自我教言 Self Guidelines

(巴楚仁波切) (by Patrul Rinpoche)

There are 3 things that I never forget: Never forget virtuous teachers Never forget merciful Buddha, Never forget righteous thought and mindfulness.

1、 切莫遺忘有三種：莫忘恩重善知識， 莫忘大慈大悲佛，莫忘正念與正知。

There are 3 things I need to always remember: Always remember teachers who transmit disciplines, Always remember Buddha’s teachings (that lead the paths of liberation), Always remember disciplines and vows.

2、 恆需憶念有三種：恆念傳戒之上師， 恆念示道之佛法，恆念律儀與誓言。

There are 3 things I need to keep: Keep mind concentrated on practice and not be distracted,, Keep body in dharma practice and not be distracted, Keep mind in a relaxed state.

3、 恆時應具有三種：身體恆時應有心， 床第恆時應有身，心中恆時應放松。

There are 3 things urgent to forget: Urgent to forget friends who bring wrong desire, Urgent to forget enemies who bring hatred, Urgent to forget sleep that brings ignorance.

4、 急須忘掉有三種：急須忘掉生貪友， 急須忘掉生嗔敵，急須忘掉痴睡眠。

There are 3 situations I need to be prudent Be prudent when speaking in public, Be prudent when behaving in private, Be prudent when observing my mind.

5、 恆需謹慎有三種：眾中出言應謹慎， 獨處行為應謹慎，平常觀心應謹慎。

There are 3 things I need to keep secret of: Keep secret of my virtues, Keep secret of other’s faults, Keep secret of future plans.

6、 恆需隱秘有三種：隱秘自己之功德， 隱秘他人之過失，隱秘未來之計劃。

Do not publicize 3 things: Do not publicize the occasional renunciation, Do not publicize any sly behavior, Do not publicize my merits.

7、 不可宣說有三種：不宣偶爾出離心， 不宣自己狡詐行，不宣自己之善行。

Do not go to 3 places: Do not go to places of dispute and fight, Do not go to places of crowd without right mindfulness, Do not go to places of mundane entertainment.

8、 不可去處有三種：怨仇爭處不可去， 眾人聚處不可去，玩樂之處不可去。

Do not speak 3 things: Do not speak dharma in front of non-believers, Do not speak dharma experience without request, Do not speak words of dishonest.

9、 不宜宣說有三種：無信者前不說法， 未問不說自經歷，不說不符實際語。

There are 3 actions I should not have: Do not act emotional in front of friends, Do not act capricious with promises, Do not act deceptive or hypocritical.

10、 不該之事有三種：友前不該有喜怒， 承諾不該有變動，行事不該有表里。

There are 3 things I do not behave: Do not feel proud and conceited, Do not discuss faults behind one’s back, Do not disrespect other sentient beings.

11、 莫作之事有三種：切莫自大與傲慢， 切莫暗中說他過，于誰亦莫作輕慢。

There are 3 things I should not do: Do not give property to those who are wealthy, Do not trust those who are dishonest, Do not disclose secrets to anyone.

12、 不應之事有三種：不于富人施財物， 不于狡者起信心，于誰亦莫說密語。

There are 3 things I should not inspect: Do not inspect female bodies, Do not inspect friend’s behaviors, Do not inspect my own virtuous deeds.

13、 不應觀察有三種：不應觀察美女身， 不應觀察友之事，不應觀察己功德。

There are 3 things I need to be compliant: Be compliant with what friends say, Be compliant with proper local apparel, Mind is always in accordance with dharma.

14、 隨順之事有三種：語言隨順于親友， 衣飾隨順于當地，自心相應于佛法。

There are 3 things I do not listen to: Do not listen to other’s praises about my virtuous deeds, Do not listen to words from a person who is fickle and like the new, Do not listen to teaching from a person who has no wisdom.

15、 不應聽聞有三種：不聞他人讚己德， 不聞喜新者之語，不聞愚者之教誨。

There are 3 things I do not wish to obtain: Do not wish to obtain wealth from rich persons, Do not wish to obtain high status, Do not wish to obtain luxurious clothing.

16、 不能希求有三種：不求富人之財物， 不求高貴之地位，不求華麗之衣飾。

There are 3 things I do not slander: Do not slander a reputable person, Do not slander items for sale, Do not slander my virtuous teacher.

17、 不能誹謗有三種：不謗眾望所歸者， 不謗他人買賣物，不謗慈我善知識。

Do not praise 3 kinds of people: Do not praise a scandalous person, Do not praise a proud fool, Do not praise a young child.

不能讚嘆有三種：不贊眾夫所指者， 不贊自大愚昧者，不贊幼稚之孩童。

Do not slander nor praise 3 kinds of people: Do not slander nor praise my family and relatives, Do not slander nor praise an unfamiliar teacher, Do not slander nor praise anyone.

19、 不讚不謗有三種：不讚不謗自親屬， 不讚不謗陌生師，不讚不謗一切人。

There are many more guidelines like these. In conclusion, it is important to constantly inspect myself, for both dharma practice and mundane matters.

20、 如此竅決尚眾多，總之時時刻刻中， 自觀自己極為要，世出世法亦歸此。