反對、阻撓的聲音並不可怕，能夠面對、包容，反而是幫助自己成長的一種助力。 No need to fear the sound of opposition or obstacles. If we can face and accept them then these conditions become a force to help us to grow. - Master Sheng Yen

 

45a 處理問題要心平氣和，心不平、氣不和，則容易說錯話，讓問題更複雜。 We have to respond to problems with calm. If our minds are not equanimous and harmonious, then we will likely say the wrong things and make the situation worse. - Master Sheng Yen

 

44a 人生處世，也有「入世」、「出世」兩種態度。入世，是參與世間，救濟世界，以助人為己任；出世，則是隱遁山林，不問世事，自顧自地修行。 In Buddhism there are also such concepts as to "enter the world" and to "transcend the world." To enter the world means to participate in and help the world. It is an attitude that gives primacy to benefitting others. To transcend the world refers to those who prefer to dwell in the mountains and forests and not get involved with worldly affairs so as to focus on spiritual practice. - Master Sheng Yen

 

菩薩行者，以出世的心做入世的工作：他們走入社會、關懷社會、救苦救難，卻不戀棧世間榮華，不貪求名聞利養，這才是真正的解脫者。Bodhisattvas have the heart that transcends the world but actions that enter the world. They are involved with the society and help all those who need it, without concerns of worldly fame, recognition, or reward. These are the actions of a truly liberated practitioner. - Master Sheng Yen

 

42a 認知人生不如意事十常八九，不如意乃意料中事，就不會覺得不自在了。 We have to know that life is full of challenges. If we are mentally prepared for them, then we will not feel obstructed when they arise. - Master Sheng Yen

 

41a 肯定這個世界是不完美的，有「及時雨」，也有「暴風雨」，便不會過份期待完美了。If we recognize that the world is imperfect, that showers may, but thunderstorms destroy, then we will not anticipate everything to be perfect. - Master Sheng Yen

 

40a 做任何事，一定要抱持積極樂觀的態度，自己快樂，才能讓他人也快樂。We have to maintain an enthusiastic and positive attitude in whatever we do. When we are happy, those around us will also be happy. - Master Sheng Yen

 

39a 與人互動，給人空間就是給自己空間。When we interact with others, giving them space is to give ourselves space. - Master Sheng Yen

 

38a 與人相處，口不出惡言，就是保護他人，也保護自己。 To refrain from hurtful words is to extend care toward others and ourselves. - Master Sheng Yen

 

37a 我們應該常常問自己快樂嗎？真的快樂嗎？快樂，並不是來自物質條件的刺激，而是內心真正的安定與平靜。We should often ask ourselves, "Am I happy?" "Am I truly happy?" Happiness is not some external stimulus, but a genuine sense of wellbeing and serenity. - Master Sheng Yen

 

後悔是煩惱，懺悔是修行。Regret is a kind of emotional affliction. Repentance is a practice. - Master Sheng Yen

 

35a 擔心、憂心沒有用，留心、用心卻是需要的。 Being anxious and worrisome is useless. Being mindful and focused is a must. - Master Sheng Yen

 

34a 心理上準備受挫折，就不怕有挫折。 If you are prepared for a setback, then you will not fear setbacks. - Master Sheng Yen

 

把心情放輕鬆，生病時還是一樣地生活，一樣地做該做的事，就能病得很健康。 Relax when you are sick, carry on and do what you must do. This is a healthy way to handle sickness. - Master Sheng Yen

 

32a 人生不可能一帆風順，身體難免有病痛，工作難免受阻礙，自然環境難免起災害；只要心安，就有平安。It is impossible to have a carefree life; our bodies may experience sickness and pain, our work may be troublesome, the environment may be beset with calamity. But if our mind is at peace, then we will be at peace. - Master Sheng Yen

 

31a 把不如意的事當成是有意思的體驗，就會有不同的收穫。Take adversity as something interesting, you will harvest a very different crop. - Master Sheng Yen

 

30a 把生病當成是一種體驗，也就不苦。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第四集) Take your illness as an experience. Then it will not be suffering. - Master Sheng Yen

 

病不一定苦，窮不一定苦，勞動不一定苦，心苦才是真正的苦。Sickness need not be a source of suffering; the same is true for poverty and physical labor. But when the mind is distressed, that is true suffering. Master Sheng Yen

 

28a 人生的苦與樂，往往來自心的體驗。若能把人生的苦樂，當成是增長慈悲心和智慧心的過程，就是大自在人。The suffering and joy you feel comes from the mind's perception. If you take all of life's favorable and adverse experiences as a process to develop wisdom and compassion, then that you are free. Master Sheng Yen

 

27a 心中不存得失想，便是世間無事人。無事不是沒事做、不做事，而是做事、任事之間，心中沒有罣礙。If you do not entertain self-referential thoughts of gain and loss, then in Chan you are "one with nothing to do." Nothing to do does not literally mean doing nothing. Rather, it means your mind is unobstructed when you engage in any task. - Master Sheng Yen

 

26a 只要常以眾人的安樂為安樂，以眾生的幸福為幸福，必然就是一個平安的人了。 We will be a harmonious and peaceful person if we take the peace, joy, and fortunes of others as our own source of joy, peace, and fortune. - Master Sheng Yen

 

25a 人人都可助人，真心的讚美人、鼓勵人、安慰人，給人勉勵、疏導，就是在幫助人。 Everyone has the capacity to help others. We can help others through our sincere appreciation, encouragement, consolation, and guidance - Master Sheng Yen

 

24a 事情的成功與否，雖然不去計較，然而一分努力、一份用心，都是增上緣。 We should not get caught up with success and failure. The diligence and thoughtfulness we put into our work, irrespective of its outcome, can be translated into favorable conditions for our own growth. - Master Sheng Yen

 

23a 能有因緣的認知，便能從憂苦煩惱得到解脫。 Someone who understands causes and conditions can be freed from the bondage of suffering and afflictions. - Master Sheng Yen

 

22a 因是主觀的條件，緣是客觀的因素；主觀的條件可以掌握，客觀的因素則要經營。 A "cause" can be understood as the main factor, our own subjective initiative; "conditions" are objective, auxiliary factors. We can control the "cause" but the "conditions" must be cultivated and fostered. - Master Sheng Yen