◎如果無知而曉得自己無知，這個無知還可以救。如果無知而不知道自己無知，還自以為是，這就很難救。如果繼續無知下去，就會造成等流習氣，這是自害；如果進一步告訴旁人、影響旁人，這是害人。【日常師父法語】
If an ingnorant one is aware of his own ignorance, his ignorance is still curable. If an ignorant one is unaware of his own ignorance and remains self-complacent, his ignorance would be hardly remedied. If the ignorance persists, it will become karmic impressions in the flow of continuity of sameness, which will harm himself. If he steps further by affecting others either in speech or in action, that will harm others. – Master Jih Chang
2019年1月4日 星期五
2019年1月3日 星期四
2019/1/3 日常師父法語
◎我們觀察內心的時候，一旦偏重在煩惱上，從個人去看，怎麼努力，也對治不了煩惱，於是，心就沉下去了；若能從整體去看，當我們看到整體的功德的時候，心就提起來了。【日常師父法語】
In the process of introspection, if we focus on the afflictions and personal issues, however hard we try, we find it difficult to eliminate our afflictions and consequently become downhearted. Otherwise, if we see the whole picture and observe the merit, we get inspired. – Master Jih Chang
In the process of introspection, if we focus on the afflictions and personal issues, however hard we try, we find it difficult to eliminate our afflictions and consequently become downhearted. Otherwise, if we see the whole picture and observe the merit, we get inspired. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月31日 星期一
2018/12/31 日常師父法語
◎儒家講「仁」，人字旁兩橫，表示人生在世間，不是一個人，是二者彼此相互依存的。現在社會最大的毛病，是只管自己不管別人，實際上真正為自己好，還必須要顧及別人，肯代人著想，把別人看成我自己一樣，這正是儒家「忠」的精神-忠是把心放在中間，也就是佛法裡「自他換」的心。【日常師父法語】
When we talk about the word “kindness” in Confucianism, the character for “Ren” is “a man plus two rightward strokes”, which means humans do not live alone in the world, but rely on each other. The greatest problem in modern society is that people only care about themselves, not others. In fact, to achieve real self-benefit, you still have to care for others, have consideration for others, and see others as yourselves. This is the spirit of “loyalty” in Confucianism. The character “Chung” is “heart in the center”, which is the same as the spirit of “self-other exchange” in Buddhism. – Master Jih Chang
When we talk about the word “kindness” in Confucianism, the character for “Ren” is “a man plus two rightward strokes”, which means humans do not live alone in the world, but rely on each other. The greatest problem in modern society is that people only care about themselves, not others. In fact, to achieve real self-benefit, you still have to care for others, have consideration for others, and see others as yourselves. This is the spirit of “loyalty” in Confucianism. The character “Chung” is “heart in the center”, which is the same as the spirit of “self-other exchange” in Buddhism. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月30日 星期日
2018/12/30 日常師父法語
◎儒家的正因和佛法暗暗吻合，因為它看內心，不在表面上的五欲之樂，故孔老夫子曾說：「富貴於我如浮雲。」孟子更說：「如彼其卑也。」正確的因果關係如看不清楚，只求眼前的果，將來是個大損害。【日常師父法語】
The “direct cause” in Confucianism implicitly accords with Buddhism, because it focuses on our inner selves instead of outer pleasures of the five desires. Therefore, Confucius once said “Fortune is like the clouds.” Mencius even said “That is just contemptible.” If we cannot see clearly the real cause-effect relation and pursue the closest benefits only, it will be great damage in the future. – Master Jih Chang
The “direct cause” in Confucianism implicitly accords with Buddhism, because it focuses on our inner selves instead of outer pleasures of the five desires. Therefore, Confucius once said “Fortune is like the clouds.” Mencius even said “That is just contemptible.” If we cannot see clearly the real cause-effect relation and pursue the closest benefits only, it will be great damage in the future. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月29日 星期六
2018/12/29 日常師父法語
◎一切由「業」決定，造業的主因是「惑」，起惑造業而招感苦果。果報現起時，內心所起的觀念、想法是與前世因地當時同樣的意樂，稱為「等流」──即是以前造業的習慣。要改變怎麼辦？那就不應造惡，應該造善。【日常師父法語】
Everything is determined by “karma” and the primary cause for karma is “affliction.” Our afflicted activities lead to our suffering. When consequences of karmas arise, our perceptions and thoughts echo the corresponding aspirations in our previous lives. We call such aspirations “continuity of sameness”, namely previous habits of creating karmas. How do we change that? Then we should refrain from wrongdoing and increase our good deeds. – Master Jih Chang
Everything is determined by “karma” and the primary cause for karma is “affliction.” Our afflicted activities lead to our suffering. When consequences of karmas arise, our perceptions and thoughts echo the corresponding aspirations in our previous lives. We call such aspirations “continuity of sameness”, namely previous habits of creating karmas. How do we change that? Then we should refrain from wrongdoing and increase our good deeds. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月28日 星期五
2018/12/28 日常師父法語
◎「誠於中，形於外」，真正的至誠只有聖人才能做到絕對圓滿。我們現在剛學，做不到，就以很恭敬的態度，發自內心虔誠地去做，而不是浮浮泛泛做給別人看，那只是「詭譎」，實際上，騙得了別人騙不了自己，騙得了自己，騙不了因果。【日常師父法語】
“Inner sincerity will surely be expressed outward.” True sincerity can only be achieved perfectly by sages. Since beginners like us can hardly do this, we should maintain a respectful attitude and practice from the bottom of our hearts instead of acting mindlessly in front of others, which is simply “treacherousness”. In fact, we can cheat others but not cheat ourselves. Even if we cheat ourselves, we cannot cheat karmas. – Master Jih Chang
“Inner sincerity will surely be expressed outward.” True sincerity can only be achieved perfectly by sages. Since beginners like us can hardly do this, we should maintain a respectful attitude and practice from the bottom of our hearts instead of acting mindlessly in front of others, which is simply “treacherousness”. In fact, we can cheat others but not cheat ourselves. Even if we cheat ourselves, we cannot cheat karmas. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月27日 星期四
2018/12/27 日常師父法語
◎學佛的人，常說「隨緣」，如果經常思惟、觀察，知道它的深厚意義，遇到困難時，可以把天大的事化解於無形。【日常師父法語】
Buddhists usually say “let it be”. If we do ponder upon this concept, make observation, and understand its deepest meaning, we can make whatever large problem a small one or even totally dissolve it. – Master Jih Chang
Buddhists usually say “let it be”. If we do ponder upon this concept, make observation, and understand its deepest meaning, we can make whatever large problem a small one or even totally dissolve it. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月26日 星期三
2018/12/26 日常師父法語
◎中國祖師有句名言「隨緣消舊業，莫再結新殃」，碰到不好的事，會使你透不過氣來，或者暴跳如雷。但當你想到這是「往業」而今償還，不就欣然接受了嗎！乃至於反省自己以前居然做這麼惡的事，傷害了別人，如果業報沒顯現，我還不知道，這樣不但不再埋怨，反而覺得慚愧。【日常師父法語】
As a Chinese master once said: “Eradicate past karma in accord with the conditions you encounter, and do not create any more karma.” Mishaps can be very distressing and irritating for you. However, as long as you realize that sufferings do result from your own past karmas and now you are just paying the “debts”, it will be more acceptable. Then you may have the introspection that you used to do such evil things and harm others. Were it not for recent retributions, you would still be unaware of the past karmas. This way, you are no longer complaining, but feeling ashamed instead. – Master Jih Chang
As a Chinese master once said: “Eradicate past karma in accord with the conditions you encounter, and do not create any more karma.” Mishaps can be very distressing and irritating for you. However, as long as you realize that sufferings do result from your own past karmas and now you are just paying the “debts”, it will be more acceptable. Then you may have the introspection that you used to do such evil things and harm others. Were it not for recent retributions, you would still be unaware of the past karmas. This way, you are no longer complaining, but feeling ashamed instead. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月25日 星期二
2018/12/25 日常師父法語
◎做事最重要是誠與敬，這是敬事。【日常師父法語】
In our actions, the most important attitudes are honesty and respect, which refer to our sincerity at work. – Master Jih Chang
In our actions, the most important attitudes are honesty and respect, which refer to our sincerity at work. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月24日 星期一
2018/12/24 日常師父法語
◎慚愧是修行過程中，對自己內心上最佳的守護。【日常師父法語】
Feeling ashamed on wrongdoings is the best protection of our mind in the process of cultivation. – Master Jih Chang
Feeling ashamed on wrongdoings is the best protection of our mind in the process of cultivation. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月23日 星期日
2018/12/23 日常師父法語
◎以前造業的習慣，要改變怎麼辦？不應造惡，應該造善。要轉化過來，要曉得這樣做有什麼好處，不這樣做，隨順自己原來的習慣，有什麼害處。教我們這些道理的是師長，照著他的方法去做，是正知見，根據正知見所造的種種行為，是善凈之業，如此才能感得好的果報。【日常師父法語】
How can we change our long-time habit of creating evil karma? We should avoid wrongdoings and do good deeds. We must transform ourselves and understand the advantages of doing so or disadvantages, by behaving according to our previous habits, of not doing so. Our guru is the one that teaches us such transformation. It is correct cognition to do what he says, and it is good and clean activity to behave in accordance with correct cognition. This way, we can really attain good karma. – Master Jih Chang
How can we change our long-time habit of creating evil karma? We should avoid wrongdoings and do good deeds. We must transform ourselves and understand the advantages of doing so or disadvantages, by behaving according to our previous habits, of not doing so. Our guru is the one that teaches us such transformation. It is correct cognition to do what he says, and it is good and clean activity to behave in accordance with correct cognition. This way, we can really attain good karma. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月22日 星期六
2018/12/22 日常師父法語
◎《詩經》：「靡不有始，鮮克有終。」一般人做事情，很少能始終如一，從開始起而有恆毅地把事情完成。如何才能有始有終呢？蕅益大師曾說：「欲慎其終，全在謀始。」結果要好，開始就要有深細的準備。我們得到這個人身，豈不應該深細、謹慎地規劃？【日常師父法語】
As said in 《The Book of Songs》: “It is easier to start something, but it is hard to have good ending”. When ordinary people are trying to do something, very few of them can be consistent from beginning to end. That is, we don’t finish our work as hard as when we start it. How can we carry out our undertaking and be consistent? As Master Ou-yi said “If you want to be cautious about the consequences, you should start your action with well-round planning.” You want good results. Then you should start with very detailed preparation. We now obtain our precious life form as human. How can we not ponder upon and plan our lives carefully? – Master Jih Chang
As said in 《The Book of Songs》: “It is easier to start something, but it is hard to have good ending”. When ordinary people are trying to do something, very few of them can be consistent from beginning to end. That is, we don’t finish our work as hard as when we start it. How can we carry out our undertaking and be consistent? As Master Ou-yi said “If you want to be cautious about the consequences, you should start your action with well-round planning.” You want good results. Then you should start with very detailed preparation. We now obtain our precious life form as human. How can we not ponder upon and plan our lives carefully? – Master Jih Chang
2018/12/21 日常師父法語
◎儒家佛法都說並不是我們要把事情做得多好，而是心要調好，這才是根本重要的。心如果不能與智慧、正知見相應，再好都是魔業。佛經上告訴我們「忘失菩提心修諸善法，是為魔業」儒家也一樣，主要重心都是在「居仁由義」上面，內心一定是安住於仁，行為一定「由義」─合乎行誼。【日常師父法語】
Not that Buddhism or Confucianism is making us do things perfectly, but discipline ourselves innerly, which is essentially important. If our minds do not correspond with wisdom and rightful conception, whatever appears to be good would turn out to be work of evil. As said in scriptures, "If bodhicitta is forgotten or absent, even the practice of good is the work of Mara [evil, confusion]." It is the same with Confucianism. The most important thing always been to ”dwell in benevolence and righteousness”. That is, we should always have compassion in our mind and righteousness in our action -- in accordance with the circumstances. -- Master Jih-Chang
Not that Buddhism or Confucianism is making us do things perfectly, but discipline ourselves innerly, which is essentially important. If our minds do not correspond with wisdom and rightful conception, whatever appears to be good would turn out to be work of evil. As said in scriptures, "If bodhicitta is forgotten or absent, even the practice of good is the work of Mara [evil, confusion]." It is the same with Confucianism. The most important thing always been to ”dwell in benevolence and righteousness”. That is, we should always have compassion in our mind and righteousness in our action -- in accordance with the circumstances. -- Master Jih-Chang
2018年12月20日 星期四
2018/12/20 日常師父法語
◎我們正式學佛前，要先建立一個概念，大家覺得好的事情不見得是真的好，大家覺得不好的事情也不見得是真的不好。如此，當我們走上菩提道，遇到別人的反對、譏笑、障礙時，我們才不會動搖。【日常師父法語】
Before we start learning Buddhism, there is one concept we need to maintain. That is, what most people think is good is not necessarily good, and what most people think is bad is not necessarily bad. This way, when following the path of Enlightenment, we are not wavering by the opposition, sarcasm, and obstacle from other people. – Master Jih Chang
Before we start learning Buddhism, there is one concept we need to maintain. That is, what most people think is good is not necessarily good, and what most people think is bad is not necessarily bad. This way, when following the path of Enlightenment, we are not wavering by the opposition, sarcasm, and obstacle from other people. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月19日 星期三
2018/12/19 日常師父法語
◎得到正確認識後，秉持正念去做，千真萬確有效；有效之後，其他的相應情況都來了，真正達到不被煩惱所困的狀態，那就是「法」了。故修行難是難在得不到正確認識，以及得到了又不肯做，心裡先打退堂鼓。【日常師父法語】
As long as you have correct conceptions and practice them with mindfulness, it will definitely work. After our efforts take effects, all other related consequences will follow. It is Dharma that can keep us from being caught by our afflictions. Therefore, the most challenging part in cultivation is that we usually don’t have correct conceptions. And we may just learn without practice, and keep holding back mentally. – Master Jih Chang
As long as you have correct conceptions and practice them with mindfulness, it will definitely work. After our efforts take effects, all other related consequences will follow. It is Dharma that can keep us from being caught by our afflictions. Therefore, the most challenging part in cultivation is that we usually don’t have correct conceptions. And we may just learn without practice, and keep holding back mentally. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月18日 星期二
2018/12/18 日常師父法語
◎通常弟子對老師要謙虛，就算弟子知道，也要恭敬想學，那就學得好。學佛法也是如此，自己覺得腦筋很好，一自滿、驕傲，那就完了，即佛法上面說的「慢如高山，法水不入。」【日常師父法語】
Usually a student is meant to be modest in front of the teacher. Even an intelligent student can only learn well when he does it with respect. It is the same with Buddhist learning. If a disciple considers himself as intelligent and thus becomes proud and self-contented, learning will be unachievable. Just like what is said in the scripture: The water of good qualities does not collect on the heights of pride. – Master Jih Chang
Usually a student is meant to be modest in front of the teacher. Even an intelligent student can only learn well when he does it with respect. It is the same with Buddhist learning. If a disciple considers himself as intelligent and thus becomes proud and self-contented, learning will be unachievable. Just like what is said in the scripture: The water of good qualities does not collect on the heights of pride. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月17日 星期一
2018/12/17 日常師父法語
◎學佛過程當中，第一個要重視的是這個暇滿人身，這是無價之寶！孝經一開頭就告訴我們要珍惜人身－－「不敢毀傷」，即不敢輕易的弄損它。【日常師父法語】
When learning Buddha Dharma, the first thing we must value is the precious human form of leisure, which is a priceless treasure. 《Classic of Filial Piety》 says in the very beginning we must cherish our lives as human – “must not presume to injure or wound them”. That is, we should not be so mindless as to harm our bodies. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月16日 星期日
2018/12/16 日常師父法語
◎儒家基本思想－－仁，主要的就是推己及人，我不要的「壞」事情不可以推給別人；我希求的「好」事情形，希望能澤及別人。【日常師父法語】
The fundamental concept of Confucianism is kindness, which mainly refers to the consideration for other people. Do not do to others those bad things you would not have people do to you. Share to others whatever you would wish for yourself. – Master Jih Chang
The fundamental concept of Confucianism is kindness, which mainly refers to the consideration for other people. Do not do to others those bad things you would not have people do to you. Share to others whatever you would wish for yourself. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月15日 星期六
2018/12/15 日常師父法語
◎不管學佛法，或者學儒家聖人的心法，都是這樣－－我現在做這件事情，不是做給人家看，是做給我自己看。所以《四書》上說：「戒慎恐懼」，人家看不到的地方要「戒慎恐懼」，也就是你的起心動念。【日常師父法語】
No matter you are learning and practicing the Buddha Dharma or mental cultivation taught by sage Confucianists, there is one important thing in common. Whatever I am doing, I am not showing off to other people but proving to myself instead. Therefore, it is said in The Four Books that we have to “be cautious about our actions and the consequences.” That is, motivation and meantality really matter. – Master Jih Chang
No matter you are learning and practicing the Buddha Dharma or mental cultivation taught by sage Confucianists, there is one important thing in common. Whatever I am doing, I am not showing off to other people but proving to myself instead. Therefore, it is said in The Four Books that we have to “be cautious about our actions and the consequences.” That is, motivation and meantality really matter. – Master Jih Chang
2018年12月14日 星期五
2018/12/14 日常師父法語
◎凡夫，開口通常沒好話；品德越好，好話越多。而佛，不言則已，一開口沒有一句是戲論。【日常師父法語】
Ordinary people don’t usually say meaningful things. The higher personality you have, the more beneficial things you say. As for Buddha, He would either keep silent or only say things that are not conceptual proliferations. – Master Jih Chang
Ordinary people don’t usually say meaningful things. The higher personality you have, the more beneficial things you say. As for Buddha, He would either keep silent or only say things that are not conceptual proliferations. – Master Jih Chang
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