法鼓山108自在語 壹【間簡生活】Living a Simple Life

1. 勤於照顧眾人的苦難是大福報,樂於處理大家的問題是大智慧。
It is a great blessing to care for other people when they suffer; it is great wisdom to delight in helping others
deal with their own problems. 

2.認清世間一切現象都是無常的事實,就能完成內心世界的真正平安。
Clearly see that everything in the world is impermanent, and you can realize the inner world of true peace. 

3.逢人結恩不結怨,必能和諧相處、生活愉快。
When you meet others, connect with kindness, not resentment, and you will enjoy relationships of harmony and a life of joy.

4. 一個笑容,一句好話,都是廣結善緣的大布施。
A smile and a good word are great gifts that create virtuous affinity with all.

5. 只要少鬧一些無意義的情緒,便能少製造一些不必要的煩惱。
Reduce pointless emotions and avoid unnecessary trouble.

6.奉獻是為了報恩,懺悔是為了律己。
What you offer repays what you have been given; when you repent, you strengthen your self-discipline.

7.凡是盡心盡力以利益他人來成長自己的人,便是一位成功者。
What is the best way to make progress? Devote yourself to the benefit of others.
This is the true measure of success.

8.做人處事要「內方」而「外圓」,「內方」就是原則,「外圓」就是通達。
When you interact with other people,be "square" within and "round" without.
"Square" means to adhere to principle."Round" means to be accommodating and understanding.

9.當我們無力幫助他人,至少可以停止傷害別人。
If you can't be of help, at the very least,don't cause harm.

10.多積一點口德,少造一點口過,就是培福求福的大功德。
In speech add a measure of virtue,take away a degree of vice. Act in this way and you cultivate great merit and blessing.

11.人生要在和諧中求發展,又在努力中見其希望。
Grow in harmony; strive in hope.

12.少點成敗得失心,多點及時努力的精進心,成功機率自然會增加。
Chances for success increase when you eliminate thoughts of gain, loss,success, or failure, and your thoughts turn to pure diligence.

13.家庭的溫暖在於互敬互愛,家庭的可貴在於互助互諒。
Warm is the family that lives in mutual love and respect. Cherish the family whose members help and understand one another.

14.做老闆,得失心要少一些,把誠心、信譽放在心上,便會有勝算。
A boss should think less about profit and loss and more about honesty and reputation. This is the true strategy for success.

15.聽到流言,先要靜下心來反省自己,有則改之,無則勉之。如果心浮氣躁,流言的殺傷力會更大。
If you hear gossip, be calm and reflect carefully. If it's true, it calls for change. If it's false, continue to do good work.
A short temper can turn gossip into a deadly weapon.

16.內心的苦難,增長我們的智慧;生活的苦難,增進我們的福報。
Enduring the suffering of the mind increases wisdom. Withstanding life's suffering increases virtuous retribution.

17.對於「生命」,要充滿無限的希望;對於「死亡」,要隨時做好往生的準備。
Look at life and be filled with limitless hope. Look at death and be prepared at any time.

18.清楚知道自己的「需要」,化解個人欲望的「想要」。
Be clear about what is necessary for you to have. Untangle yourself from wants driven by desire.

19.凡事要正面解讀,逆向思考。
Decipher everything in a straightforward manner,but ponder the negative implications.

20.失敗了再努力,成功了要更努力,便是安業樂業的準則。
When you fail, work very hard. When you succeed, work even harder. This is the model for successful enterprise and happiness at work.

21.環保最重要的觀念就是「簡樸」,簡樸一點過生活,就是生活環保。
The most important concept in protecting the environment is "simplicity." Simplify your life and that will protect the environment.

22.成熟的人不在乎過去,聰明的人不懷疑現在,豁達的人不擔心未來。
With maturity, there are no cares about the past; with intelligence,there are no doubts about the present;with an unobstructed mind, there is no worry about the future.

23.順逆兩種境遇都是增上因緣,要以平常心與感恩心相待。
Both favorable and unfavorable causes and conditions help us grow;treat them with equanimity and gratitude.
 
24.過去、未來、名位、職稱,都要看成與自己無關,但求過得積極、活得快樂,便是幸福自在的人生。
See that neither the past, the future,fame, or position have anything to do with you. A happy and energetic life is itself freedom and good fortune.

25.學歷不代表身分,能力不代表人格,名位不代表品德,工作沒有貴賤,觀念及行為卻能決定一切。
Education does not determine identity; competence does not determine integrity; fame does not determine virtue. No occupation is in itself great or lowly. Everything
-is decided by what you think and  how you act.

26.化解不愉快的方法,是要誠懇、主動、明快,不要猶豫、被動、等待。
Here is a method to put an end to unhappiness: be sincere, active,and straightforward; don't be irresolute, passive, and dawdling.

27.做世間事,沒有一樣沒有困難,只要抱著信心和耐心去做,至少可以做出一些成績。
Doing everyday tasks will always be difficult, but if you carry on with faith and patience, at the very least you will meet some success.

28.過去、未來、名位、職稱,都要看成與自己無關,但求過得積極、活得快樂,便是幸福自在的人生。
See that neither the past, the future,fame, or position have anything to do with you. A happy and energetic life is itself freedom and good fortune.

29.學歷不代表身分,能力不代表人格,名位不代表品德,工作沒有貴賤,觀念及行為卻能決定一切。
Education does not determine identity; competence does not determine integrity; fame does not 
-determine virtue. No occupation is in itself great or lowly. Everything is decided by what you think and how you act.

  30.化解不愉快的方法,是要誠懇、主動、明快,不要猶豫、被動、等待。
Here is a method to put an end to unhappiness: be sincere, active,and straightforward; don't be irresolute, passive, and dawdling.

31.做世間事,沒有一樣沒有困難,只要抱著信心和耐心去做,至少可以做出一些成績。
Doing everyday tasks will always be difficult, but if you carry on with faith and patience, at the very least you will meet some success.

32.活在當下,不悔惱過去,不擔心未來。
Live in this moment; don't regret the past; don't fear the future.

33.減輕壓力的好辦法,就是少存一些得失心,多用一點欣賞心。
A good method to lighten strain and stress: lessen the mind of gain and loss; increase the mind of appreciation.

34.減輕壓力的好辦法,就是少存一些得失心,多用一點欣賞心。
A good method to lighten strain and stress: lessen the mind of gain and loss; increase the mind of appreciation.

35.對於過去,無怨無悔;對於未來,積極準備;對於現在,步步踏實。
Have no complaints or regrets about the past. Be ready and prepared for the future. In the present make every step sure and steady.

36.不要光是口說感恩,必須化為報恩的行動。
Don't just express gratitude. Make it a reality.

37.凡事先不要著急,找對人,用對方法,在適當的時機,即可安然過關。
First, have no worries no matter what you do. Simply choose the right person, adopt the right approach,and when the time is right, you will overcome what is before you.

38.把自我的利害得失放下,才能有通達天地萬物的智慧。
Will I gain or lose, be helped or harmed? Put that down! Then you will develop penetrating wisdom that encompasses heaven and earth and all phenomena.