2a 能夠與自我和諧相處，就能夠深切地瞭解自我，包括自我的優點和缺點。Harmonizing yourself first to deeply understand the processes of the self, including your merits and weaknesses. - Master Sheng Yen

 

不要自以為是，也不必小看自己。 Do not think you know it all; do not belittle yourself. - Master Sheng Yen

 

天地有作育大德，我豈無慈悲宏願。 Heaven and earth support all sentient beings without condition, should I not share the same compassionate vows? - Master Sheng Yen

 

101a 星星之火足以燎原，小小善願能救世界。 A single spark can start a prairie fire, a tiny bit of good intention can save the world. - Master Sheng Yen

 

100a 為為善惡在一念間，修修福慧於方寸中。 Doing good or doing bad is determined in one thought, blessings and wisdom are cultivated through one's mind. - Master Sheng Yen

 

99a 安寧身心靈，安定家與業。 As you settle your body and mind, you are well on your way to settle your family and career as well. - Master Sheng Yen

 

南山老松早已衰老，北斗壽星尚甚年輕。The ancient pine tree may be hundreds of years old, yet what is hundreds of years compared to the age of the stars in the sky? - Master Sheng Yen

 

97a 神龍潛藏深潭大澤，猛虎高臥危崖險窟。The mighty dragon travels in deep seas and vast swamps, the vigorous tiger rests near high cliffs and perilous caves, the able thrive in adversities. M - aster Sheng Yen

 

96a 佛法無他，只有壹味，自利利人的解脫味也。 The Buddhadharma is but one flavor - the flavor of liberation through benefiting oneself and others. - Master Sheng Yen

 

95a放下萬緣時，眾生一肩挑。 When one puts down all self-centered concerns, one can lift up the world. - Sheng Yen

 

道心之中有施無畏。 In one's resolve to pursue the Path lies the giving of fearlessness. - Master Sheng Yen

 

道心之中有施無畏。 In one's resolve to pursue the Path lies the giving of fearlessness. - ster Sheng Yen

 

93a 應無所住而生其心，是入慈悲門。Let your mind function freely, without abiding anywhere or in anything - this is entering the gate of kindness and compassion. - Master Sheng Yen

 

92a 若見心中如來藏，三界火宅化紅蓮。 When one sees one's own Buddha nature, the burning house that is our world turns into blooming lotus flowers. - Master Sheng Yen

 

遇事正面解讀逆向思考，成事確立方向鍥而不捨。 Interpret everything positively, consider everything from a different angle, and do not falter in pursuing one's goals. - Master Sheng Yen

 

90a 路遇懸崖峭壁走過去，巧過人間仙境莫逗留。Don't be deterred by life's trials and tribulations, don't be corrupted by worldly pleasures and indulgence. - Master Sheng Yen

 

89a 權勢財富屬社會共享，禍福苦樂乃各人因緣。 Share your power and wealth with all, but treat your joys and suffering as causes and conditions of your own. - Master Sheng Yen

 

88a 誘以名利權位不動心，陷於千軍萬馬無所懼。 When one is not tempted by money, power and fame, one has nothing to fear even when facing an army. - Master Sheng Yen

 

87a 放下不等放棄，是為脫困，是為提起； 要能放下才能提起，提放自如是自在人。 【Letting go is not giving up, rather it helps one take on challenges. One cannot take on anything without first letting go. One who can take on and let go of anything in peace is truly free. - Master Sheng Yen

 

86a 一鉢乞食千家飯，孤僧杖竹萬里遊； 隨緣應化莫擁有，緣畢放身撒兩手。Carrying a bowl filled with alms from a thousand households, I am a lone monk with a bamboo cane who has travelled ten thousand miles; knowing that all comes and goes according to causes and conditions, when causes and conditions dissipate I let go of what's in hand. - Master Sheng Yen

 

朝山禮拜來修行，祈福消災願易成； 口唱耳聽心恭敬，三步一拜向前行； 身心舒暢好感應，業消障除福慧增。Go on a pilgrimage to improve your practice, prayers will be answered and vows will be fulfilled; be respectful, listen intently and sing wholeheartedly, prostrate yourself after every three steps; your body and mind will feel refreshed, karmic obstructions will be removed while blessings and wisdom increase. - Master Sheng Yen

 

常念觀音菩薩，心安就有平安。 Recite often the name of Guan Yin, Bodhisattva Avalokitesavara, and you will find your way to a peaceful mind, a peaceful life. - Master Sheng Yen

 

83a 漫天紅塵心勿染，遍地荊棘杖竹行。 Do not be corrupted by worldly vexations that surround one like dust, do not be deterred by a path beset with difficulties. - Master Sheng Yen

 

82a 青山綠水廣長舌，鳥語花香說妙法。The green mountains and bubbling streams, the chirping birds and fragrant flowers -- everything around you can be an eloquent Dharma teacher if you know where to look. - Master Sheng Yen

 

81a 教育為千秋大業，賢能乃百代楷模。 Education is an undertaking that will have impact for a thousand. - Master Sheng Yen