔，才有進步
　　 肯付出，才有收穫
　　 Do your duty if you hope to advance.
　　 Be charitable if you want a rich harvest.

　　 兩方斗，兩方臭
　　 兩人讓，兩人有
　　 People lose who fight.
　　 People win who yield.

　　 看那傷殘缺陷的人
　　 自己的健康何等幸福！
　　 看那饑寒交迫的人
　　 自己的飽食何等溫暖！
　　 看那苦役勞動的人
　　 自己的悠閒何等快樂！
　　 看那身系囹圄的人
　　 自己的自由何等珍貴！
　　 The sick teac, h us the fortune of good health.
　　 The hungry teach us the happiness of prosperity.
　　 The overworked teach us the delight of leisure.
　　 The imprisond teach us the joy of freedom.

　　 烈日嚴寒可以奪走人的生命
　　 風暴流沙可以淹沒人的身體
　　 懸懸峭壁可以摧毀人的前途
　　 聲色貨利可以腐蝕人的心志
　　 Heat and cold may kill us.
　　 Storms can destroy our belongings.
　　 Cliffs and precipices threaten our safety.
　　 Sensual pleasures eat away at our minds.

　　 美色的後面有危險的深淵
　　 金錢的後面有虎狼的魔爪
　　 毒品的後面有毀滅的陷阱
　　 懈怠的後面有失敗的人生
　　 There's a dangerous abyss in the lure of a beauty.
　　 They are demon's claws that ensnare you with gold.
　　 There's a vicious trap in a life of drugs.
　　 There's moral rot in the life of idleness.

　　 禁得起災難的考驗
　　 才能實現理想
　　 耐得了失敗的挫折
　　 才能成功立業
　　 If you rise above failure,you may yet succeed.
　　 If you withstand disappointment,you will succeed.

　　 人生如行船，無論何時何地
　　 都要張滿信心的風帆
　　 人生如戲場，無論是安是危
　　 都要鼓舞奮發的斗志
　　 Like sailboats we go,billowing with confidence.
　　 Like soldiers in battle,we persevere under fire.

　　 對人少一點侵犯，多一點愛護則德曰隆
　　 對人少一點迫害，多一點尊重則緣愈廣
　　 對人少一點瞋恨，多一點忍辱則福必增
　　 對人少一點貪戀，多一點隨緣則心自在
　　 Caring without intruding increases our virtue.
　　 Respecting without annoying makes good affinity.
　　 Tolerating without aversion accumulates merits.
　　 Flexibility without attachment frees us from care.

　　 能夠拋棄仇恨的刀劍
　　 自能獲得身心的自在
　　 能夠卸下執著的枷鎖
　　 自能享受清涼的禪悅
　　 Relinquish the sword of hatred,free your body and mind.
　　 Sever the bond of obstinacy,profit from meditation.

　　 當煩惱無耐的時候
　　 要能忍耐而不讓情緒失控
　　 當寂寞無助的時候
　　 要更堅強而不生心生退卻
　　 When powerless and worried,be calm and patient.
　　 When powerless and lonely,be confident and strong.

　　 快樂，是人之所求
　　 但太樂則樂極生悲
　　 憂苦，是人之所厭
　　 但太苦則無以奮志
　　 We seek happiness,but too much of it leads to sorrow.
　　 We fly from suffering because too much of it is dispiriting.

　　 不當看的不看，否則會看出煩惱來
　　 不當聽的不聽，否則會聽出痛苦來
　　 不當問的不問，否則會問出是非來
　　 不當做的不做，否則會做出問題來
　　 Do not see what you should not see;it will trouble you.
　　 Do not hear what you should not hear;it will trouble you.
　　 Do not ask what you should not ask;it will trouble you.
　　 Do not do what you should not do;it will trouble you.

　　 有出息的人
　　 能將不好的事物轉化為自我奮發的動能
　　 有作為的人
　　 能將刺耳的語言轉化成慈悲喜舍的音樂
　　 A gifted person gains energy from adversity.
　　 A gifted person turns harsh words into the music of compassion,lovingkindness,joyfulness,and equanimity.

　　 很自重的人
　　 自不會做出自取其辱的事
　　 能尊人的人
　　 自不會說出令人難堪的話
　　 Those who respect themselves do not humiliate themselves.
　　 Those who respect others do not humiliate others.

　　 失敗中可能出現成功的曙光
　　 因此要敗而不餒
　　 成功也可能暗藏失敗的陰影
　　 因此要勝而不驕
　　 Don't be discouraged by failure;it is the first stage of success.
　　 Don't boast about success;it masks the shadow of failure.

　　 修身不可貪財、貪愛、貪瞋
　　 為人不可自大、自怨、自艾
　　 交友不可無信、無義、無恥
　　 處世不可負國、負人、負己
　　 To practice and cultivate,don't be attached to money,love,or hate.
　　 To get along,don't be arrogant,whine,or blame yourself.
　　 To make friends,don't be false,corrupt,or unprincipled.
　　 To carry on in society,don't be faithless to the nation,the people,or yourself.

　　 有的人值得被人利用，故能成才
　　 有的人堪受被人利用，故能成器
　　 有的人不能被人利用，故難成功
　　 有的人拒絕被人利用，故難成就
　　 Those worthy of being used will be successful.
　　 Those willing to be used will be useful.
　　 Those who cannot be used will hardly be successful.
　　 Those who refuse to be used will hardly be useful.

　　 有志者，自有千方百計
　　 無志者，只有千難萬險
　　 The determined will do everything to succeed.
　　 The irresolute think it's impossible to achieve anything.

　　 心中不舒服而介意，謂之「氣」
　　 氣生則神傷
　　 胸中不抱殘而奮起，謂之「志」
　　 志立則神明
　　 The nuisance anger is the father of misery.
　　 Determination is not turned aside by worry;determination is the mother of brilliance.

　　 逢師不學去後悔
　　 遇賢不交別後悔
　　 事親不孝喪後悔
　　 對主不忠退後悔
　　 If you do not learn from a good teacher,you will regret it.
　　 If you do not make friends with a sage,you will regret it.
　　 If you do not show filial piety,you will regret it when your parents die.
　　 If you are not loyal to your boss,you will regret it when you are fired.

　　 見義不為過後悔
　　 見危不救陷後悔
　　 因果不信報後悔
　　 佛道不修死後悔
　　 If you do not have the courage to do what's right,you will regret it always.
　　 If you do not save someone from danger,you will regret it.
　　 If yiu do not believe in the law of causality,you will regret it after the karmic retribution.
　　 If you do not walk the path of Buddhahood,you will regret it after you die.

　　 想要樹立良好的形象，要立德
　　 想要獲得事業的成功，要立志
　　 想要改善自我的生活，要立業
　　 想要贏得後人的緬懷，要立言
　　 Attain virtue to gain repute.
　　 Go into business to improve your life.
　　 Make a plan to succeed in business.
　　 Write with skill to be celebrated by history.

　　 沒有志氣的人
　　 千言萬語好比耳邊風
　　 胸懷大志的人
　　 一言半語皆如及時雨
　　 For the hesitant,a thousand words do not help.
　　 For the determined,a word or two is like spring rain.

　　 人生最大的敵人
　　 不是別人，而是自己
　　 人生最大的勝利
　　 不是制敵，而是克己
　　 You are your biggest enemy.
　　 Subduing yourself is your greatest victory.

　　 濫用則多費
　　 多費則多營
　　 多營則多求
　　 多求則多辱
　　 You must spend greatly to squander greatly.
　　 If you spend greatly,you must scheme grandly.
　　 If you scheme grandly,you will demand greatly.
　　 If you demand greatly,you will be humbled massively.

　　 能寬者為廣
　　 能廣者為大
　　 能大者為容
　　 能容者為有
　　 A magnanimous person may be learned.
　　 A learned person may be great.
　　 A great person will be tolerant.
　　 A tolerant person may be wealthy.

　　 多讀歷史的名人故事可以養量
　　 多想自己的心胸懷抱可以養志
　　 To cultivate magnanimity,study the lives of the great.
　　 To cultivate determination,weigh your ideals and aspirations.

　　 名利勘不破，道德難以增長
　　 私情放不下，事功難以建立
　　 To cultivate virtue you must renounce fame and gain.
　　 Your career will fail if you don't renounce selfishness.

　　 寧可認錯，莫要說謊
　　 寧可被怪，莫要負疚
　　 寧可吃虧，莫要結怨
　　 寧可無用，莫要禍世
　　 Better to admit a mistake than to lie.
　　 Better to be wronged than to do wrong.
　　 Better to be taken advantage of than to have bad relations.
　　 Better to be thought useless than to bring ruin to the world.

　　 以寬厚為師，可以養量
　　 以儉僕為師，可以養家
　　 以奮發為師，可以養志
　　 以淡泊為師，可以養德
　　 Use magnanimity to grow more magnanimous.
　　 Use frugality to sustain your family.
　　 Use earnestness to cultivate your resolve.
　　 Use detachment to enlarge your virtue.

　　 人生的旅途，不怕跑得慢
　　 就怕原地站
　　 人生的事業，不怕不如人
　　 就怕志不立
　　 In your lifelong journey press forward,but relax when things sometimes bog down.
　　 In your lifelong journey be steadfast,but stay calm when you feel overwhelmed.

　　 心高，則氣傲
　　 心浮，則氣躁
　　 心虛，則理明
　　 心實，則志堅
　　 If your mind is proud,you will be arrogant.
　　 If your mind is vacillating,you will be impatient.
　　 If your mind is modest,you will be astute.
　　 If your mind is pragmatic,you will be resolute.

　　 凡人但見「利之為利」
　　 不知「無害之利」為大
　　 聖人既見「害之為害」
　　 尢知「有利之害」為盛
　　 We must recognize that a good deed that is harmless is far better than one that harms a few.
　　 The wise know that a bad deed that helps somebody is far worse than one that helps nobody.

　　 山珍海味少不了鹽
　　 花語巧語當不了錢
　　 功成名就少不了行
　　 投機取巧少了不功
　　 Salt makes a delicious dish sumptuous.
　　 Honeyed words cannot make you rich.
　　 Practice is rquired for attainment.
　　 Opportunism cannot make you a success.

　　 實務比理論有用
　　 行動比空談有力
　　 勤學比天才有成
　　 苦干比聰明有功
　　 More useful than theory is practice.
　　 More powerful than words is action.
　　 More valuable than genius is edu-cation.
　　 More practical than intellect is hard work.

　　 若欲杜人之口，菲若自己謹言
　　 若欲塞人之耳，莫若自己慎行
　　 Cautious speech averts eavesdropping.
　　 Cautious behavior arrests gossip.

五、佛光菜根譚之生活

　　 一等婆媳：如母女般的親密
　　 二等婆媳：如朋友般的尊重
　　 三等婆媳：如君臣般的嚴肅
　　 劣等婆媳：如冤家般的相聚
　　 The first-rate relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is like the intimate relationship between mother and daughter.
　　 The second-rate relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is like the respectful relationship between friends.
　　 The third-rate relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is like the imperious relationship of queen to subject.
　　 The fourth-rate relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is the spiteful relationship of two enemies.

　　 一等父母：愛念子女，教以聖賢之道
　　 二等父母：供給無乏，幫助成家立業
　　 三等父母：溺愛寵信，任其游蕩非為
　　 劣等父母：不教不養，經常凌虐施暴
　　 The first-rte parents love their children and train them in the way of sages.
　　 The second-rate parents provide for their children's needs and help them establish families and businesses.
　　 The third-rate parents pamper their children and leave them to idle away.
　　 The fourth-rate parents do not train their children, but rather often mistreat them.

　　 一等兒女：孝悌恭敬，晨昏定省
　　 二等兒女：供親所需，敬業樂業
　　 三等兒女：游閒疏懶，結交損友
　　 劣等兒女：作奸犯科，忤親逆倫
　　 The first-rate children show filial piety and address their parents morning and evening.
　　 The second-rate children work hard to fulfill their parents' needs.
　　 The third-rate children are lazy and make friends with bad people.
　　 The fourth-rate children do bad thing and disobey their parents.

　　 一等丈夫，幽默說笑，助理家務
　　 二等丈夫，喝茶看報，讚美太太
　　 三等丈夫，氣勢凌人，嫌東嫌西
　　 劣等丈夫，在外交際，游蕩不歸
　　 The first-rate husband has a sense of humor and helps with chores.
　　 The second-rate husband enjoys tea with his newspaper,and praises his wife constantly.
　　 The third-rate husband is a bully and complainer.
　　 The fourth-rate husband revels with friends and returns home late.

　　 一等太太，治家整潔，賢慧有德
　　 二等太太，慰問丈夫，讚美辛勞
　　 三等太太，嘮叨不休，嫌怪家事
　　 劣等太太，搬是弄非，制造事端
　　 The first-rate wife is virtuous and keeps a neat home.
　　 The second-rate wife comforts and praises her husband.
　　 The third-rate wife is a nag and complainer.
　　 The fourth-rate wife gossips and makes trouble.

　　 一等出家人：發菩提心，行菩薩道
　　 二等出家人：發出離心，安分守道
　　 三等出家人：攀緣世情，俗不可耐
　　 劣等出家人：自私自利，不守清規
　　 The first-rate monastice have Bodhi minds and walk the path of the Bodhisattva.
　　 The second-rate monastics aspire to be detached from worldly affairs,law-abiding,and content.
　　 The third-rate monastics are vulgar,and inclined to worldly affairs.
　　 The fourth-rate monastics are selfish,and reject pure precepts.

　　 一等信徒：恭敬三寶，助宣文教
　　 二等信徒：護法衛僧，正知正見
　　 三等信徒：貢高我慢，自讚毀他
　　 劣等信徒：正邪不分，謗僧毀法
　　 The first-rate devotees honor the Triple Gem and help spread Buddhist teaching and education.
　　 The second-rate devotees shelter the Dharma and the Sangha out of right understanding of Buddhism.
　　 The third-rate devotees arrogantly praise themselves while slandering others.
　　 The fourth-rate devotees cannot tell the true from the corrupt, but slander the Sangha and the Dharma.

　　 一等主管：關懷員工，尊重專業
　　 二等主管：信任授權，人性管理
　　 三等主管：官僚作風，氣勢凌人
　　 劣等主管：疑心猜忌，不通人情
　　 The first-rate managers care for their workers and respect their skills.
　　 The second-rate managers trust their workers to do their jobs.
　　 The third-rate managers are arrogant bureaucrats.
　　 The fourth-rate managers are jealous,suspicious, and inconsiderate.

　　 一等員工：敬業樂群，忠勤作務
　　 二等員工：認真負責，無愧操守
　　 三等員工：偷懶怠情，胡混時光
　　 劣等員工：制造事端，損人利己
　　 The first-rate employees respect their jobs and co-workers,and are loyal and diligent in performance.
　　 The second-rate employees work hard and responsibly,and are moral in their conduct.
　　 The third-rate employees are lazy and waste time.
　　 The fourth-rate employees incite conflicts for their own gain but others' harm.

　　 一等同事：互相尊重，推敬其能
　　 二等同事：合作無間，互補互信
　　 三等同事：孤僻獨行，自以為是
　　 劣等同事：興風作浪，破壞好事
　　 The first-rate colleagues respect and commend each other's abilities.
　　 The second-rate colleagues work well together,trusting and helping each other.
　　 The third-rate colleagues are egocentric loners who scorn the opinions of others.
　　 The fourth-rate colleagues are trouble-makers who undermine the achievements of others.

　　 一等朋友：規過勸善，教以正道
　　 二等朋友：患難與共，砌磋互勉
　　 三等朋友：趨炎附勢，以勢利交
　　 劣等朋友：吃喝玩樂，朋比為奸
　　 The first-rate friends help correct your mistakes by showing you the right path.
　　 The second-rate friends encourage you and stay with you in adversity.
　　 The third-rate friends hang on influential people and are snobs to all the rest.
　　 The fourth-rate friends are dissolute,and lead the rest astray.

　　 一等醫師：術德兼備，視病如親
　　 二等醫師：醫術高明，不耐詢問
　　 三等醫師：純為工作，毫無悲心
　　 劣等醫師：態度輕忽，草菅人命
　　 The first-rate doctors are skilled and virtuous,and treat their patients like family.
　　 The second-rate doctors,though skilled,don't tolerate their patients' queries.
　　 The third-rate doctors are without compassion.
　　 The fourth-rate doctors are careless and indifferent to human life.

　　 一等護士：溫和耐煩，悉心照顧
　　 二等護士：按時巡視，不虧職守
　　 三等護士：公事公辦，不耐厭煩
　　 劣等護士：晚娘面孔，脾氣暴躁
　　 The first-rate nurses are kind and uncomplaining,and care well for patients.
　　 The second-rate nurses diligently watch the wards.
　　 The third-rate nurses lack patience and work strictly by the rules.
　　 The fourth-rate nurses are crabby,like stepmothers.

　　 一等官員：勤政愛民，理性溝通
　　 二等官員：操守清廉，潔身自愛
　　 三等官員：吹牛拍馬，黨派營私
　　 劣等官員：公器私用，仗勢欺人
　　 The first-rate officials are diligent administrators who care about people and keep them informed.
　　 The second-rate officials conscientiously shield themselves from corruption.
　　 The third-rate officials boast and flatter,and conspire to reap the fruits of self-interest.
　　 The fourth-rate officials are bullies who use public property for their own gain.

　　 一等秘書：主管所需，了若指掌
　　 二等秘書：主管交待，及時配合
　　 三等秘書：隨時提醒，猶常誤事
　　 劣乖秘書：心不在焉，有錯不改
　　 The first-rate secretaries anticipate their bosses' needs.
　　 The second-rate secretaries execute their bosses' instructions.
　　 The third-rate secretaries make many mistakes, and must always be admonished.
　　 The fourth-rate secretaries forget everything and never correct their mistakes.

　　 一等律師：盡己所能，仗義伸冤
　　 二等律師：態度親切，主動解疑
　　 三等律師：只為賺錢，敷衍塞責
　　 劣等律師：見錢眼開，罔顧道德
　　 The first-rate lawyers are devoted to justice and the dismissal of false charges.
　　 The second-rate lawyers are devoted to their clients,and strive to solve their problems.
　　 The third-rate lawyers care only for the pay,and can't wait to get home.
　　 The fourth-rate lawyers have lost their honor in the struggle for personal gain.

　　 一等警察：見義勇為，親民愛民
　　 二等警察：盡忠職守，認真負責
　　 三等警察：上班下班，人事周到
　　 劣等警察：官腔十足，欺壓善良
　　 The first-rate police are brave and love the people.
　　 The second-rate police are honest and hard-working.
　　 The third-rate police just punch a clock and get along by going along.
　　 The fourth-rate police are bullies and bureaucrats.

　　 一等傳媒：正面報導，啟迪人心
　　 二等傳媒：報導如實，客觀公正
　　 三等傳媒：捕風捉影，主觀偏頗
　　 劣等傳媒：扭曲事實，譁眾取寵
　　 The first-rate media file uplifting reports that make people happy.
　　 The second-rate media file reports that are objective and fair.
　　 The third-rate media file reports that are subjective and unsubstantiated.
　　 The fourth-rate media distort truth to gain attention and favor.

　　 一等店員：老少無欺，顧主第一
　　 二等店員：認真負責，服務親切
　　 三等店員：態度冷淡，愛理不理
　　 劣等店員：見到客人，就像債主
　　 The first-rate shop clerks treat customers as guests,and never cheat.
　　 The second-rate shop clerks are earnest and kind.
　　 The third-rate shop clerks are cold and indifferent.
　　 The fourth-rate shop clerks treat customers like beggars.

　　 一等司機：安全整潔，守法禮讓
　　 二等司機：快慢得宜，遵守號志
　　 三等司機：只會開車，不重規則
　　 劣等司機：喜怒情緒，橫沖直撞
　　 The first-rate drivers are careful,tidy,law-abiding,and courteous.
　　 The second-rate drivers obey sign and drive safely.
　　 The third-rate drivers ignore the rules.
　　 The fourth-rate drivers are emotional and erratic.

　　 一等導游：常識豐富，熱情介紹
　　 二等導游：平實親切，定點解說
　　 三等導游：不苟言笑，所知有限
　　 劣等導游：冷漠無趣，不知所云
　　 The first-rate tourist guides know their subject and take interest in their clients.
　　 The second-rate tourist guides are kind and open,and explain everything.
　　 The third-rate tourist guides know little and care less.
　　 The fourth-rate tourist guides are unintelligible,cold,and dour.

　　 一等廚師：兼管六口鍋，氣定神閒
　　 二等廚師：一人四個灶，猶能談笑
　　 三等廚師：照顧二個爐，得需助手
　　 劣等廚師：只管一爐灶，手忙腳亂
　　 The first-rate cooks can manage six stoves without stress.
　　 The second-rate cooks can manage four stoves and tell jokes.
　　 The third-rate cooks can manage two stoves with help.
　　 The fourth-rate cooks can barely manage one stove.

　　 一等義工：謙虛熱誠，真心奉獻
　　 二等義工：耐勞耐煩，完成任務
　　 三等義工：玩票性質，沒有信義
　　 劣等義工：態度惡劣，沽名釣譽
　　 The first-rate volunteers are modest,warm,and dedicated.
　　 The second-rate volunteers are patient and hard-working.
　　 The third-rate volunteers are indifferent and break promises.
　　 The fourth-rate volunteers are malicious and insulting.

　　 一等人：很能干，也沒有脾氣
　　 二等人：很能干，但脾氣很大
　　 三等人：不能干，也沒有脾氣
　　 劣等人：不能干，脾氣卻很大
　　 The first-rate people are capable and even-tempered.
　　 The second-rate people are capable but hot-tempered.
　　 The third-rate people are not capable but even-tempered.

　　 一等國家，國富民富
　　 二等國家，國窮民富
　　 三等國家，國富民窮
　　 劣等國家，國窮民窮
　　 The first-rate country and its people are rich.
　　 The second-rate country is poor,while the people are rich.
　　 The third-rate country is rich,while the people are poor.
　　 The fourth-rate country and its people are poor.

　　 一等的學習：自己教育自己
　　 二等的學習：朋友互相砥礪
　　 三等的學習：等著老師教導
　　 劣等的學習：拒絕所有言教
　　 The first-rate learning is self-motivated.
　　 The second-rate learning comes of the encouragement of friends.
　　 The third-rate learning waits for the right teacher.
　　 The fourth-rate learning rejects all schooling.

　　 一等根器的人，憑著崇高理想而行事
　　 二等根器的人，憑著常識經驗而工作
　　 三等根器的人，憑著自己需要而生活
　　 劣等根器的人，憑著損人利己而苟存
　　 The first-rate people act with sublime ideals.
　　 The second-rate people act with common sense according to their experiences.
　　 The third-rate people act according to their needs and desires.
　　 The fourth-rate people act to hurt others.

　　 有慈悲有智慧，是一等人
　　 有慈悲無智慧，是二等人
　　 有智慧無慈悲，是三等人
　　 無慈悲無智慧，是劣等人
　　 The first-rate people are compassionate and intelligent.
　　 The second-rate people are compassionate but not intelligent.
　　 The third-rate people are intelligent but not compassionate.
　　 The fourth-rate people are neither compassionate nor intelligent.

　　 兒女有慈母的教育
　　 這是人生最幸福的事情
　　 丈夫有賢妻的扶持
　　 這是世間最美滿的境界
　　 學生有良師的栽培
　　 這是前途最有力的助緣
　　 老師有英才的傳授
　　 這是學界最美好的佳話
　　 Best for children:a mother's tranining.
　　 Best for a husband:his wife's support.
　　 Best causes and conditions for a student:education by a master.
　　 Best happiness for a teacher:a former student's eminence.

　　 公婆的微笑，是子孫的太陽
　　 兒女的音聲，是父母的音樂
　　 妻子的愛語，是丈夫的和風
　　 丈夫的臂膀，是全家的依靠
　　 Voices of children are music to parents.
　　 Grandchildren glow in the laughter of grandparents.
　　 Wives' endearments the dawn breeze for husbands.
　　 Fathers' embrace a refuge for families.

　　 學習歡喜，會成為一個「歡喜佛」
　　 學習自在，會成為一個「自在佛」
　　 學習包容，會成為一個「包容佛」
　　 學習圓通，會成為一個「圓通佛」
　　 Learn to be happy to become a happy Buddha.
　　 Learn to be carefree to become a carefree Buddha.
　　 Learn to be tolerant to become a tolerant Buddha.
　　 Learn to be friendly to become a friehdly Buddha.

　　 夫妻不和是兒女的不幸
　　 兄弟鬩牆是父母的傷痛
　　 員工相爭是企業的損失
　　 人民斗亂是國家的悲哀
　　 It hurts children when parents are at odds.
　　 It hurts parents when children quarrel.
　　 It hurts a business when employees fight.
　　 It hurts the nation when citizens are discontent.

　　 感情的交流，以公理正義為原則
　　 語言的溝通，以體諒包容為雅量
　　 人我的相處，以不違情理為自然
　　 金錢的運用，以量入為出為正常
　　 Act with righteousness.
　　 Speak with tolerance.
　　 Be friendly and behave rationally.
　　 Do not spend more than you have.

　　 人生，不懼艱辛，要攀峰越嶺
　　 人生，不怕疲累，要跋山涉水
　　 人生，不惜身命，要出生入死
　　 人生，不計危難，要赴湯蹈火
　　 Don't be afraid of hardship: transcend it.
　　 Don't be afraid of exhaustion:keep going.
　　 Don't be afraid of danger:be daring.
　　 Don't be afraid of dying:seize your chance.

　　 一切事業的成功，端賴人和的溝通
　　 溝通人和的要點，必須彼此的互重
　　 Business success requires harmony with others.
　　 The key to harmony is mutual respect.

　　 看地理不如看心理
　　 看地理不如重倫理
　　 看地理不如講道理
　　 盾地理不如信真理
　　 It is better to cultivate the mind,empha-size moral principles,be rational,and believe in the truth than to seek advice from a fortune-teller.

　　 平心靜氣，心情自然好
　　 虛心謙下，人緣自然好
　　 Patience and tranquility bring good feelings.
　　 Modesty brings good affinity.

　　 得理而能饒人，是謂厚道
　　 厚道則路寬
　　 無理而又損人，是謂霸道
　　 霸道則路窄
　　 If you are right and forgiving,you are virtuous;virtue broadens your scope.
　　 If you are wrong and quarrelsome,you are bullying;bullying narrows your scope.

　　 「講清楚，說明白」
　　 是人際相處的妙方
　　 「改心性，革陋習」
　　 是自我進步的動力
　　 Making everything clear is magic way to get along with people.
　　 Transforming your bad habits and thoughts accelerates your progress.

　　 如得人意，卻不得我意
　　 如得我意，卻不得人意
　　 要得人如我意，除非我如人意
　　 人人所得如意，大家萬事如意
　　 To make others happy,we may have to suffer.
　　 To make us happy,others may have to suffer.
　　 Make others happy before we make ourselves happy.
　　 If everybody is happy,all will be well.

　　 毋爭利而傷兄弟手足之天倫
　　 毋自私而斷親朋摯友之情誼
　　 毋貪吝而棄天道聖賢之仁慈
　　 毋暴戾而壞國家社會之祥和
　　 Don't fight your brothers and sisters for advantage.
　　 Don't hurt friends and family from selfishness.
　　 Don't deny others the compassion of the sages out of your greed and stinginess.
　　 Don't damage the harmony of society and country by violent acts.

　　 做事要有計劃
　　 用錢要有預算
　　 修學要有目標
　　 未來要有希望
　　 Make a plan before you act.
　　 Make a budget before you use the money.
　　 Set a goal before you practice.
　　 Have a hope for the future.

　　 就事論事，這是用人的原則
　　 通情達理，這是處世的準則
　　 榮辱與共，這是交友的法則
　　 生死無懼，這是生活的理則
　　 The way to treat people is to be fair.
　　 The way to live is to be intelligent and rational.
　　 The way to make friends is to share their honor and humiliation.
　　 The way to carry on is not to fear life or death.

　　 在物質上能淡泊，則不為形役
　　 在心性上能淡泊，則不為情困
　　 在名利上能淡泊，則不為世遷
　　 在情感上能淡泊，則不為境轉
　　 When you are detached from possessions,from name and gain,from passions and troubled thoughts,you won't be discouraged by what may come.

　　 寬可以容人
　　 厚可以載物
　　 勤可以補拙
　　 儉可以卻貧
　　 Magnanimity leads to tolerance.
　　 Tolerance leads to responsible actions.
　　 Diligence lets you reach your goal.
　　 Frugality will make you rich.

　　 有德，人必尊之
　　 有功，人必崇之
　　 有容，人必附之
　　 有量，人必從之
　　 With virtue,you will be respected.
　　 With achievements,you will be adored.
　　 With magnanimity,you will be acclaimed.
　　 With tolerance,you will be followed.

　　 遇事忍為妙，忍能解災厄
　　 處世善為寶，善能增福報
　　 Patience is a magic way to banish disaster.
　　 Kindness is a magic way to increase your merits.

　　 懂得做事的人，要做「本份事」
　　 懂得做人的人，要做「本份人」
　　 Those who understand business perform well.
　　 Those who understand how to get along behave well.

　　 勤奮不故意拖延
　　 忍耐不顧忌怯弱
　　 勇敢不過度自責
　　 放下不計較得失
　　 Work diligently and don't procrastinate.
　　 Be patient though you may be thought cowardly.
　　 Be brave and don't blame yourself too much.
　　 Be detached and surredner gain and loss.

　　 居家要選好鄰
　　 旅行要選好伴
　　 求知要選善書
　　 勵行要選益友
　　 Choose good neightbors for living.
　　 Choose good companions for travel.
　　 Choose good books for knowledge.
　　 Choose good friends for practice.

　　 世道坎坷，靠一「耐」字能通行
　　 人心難測，靠一「誠」字能知交
　　 When life is hard,patience helps.
　　 When people are hard to figure out,honesty helps win intimate friends.

　　 飲食八分飽，精神才會好
　　 講話留三分，日後好相見
　　 To stay in good,spirts,don't overeat.
　　 To get along,don't speak harshly of others.

　　 讚譽之詞可于人後言，聞者心喜
　　 批評之話當于人前說，可免是非
　　 Praising people behind their backs makes them happy.
　　 Criticizing people to their faces avoids gossip.

　　 多一個朋友，自然少一個敵人
　　 多一分努力，自然少一分挫敗
　　 One more friend is one less enemy.
　　 A day of hard work is a day of satisfaction.

　　 紅花必須要有綠葉的陪襯
　　 才能顯出整體的美感
　　 明月必須要有眾星的點綴
　　 才能表現夜色的美麗
　　 主管必須要有屬下的擁護
　　 才能發揮集體的創作
　　 個人必須要有大眾的性格
　　 才能開展全面的人生
　　 Ared flower needs green leaves to display the tree's beauty.
　　 A bright moon needs a sea of stars to display the night's beauty.
　　 A boss needs to get his subordinates working together to get the job done.
　　 A person needs the courage to embrace the mulititude to enjoy a full life.

　　 冷靜傾聽，不只增加知識
　　 而且受人歡迎
　　 空談閑論，不只令人生厭
　　 而且暴己之短
　　 Patient listening expands your knowledge and makes you welcome.
　　 Empty talk and gossip show your shortcomings and make you unwelcome.

　　 發心行道，自能聚合善緣
　　 熱心助人，自能累積經驗
　　 Aspiring to practice and cultivation helps accumulate good causes and conditions.
　　 Readiness to help broadens your experience.

　　 物質的苦樂沒有標準
　　 心中的自在才有價值
　　 成功的定義因人而異
　　 道德的圓成才是重要
　　 A carefree mind is more valued than pleasure.
　　 Virtue is more valued than success in business.

　　 「回響」是傳達心意最動聽的音聲
　　 「附和」是表現善意最美好的禮物
　　 Feedback is needed after you say what you think.
　　 Unanimity is the best sign of a good reception.

　　 寧與君子理論，莫與小人計較
　　 寧與智者吵架，不與愚者論道
　　 Better to deal with a virtuous than a mean person.
　　 Better to debate a wise than a foolish person.

　　 年年不忘春耕，自然能夠秋收
　　 時時不離助人，自然能得人助
　　 念念不起惡心，自然沒有業果
　　 處處不攪人我，自然沒有是非
　　 Spring planting leads to autuman harvest.
　　 Your helping hand always gains help from others.
　　 No evil mind: no karmic retribution.
　　 No discrimination: no gossip.

　　 靜下來聆聽對方的音聲
　　 是「溝通」的秘方
　　 動起來幫助對方的需要
　　 是「談判」的籌碼
　　 Listening is the key to communicating.
　　 Helping is the key to negotiating.

　　 海軍要與惡浪博斗
　　 陸軍要在沙場奮戰
　　 空軍要冒飛彈襲擊
　　 裝甲要能後方供輸
　　 全民要有心理武裝
　　 Navy fights on the sea.
　　 Army fights on the land.
　　 Air force fights in the sky.
　　 All armed forces defend against attack.
　　 Logistical forces supply the front lines.
　　 All the people must be mentally armed.

　　 不愁物質的匱乏，但做心靈的富翁
　　 不怕世間的貧苦，但做自在的主人
　　 Don't worry about scarcity: be rich in your mind.
　　 Don't worry about poverty: be your own master.

　　 兒童是家庭未來的希望
　　 少年是國家未來的主人
　　 青年是人間未來的棟梁
　　 老年是社會未來的典范
　　 Chilren are the hope of the family.
　　 Youth will be the leaders of the country.
　　 Young men and women will be the elite of the world.
　　 The elderly will be the models for society.

　　 肯定自己，才能向前
　　 尊重別人，才有助緣
　　 Self-recognition helps us move forward.
　　 Respecting others helps us obtain favorable conditions.

　　 參學，參了還要學
　　 學問，學了要會問
　　 When you visit a new place,try to learn about it.
　　 Asking questions,you will learn.

　　 除非不學，要學就要學會
　　 否則絕不放棄
　　 除非不問，要問就要問懂
　　 否則絕不放棄
　　 除非不想，要想就要想通
　　 否則絕不放棄
　　 除非不知，要知就要知透
　　 否則絕不放棄
　　 Unless you don't want to learn,learn deeply and never quit.
　　 Unless you don't want an answer,demand an answer and never quit.
　　 Unless you don't want to think,think until you understand and never quit.
　　 Unless you don't want to know,know it well and never quit.

　　 決心可以使人不致半途而廢
　　 毅力可以使人走上成功之路
　　 Determination helps you reach your goal.
　　 Perseverance leads to success.

　　 從長相來判斷一個人
　　 不如從所學來判斷一個人
　　 從所學來判斷一個人
　　 不如從心志來判斷一個人
　　 Judge people by their thoughts, not their smiles.
　　 Judge people by their intent, not their thoughts.

　　 沒有機會的時候，廣結善緣
　　 機會來的臨的時候，及時掌握
　　 When there is nothing to do,at least make good affinity with others.
　　 But when the chance comes to act,seize it.

　　 幼兒時，要重視禮貌的習慣
　　 長大後才能受人喜愛
　　 年輕時，要學會看書的習慣
　　 年老時才容易度日
　　 中年時，要培養修行的習慣
　　 生活中才能懂得去來
　　 老年時，要懂得保健的習慣
　　 晨昏里才能照顧自己
　　 Training children in courtesy makes them welcome adults.
　　 Teaching children to read comforts their old age.
　　 Cultivate practice in middle age to live well.
　　 Care for yourself now to live nealthy in old age.

　　 處世要有大無畏的勇敢
　　 行事要有大格局的前瞻
　　 做人要有大氣度的擔當
　　 修行要有不退轉的精神
　　 Conduct yourself with courage.
　　 Do business with vision.
　　 Shoulder your responsibility to society.
　　 Always practice.

　　 溫言鼓舞，是最大的上進動力
　　 包容諒解，是最佳的知心良友
　　 Tender encouragement moves people farther.
　　 Tolerance and understanding are intimate friends.

　　 事煩莫懼，可以化繁就簡
　　 是非莫辯，可以改非為真
　　 操守莫虧，可以清廉自持
　　 因果莫負，可以事理一如
　　 Don't be afraid of complex affairs; simplify them.
　　 Don't argue when wronged; change wrong to right.
　　 Be discreet and incorruptible.
　　 Follow the law of causality to realize the truth.

　　 以平常心面對世事
　　 以歡喜心學習接受
　　 以服務心和人結緣
　　 以感恩心回饋社會
　　 Face the world with a peaceful mind.
　　 Accept adversity with joy in your mind.
　　 Make affinity with a mind to serve others.
　　 Repay society with a grateful mind.

　　 團結必能和諧，和諧必須團結
　　 分工必須合作，合作要能分工
　　 Unity leads to harmony; harmony requires unity.
　　 Doing your job well requires that you cooperate; the cooperation of others lets you do your job well.

　　 日記，是一個人生活的軌轍
　　 日記，是一個人成長的寫照
　　 日記，是一個人經驗的記載
　　 日記，是一個人生命的歷史
　　 A diary is the map of your life.
　　 A diary is the chart of your growth.
　　 A diary is the record of your experience.
　　 A diary is the history of your past.

　　 凡事不可過份希望于人
　　 必須窮身力行，方能有濟
　　 凡事不可過份執著于己
　　 必須集思廣益，才能成功
　　 Don't depend on others: rely on yourself for success.
　　 Don't be stubborn: to succeed,get other opinions.

　　 常以「尊敬」「信實」
　　 與上司溝通，下情自能上達
　　 能以「尊重」、「信任」
　　 與部屬往來，上令必能下行
　　 Respect your boss when you must talk to him.
　　 Respect your subordinates,and trust them to carry out orders.

　　 為自求進步
　　 應該以「養氣」代替「怨氣」
　　 為成就事業
　　 應該以「和氣」代替「意氣」
　　 To succeed in life, cultivate spirtuality instead of complaint.
　　 To succeed in business,cultivate harmony instead of passion.

　　 過多的愛護並非不好
　　 但要受得起也給得起
　　 受得起不會給人失望
　　 給得起不會辜負人意
　　 Too much caring is not necessarily bad, but one should know how to receive and to give.
　　 Being able to receive, you encourage others; being able to give, you satisfy others.

　　 少年要有禮讚生命的感恩
　　 青年要有自覺信念的價值
　　 壯年要有活水源頭的精進
　　 老年要有歡喜生活的平靜
　　 Children should praise and be grateful for life.
　　 Youth should awaken to the value of faith.
　　 Young men and women should gush like a fountain.
　　 The elderly should enjoy a tranquil life.

　　 人生最大的福報，莫如無病康健
　　 處世最大的樂事，莫如無事免難
　　 The luckiest thing is to be healthy.
　　 The happiest thing is to be secure.

　　 對財物要有惜福、惜情、惜緣的珍惜之心
　　 對事物要有盡善、盡美、盡心的無愧之念
　　 We must cherish property as we do merit, love and sentiment, and affinity.
　　 We must manage our business well to avoid regrets.

　　 做事要發心
　　 開發心地才能生長萬物
　　 待人要慈悲
　　 與慈行悲才能得到人緣
　　 Ambition in business can increase merit and virtue.
　　 Treating people with compassion makes for good relationships.

　　 思想要有活見解
　　 做事須下死工夫
　　 Thinking requires fresh ideas.
　　 Working requires real effort.

　　 越多做，越能做
　　 越會忙，越能忙
　　 The more you do, the more you can do.
　　 The busier you are,the busier you can be.

　　 身體有病，要靠醫生來診療
　　 心靈生病，要靠自己來醫治
　　 Illness is cured by a doctor.
　　 Madness is cured by yourself.

　　 為人要有品德
　　 做事要有品質
　　 立業要有品格
　　 生活要有品味
　　 To behave well, be moral.
　　 To handle affairs, be good.
　　 To conduct business,be upright.
　　 To live well, have good taste.

　　 為人之德只在「謙讓」
　　 修身之道只在「正派」
　　 行善之要只在「喜舍」
　　 朋友之交只在「情義」
　　 The highest virtue is modesty.
　　 The way of practice is righteousness.
　　 The key to good deeds is generosity.
　　 The key to making friends is kindness and justice.

　　 過份節儉者，會給人指為吝嗇
　　 過份謙讓者，會給人譏為畏縮
　　 過份膽小者，會給人評為卑賤
　　 過份快速者，會給人認為馬虎
　　 Too much frugality is called stinginess.
　　 Too much modesty is called prudery.
　　 Too much caution is called timidity.
　　 Too little caution is called recklessness.

　　 勤則家興
　　 懶則家傾
　　 儉則家富
　　 奢則家貧
　　 Diligence makes a family wealthy.
　　 Laziness makes a family decline.
　　 Frugality makes a family prosper.
　　 Extravagance makes a family poor.

　　 儉樸是窮人的財富
　　 儉樸是富人的智慧
　　 儉僕是治國的要件
　　 儉樸是廉潔的品德
　　 Thrift brings fortune to the poor.
　　 Thrift is the virtue of the rich.
　　 Thrift is essential to ruling a country.
　　 Thrift is a virtue that cannot be corrupted.

　　 處事依據道理
　　 行為遵循倫理
　　 做人要能講理
　　 學道須究真理
　　 In business, be principled.
　　 In society, be ethical.
　　 To get along, be reasonable.
　　 To practice Buddhism, learn the truth.

　　 委屈自己，才能跟人團結
　　 自我犧牲，才能跟人合作
　　 To unite, compromise.
　　 To work with others, be flexible.

　　 用容顏表達歡喜
　　 用雙肩擔當責任
　　 用微笑美化人生
　　 用胸懷包容一切
　　 Show happiness with your expression.
　　 Bear responsibilities with your shoulders.
　　 Make a better life with your smile.
　　 Embrace the world with your heart.

　　 在發怒的時候有慈悲的心腸
　　 在慈悲的時候有發怒的認真
　　 在擁有的時候有喜舍的個性
　　 在喜舍的時候有擁有的感受
　　 When you are angry, also be compassionate.
　　 When you are compassionate,also be serious.
　　 When you own something, you can enjoy giving.
　　 When you practice joyful giving, you can feel you own something.

　　 若能以「牛馬」精神服務大眾
　　 必為大家尊敬
　　 若能以「龍象」姿態成就事業
　　 必為社會中堅
　　 If we serve others like cattle or horses, we will be respected.
　　 If we succeed in business like the dragon or elephant, we can be society's elite.

　　 面對苦惱時，不要傷心流淚
　　 要以悲憤為力量
　　 面對委屈時，不要嘆息失望
　　 要以忍耐為擔當
　　 面對誘惑時，不要虛榮迷茫
　　 要以禪定為舟航
　　 面對榮耀時，不要患得患失
　　 要以克制為良方
　　 Facing trouble,don't be sad and weep, but transform sorrow to strength.
　　 Facing grievance,don't sigh and be disappointed, but shoulder it with patience.
　　 Facing temptation, don't be lost, but sail on with meditation, and mindfulness.
　　 Facing honor, don't calculate gain or loss, but be restrained.

六、佛光菜根譚之啟示

001
　　 人若自大，其實正顯示自己的無知
　　 人能謙虛，其實正表示自己的無求
　　 Arrogance betrays ignorance.
　　 modesty reveals contentment.
002
　　 能不計一時成敗
　　 才能成就千秋之偉業
　　 能不計個人得失
　　 才能圖謀萬民之福祉
　　 Indifference to defeat frees you for great deeds.
　　 Indifference to gain frees you for great service
003
　　 有遠見者，看未來而不看眼前
　　 有抱負者，積德業而不積盛名
　　 有作為者，爭千秋而不爭一時
　　 有弘願者，為大眾而不為自己
　　 Wise people look to the future,not to today.
　　 Right-aspiring people prefer virtue to status.
　　 Able people prefer great deeds to a moment's fame.
　　 People who embrace a great vow work for everybody,not just themselves.
004
　　 不懂反省的人
　　 永遠看不到自己的缺點
　　 不肯奮發的人
　　 永遠用不到自己的長處
　　 Examine yourself to learn your faults.
　　 Work hard to make your merits useful.
005
　　 失意時要「退一步想」，自我沉潛
　　 得意時要「想下一步」，自我惕厲
　　 When things are not going well,stay calm.
　　 When things are going well,plan for a crisis.
006
　　 為人，群而不嘗，則可以留美名
　　 為將，敗而不降，則可以垂青史
　　 為臣，公而不私，則可以揚後世
　　 為君，屈而不辱，則可以傳千古
　　 Whoever gets along well can be famous.
　　 A general who does not yield will be cheered.
　　 An official who is impartial will be praised.
　　 A ruler who overcomes dishonor will be revered.
007
　　 成功要靠自己努力，別無他途
　　 失敗要靠自己檢討，猶有可為
　　 There is no success except by hard work.
　　 Success comes when you learn from your failure.
008
　　 有豐富的內涵
　　 才能散發優雅的氣質
　　 有沉潛的蘊釀
　　 才能奮發生命的動力
　　 Kindness and patience reveal your grace.
　　 Calm preparation can revive your prospects.
009
　　 學問在于治心
　　 心不治，縱學無益
　　 思惟在于悟理
　　 理不悟，縱思無益
　　 Training that does not discipline the mind is useless.
　　 Thought that does not enlighten is worthless.
010
　　 常對群眾不滿，終遭群眾遺棄
　　 常覺自己不足，終能進德修業
　　 Whoever is too ambitious will be discarded.
　　 Whoever confronts his failings can succeed.
011
　　 自尊要防止傲慢，傲慢不能進步
　　 自謙要防止自卑，自卑不能成功
　　 Be confident,but avoid the trap of arrogance.
　　 Be modest ,but avoid the error of self-contempt.
012
　　 做事可以失敗，但不能做人失敗
　　 過去可以失敗，但不能未來失敗
　　 Your business has failed,but your life goes on.
　　 Your business failed yesterday,not tomorrow.
013
　　 功名富貴都是人世虛榮
　　 胸襟浩大才是人生受用
　　 Wealth and position are empty glories.
　　 Magnanimity achieves great success.
014
　　 要做老大，先要懂得做老二
　　 要做主管，先要懂得做屬下
　　 If you wish to be first,learn to be second.
　　 If you wish to be boss,learn how to labor.
015
　　 說話斷人希望，也是殺生
　　 助成別人因緣，也是護生
　　 Speech that deepens despair is a kind of knife.
　　 Providing good causes and conditions saves others from harm.
016
　　 世間上沒有小人物
　　 只要發大心，就是大人物
　　 世間上沒有大問題
　　 只要虛其心，就沒大不了
　　 No one is small who aspires greatly.
　　 No problem is large when prospects are modest.
017
　　 知過改過是求得心安的最好辦法
　　 知恩報恩是增品進德的最佳途徑
　　 For peace of mind,correct your errors.
　　 To cultivate virtue,repay favors.
018
　　 改變自己最大的力量就是懺悔
　　 肯定自己最大的力量就是發心
　　 Repentance has the greatest transforming power.
　　 Aspiration is the greatest confidence builder.
019
　　 最容易毀滅人生的就是煩惱
　　 最容易成就偉人的就是逆境
　　 Defilement is the most destructive thing in life.
　　 Disadvantage is the best condition for success.
020
　　 有突破困難的決心
　　 才能獲得良機
　　 有接受失敗的勇氣
　　 才會獲致成功
　　 Determination to succeed brings good fortune.
　　 Courage to fail brings hope of success.
021
　　 能夠自我檢討
　　 別人必難議我之非
　　 能夠自我反省
　　 別人必難入我心罪
　　 Self-awareness turns aside criticism.
　　 Self-awareness turns aside blame.
022
　　 保持現狀，就是落伍
　　 躊躇不前，就是退步
　　 Never changing is regressing.
　　 Always hesitating is regressing.
023
　　 人生最大的平安是：
　　 心安理得、俯仰無愧
　　 人生最大的危機是：
　　 心高氣傲、剛愎自用
　　 The best refuge is tranquility and a clear heart.
　　 The worst calamity is pride and stubbornness.
024
　　 所謂勇者
　　 是敢于向自己丑陋習性挑戰的人
　　 所謂仁者
　　 是不斷對別人丑陋習性包容的人
　　 The valiant reform their bad habits.
　　 The generous put up with others'habits.
025
　　 決心做、用心做
　　 沒有做不成的事
　　 決心改、用心改
　　 沒有改不了的過
　　 The determined can achieve anything.
　　 The determined can erase all their faults.
026
　　 世間事沒有絕對的成功
　　 只有不斷進步
　　 世間法沒有所謂的公平
　　 只有真理無私
　　 There is only progress,not absolute success.
　　 Only the truth is absolutely just.
027
　　 心善，則觸目所及皆真善美
　　 心惡，則言行舉止皆貪瞋癡
　　 A good heart sees truth,goodness,and beauty.
　　 An evil heart shows greed,hatred,and ignorance.
028
　　 大願沒能提得起
　　 是非就放不下
　　 是非沒能放得下
　　 大願就提不起
　　 Making a great vow helps you halt gossip.
　　 Halting gossip helps you make a great vow.
029
　　 一已的私欲可以引起戰端
　　 一念的仇恨可以禍延子孫
　　 一腔的熱情可以化解冷漠
　　 一心的專注可以開發潛能
　　 Selfishness provokes war.
　　 Hatred rouses generations of calamity.
　　 Sympathy conveys warmth.
　　 Attentiveness brings progress.
030
　　 讀書，要求精不求博
　　 用心，要求專不求雜
　　 Study reality,not just books.
　　 Study intensely and don't be distracted.
031
　　 樂觀的人
　　 永遠為自己「比下有余」而慶幸
　　 悲觀的人
　　 永遠為自己「比上不足」而遺憾
　　 Cheerful people treasure their advantages.
　　 Gloomy people waste time lementing their fate.
032
　　 當愚癡的邪風吹來的時候
　　 要抱緊智慧明理的磐石
　　 要瞋怒的烈火熾盛的時候
　　 應潑灑柔和忍耐的法水
　　 當貪欲的洪流高漲的時候
　　 需開啟喜舍布施的閘門
　　 當驕慢的高山隆起的時候
　　 得運用謙虛尊重的巨鏟
　　 When the evil wind of ignorance blows,hold on to the rock of wisdom.
　　 When the fire of hatred burns,sprinkle it with the Dharma water of tenderness and patience.
　　 When the torrent of greed floods in,open your gate of generosity.
　　 When the mountain of arrogance swells,take up your shovel of modesty and respect.
033
　　 成功的秘密
　　 在于對目標的堅定有恆
　　 成功的要訣
　　 在于對因緣的了然于胸
　　 The key to success is persistence.
　　 The key to success is awareness of causes and conditions.
034
　　 不順利的逆境，要靠勇氣克服
　　 不順意的人事，要用雅量包容
　　 With courage,we can conquer adversity.
　　 With magnanimity,we can tolerate unhappy relationships.
035
　　 眼欲看，當看其邪與正
　　 耳欲聽，當聽其是與非
　　 口欲言，當言其對與錯
　　 手欲做，當做其真與假
　　 腳欲行，當行其當與否
　　 心欲想，當想其善與惡
　　 To see right,eyes must look past illusion.
　　 To hear right,ears must listen with care.
　　 To speak right,mouth must tell no lies.
　　 To do right,hands must shun evil.
　　 To walk right,feet must find the path.
　　 To think right,mind must discern the truth.
036
　　 只要有生命，未來就有希望
　　 只要活下去，必定就有力量
　　 Where there is life,there is hope.
　　 Where there is life,there is strength.
037
　　 利害心愈明，則親屬不睦
　　 賢愚心愈明，則交友不長
　　 是非心愈明，則修道不成
　　 好惡心愈明，則事理不契
　　 Those who are too critical about gain or loss cannot get along with relatives.
　　 Those who discriminate sage from simpleton cannot be friends for long.
　　 Those who discriminate right from wrong too much cannot practice well.
　　 Those who discriminate like from dislike too much cannot walk the path towards truth.
038
　　 「禮賢下士」
　　 是身為領導者成功的要素
　　 「妒賢害能」
　　 是身為主管者失敗的原因
　　 Courtesy to the wise and scholarly brings a leader cuccess.
　　 Jealousy of the wise and virtuous brings a leader failure.
039
　　 每說一句話，總是發自肺腑
　　 不因拙于言辭而造成別人難堪
　　 每做一件事，必然考慮周延
　　 不因一念愚昧而誤了全盤計劃
　　 Tell the truth,but don't embarrass others with indiscreet speech.
　　 Always make a plan,but don't spoil the outcome with reckless action.
040
　　 說話
　　 要立志說「有三千年功用」的話語
　　 做事
　　 要立志做「有三千年影響」的事業
　　 作文
　　 要立志作「有三千年價值」的文章
　　 道德
　　 要立志行「有三千年示范」的德行
　　 When you make a speech,let it reverberate for 3000 years.
　　 When you do business,let it resound for 3000 years.
　　 When you publish an article,let it resonate for 3000 years.
　　 When you act righteously,be a role model for 3000 years.
041
　　 懊悔無益
　　 結果一生都在遺憾中度過
　　 實踐諾言
　　 才能在現世的人生里圓滿
　　 There is no use living a life of regret.
　　 Lead a perfect life by keeping your word.
042
　　 只要你願意為大眾寫下「歷史」的篇章
　　 別人自然樂意為你留下「歷史」的軌跡
　　 As we hope to be remembered by future generations,so did our ancestors hope that we would remember them.
043
　　 偉大的人以成就他人完成自己
　　 卑劣的人以殘害他人成就自己
　　 Great people help others achieve greatly.
　　 Mean people hold others back.
044
　　 欺壓弱小，這是可恥的行為
　　 征服困難，才是榮耀的舉動
　　 Bullying the weak is shameful.
　　 Solving conflicts is praiseworthy.
045
　　 路，不可以不看就走
　　 話，不可以不想就說
　　 事，不可以不明就做
　　 神，不可以不知就信
　　 Look at the road before you cross it.
　　 Think before you speak.
　　 Plan carefully before you act.
　　 Study a new god before you worship it.
046
　　 「謙」字可以少過
　　 「悔」字可以除過
　　 「退」字可以遠過
　　 「智」字可以離過
　　 Modesty averts mistakes.
　　 Wisdom avoids errors.
　　 Repentance rids you of transgressions.
　　 Stepping back prevents demerits.
047
　　 遇事而不惑，則可以知其智明
　　 危難而不避，則可以知其忠勇
　　 臨財而不苟，則可以知其清廉
　　 處公而不私，則可以知其正直
　　 Bright people are not perplexed by what may come.
　　 Loyal,brave peole do not fly from troubles.
　　 Honest people do not take what is not theirs.
　　 Righteous people are impartial judges.
048
　　 一事不小心，方寸大亂
　　 三句不對理，必遭反駁
　　 十分不耐煩，事業難成
　　 萬事學吃虧，萬方來會
　　 One small mistake can lead to chaos.
　　 Ambiguous speech can be distorted.
　　 Impatience can lead to business failure.
　　 To have good causes and conditions,bear your mistreatment by others.
049
　　 「一鼓作氣」比較容易
　　 「再接再勵」需要耐力
　　 「連中三元」端賴恆毅
　　 「不忘初心」才能終結
　　 It is easy enough to do it once.
　　 It takes patience to do it twice.
　　 It takes persistence to do it three times.
　　 Persevere to the end.
050
　　 主管不會領眾
　　 屬下自然想求他去
　　 屬下不受領導
　　 主管自然要求換人
　　 A bad manager loses his workers.
　　 A bad worker loses his job.
051
　　 說話要輕
　　 論點要精
　　 做事要專
　　 做人要寬
　　 Speech should be compassionate.
　　 Discussions should carry weight.
　　 Workers should be attentive.
　　 Everyone should be magnanimous.
052
　　 心胸狹窄的人
　　 喜歡膨脹自己，經常批評他人
　　 心胸寬大的人
　　 喜歡推崇他人，也愛論些觀念
　　 Narrow people boast and criticize.
　　 Open people praise and speak truth.
053
　　 忍耐自能增加力量
　　 明理自懂隨順因緣
　　 Patience is power.
　　 Intelligence leads to causes and conditions.
054
　　 發心自可莊嚴自己
　　 溝通自然和諧人際
　　 Aspiration increases esteem.
　　 Communication improves harmony.
055
　　 說話前應先考慮，自己做得到嗎？
　　 做事前應先想想，對別人有利嗎？
　　 Before speaking,should you say it?
　　 Before acting,should you do it ?
056
　　 我們無法停止時間軌道的轉動
　　 但要從中覺悟無常的真諦
　　 我們無法追逐日升月落的腳步
　　 但要從中認清生命的價值
　　 We can't stop time,but we can discover impermanence.
　　 We can't chase the sun,but we can discover the cosmos.
057
　　 天理、良心，要求別人是在罵人
　　 若要求自己則是講道
　　 無理、私心，原諒別人是謂器量
　　 若原諒自己則是無知
　　 Demanding that others be wise and industrious is repellent,but teaching by example is magnanimous.
　　 Pardoning the foolish and greedy is noble.but forgiving ourselves is a waste of time.
058
　　 歡喜「自讚毀他」，必遭反彈
　　 喜歡「謙已美人」，必得人和
　　 Whoever slanders and seeks praise is unwelcome.
　　 Whoever is humble and gives praise is welcome.
059
　　 以責人之心責已，必定少過
　　 以恕已之心恕人，必然進德
　　 For fewer mistakes,be tough with yourself.
　　 For increased merit,be easy on others.
060
　　 不擇細流者才能成江海
　　 不辭土壤者才能成高山
　　 不恥下問者才能致淵博
　　 不文飾非者才能盡善美
　　 A great ocean does not rebuff streams.
　　 A high mountain does not reject boulders.
　　 A wise man learns even from the mediocre.
　　 A great man does not conceal his mistakes.
061
　　 薄福的人，應該常行惜福的事
　　 薄德的人，應該常行積德的事
　　 The wretched should try to accumulate merits.
　　 The wayward should try to improve their virtue.
062
　　 結交益友，可以做好人
　　 近朱者赤也
　　 勤讀傳記，可以立事功
　　 見賢思齊焉
　　 Make worthy friends to improve your conduct.
　　 Emulate the wise to achieve success.
063
　　 耐煩的人讀書才會深入
　　 耐煩的人做事才會圓融
　　 耐煩的人處眾才會通達
　　 耐煩的人修行才會成就
　　 Patience leads to the deepest truths.
　　 Patience lets you succeed in business.
　　 Patience lets you get along with others.
　　 Patience succeeds in practice and cultivation.
064
　　 能夠接受教誨
　　 「勇于認錯」的人，大都進步得快
　　 覺得自己有理
　　 「死不認錯」的人，往往原地踏步
　　 Those who admit their faults can advance.
　　 Those who never admit faults cannot advance.
065
　　 爭氣，不要生氣
　　 好強，但不逞強
　　 Strive for your goal and don't be impatient.
　　 Have a strong will but don't show off.
066
　　 受人稱譽要能不自滿
　　 被他欺侮要能不怨尤
　　 遭逢失敗要能不氣餒
　　 處事成功要能不驕恣
　　 Don't be smug with praise.
　　 Don't whine about humiliation.
　　 Don't be discouraged by failure.
　　 Don't be arrogant with success.
067
　　 一味盲進，往往自誤誤人
　　 進退有據，才能有守有為
　　 To advance blindly damages everyone's interests.
　　 To advance or retreat on principle makes you capable of great achievements.
068
　　 當得意時
　　 須尋一條退路，然後不危于安樂
　　 當失意時
　　 須尋一條出路，然後可生于憂患
　　 When all is going sell,plan for hard times.
　　 When hard times come,you will find a way out of your distress.
069
　　 「不忘初心」可以給我們力量
　　 「不忘舊惡」可以給我們心和
　　 「不計利害」可以給我們超越
　　 「不慕虛榮」可以給我們養望
　　 To keep strong,remember your initial purpose.
　　 To keep calm,forget grudges.
　　 Transcend gain and loss.
　　 Cultivate your virtue by despising empty glory.
070
　　 人情比金錢重要
　　 道義比人情更高
　　 名譽比生命重要
　　 良心比名譽更高
　　 Prefer sympathy to money.
　　 Prefer justice to sympathy.
　　 Prefer reputation to life.
　　 Prefer conscience to reputation.
071
　　 能夠從善如流，自然順理成章
　　 只要耐煩有恆，不怕不能成功
　　 By accepting wise counsel.you can succeed.
　　 Being persistent,you will succeed.
072
　　 最美的語言是讚嘆好人
　　 最大的功德是助成好事
　　 最壞的行為是驕橫我慢
　　 最劣的品行是好逸惡勞
　　 The sweetest words praise good people.
　　 The finest merit is charity.
　　 The worst offense is arrogance.
　　 The worst fault is indolence.
073
　　 別人善意的批評我非
　　 我應, 尊之為師
　　 別人惡意的稱讚我是
　　 我應視之為敵
　　 When someone criticizes you with good intent,he is your teacher.
　　 When someone praises you with evil intent,he is your enemy.
074
　　 做人要講事非，但不要太計利害
　　 做事要講利害，但不要太怕是非
　　 To get along,know right from wrong but don't fret over gain and loss.
　　 In business,be concerned about gain and loss but don't fret about gossip.
075
　　 萬謗難擋，不如一默
　　 百事難成，唯靠一勤
　　 When you can't avoid slander,receive it calmly.
　　 When failure is likely,try harder to succeed.
076
　　 病從口入
　　 若口不亂食，則病從何入？
　　 禍從口出
　　 若口能慎言。則禍從何出？
　　 Diseases enter by the mouth:if you take care about what you eat ,how can illness enter your body?
　　 Careless talk causes problems:if you are cautious in speech,how can there be trouble?
077
　　 不能接受挫折時的磨鍊
　　 就不能擔當大任
　　 不能接受失敗時的鍛鍊
　　 就不能成就大事
　　 不能接受毀謗時的考驗
　　 就不能發揮大用
　　 不能接受悲傷時的經驗
　　 就不能升華大愛
　　 If you can't bear frustration,you cannot do your job.
　　 If you can't accept failure,you cannot succeed.
　　 If you can't accept slander,you cannot be useful.
　　 If you can't accept sorrow,your love cannot grow.
078
　　 最好的管理，就是自己管好自己
　　 最壞的領導，就是自己言行不一
　　 A manager must first manage himself.
　　 A leader must make his actions match his words.
079
　　 爭強好勝的人，樹敵必多
　　 委屈求全的人，道路必寬
　　 Those who battle have many adversaries,
　　 Those who pardon have a wider road.
080
　　 無求，自然不爭
　　 不爭，自然無瞋
　　 無瞋，自然少怨
　　 少怨，自然多福
　　 Without a demand there is no dispute.
　　 Without a dispute there is no hate.
　　 Without hate there is no grievance.
　　 Without grievance there is a better conclusion.
081
　　 老
　　 最怕的是心力衰退
　　 而非年齡增加
　　 人
　　 最怕的是自己喪志
　　 而非別人輕視
　　 Fear not old age but loss of fortitude.
　　 Fear not scorn but loss of resolve.
082
　　 不滿足的人，找不到安樂椅
　　 不惜福的人，找不到聚寶盆
　　 The discontented will never find rest.
　　 The dissatisfied will never be rewarded.
083
　　 超脫榮辱毀譽，就是解脫
　　 看淡成敗得失，就是放下
　　 Liberation means rising above honor and humiliation,slander and praise.
　　 Detachment means rising above success and failure,gain and loss.
084
　　 自己有過，不當諱
　　 朋友有過，決當為之諱
　　 自己有成，不當揚
　　 朋友有成，決當為之揚
　　 Conceal your friends' mistakes but not yours.
　　 Proclaim your friends' successes but not yours.
085
　　 把握當下，才能創造繼起的生命
　　 展望未來，應該把握當下的機緣
　　 Seize this moment to create the future.
　　 Seize present causes and conditions to improve the future.
086
　　 無人則私
　　 無私則公
　　 無明則昧
　　 無昧則智
　　 Indifference to suffering leads to selfishness.
　　 Selflessness leads to righteousness.
　　 Lgnorance leads to delusion.
　　 Mindfulness leads to wisdom.
087
　　 瞋怒怨恨，是煩惱的根本
　　 感恩知足。是快樂的泉源
　　 Anger and hatred are the root of trouble.
　　 Gratitude and content are the source of happiness.
088
　　 欲望過多，必然窮苦不足
　　 恬不知恥，必然貧賤卑微
　　 疑心太重，必然受人輕視
　　 姿態太高，必然遭人排擠
　　 Desire leads to poverty.
　　 Loss of conscience leads to humiliation.
　　 Suspicion leads to contempt.
　　 Arrogance makes you unwelcome.
089
　　 好心一起，一切吉祥如意
　　 惡念一生，百萬障門開啟
　　 Good will opens the gateway to good luck.
　　 Evil thought opens the gateway to hindrances.
090
　　 退後，是為了跳得更遠
　　 壓縮，是為了彈得更高
　　 休息，是為了走得更長
　　 韜光，是為了學得更博
　　 Step back to jump further.
　　 Crouch back to spring higher.
　　 Rest to walk longer.
　　 Withdraw to learn better.
091
　　 失去丈夫的寡婦必須擦乾眼淚
　　 才有力量撫養子女
　　 沒有雙親的孩子更要堅強奮斗
　　 才有勇氣面對現實
　　 缺乏師資的學生唯有勤修自學
　　 才能尋得學問入門
　　 不同黨派的官員若能拼除門戶
　　 才能相謀治國之方
　　 Widows must conquer sorrow to raise children.
　　 Deprived children must be strong to face society.
　　 Badly taught students must be their own teachers.
　　 Officials must get rid of prejudices to govern.
092
　　 秋天積谷存糧，自然不愁嚴冬來臨
　　 白天設奮照明，自然不怕夜幕低垂
　　 平時積德養望，自然不憂毀譽加身
　　 生前奉獻社會，自然不懼遺憾後世
　　 Store food in autumn to survive the cold winter.
　　 Oil your lamp by day to read by night.
　　 Increase your virtue to disdain slander.
　　 Be devoted to society to increase your merit.
093
　　 人貴立志，有志者事竟成
　　 人貴存誠，精誠者金石開
　　 人貴明理，達理者去向通
　　 人貴行善，心善者貴人來
　　 To succeed,be determined.
　　 To persuade your opponents,be honest.
　　 To advance your career,be intelligent.
　　 To gain patronage,do good.
094
　　 感情若是一廂情願，則難天長地久
　　 財富若是巧取豪奪，必有敗壞之虞
　　 名聲若是譁眾取寵，終將遭人唾棄
　　 地位若是坐享其成，便會引起非議
　　 Unrequited love cannot last.
　　 Stolen wealth will disappear.
　　 A boaster's fame will fade away.
　　 Unearned rank will be censured.
095
　　 開發潛能，更新觀念，這是自我建設
　　 懶惰懈怠，不結人緣，這是自我破壞
　　 成就自己，造福別人，這是自我尊重
　　 打擊別人，榮耀自己，這是自我毀滅
　　 Keep learning to keep growing.
　　 Always make good affinity to progress.
　　 Work for society to gain self-esteem.
　　 Doing harm for gain wil destroy you.
096
　　 有大胸襟，方有大格局
　　 有大格局，方能成大事
　　 Generosity and determination let you think big.
　　 Thinking big,you can achieve great things.
097
　　 有了國防建設，國家才能富強安定
　　 有了文教建設，社會才能和諧有禮
　　 有了經濟建設，民生才能富足安樂
　　 有了交通建設，地方才能繁榮發展
　　 有了倫理建設，家庭才能和諧尊重
　　 有了自我建設，生命才能寬闊開展
　　 National defense keeps a nation rich and stable.
　　 Culture keeps society charming and polite.
　　 A strong economy makes society rich and happy.
　　 Public transit brings wealth and development.
　　 Ethical conduct makes families open and caring.
　　 Self-respect makes you vital and content.
098
　　 「過去」的時間已經悄然而逝
　　 永不回頭
　　 「現在」的時間如箭一般飛走
　　 轉眼即逝
　　 「未來」的時間猶在慢慢接近
　　 擦身而過
　　 「當下」的時間能夠即時把握
　　 剎那永恆
　　 The past is gone and never will return.
　　 The present flies and soon will disappear.
　　 The future comes but cannot yet be seized.
　　 The present must be seized and never let go.
099
　　 不殺生而護生
　　 如在人壽保險公司投保
　　 不偷盜而喜舍
　　 如在銀行中存入了巨款
　　 不邪淫而自重
　　 如在幸福家庭中受表揚
　　 不妄語而慎言
　　 如在美麗語言學校獲獎
　　 不吸毒而守道
　　 如在健康保險公司投保
　　 Not to kill but to save is like life insurance.
　　 Not to steal but to give is like money in a bank.
　　 Not to misbehave sexually but to behave well is like gaining a happy family.
　　 Not to lie but to speak truth is like passing a language school.
　　 Not to take drugs but to stay clean is like health insurance.
100
　　 擁有財物而不用，和「沒有」並無差別
　　 擁有金錢不會用，和「無用」無有不同
　　 一心想要「擁有」，不如提倡「用有」
　　 「擁有」只是富者，「用有」才是智者
　　 Hoarding without use is like not having.
　　 Money you don't know how to use is worthless.
　　 Better use well what you have than try to own more.
　　 Property is empty possession unless you have wisdom to use it well.

七、佛光菜根譚之寶典

001-1
　　 世間以五欲六塵為樂
　　 達人以禪悅法喜為真
　　 世間以立德立功為務
　　 達人以證悟般若為要

　　 Ordinary people indulge in five desires and six senses;practitioners look for harma joy in meditation.
　　 Ordinary people think of being virtuous and making achievements;practitioners focus on attaining prajna.
001-2
　　 世間以百年長壽為久
　　 達人以無量壽命為安
　　 世間以迷信執我為真
　　 達人以慈悲無我為實

　　 Ordinary people look for long life;practitioners look for endless life in the Dharma.
　　 Ordinary people are attached to superstition;practitioners attend to ompassion and non-self.
002
　　 真正的富有，是歡喜而不是財富
　　 真正的貧窮，是無知而不是無錢

　　 The real wealth in happiness,not money.
　　 The real poverty is ignorance,not want of money.
003
　　 心生萬物隨識變，心有所主自能安
　　 人生際遇隨業轉，視已經營聖凡分

　　 Consciousness can manifest all things,good and bad;when your mind is healthy you are at peace.
　　 Lives are driven by karma;how you manage your life will make you a sage or a simpleton.
004
　　 多欲為窮，知足眼前皆淨土
　　 人生有定，通達身外總浮云

　　 Desire is poverty;contentment is the pureland.
　　 Destiny is decided by causes and conditions;wealth and position are floating clouds.
005
　　 歷史有人，才成為歷史
　　 人有歷史，才成其為人

　　 People make history.
　　 History gives fame to people.
006
　　 因緣如條件，條件具備，才能成事
　　 自性如明鏡，明鏡無塵，才能照明
　　 心地如田地，田地肥沃，才能種植
　　 布施如播種，播種善緣，才能收成

　　 Causes and conditions come before achievement.
　　 Buddha nature is like a bright mirror:it reflects brightly when not covered by dust.
　　 Mind is like a field:it produces when fertilized.
　　 Generosity is like sown seeds:they yield a good harvest.
007
　　 修行如和煩惱作戰
　　 勸信如對未來傳燈
　　 般若如造世間橋梁
　　 菩薩如作眾生慈母

　　 Practice and cultivation defeat defilement.
　　 Converting others is handing down the light.
　　 Prajna is building a hridge.
　　 Bodhisattva is the nurturing mother.
008
　　 愛語如春風
　　 好言如冬陽
　　 真心如光明
　　 慚愧如瓔珞

　　 Loving words are like the spring breeze.
　　 Good words are like the winter sun.
　　 A sincere heart is like a lamp.
　　 Conscience is like a jewel.
009
　　 求法如爬山
　　 信仰如靠山
　　 聞法如醫病
　　 願力如根本

　　 Seeking truth is climbing a mountain.
　　 Having faith is relying on truth.
　　 Hearing the teaching is curing an illness.
　　 The strength of vow,like a root,is deep.
010
　　 平等應視人如已，立場互易
　　 平等應泯除成見，消滅對待
　　 平等應尊重包容，促進和諧
　　 平等應建立共識　倡導文明

　　 Equality means treating others as yourself and acting in their interests.
　　 Equality means getting rid of discrimination and biased thinking.
　　 Equality means tolerating others to promote harmony.
　　 Equality means shared ideas and civilization.
011
　　 有心，即使十萬里路也不算遠
　　 無心，即使近在隔鄰也走不到

　　 With will,a hundred thousand miles is not far.
　　 Without will,your neighbor is far away.
012
　　 細胞基因可以改變人種品質
　　 善惡因緣可以改變人生未來

　　 The condition of our bodies depends on our genes.
　　 Our future depends on good or bad causes and conditions.
013
　　 有道之人的身中，常有情理
　　 有道之人的手中，常有事理
　　 有道之人的口中，常有法理
　　 有道之人的心中，常有天理

　　 Those who follow t'ao(way)are gracious.
　　 Those who follow t'ao(way)are principled.
　　 Those who follow t'ao(way)live the Dharma.
　　 Those who follow t'ao(way)obey nature.
014
　　 佛陀大雄大力大無畏
　　 菩薩大慈大悲大救濟
　　 羅漢大舍大離大犧牲
　　 僧侶大願大行大情義

　　 The Buddha is a valiant and powerful champion.
　　 The Bodhisattva is compassionate and rescues sentient beings.
　　 The Arhat is selfless and self-sacri-ficing.
　　 The monastic vows to practice kindness and righteousness.
015
　　 惜精神者，可以卻病
　　 省財用者，可以卻貧
　　 卻病者一身安樂
　　 卻貧者一家安樂

　　 Who does not squander strength has health.
　　 Health is happiness.
　　 Thrift is wealth.
　　 Wealth makes family peaceful.
016
　　 真理能阻擋愚癡的邪風
　　 柔和能消滅瞋怒的烈火
　　 喜舍能對治貪欲的洪流
　　 謙虛能剷除驕慢的高山

　　 Truth is a refuge from blizzards of ignorance.
　　 Compassion puts our the flames of hate.
　　 Charity wards off torrents of greed.
　　 Modesty flattens mountains of arrogance.
017
　　 「慈悲喜舍遍法界」
　　 這是內修的自我涵養
　　 「惜福結緣利人天」
　　 這是外弘的利生化生
　　 「禪淨戒行平等忍」
　　 這是治學的思想方針
　　 「慚愧感恩大願心」
　　 這是自他的人格圓成

　　 For self-cultivation,let compassion,love,joy,and calm fill the dharma-dhatu.
　　 To benefit others,cherish what you have and make good affinity.
　　 To learn,practice meditation,observe precepts,and show tolerance.
　　 To perfect yourself and others,be diligent and gracious to make a great vow.
018
　　 地上的山水妙在丘壑之深邃
　　 畫上的山水妙在筆墨之淋漓
　　 夢中的山水妙在景象之變化
　　 胸中的山水妙在位置之自如

　　 Mountains are by nature splendid.
　　 Mountains in paintings are splendid by art.
　　 Mountains in dreams have a ghostly splendor.
　　 But the mind's mountains are the most splendid.
019
　　 現實的家園會有成住壞空
　　 自己的本性才能永恆安住

　　 We must endure birth,existence,obliteration,and death.
　　 Only our true nature is eternal.
020
　　 務農耕者能知道種植方法，即是般若
　　 建築業者能懂得規畫設計，即是般若
　　 科學專家能發明利生用品，即是般若
　　 家庭主婦能管理全家事務，即是般若

　　 When farmers reap a great harvest,it is prajna,
　　 When architects build to the sky,it is prajna.
　　 When scientists make discoveries,it is prajna.
　　 When mothers care for children,it is prajna.
021
　　 志由事立，事立則志成
　　 佛由人成，人成即佛成

　　 To run a business you must set goals.
　　 To attain Buddhahood you must perfect yourself.
022
　　 佛法說「苦」
　　 目的是要眾生「除苦得樂」
　　 佛法說「法」
　　 目的是要眾生「知空識有」

　　 Buddhism says we can avoid suffering and be happy.
　　 Buddhism says that all arises from emptiness.
023
　　 受戒才是自由
　　 欲得自由，必須持戒
　　 喜舍才是富貴
　　 欲得富貴，必須能舍

　　 To be free,observe the precepts.
　　 To be rich,practice generosity.
024
　　 無你、無我
　　 無生死分隔的「超越觀」是佛道
　　 無自、自他
　　 無怨親對待的「慈悲觀」是佛道
　　 無彼、無此
　　 無人我差別的「緣起觀」是佛道
　　 無私、無欲
　　 無利害得失的「平等觀」是佛道

　　 The Buddha's path carrier you beyond the delusive notions of self and death.
　　 The Buddha's path is compassion for all,even enemies.
　　 The Buddha's path is dependent origination without discrimination of self and other.
　　 The Buddha's path is equality for all and no selfish desires.
025
　　 一水貫通五湖四海
　　 一月遍照萬國九州
　　 一雨普潤三春草木
　　 一雷覺醒大地群迷
　　 一言決斷千古猶豫
　　 一理貫通千差萬別
　　 一心廣含十方虛空
　　 一念慈悲萬眾受益

　　 Rivers flow to lakes and seas.
　　 The moon shines everywhere.
　　 Rain nurtures a forest.
　　 Thunder awakens many deluded beings.
　　 One word can stir the hesitant.
　　 One sentence can scatter all doubt.
　　 The mind can encompass the universe.
　　 One compassionate thought can save the world.
026
　　 力田不如逢春
　　 善仕不如遇緣
　　 巧辯不如誠實
　　 考官不如選佛

　　 Prefer happiness to drudgery.
　　 Prefer good conditions to skill.
　　 Prefer honesty to eloquence.
　　 Prefer Buddhahood to business.
027
　　 寡言者未必是愚癡
　　 利口者未必是聰明
　　 自尊者未必是傲慢
　　 承順者未必是忠誠

　　 Silence is not stupidity.
　　 Cleverness is not wisdom.
　　 Self-respect is not arrogance.
　　 Subservience is ont loyalty.
028
　　 根深本固，其果必茂
　　 淵源流長，其水必清
　　 登高遠眺，其境必寬
　　 養深積厚，其志必大

　　 Deep roots yield rich fruit.
　　 Great rivers run clean.
　　 You see the world from a moun-taintop.
　　 To reach your goal,never give up.
029
　　 無牽無掛的心理是快活的
　　 無欲無求的眼界是寬闊的
　　 無得無失的人生是豁達的
　　 無來無去的生命是自然的

　　 When you are not troubled,you will be serene.
　　 When you desire nothing,your scope will be large.
　　 When you don't care for gain,you will be content.
　　 When your life is tranquil,you will be natural.
030
　　 不忌殘缺
　　 懂得欣賞殘缺之美，就是圓滿
　　 不妒賢良
　　 懂得廣納賢良之才，就是成功

　　 Don't shun the disabled:recognize their talents.
　　 Don't resent the able:employ them.
031
　　 物不在奇，缺之則珍
　　 才不在高，適用則優
　　 施不在多，即時則貴
　　 道不在深，應機則妙

　　 Ordinary things are cherished when scarce.
　　 Ordinary people shine in the right vocation.
　　 A small gift at the right time has great worth.
　　 A small lesson has great value when it contains a priceless truth.
032
　　 樹高萬丈不離根
　　 花開千朵不離心
　　 聳云高樓不離地
　　 萬乘之尊不離民

　　 A tree cannot grow high without roots.
　　 A flower cannot rise without a stalk.
　　 The highest building begins at the ground.
　　 Au emperor has no glory without subjects.
033
　　 識見不高，易生事端
　　 德望不足，易生怒氣
　　 誠信不夠，易生流言
　　 道理不明，易生詭辯

　　 Misunderstanding leads to trouble.
　　 Misbehavior leads to resentment.
　　 Dishonesty leads to disapproval.
　　 Confusion leads to disputes.
034
　　 人之心量大，心境自閒
　　 人之心境閒，心術自正
　　 人之心術正，心事自少
　　 人之心事少，心情自樂

　　 You are tranquil when you are magnanimous.
　　 You are upright when you are tranquil.
　　 You are not anxious when you are upright.
　　 You are happy when you are not anxious.
035
　　 安全是回家唯一的路徑
　　 努力是成功唯一的大道
　　 正義是勝利唯一的坦途
　　 真理是解脫唯一的慈航

　　 Safety is the only road home.
　　 Hard work is the only road to success.
　　 Virtue is the only road to triumph.
　　 Truth and compassion is the only road to liberation.
036
　　 人世間最美麗的是感動的笑容
　　 宇宙間最寬廣的是真理的道路

　　 The most beautiful thing in the world is a smile of gratitude.
　　 The most wonderful thing in the world is the path to truth.
037
　　 一念反躬，便是天理
　　 一念為人，便是天堂

　　 One reflective thought teaches righteousness.
　　 One righteous thought brings you to paradise.
038
　　 表現「真理」的最高境界是「因果」
　　 學習「做人」的最高境界是「圓滿」

　　 The law of causality is the central truth.
　　 Compatibility is the essence of getting along.
039
　　 外道不可怕
　　 邪道才可怕
　　 迷信不可怕
　　 邪信才可怕

　　 Don't fear non-Buddhist thinking.
　　 Fear perverted thinking.
　　 Don't fear superstition.
　　 Fear perverted faith.
040
　　 知足如點金石
　　 可使接觸的東西變黃金—幸福
　　 感恩如仙女棒
　　 可使所處的境界變境土—快樂

　　 Happiness is the philosopher's stone that turns everything into gold.
　　 Gratitude is the magic wand that turns every place into a pureland.

041
　　 蒸氣是雨水之因，有蒸氣之因
　　 才有雨水之果
　　 理想是現實之因，有理想之因
　　 才有現實之果

　　 Evaporation is the cause,and rain the effect;rain is the fruit of evapo-ration.
　　 The ideal is the cause,and its realization the effect;realization is the fruit of an ideal.
042
　　 種善因得善果，種惡因得惡果
　　 人是自己的圓丁
　　 存好心得好報，存歹心得歹報
　　 心是自己的主人

　　 Good or bad fruit comes from good or bad causes and conditions;you are your own gardener.
　　 Good or bad karmic justice comes from good or ill will;you are the master of your will.
043
　　 月亮不一定要圓滿
　　 殘缺也是一種美
　　 人生不一定要擁有
　　 享有也是一份福

　　 Don't wish for a full round moon;deficiency also has beauty.
　　 Don't seek possessions;pleasure without property is wealth.
044
　　 小覺小悟，久而久之
　　 自能大徹大悟
　　 小因小緣，日積月累
　　 自成大因大緣

　　 Small steps to enlightenment reach enlightenment at the end.
　　 Accumulated small causes and conditions find great causes and con-ditions in the end.
045
　　 水
　　 不為外境所動，即能波瀾不生
　　 心
　　 不為外境所動，即能堅忍其性

　　 Water is quiet if not stirred by wind.
　　 Mind perseveres if not stirred by distractions.
046
　　 造惡如欠債，欠債當受報
　　 受報如還債，還債即解脫

　　 Doing evil leads to karmic retri-bution.
　　 Karmic retribution pays your debt and leads to liberation.
047
　　 幽默是睿智的禪心
　　 它是自我解嘲，而非取笑別人
　　 詼諧是智慧的言談
　　 它是自我調侃，而非諷刺別人

　　 Humor is the Ch'an mind of wis-dom that laughs at self,not others.
　　 Humor is the speech of wisdom that mocks self,not others.
048
　　 因果並非命定，認命的人不會進步
　　 業報由于自造，玩命的人不能善終

　　 The law of causality is not destiny;those who yield to destiny cannot progress.
　　 Karmic justice is determined by actions;those who act thoughtlessly cannot earn karmic merit.
049
　　 父母得幼年的偶像
　　 老師是學生的偶像
　　 聖賢是成人的偶像
　　 佛陀是眾生的偶像

　　 Parents are models for children.
　　 Teachers are models for students.
　　 Sages are models for grown-ups.
　　 The Buddha is the model for all.
050-1
　　 只要有根，當春雷驚蟄
　　 就能頂天立地，枝繁茂盛
　　 只要有翼，當秋風吹起
　　 就能展翅上揚，探索碧空

　　 With roots,a tree thrives after a spring rain.
　　 With wings,a bird soars in the autumn wind.
050-2
　　 只要有德，當時機成熟
　　 就能樹立形象，贏得人敬
　　 只要有道，當因緣聚會
　　 就能照破無明，見自本性

　　 With virtue,respect is granted in the ripeness of time.
　　 With t'ao(way),causes and condi-tions help you overcome ignorance to realize your Buddha nature.
051
　　 施舍者
　　 內入見己，外不見人，中不見物
　　 雖粒米之施，當如萬種之粟
　　 利人者
　　 望人回報，計己之能，美施之物
　　 雖百億金銀，難比一文之值

　　 There is no merit in giving millions when you wish for a reward.
　　 A grain of rice given without attachment is the same as a thousand bushels.
052
　　 信心如瓔珞，可以令人身心莊嚴
　　 信心如手杖，可以令人行進無憂
　　 信心如寶藏，可以令人獲得財富
　　 信心如城池，可以令人安全無慮

　　 Faith is your jewel of body and mind.
　　 Faith is your walking stick.
　　 Faith is your fortune;faith is your treasure.
　　 Faith is your mortar and brick.
053
　　 學道容易入道難
　　 入道容易守道難
　　 守道容易悟道難
　　 悟道容易行道難

　　 Easy to learn the path,harder to find it.
　　 Easy to walk the path,harder to stay on it.
　　 Hard is enlightenment,easy to look for it.
　　 Hard to practice it,harder than finding it.
054
　　 能忍者必有力
　　 能忍者必有勇
　　 能忍者必有智
　　 能忍者必有仁

　　 Those who endure are powerful,brave,wise,and benevolent.
055
　　 善的一半
　　 眼前雖然看似吃虧，最後必然會勝利
　　 惡的一半
　　 本來雖會占些便宜，最後注定要失敗

　　 The world is half good and half bad.
　　 Though the good half seems to be losing,it will win in the long run.
　　 Thouht evil seizes the initial advantage,it will fail in the end.
056
　　 歲寒三友：松、竹、梅
　　 宇宙三要：天、地、人
　　 人生三德：智、仁、勇
　　 心中三毒：貪、瞋、癡

　　 Three friends of the cold winter are pine,bamboo,and plum.
　　 Three elements of the universe are heaven,earth,and humanity.
　　 Three virtues of living are wis-dom,benevolence,and courage.
　　 Three poisons of mind are greed,hatred,and ignorance.
057
　　 心中有人
　　 是立德、立言、立功之本
　　 心中有佛
　　 是修真、修善、修美之道

　　 Keeping people in mind lets you attain virtue.write for posterity,and accomplish great deeds.
　　 Keeping the Buddha in mind lets you walk the way of truth,kindness,and beauty.
058
　　 「前線」是英雄最好的戰場
　　 「謙讓」是聖賢最好的戰場

　　 Combat is the battlefield of heroes.
　　 Modesty is the battlefield of sages.
059-1
　　 心中有禪味的人
　　 耳中所聽聞的都是八萬四千的詩偈
　　 心中有歡喜的人
　　 眼中所看見的都是賞心悅目的景色

　　 Meditation unseals the 8,400 verses.
　　 Dharma teaching brings together the virtuous.
059-2
　　 心中有道念的人
　　 臉上所展現的都是祥和愉快的笑容
　　 心中有佛法的人
　　 身上所感受的都是善人共聚的快樂

　　 Faith inspires contented smiles.
　　 Joy makes the world a delight.
060
　　 石頭用堅忍行走
　　 星球用引力行走
　　 歷史用過去行走
　　 偉大用卑微行走

　　 A stone sits unmovable.
　　 A satellite bends with gravity.
　　 History moves beyond the past.
　　 A great person walks humbly.
061
　　 因為無知、無明
　　 所以有煩惱、有痛苦
　　 因為無爭、無求
　　 所以有法喜、有自在

　　 Ignorance brings defilement and suffering.
　　 When you do not cling,you have freedom and Dharma joy.
062
　　 能知，才能有所悟
　　 悟者，明心見性也
　　 能行，才能有所證
　　 證者，圓成菩提也

　　 Through understanding,realize Buddha natrre and become enlightened.
　　 Through practice,be perfectly enlightened and attain Buddhahood.
063
　　 悟得心上之本來，方可言了心
　　 懂得世間之常道，才堪論出世

　　 When you realize the true nature,you can teach how to cultivate the mind.
　　 When you know the world's ways,you can teach how to transcend them.
064
　　 所謂法會，是以法為會
　　 所謂法會，是以法為師
　　 所謂法會，是以法為軌
　　 所謂法會，是以法為樂

　　 Dharma function meets to promote the Dharma.
　　 Dharma function treats the Dharma as teacher.
　　 Dharma function follows the dharma rules.
　　 Dharma function has joy in the Dharma.
065
　　 平等是人間的和諧
　　 互尊是人本的要義
　　 環保是世界的規律
　　 自然是生命的圓滿

　　 Equality is world harmony.
　　 Mutual respect is the core of humanistic thought.
　　 Ecology is the law of the world.
　　 Nature means the perfection of life
066
　　 慈悲為本，方便為門
　　 慈悲可以表達佛法的道德
　　 方便可以傳遞世情的智慧

　　 Compassion is fundamental:de skillful in practice.
　　 Compassion is the Buddhist virtue.
　　 Being skillful shows your wisdom in handling worldly affairs.
067
　　 「明理」，是事業成功的條件
　　 「無理」，是人格修養的缺陷
　　 「真理」，是宇宙人生的規則
　　 「道理」，是世間萬象的本性

　　 Intelligence and open-mindedness are essential to business success.
　　 Irrationality is a crucial character defect.
　　 Truth is the law of the universe.
　　 Order is the principle of worldly phenomena.
068
　　 數學是用邏輯統一知識
　　 哲學是用思惟統一知識
　　 科學是用分析統一知識
　　 佛學是用悟道統一知識

　　 Mathematics unites knowledge and logic.
　　 Philosophy unites knowledge and reason.
　　 Science unites knowledge and analysis.
　　 Buddhism unites knowledge and enlightenment.
069
　　 遠離顛倒妄想，才能觀人自在
　　 遠離分別臆測，才能觀境自在
　　 遠離執著纏縛，才能觀事自在
　　 遠離五欲塵勞，才能觀心自在

　　 Free of delusion,you abide people happily.
　　 Free of discrimination,you accept your surroundings peacefully.
　　 Free of attachment,you carry on cheerfully.
　　 Free of five desires,there is joy in your mind.
070
　　 諸供養中，法的供養第一
　　 諸功德中，心的祝福為上

　　 Offering of the dharma is the best possible offering.
　　 A deed quietly done has the best possible merit.
071
　　 小孩以啼哭為力
　　 婦女以嬌媚為力
　　 比丘以忍辱為力
　　 國王以威勢為力
　　 羅漢以無欲為力
　　 菩薩以慈悲為力

　　 A child's power lies in crying.
　　 A lady's power lies in her charm.
　　 A monk's power lies in tolerance.
　　 A king's power lies in force and influence.
　　 An Arhat's power lies in detach-ment.
　　 A Bodhisattva's power lies in compassion.
072
　　 巧心慧手，可以化腐朽為神奇
　　 善心美意，可以轉惡因成好緣

　　 With creative mind and skillful hands,you can turn corruption into magic.
　　 With creative mind and good will,you can turn bad causes and condi-tions into good ones.
073
　　 一點慈悲
　　 不但是積德種子，也是積福根苗
　　 一念容忍
　　 不但是無量德器，也是無量福田

　　 A little compassion is both seed for cultivating virtue and root for accumulating merits.
　　 A little tolerance is both the vessel containing endless virtue and the field for cultivating endless blessedness.
074
　　 人生只管現在享福
　　 則如點燈，愈點愈枯竭
　　 人生能為將來積福
　　 則如添油，越添燈越明

　　 Indulgence in pleasure is like a lamp burning;the oil grows less and less.
　　 Accumulating merits is like adding oil;the lamp grows brighter and drighter.
075
　　 慈悲智慧是心靈的財富
　　 發心立願是精神的動力
　　 勤勞精進是軀體的資產
　　 真如佛性永恆的寶藏

　　 Compassion and wisdom are mental riches.
　　 Aspiration and vow are spiritual energy.
　　 Diligence ang hard work are physical assets.
　　 Buddha nature is the everlasting treasure.
076
　　 一束鮮花，不如一臉微笑
　　 一杯清水，不如一念清明
　　 一曲音樂，不如一句好話
　　 一首詩歌，不如一聲讚嘆

　　 Better a smile than a fragrant flower.
　　 Better a thought than clear water.
　　 Better a poem than a symphony.
　　 Better praise than poetry.
077
　　 富者能知足是真富者
　　 貴者常助人是真貴者
　　 貧者不知恥是真貧者
　　 窮者因多貪是真窮者

　　 The truly rich are content with what they have.
　　 The truly noble use their power to help others.
　　 The truly bankrupt have no con-science.
　　 The truly poor are rich in greed.
078
　　 水深波浪靜
　　 學廣語聲低
　　 山高鳥飛集
　　 德厚人自親

　　 The waves of the deep ocean are silent.
　　 The speech of a learned person is muted.
　　 Birds gather at the mountain's summit.
　　 Mankind gathers round virtuous people.
079
　　 要享事功，先要提得起
　　 要享閒情，先要放得下

　　 To enjoy success,do your duty.
　　 to enjoy leisure,surrender attach-ment.
080
　　 富貴榮華，總難滿意
　　 歡喜就可滿意
　　 天地日月，總無主人
　　 欣賞便是主人

　　 Wealth and glory please only con-tented people.
　　 Heaven and earth,sun and moon belong to whoever delights,in them.
081
　　 便利的交通，尊重的和平
　　 讓世界天涯若比鄰
　　 良好的溝通，種族的和諧
　　 讓人我關系如一家

　　 Modern transportation and global peace make everybody neighbors.
　　 Modern communications and global harmony make everybody family.
082
　　 欲望愈少，心靈愈清明
　　 成見愈少，生命愈寬廣

　　 Less desire makes you virtuous and wise.
　　 Less prejudice makes your life expansive.
083
　　 「豎窮三際」的時間觀
　　 可以拓展我們過現未來的知見
　　 「橫遍十方」的空間觀
　　 可以擴大我們東西南北的視野

　　 The Buddhist view of time can expand our vision of past,present,and future.
　　 The Buddhist view of space can expand our vision in all directions.
084
　　 在政治上
　　 沒有比自由、民主更美好
　　 在社會上
　　 沒有比幸福、安樂更寶貴
　　 在國際上
　　 沒有比尊重、融和更迫切
　　 在人生上
　　 沒有比解脫、放下更自在

　　 The aim of government is freedom and democracy.
　　 The aim of society is cooperation and happiness.
　　 The aim of diplomacy is mutual respect and peace.
　　 The aim of life is liberation and detachment.
085
　　 河水流動，才能涓涓不絕
　　 空氣流動，才能生意盎然
　　 財富流動，才能造福社會
　　 心意流動，才能通達無礙

　　 Rivers must flow to be useful.
　　 Air must flow to refresh.
　　 Wealth must flow to be fruitful.
　　 Mind must flow to be clear.
086
　　 心好命又好，榮華富貴早
　　 心好命不好，一生能溫飽
　　 命好心不好，前程不能保
　　 心命都不好，窮苦直到老

　　 With good character and good luck,you can become rich when you are young.
　　 With good character and bad luck,you can still get by.
　　 With bad character and good luck,your career cannot prosper.
　　 With bad character and bad luck,you will be poor until you die.
087
　　 愛語如和諧的音樂
　　 微笑如盛開的花朵
　　 善行如濁世的清流
　　 真理如久旱的甘霖

　　 Loving words are like sweet music.
　　 A smile is like a budding flower.
　　 Kindness is like a clear stream in a muddy world.
　　 Truth is like a rain after drought.
088
　　 因果，是最高的法律
　　 真理，是無盡的寶藏
　　 佛性，是不死的生命
　　 煩惱，是生滅的假我

　　 The law of causality is the highest law.
　　 Truth is the infinite treasure.
　　 Buddha nature is the undying life.
　　 Defilement is rising and ceasing of the false self.
089
　　 遠古的人類
　　 因發明了火炬而走出洪荒
　　 千年的暗室
　　 因點亮了油燈而頓生光明
　　 夜航的船只
　　 因燈塔的照亮而認清方向
　　 陋巷的行人
　　 因標志的指示而知道前途

　　 Ancient society escaped primi-tive living through the invention of the torch.
　　 A room that has been dark a thousand years grows bright from a little lamp.
　　 Sailors are saved from the rocks by a lighthouse.
　　 Drivers are guided by traffic sig-nals.
090
　　 禮佛更要學佛
　　 講經更要讀經
　　 念善更要行善
　　 修心更要發心

　　 Don't just revere the Buddha;study the teachings.
　　 Don't just teach the sutras;read them.
　　 Don't just think about doing good;do it.
　　 Don't just cultivate your mind;take action.
091
　　 真理從清醒而來
　　 善良從體諒而來
　　 氣質從智慧而來
　　 美麗從慈悲而來

　　 Truth comes from awakening the mind.
　　 Kindness comes from consideration.
　　 Good temperament comes from wisdom.
　　 Beauty comes from compassion.
092
　　 自然的可敬
　　 是因為生命與自然相互依存
　　 生命的寶貴
　　 是因為生命由眾緣和合而成
　　 自然，就是道
　　 道，就是自然的隨緣生活
　　 生命，就是力
　　 力，就是生命的燈燈相續

　　 Nature is majestic because it is life.
　　 Life is precious because of causes and conditions.
　　 Nature is the t'ao(way);t'ao is the life of causes and conditions.
　　 Life is power;power is handing down the light of life.
093
　　 死，是生的開始
　　 生，是死的準備
　　 生也未嘗生，死也未嘗死
　　 生，是緣生故有；死，是緣滅故無
　　 無生也無死，無死也無生

　　 Death is the beginning of birth;birth is preparation for death.
　　 Birth is not truly birth;death is not truly death.
　　 Birth arises from causes and con-ditions;death arises from destruction of causes and conditions.
　　 Birth and death have no existence.
094
　　 從一砂一石中看到無限的世界
　　 從飛湍鳴澗中聽到真理的聲音
　　 從剎那因緣中感覺永恆的未來
　　 從明月清風中體悟清淨的自性

　　 See endless worlds in a grain of sand.
　　 Hear truth in the roar of raging waters.
　　 Grasp eternity in a moment's cause and condition.
　　 Discern your Buddha nature in the bright moon and cool breeze.
095
　　 古寺的鍾聲，雖無翅，也能飛揚
　　 感人的文章，雖無聲，卻能印心
　　 池塘的荷花，雖凋謝，但能留香
　　 世間的偉人，雖犧牲，必能傳後

　　 The sound of ancient temple bells drifts far without wings.
　　 Effective writing stirs us though it is silent.
　　 A withered lotus remains fragrant.
　　 The spirits of the great survive death.
096
　　 鳥叫蟲鳴、飛泉流瀑
　　 這是自然的音樂
　　 萬紫千紅、綠葉婆娑
　　 這是天然的圖畫
　　 稚子童言、肺腑剖白
　　 這是本然的詞篇
　　 燦爛笑容、自在神情
　　 這是渾然的雕塑

　　 Birdsong,hum of insects,and waterfalls are the chorus of nature.
　　 Bright flowers and green leaves are the landscape of nature.
　　 Laughter of children is the textbook of nature.
　　 Smiles of delight are the portrait of nature.
097
　　 沒有掌聲的講演，不會精彩叫座
　　 沒有讚美的兒童，不會乖巧聽話
　　 沒有花朵的庭院，不會美麗動人
　　 沒有配料的菜餚，不會色香俱全

　　 A garden without flowers is not pretty.
　　 A dish without sauce does not please.
　　 A child who is not praised is not clever or good.
　　 A speech without applause does not move people.
098
　　 與其為世上的刀兵劫難而悲憤
　　 何如傾聽夜半屠門傳出的哀號聲
　　 與其為社會的災禍頻傳而嘆息
　　 何如傾聽平日碗盤眾生的怨恨聲

　　 Better to hear the midnight cries from the slaughterhouses than to be troubled by war and calamity.
　　 Better to hear the moaning of the slaughtered animals in our plates than to bewail unending calamity in society.
099
　　 自然界，梅花愈冷愈芬芳
　　 生物鏈，細菌愈衍愈進步
　　 人世里，心性愈練愈堅強
　　 宇宙間，真理愈辯愈明白

　　 Plum flowers grow fragrant is cold weather.
　　 Germs grow resistant through adversity.
　　 Minds grow determined through suffering.
　　 Truth grows clear through debate.
100
　　 自然則和，違反定律，就會導至紛亂
　　 自然則順，矯枉過正，終將帶來弊患
　　 自然則美，渾然天成，最能傳達神韻
　　 自然則成，隨順因緣，必能水到渠成

　　 Nature is harmony;resistance is anarchy.
　　 Nature makes favorable conditions;excess makes trouble.
　　 Nature is beauty;every good thing has charm.
　　 Nature announces success:pursue causes and conditions.

八、佛光菜根譚之人和

001
　　 節省可以醫貧，滿足可以醫貪
　　 恬淡可以醫躁，寬厚可以醫瞋
　　 隨緣可以醫執，讀書可以醫俗
　　 正念可以醫心，慧解可以醫邪
　　 Frugality can cure your poverty.
　　 Content can cure your greed.
　　 Tranquility can cure you impatience.
　　 Magnanimity can cure your hatred.
　　 Being always at ease can cure your attachment.
　　 Study can cure your vulgarity.
　　 Right mindfulness can cure your mind.
　　 Intelligence can cure your perversion.
002
　　 健康是事業成功的資本
　　 誠信是事業成功的基礎
　　 決心是事業成功的條件
　　 勤奮是事業成功的動力
　　 Health is the key to business success.
　　 Honesty is the foundation of business success.
　　 Determination is the basis of business success.
　　 Diligence is the motor of business success.
003
　　 我們要打掃環境，去除煩惱的塵埃
　　 我們要扶起路樹，栽植心中的菩提
　　 我們要清理垃圾，美化居家的整潔
　　 我們要疏通水溝，消除往昔的罪業
　　 When cleaning your house,think of wiping up the dust of defilement.
　　 When propping up a fallen tree,think of planting the seed of enlightenment in your mind.
　　 When clearing away trash,think of making your home clean and tidy.
　　 When clearing a ditch,think of repenting for past transgressions.
004
　　 一絲「小小」的微笑，給人無限的歡喜
　　 一聲「小小」的愛語，給人無邊的受用
　　 一件「小小」的善行，給人無量的因緣
　　 一則「小小」的故事，給人無盡的啟示
　　 One little smile gives boundless joy.
　　 One little word does boundless good.
　　 One little tale gives boundless inspiration.
　　 One little action brings boundless good causes and conditions.
005
　　 不計較「吃虧」
　　 才能享有一個自在的生活
　　 不吝于「布施」
　　 才能擁有一個富有的人生
　　 If you don't mind being exploited,you are free.
　　 If you aren't stingy,you are rich.
006
　　 人與人之間貴在和樂相處
　　 人與人之間病在獨行獨斷
　　 Get along with other people.
　　 Don't stubborn and arbitrary.
007
　　 男人要有幽默感
　　 女人要有溫柔性
　　 兒童要有接受心
　　 青年要有創造力
　　 Men must have a sense of humor.
　　 Women must be tender.
　　 Children must seek education.
　　 Young people must be creative.
008
　　 君子者，謙下處眾
　　 因此所到之處，都是一團和「氣」
　　 小人者，仗勢欺人
　　 所以身置何地，均為烏煙瘴「氣」
　　 Good people bring harmony through courtesy.
　　 Bad people bring disharmony through intimidation.
009
　　 身在萬物中，要有人無我
　　 心在三界外，要有我無人
　　 Shou selfless concern for others.
　　 Transcend the three realms of existence by cultivating yourself.
010
　　 忙，才能促進心靈的健康
　　 忙，才能培養自己的因緣
　　 忙，才能發揮生命的力量
　　 忙，才能提升人生的價值
　　 Keep busy for mental health.
　　 Keep busy to gather good causes and conditions.
　　 Keep busy to show the strength of life.
　　 Keep busy to enhance the value of life.
011
　　 做本份人，說真心話
　　 作情理事，交誠實人
　　 Know your place,speak sincerely,act rationally,and make friends with honest people.
012
　　 為與人共事
　　 故要「自己無理，別人都對」
　　 為增廣見聞
　　 故要「事事好奇，處處學習」
　　 為自我提升
　　 故要「眼光要遠，腳步要近」
　　 為顧全大局
　　 故要「求精求全，瞻前顧後」
　　 To work with others,act as if they are right and you are wrong.
　　 To increase knowledge,be curious about everything,
　　 To improve yourself,have a vision and put it into practice.
　　 To serve society,be precise,thorough,and cautious.
013
　　 不做固執己見的人，要做通情達理的人
　　 不做尖酸刻薄的人，要做與人為善的人
　　 不做驕傲自恃的人，要做謙和敦厚的人
　　 不做忘恩負義的人，要做感恩圖報的人
　　 Don't be stubborn;be intelligent and open.
　　 Don't be relentless;be magnanimous and compassionate.
　　 Don't be arrogant;be modest and sincere.
　　 Don't be ungrateful;repay kind acts.
014
　　 財富的擁有要靠大眾的承認
　　 群我的融洽要靠人脈的緣份
　　 The public must recognize property rights.
　　 Harmony requires good causes and conditions.
015
　　 做事要有頭有尾，全始全終
　　 做人要有情有義，全心全意
　　 See matters through from beginning to end.
　　 Treat others with kindness and justice.
016
　　 能夠「以退為進」則是不爭
　　 懂得「以無為有」則是富足
　　 歡喜「以眾為我」則是擁有
　　 時刻「以空為樂」則是法喜
　　 Treating retreat as advance prevents arguments.
　　 Regarding emptiness as wealth makes you rich.
　　 Considering others as family brings you contentment.
　　 Accepting emptiness brings you Dharma joy.
017
　　 寬宏大量是個寶
　　 與人無爭結緣好
　　 放下名利不煩惱
　　 心生歡喜不覺老
　　 Magnanimity is a great treasure.
　　 Harmonious affinity with others is wonderful.
　　 Detachment from name and gain averts trouble.
　　 Happiness makes older people feel young.
018.d books improve your character.
　　 Good deeds bring others happiness.
019
　　 工作無分貴賤
　　 只要做者有心，一樣歡喜自在
　　 事務無分難易
　　 只要做者有意，自然群策群力
　　 No job is difficult or inferior when you love it.
　　 When you are devoted to your job,you will do your best.
020
　　 虛心向學，承教最多
　　 謙卑恭順，結緣最廣
　　 You can learn a lot when you are humble.
　　 Humility lets you make lots of good affinities.
021
　　 懂得付出，不計較吃虧
　　 才是富有的人生
　　 錙銖必較，只知道接受
　　 必是貧窮的人生
　　 Generosity leads to a rich life.
　　 Stinginess leads to a poor life.
022
　　 信心、誠實、耐力、勇敢
　　 都是創業的資本
　　 等待、拖延、遷怒、怨懟
　　 則是失敗的根本
　　 Faith,honesty,patience,and courage bring success to a new business.
　　 Waiting,procrastinating,hatred,and blaming others for your mistakes bring failure to a business.
023
　　 人與人之間必須相親相愛
　　 才能同體共生
　　 國與國之間必須互尊互重
　　 才能和平共榮
　　 Be caring:share the spirit of brother-hood.
　　 Respect all nations:share the spirit of peace.
024
　　 擁有健康的身體
　　 更要有正確的觀念
　　 具備充實的學問
　　 更要有善美的心靈
　　 Right thinking is more important than health.
　　 A good heart is more important than knowledge.
025
　　 凡事能隨緣，才能自在
　　 凡事能放下，才能寬心
　　 Follow causes and conditions to be free.
　　 Without attachment,you can be free of cares.
026
　　 希望別人了解自己
　　 自己要能先讓別人了解
　　 希望別人尊重自己
　　 自己先要懂得尊重別人
　　 If you let people understand you,you will be understood.
　　 If you give respect,you will be respected.
027
　　 唯有覺得「一切都是我的」
　　 才能產生源源不絕的動力
　　 唯有覺得「一切皆非我的」
　　 才能享有隨緣自在的歡喜
　　 Thinking that everything belongs to me moves me to hard labor.
　　 Thinking that nothing belongs to me leads me to a carefree life.
028
　　 能夠戰勝別人，要靠自己的力量
　　 能夠戰勝自己，要靠自己的智慧
　　 Winning over others demands strength.
　　 Winning over yourself demands wisdom.
029
　　 淡中交友可長久
　　 靜里生活壽延長
　　 Friendship without worldly desires is long.
　　 Tranquility lengthens life.
030
　　 做人要膽大
　　 處事要心細
　　 讀書要無求
　　 經世要有用
　　 Be courageous in all actions.
　　 Attend to details in business.
　　 Do not study to gain fortune or fame.
　　 Strive to succeed in worldly affairs.
031
　　 在委屈中學習經驗
　　 在困難中接受挑戰
　　 在失敗中累積智慧
　　 在挫折中鍛鍊意志
　　 Grow from your adversities.
　　 Face challenges with equanimity.
　　 Learn wisdom from hardship.
　　 Let failure strengthen your will.
032
　　 看自己
　　 要看出不足、缺失、並懂得改進
　　 看別人
　　 要看出長處、專長，並加以學習
　　 Study your faults to remove them.
　　 Learn from other people's virtues.
033
　　 要有道德的生活，才算有修行
　　 要有價值的工作，才算有成就
　　 Nothing can be called practice and cultivation except the moral life.
　　 Nothing can be called achievement except what comes from useful work.
034
　　 做事要明理
　　 生活要隨眾
　　 處人要合作
　　 講話要坦誠
　　 In business,be intelligent and flexible.
　　 In society,live as one family.
　　 For barmony,don't cling to private interests.
　　 For progress,speak the truth.
035
　　 自疑不信人
　　 自信不疑人
　　 疑人則不用
　　 用人則不疑
　　 Trustworthy people trust people.
　　 Untrustworthy people do not.
　　 Steer clear of untrustworthy people.
　　 But trust your comrades at work.
036
　　 信心是進取的力量
　　 甘願是樂觀的泉源
　　 感恩是奮發的動能
　　 慚愧是向上的助緣
　　 Faith boosts resolve.
　　 Perfect willingness raises hope.
　　 Gratitude makes you strive to be better.
　　 Conscience makes you work with dedication.
037
　　 恭敬在進退里，供養在誠心里
　　 莊嚴在舉止里，寬厚在待人里
　　 戒行在行儀里，智慧在書本里
　　 謙虛在人我里，快樂在工作里
　　 Be respectful.
　　 Be modest.
　　 Be generous.
　　 Be solemn in your actions.
　　 Make offerings sincerely.
　　 Let the precepts shine in your manners.
　　 Find wisdom in books.
　　 Find joy in your work.
038
　　 學習生出巧妙
　　 服務生出慈悲
　　 相處生出尊重
　　 結緣生出歡喜
　　 Skill comes from learning.
　　 Compassion comes from serving.
　　 Respect comes from cooperating.
　　 Joy comes from making affinity.
039
　　 有計劃，則不亂
　　 有分工，則不忙
　　 有預算，則不窮
　　 有歡喜，則不苦
　　 Make plans with care for a well-ordered business.
　　 Perform your job well and you won't be pressured.
　　 Live by your budget and you won't be poor.
　　 Live with joy and be free from pain.
040
　　 寧靜才能致遠
　　 從寧靜中可以找回自己
　　 無私才能容眾
　　 從無私中可以擴大自我
　　 In tranquility seek your true nature.
　　 In selflessness find nobility and advancement.
041
　　 委屈求全識大體
　　 謙虛忍讓多學習
　　 隨喜功德莫嫉妒
　　 廣結善緣施歡喜
　　 Celebrate the good fortune of other people.
　　 Gain wisdom through modesty and toleration.
　　 Work patiently for society's interests.
　　 Make good affinity with others to bring joy.
042
　　 微笑是智慧的泉源
　　 微笑是愉快的流露
　　 微笑是誠懇的語言
　　 微笑是生命的花朵
　　 A smile shows you are wise.
　　 A smile shows you are happy.
　　 A smile is the language of honesty.
　　 A smile is the flower of life.
043
　　 紛雜之中，保持禮敬，是謂亂而敬
　　 事雖繁冗，但不盲從，是謂擾而毅
　　 性格坦率，令人堪受，是謂直而溫
　　 自信自強，通情達理，是謂強而義
　　 Smile when things become difficult.
　　 Handle frustrations calmly.
　　 Tell the truth,but be discreet.
　　 Be confident and self-reliant,reasonable and open-minded.
044
　　 以眾為我則不自私
　　 以忙為樂則不懶散
　　 以勤為富則不貧乏
　　 以忍為力則不暴戾
　　 Treating the world as your family keeps away selfishness.
　　 A busy life keeps away laziness.
　　 Hard work keeps away poverty.
　　 Toleration keeps away violence.
045
　　 以謙虛處世可以獲得尊重
　　 以明理辦事可以明白是非
　　 以恭敬待人可以廣獲善緣
　　 以道德修身可以升華人格
　　 Handling affairs with modesty gains you respect.
　　 Doing business sensibly teaches you right and wrong.
　　 Treating others with courtesy leads to good affinity.
　　 Cultivating yourself with virtue enhances your personality
o46
　　 把身心安住在體諒上，世界會更寬廣
　　 把身心安住在淡泊中，精神會更升華
　　 consideration of others enlarges your world.
　　 Detachment from desires enhances your spirit.
047
　　 不以得為喜
　　 不以失為悲
　　 不以求為苦
　　 不以有為樂
　　 Don't be joyful when you get something.
　　 Don't be sad when you lose something.
　　 Don't suffer because you have nothing.
　　 Don't be happy when you have something.
048
　　 說人之非，須從他的存心而論
　　 稱人之是，須看他的形跡來說
　　 When criticizing others,consider their intentions.
　　 When praising others,consider their behavior.
049
　　 做人，要有堅強的耐力
　　 才能事事順遂
　　 做人，要有常開的笑口
　　 才能所求如願
　　 做人，要有慧心的靈巧
　　 才能廣施仁愛
　　 做人，要有健康的身心
　　 才能不煩人
　　 Health of body and mind makes you self-reliant.
　　 Perseverance makes your business successful.
　　 Compassion makes friends of strangers.
　　 Smiles make your wishes come true.
050
　　 為人，親和為貴
　　 做事，勤奮為貴
　　 治學，認真為貴
　　 修心，無念為貴
　　 To get along,be amiable.
　　 In business,be diligent.
　　 In research,be serious.
　　 To practice and cultivate,be detached.
051
　　 君子交友，先交而後友，故少怨尤
　　 小人交友，先友而後交，故多懷恨
　　 A virtuous person incites little resent-ment because he understands people before he makes new friends.
　　 A mean person incites much resentment because he makes friends without first under-standing them.
052
　　 安分守貧，何等清閒
　　 不爭人我，何等自在
　　 How happy it is to be content with a simple and virtuous life!
　　 How easy it is not to quarrel and gossip!
053
　　 家內和睦者，家道必昌
　　 外事和睦者，外事必辦
　　 Harmony brings family prosperity.
　　 Harmony frings business success.
054
　　 繁華熱鬧的生活，過後則感淒涼
　　 清淡樸素的做人，歷久猶有余味
　　 After an extravagant life,you feel desolate and cheerless.
　　 After consorting with a tranquil person,you have long sweet memories.
055
　　 言談最大的罪惡，莫大于誣陷妄語
　　 行事最大的罪惡，莫大于刻薄寡恩
　　 做人最大的罪惡，莫大于損人利己
　　 心術最大的罪惡，莫過于貪瞋邪見
　　 The biggest evil in speech is to lie and accuse someone falsely.
　　 The biggest evil in affairs is to be cold-hearted and ungrateful.
　　 The biggest evil in society is to benefit from hurting others.
　　 The biggest evil in character is greed,hatred,and ignorance.
056
　　 做人能圓融，別人自然少怨尤
　　 待人少怨尤，做人自然會圓滿
　　 Consideration of others brings no resentment.
　　 No resentment leads to perfect behavior.
057
　　 以隨喜代替忌妒，自然事事歡喜
　　 以隨和代替孤傲，自然處處祥和
　　 以隨緣代替執著，自然時時自在
　　 以隨份代替勉強，自然人人交心
　　 You will be happy when you celebrate other people's good deeds without jealousy.
　　 You will enjoy harmony when you are amiable and not egocentric.
　　 You will be carefree when you follow causes and conditions and are not stubborn.
　　 You will win hearts when you are modest and do not force others to act against their will.
058
　　 凡事往好處想的人，快樂滿懷
　　 因為好心自然想好事
　　 凡事往壞處想的人，痛苦不堪
　　 因為壞心自然想壞事
　　 The optimistic are full of happiness because they always think of good things with good hearts.
　　 The pessimistic are full of suffering because they always think of bad things with faint hearts.
059
　　 股票，有漲有跌；經商，有賺有賠
　　 事業，有起有落；計劃，有成有敗
　　 比賽，有勝有負；地位，有上有下
　　 際遇，有好有壞；人生，有得有失
　　 A stock may rise or fall.
　　 A business may earn or lose.
　　 An enterprise may prosper or decline.
　　 A plan may succeed or fail.
　　 A game may be won or lost.
　　 A career may go up or down.
　　 An encounter may be good or bad.
　　 A life may be happy or sad.
060
　　 栽花種樹、積谷防饑
　　 等待中有無限的希望
　　 器官移植、捐血救人
　　 延續中有無限的希望
　　 修橋鋪路、開發土地
　　 建設中有無限的希望
　　 選賢與能、整頓史治
　　 革新中有無限的希望
　　 Planting trees and flowers and storing food against famine bring people endless confidence in their society.
　　 Donating blood and organs brings people endless confidence for their survival.
　　 Constructing bridges and roads brings people endless confidence in planners and engineers.
　　 Electing able candidates and reforming politics bring people endless confidence in government.
061
　　 福德因緣如銀行的存款
　　 除了應用外，更要培植福德因緣
　　 福德因緣如稻田的種子
　　 除了收成外，更要培植福德因緣
　　 Blessedness is like money in the bank:as we use it we must earn more.
　　 Blessedness is like a rice field:after the harvest we must plant again.
062
　　 無求的布施，端嚴高貴，令人感念
　　 無悔的布施，身心光明，令人讚美
　　 practicing generosity without reward is noble.
　　 Practicing generosity without regret is to be praised.
063
　　 「敢」是勇氣，則表示有智慧
　　 「敢」是發心，則表示能擔當
　　 Daring is courage:it means wisdom.
　　 Daring is aspiring:it means buty.
064
　　 憎其惡而及其人，此乃人之常情
　　 嫌其惡而友其人，則人之所難也
　　 It's normal to hate evil deeds.
　　 It's hard to like someone who does disgusting things.
065
　　 攝身守意，柔和自安
　　 施與無畏，相融無礙
　　 Guarding your deeds and thoughts makes you gentle.
　　 It is easy to get along with people who are not afraid of you.
066
　　 富貴自喜舍中來
　　 家業自勤儉中來
　　 善友自道義中來
　　 寧靜自淡泊中來
　　 From labor,money.
　　 From charity,love.
　　 From generosity,friendship.
　　 From no desire,peace.
067
　　 助人者必能得福
　　 慈愛者必能無怨
　　 行善者必能銷惡
　　 離欲者必能無惱
　　 Those who help others will gain fortune.
　　 Those who are compassionate do not complain.
　　 Those who bo good will rid themselves of bad deeds.
　　 Those who desire little will be free of defilement.
068
　　 杯盤器皿要滌去塵污，才能納受潔物
　　 溝渠河床要疏通雜質，才能暢游無阻
　　 花圃田園要除草儘竟，才能心曠神怡
　　 自我身心要加以淨化，才能開發寶藏
　　 Cups and plates must be cleaned before food is served in them.
　　 Ditches and riverbeds must be cleared before water can flow free.
　　 Gardens and fields must be weeded before planting.
　　 Our bodies and minds must be purified before we cultivate them.
069
　　 每一件事
　　 都是要依靠眾多的因緣才能成就
　　 每一個人
　　 都是要仰賴無限的生命才能成長
　　 Every achievement demands causes and conditions.
　　 Everyone needs a long life to grow.
070
　　 知足常樂是「天堂」
　　 慈悲喜舍是「道場」
　　 服務助人是「福田」
　　 歡喜融和是「樂園」
　　 Compassion,loving-kindness,joyfulness,and equanimity are good practice.
　　 Serving others is like cultivating a field of blessedness.
　　 Joy and harmony are like a stroll in a meadow.
　　 Contentment and happiness are paradise on earth.
071
　　 一味接受的人生是貧窮的因果
　　 經常喜舍的人生是富貴的因果
　　 A life of receiving is poor.
　　 A life of giving is rich.
072
　　 太陽因為照射熱能而給人溫暖
　　 花朵因為散發芬芳而令人喜悅
　　 大海因為包容萬有而被人重視
　　 人生因為積聚慈悲而受人尊敬 　　 The sun warms the world by its radiance.
　　 Flowers bring joy through their fragrance.
　　 The sea overwhelms us with forcefulness.
　　 We gain the world's respect by compassion.
073
　　 心中煩惱無明即地獄
　　 心中菩提正見即天堂
　　 心中尤悲苦惱即地獄
　　 心中安樂幸福即天堂
　　 Defilement and ignorance bring you hell;enlightenment and right understanding bring you paradise.
　　 Sorrow and trouble bring you hell;peace and joy bring you paradise.
074
　　 僅管家財萬貫，卻慳吝不舍
　　 這是懷珠作丐
　　 僅管坐擁金山，卻為富不仁
　　 這是藏寶窮人
　　 A stingy rich man is like a beggar with a pearl.
　　 An evil rich man is like a poor man with treasure.
075
　　 懂得用錢的人，金錢是功德
　　 不會用錢的人，金錢是罪惡
　　 Money can gain merits if used for good.
　　 Money can be evil if used for ill.
076
　　 有失敗的勇氣，才有成功的希望
　　 有辛勤的耕耘，才有豐富的收成
　　 The courage to fail brings the hope of success.
　　 Diligence brings a good harvest.
077
　　 書不讀，不為我有
　　 理不明，不為我知
　　 A book carelessly read is not yours.
　　 A lesson misunderstood in not yours.
078
　　 愛是自私的，愛也是奉獻的
　　 愛是染污的，愛也有清淨的
　　 愛是狹隘的，愛也有寬廣的
　　 愛是愚癡的，愛也是超越的
　　 Love may be either selfish or dedicated.
　　 Love may be either defiled or pure.
　　 Love may be either narrow or broad.
　　 Love may be either foolish or transcendental.
079
　　 願從心生，發願就是「發心」
　　 果從緣有，結緣就是「結果」
　　 Vow comes from the heart;making a vow is aspiring.
　　 Fruit comes from conditions;making affinity brings good.
080
　　 樂觀如明燈，照亮希望的前程
　　 消極如毒品，腐蝕健康的心靈
　　 Optimism is the lamp of hope.
　　 Pessimism is the drug of sorrow.
081
　　 歡喜做事，事勞而不覺其累
　　 良友伴行，路遙而不覺其遠
　　 When you like your work,you do not tire quickly.
　　 When you like your companions,a trip seems short.
082
　　 能從所得中獲益，世俗之凡愚也
　　 能從捐失中獲益，升華之大智也
　　 To benefit from your gain is ordinary.
　　 To benefit from your loss is wisdom.
083
　　 對父母的慈悲是孝
　　 是親人的慈悲是愛
　　 是師友的慈悲是義
　　 是眾生的慈悲是仁
　　 compassion for parents is filial piety.
　　 Compassion for relatives is love.
　　 Compassion for teachers and friends is righteousness.
　　 Compassion for sentient beings is benevolence.
084
　　 懂得利用時間的人
　　 便是懂得生命的智者
　　 懂得利益別人的人
　　 便是懂得人生的聖者
　　 You are wise when you know how to use your time.
　　 You are a sage when you know how to benefit others.
085
　　 用語言讚美別人是口中放光
　　 用眼神關懷民瘼是眼中放光
　　 用耳朵聆聽苦難是耳中放光
　　 用悲心體諒眾生是心中放光
　　 To praise means to have a glowing tongue.
　　 To see suffering means to have glowing
　　 To hear suffering means to have glowing ears.
　　 To be compassionate means to have a glowing heart.
086
　　 電話傳真，讓現代人有了「天耳通」
　　 電視傳訊，讓現代人有了「天眼通」
　　 報章雜志，讓現代人有了「神足通」
　　 電腦網絡，讓現代人有了「他心通」
　　 Telephones and radios give us the ears of gods.
　　 Television and cinema give us the eyes of gods.
　　 Newspapers and magazines are magic carpets.
　　 Computers and the Internet let us read people's minds.
087
　　 能夠樂善好施，必非貪財之輩
　　 能夠視死如歸，必非無耶之徒
　　 能夠淡泊名利，必非好名之人
　　 能夠揚親顯榮，必非不肖之子
　　 Generous people are not greedy.
　　 People who sacrifice their lives are not scoundrels.
　　 People detached from worldly desires do not wrestle for fame.
　　 People who strive to bring honor to parents are not worthless.
088
　　 時間即是生命
　　 爭取時間，就是搶救生命
　　 壽命就是時間
　　 浪費時間，就是糟蹋生命
　　 Time is life:using time well is saving life.
　　 Life is time:squandering time is wasting life.
089
　　 會善用時間，就是會處理生命
　　 能掌握時間，就是能擁有人生
　　 Using time well is treasuring life.
　　 Seizing time is mastering life.
090
　　 學習不只要求得知識
　　 更要開啟智慧
　　 讀書不只要求得學問
　　 更要身體力行
　　 Learning is not for knowledge only,but for increasing wisdom.
　　 Study is not for erudition only,but for putting to use.
091
　　 心胸寬大者能廣
　　 心田寬大者能有
　　 心海寬大者能容
　　 心量寬大者能空
　　 Tolerant people are rich and generous.
092
　　 人生七十才開始，慈心悲願無了時
　　 人生七十古來稀，立功立德無量壽
　　 Life begins at seventy,and even when old we can be compassionate and make vows.
　　 We rarely see seventy,but if we achieve and are virtuous we can enjoy endless lives.
093
　　 德行善舉，是永不失敗的投資
　　 慈悲大愛，是永不戰敗的盾牌
　　 Morality and good deeds are unfailing investments.
　　 Compassion and love make an impenetrable shield.
094
　　 我們能在生時多做善事，則臨死何懼
　　 我們能在平日貢獻社會，則雖死猶生
　　 When we do all the good we can,we need not fear death.
　　 When we offer society all we have,we live after we die.
095
　　 發心吃飯，飯就能吃得滿足
　　 發心睡覺，覺就能睡得香甜
　　 發心走路，路就能走得長遠
　　 發心做事，事就能做得起勁
　　 Aspiring to eat,you can eat heartily.
　　 Aspiring to sleep,you can sleep soundly.
　　 Aspiring to walk,you can walk endlessly.
　　 Aspiring to succeed,you can succeed powerfully.
096
　　 以誠感人，人也報之以誠
　　 以德服人，人也報之以德
　　 Honesty will be repaid with honesty.
　　 Virtue will be repaid with virtue.
097
　　 我們可以到深海里找到寶藏
　　 我們可以到沙漠里探到油礦
　　 我們可以到廢墟里挖到古蹟
　　 我們可以到人群里找到緣份
　　 Find gems in the ocean.
　　 Find oil in the desert.
　　 Find ancient cities under heaps of rubble.
　　 Find affinity with others.
098
　　 每一個人都能修口修心，就能正己正人
　　 每一個人都能敦親睦鄰，就能齊家治國
　　 每一個人都懂緣起真理，就能相互依存
　　 每一個人都行八菩提分，就能正常生活
　　 By cultivating good thoughts and words you become wholesome while helping others become wholesome.
　　 By realizing the principle of dependent origination you live in harmony with others.
　　 By living in harmony with others you bring harmony to family and country.
　　 By practicing the noble eightfold bath you can lead a good life.
099
　　 能夠克服困難，便能獲得良機
　　 能夠解決困難，便能化解危機
　　 能夠面對困難，便能尋求轉機
　　 能夠不怕困難，便能把握時機
　　 Attack a problem and gain advantage.
　　 Resolve a problem and avert a crisis.
　　 Face a problem and overcome danger.
　　 Have no fear and seize your chance.
100
　　 能在心中尋找和平的人
　　 是最幸福的人
　　 能在眾中發揮熱力的人
　　 是最智慧的人
　　 The happiest people have peace of mind.
　　 The wisest people are full of enthusiasm.