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. - Master Sheng Yen

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. - Master Sheng Yen

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. - Master Sheng Yen

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. - Master Sheng Yen

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. - Master Sheng Yen

不要拿自己的鞋子叫別人穿，也不要把別人的問題變 成自己的問題。 Just as you would not ask others to wear your own shoes, don't make someone else's problems your own. - Master Sheng Yen

為他人減少煩惱是慈悲，為自己減少煩惱是智慧。 Reduce others’ vexations with compassion: reduce your own with wisdom. - Master Sheng Yen

Reduce others' vexations with compassion: reduce your own with wisdom. - Master Sheng Yen

聰明的人，不一定有智慧，愚魯的人，不一定沒有智 慧；智慧不等於知識，而是對人處事的態度。 An intelligent person is not necessarily wise; a dull-witted person not necessarily foolish. Wisdom is not the same as knowledge; the difference lies in your attitude in dealing with people. - Master Sheng Yen

和和氣氣與人相處，平平安安日子好過。 Be polite and friendly when dealing with others, and you will pass all of your days in peace and tranquility. - Master Sheng Yen

有智慧作分寸的人，一定不會跟人家喋喋不休。 One with wisdom and restraint will never engage in frivolous chatter. - Master Sheng Yen

生命的意義在不斷的學習與奉獻之中，成就了他人， 也成長了自己。 The meaning of life lies in continuous learning and giving of oneself; help others to succeed and you will grow. - Master Sheng Yen

安人者必然是和眾者，服人者必然是柔忍者，因為和 能合眾，柔能克剛。 If you want to bring peace to others, be in harmony with them. If you wish to sway others, be accommodating. To establish harmony is to unite people, as the soft can conquer the hard. - Master Sheng Yen

剛強者傷人不利己，柔忍者和眾必自安。 The obstinate afflict others and do themselves no good; the tolerant accord with others and bring peace to themselves. - Master Sheng Yen

與下屬共事，當以關懷代替責備，以勉勵代替輔導， 以商量代替命令。 In dealing with those under you: show concern rather than reproach; give encouragement rather than direction; discuss rather than command. - Master Sheng Yen

要把眾生的幸福提起，要把自我的成就放下。 Concern yourself with the happiness of others; downplay your own achievements. - Master Sheng Yen

肯定自己的優點是自信，瞭解自己的缺點是成長，善 解他人的立場是尊重。 Self confidence is recognizing your strong points; growth is knowing your weaknesses; respect is understanding another's position. - Master Sheng Yen

少點口舌少是非，多點真誠多平安。 Gossip less and you will have fewer disputes; be more truthful and sincere and you will have more peace and calm. - Master Sheng Yen

對人付出友誼，伸出援手，就是在散發和樂平安的光 芒。 Offer friendship and a helping hand to others, and so be a beacon of harmony, happiness, peace and calm. - Master Sheng Yen

與人相遇，一聲「我為你祝福！」就能贏得友誼，獲 得平安。 Say "Blessings to you" when you meet another. This spreads good will and brings peace and calm. - Master Sheng Yen

放不下自己是沒有智慧，放不下他人是沒有慈悲。 Unable to let go of attachment to self? No wisdom. Unable to let go of attachment to others? No compassion. - Master Sheng Yen

以禮讓對方來成就自我，以尊重對方來化解敵意，以 稱讚對方來增進和諧。 Set others before you to complete yourself, respect others to put an end to enmity, praise others to encourage harmony. - Master Sheng Yen

做事時多為別人想一想，犯錯時多對自己看一看。 When you work with others, consider their needs. When you make a mistake, reflect upon your own conduct. - Master Sheng Yen

讓人產生誤解，就是自己的不是。 If you let other people misunderstand you, it's nobody's fault but your own. - Master Sheng Yen

要有當別人墊腳石的心量，要有成就他人的胸襟。 Have the breadth of mind to serve as the stepping stone for another; be the kind of person that truly helps others to be successful. - Master Sheng Yen