如果人人向自然環境求滿足，向社會環境求公正，向 他人求平等，儘管會有若干程度的效果，但是終究無 法真正化解衝突。 People may seek satisfaction by exploiting the environment, they may seek social justice, they may seek social equality, and indeed they may enjoy some degree of success in these endeavors, but ultimately they will fail to truly bring conflict to an end. - Master Sheng Yen

自在的人生，並不是沒有挫折，而是在有挫折的狀況 下，仍能保持身心平穩，從容以對。 Freedom is not life without obstacles; rather it is the ability to be calm and stable in body and mind when confronting obstacles. - Master Sheng Yen

溫柔，是以柔和的心、柔順的態度來對待人、處理事 ，但並不等於柔弱。 Gentleness is a mild heart and a flexible attitude toward others and in dealing with situations. It is not a sign of weakness. - Master Sheng Yen

不論對方是喜歡的人或討厭的人，不管遇到任何開心 或麻煩的事，都要心平氣和地處理事、對待人，這就 是「是非要溫柔」。 Someone we like or dislike, happy or difficult situation – treat everything with calmness and equanimity – this is “treating right and wrong with gentleness.” - Master Sheng Yen

遇到不舒服、不愉快的事要調心，調心是調我們自己 的心，不是調別人的心。 Unpleasant encounters, unhappy situations - we must mend our own minds, not other people’s minds. - Master Sheng Yen

任何狀況下，都要照顧好自己的心，保持內心的平穩 與安定，就是心靈的健康，就是心靈環保。 Take care of your mind, no matter the situation. Keep inner mind calm and peaceful. This is spiritual health; this is protecting the spiritual environment. - Master Sheng Yen

生氣，可能是身體上、觀念上或其他因素引起的煩惱 ，不一定代表修養不好。如果能夠向內心觀照，用智 慧來化解煩惱，也就不會自害害人了。 Anger may stem from the body, perception, or many other causes. It's not necessarily an indication of poor cultivation. If you can look within, dissolve your anger, you will harm neither yourself nor others. - Master Sheng Yen

不管高興或痛苦，只要是因為他人的評斷，而使我們 的心受牽動、被影響，就是沒有好好保護我們的心， 沒有做好心靈環保。 If other people's praise or criticism affects you–whether it makes you happy or sad–it means that you have neglected to take care of mind and spirit. - Master Sheng Yen

心是我們的老師，我們的心隨時隨地與當下所做的 事、所處的環境合而為一，就是在淨土之中。 The mind is our teacher. We are in The Pure Land when our mind is unified with whatever we do, wherever we are, at all times, in all places. - Master Sheng Yen

環境是我們的鏡子，發現自己的言行舉止讓他人不舒 服、驚訝，或者不以為然，要馬上反省、懺悔、改 進。 Let others be your mirror. If your words or actions discomfit, shock, or cause concern to others, immediately reflect on your behavior, express remorse, and improve. - Master Sheng Yen

心不安，主要是受到環境或者身體因素的影響。如果 能夠照顧自己的心，瞭解自己的身心狀況，便能自在 平安。 The mind is agitated by either the environment or the body. Be watchful of body and mind to maintain a peaceful and stable mind. - Master Sheng Yen

察覺自己情緒起伏、不穩定時，要馬上回到呼吸。體 驗呼吸、感覺呼吸，就能漸漸安穩下來。 Become aware of your breathing the moment you feel agitated or emotional. Experience and feel your breath and you will soon become calm. - Master Sheng Yen

得理讓三分，理直氣要柔。 Even if you're right, don't be harsh to others. Express correct views gently. - Master Sheng Yen

用平常心面對不平常之事。Use ordinary mind to face unordinary circumstances.- Master Sheng Yen

珍惜生命，為自己加油。Cherish one's life and always cheer oneself on.- Master Sheng Yen

行善沒有條件。Doing good is without condition.- Master Sheng Yen

富貴未必只三代，賢哲未必生於寒門；富貴當積德，寒門須 勤勉。 The wealthy shall cultivate blessings; the poor shall be diligent. Any household that follows these principles will find itself blessed with great wealth and great characters. - Master Sheng Yen

人生在世，當備四得：生得其所，老得其福，病得健康，死 得其時，萬千幸福在其中矣。 There are four conditions for a good life: born at the right place, blessed at old age, maintaining a healthy mind in sickness, and death at the right time. This would truly be a life of bliss. - Master Sheng Yen

多心防人易遭鬼，知己知彼逢貴人，富貴貧賤皆布施，自利 利人利眾生。 One who is paranoid is prone to be deceived, one who is understanding is bound to find a helping hand. For richer or poorer, don't hesitate to give, for giving is the key to benefiting oneself, others, and all setient beings. - Master Sheng Yen

知音難遇正常事，勿因孤獨不理人；少煩少惱福德長，多思 多慮障礙增。 It is difficult to find a kindred soul, but don't let that stop you from befriending others. Minimize worries and vexations, and your blessings will grow while obstructions lessen. - Master Sheng Yen

一夜致富是暴富，一夕成名乃虛名，暴富暴發富難守，虛名 不實名累人。 Fame and wealth obtained overnight are difficult to keep. Be sensible and realistic. - Master Sheng Yen

常喫謙虛恭敬恕忍寬厚的飯，多喝誠實禮讓勤勞節儉之湯。 Always keep in mind the spirit of humility, respect, tolerance, and generosity; always act with the principles of honesty, civility, thrift and diligence. - Master Sheng Yen

爭奪他人飯碗莫如自家耕田，自家無田可耕幫人耕田也好。 Rather than plunder another's bowl of rice, plow your own rice field; if you do not have a rice field of your own, then help someone with his. - Master Sheng Yen

受持觀世音菩薩名號，得無量無邊福德之利。 Boundless blessings are found in upholding and reciting often the name of Guan Yin, Bodhisattva Avalokitesavara.- Master Sheng Yen

若望常保富貴，培福要緊，富貴多從積福來。 Cultivating one's blessings is crucial to maintain one's wealth. Where blessings abound, wealth usually follows. - Master Sheng Yen

少些人我是非的執著，多點成人之美的言行。 Avoid the attachment to one's ego and be open minded, always behave in a way that is helpful to others. - Master Sheng Yen