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 sentient 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

 

自古將相多出寒門，捨己為公天下太平。 History teaches us that great men often emerge from difficult circumstances, and that those who sacrifice their own selfish desires for the common good lead society to peace and prosperity. - Master Sheng Yen

 

警惕富貴不出三代，小心權勢令人墮落。 Beware that wealth rarely lasts and power often corrupts. - Master Sheng Yen

 

知過即改不為恥，放下屠刀立成佛。 Recognize your wrongs and never repeat them. Even the butcher becomes a Buddha the instant he puts away his knife. - Master Sheng Yen

 

才德兼備是賢良，有能無德害群馬。 Those with both talent and virtue will benefit all, those with talent but no virtue will only bring harm - Master Sheng Yen

 

心中不存得失想，常作世間無事人。 Keep your mind free from thoughts of gain and loss, and you will be free and at ease at all times. - Master Sheng Yen

 

鳳凰好棲富貴宅，白鶴喜落福壽家。 The Phoenix, a symbol of luck, will only nest in an auspicious household, the white crane, a symbol of longevity, will only visit a blessed home. - Master Sheng Yen

 

枯旱祈降及時雨，隆冬願作送暖人。 Be the heaven-sent rain when there is a draught, be the person who brings warmth and care in the dead of winter. - Master Sheng Yen

 

聽諍言未必順耳，嚐苦味的是良藥。 Good advice is usually hard to take, just as good medicine usually tastes bitter - Master Sheng Yen