Self-affirmation, self-transformation, and self-dissolution are the three stages in the path from "self" to "no-self." 從自我肯定、自我提昇，到自我 消融，是從「自我」到「無我」 的三個修行階段。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

Mind engaged – things to do. Mind let go – nothing to do. 操心就有事，放心便無事。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

When angry, learn to contemplate and illuminate the mind. Consider your thoughts and ask yourself, "Why do I want to feel angry?" 面對生氣，要學會「反觀自照」， 照一照自己的心念，問一問為什 么要生氣？ - Master Sheng Yen

 

With a peaceful mind and physical harmony you will live in happiness. 只要心平氣和，生活便能快樂。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

Vexation is bodhi, but that doesn't mean there is no vexation. Vexations exist, but don't see them as vexations. 煩惱即菩提，並不是說沒有煩惱， 而是雖然有煩惱，但是你不以它 為煩惱。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

Wisdom is not merely understanding the sutras; it includes the skillful means to transform vexations. 智慧並不只是通曉經典，而是要 有轉化煩惱的巧妙方便。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

Transform your mind and transform your destiny. 把心念轉過來，命運也就好轉過來 - Master Sheng Yen

 

The arising and perishing of phenomena is the way of the world. The wise thoroughly penetrate this arising and perishing. 生滅現象是世間常態，若能洞察 生滅現象，便是智者。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

A closed and clouded mind is suffering. An open and clear mind can transform suffering into happiness. 心不開朗就是苦，心境豁達就能 轉苦為樂。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

An encumbered mind sees a world out of balance. An undisturbed mind sees a world of beauty. 心中有阻礙時，眼中的世界皆不 平；心中無困擾時，眼前的世界 都美好。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

When vexations descend upon you, it is best to enjoy the sensation of breathing. 被煩惱撞着了，此時最好享受自 己呼吸的感覺。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

When your mind is tied into a knot, it is best to reflect deeply into the place where the mind arises and thoughts move. 心裡如果「打結」了，最好能向 內觀看自己的起心動念處。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

Breathing is wealth – as long as you are alive there is hope. 呼吸即是財富，活着就有希望。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

A healthy body and mind constitute life's greatest treasure. 擁有身心的健康，才是生命中最 大的財富。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

To wholly experience life is to practice Chan. 踏實的體驗生命，就是禪修。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

When vexations arise, do not contend with them, but extinguish them with a mind of humility, repentance, and gratitude. 當煩惱現前，不要對抗，要用慚 愧心、懺悔心、感恩心來消融。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

A practitioner should be honest and sincere, and harbor no evil thoughts. This is the meaning of "a straightforward mind is the ground of the Way." 修行人要開誠佈公、真誠相待， 不存邪念惡念，就是所謂的 「直心是道場」。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

North, south, east, west – all directions are fine. Walking, resting, sitting, sleeping – these are not separate from the Way. Always maintain a mind of humility. Repentance and repayment of kindness are qualities that will keep you walking on the Way. 南北東西都很好，行住坐臥無非 道；心中常抱真慚愧，懺悔報恩 品最高。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

Compassion is judicious affection. Wisdom is flexible intelligence. 慈悲是具有理智的感情，智慧是 富有彈性的理智。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

Buddha in mind, speech, and daily life. 佛在心中，佛在口中，佛在我們 的日常生活中。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

Retreat to advance; be silent to debate. These are the best methods to foster self development and to help others. 以退為進、以默為辯、以奉獻他 人為成就自己的最佳方法。 -Master Sheng Yen

 

When the mind is undisturbed by circumstances, that is the result of meditative concentration. When the mind is not separate from circumstances, that is the function of wisdom. 心不隨境，是禪定的工夫；心不 離境，是智慧的作用。- Master Sheng Yen

 

Keeping your emotions steady is the foundation of unobstructed success. 擁有穩定的情緒，才是立于不敗 之地的基礎。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

Seek abundance in calm and stability; See dignity in adversity. 人生要在安定中求富足，又在鍛 煉中見其莊嚴。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

Advance your life in simplicity. Shine in difficulty. 人生要在平淡中求進步，又在艱 苦中見其光輝。 - Master Sheng Yen