105a 通常人都喜歡彰顯自己的優點，優點要發揮、要成長，不必誇張。Ordinarily people like to boast about their strengths. Our strengths should be developed, but there is no need to exaggerate them. - Master Sheng Yen

 

104a 不跟自己比，不跟他人比，只知努力於現在，隨時準備著未來。 Do not compare yourself against some standard; do not compare yourself with others. Just be diligent in the present and be prepared at any time for the future. - Master Sheng Yen

 

103a 最好能夠發利人利己的好願，至少要做到利己而不損人，對他人沒有傷害。The best kind of vow brings benefits to self and others. But if is a vow only for your benefit, make sure that it does no harm to others. - Master Sheng Yen

 

102a 說好話、做好事，少造惡業，就能改變個人的命運，也能把人類的共業扭轉過來。 Positive speech, good deeds, and the lessening of negative karma can change your lot in life. These are the conditions that can transform collective karma. M - aster Sheng Yen

 

101a 發願有其次第，從小處著手，從近願開始。存好心、說好話、做好事，是人人可以做到，人人可發的善願。There is an order to developing aspirations. Begin small with what's close at hand. Start with good intentions, positive speech, and good deeds. These are things that everyone can do and vows that everyone can make. - Master Sheng Yen

 

100a 為善要讓人知，卻不求回報。我們鼓勵大家都來做好事，讓好事更普及、更多響應、更長久。We can let others know of our good deeds but we should not expect rewards. We can encourage everyone to do good deeds, so that doing good things becomes the norm. We will create positive influences and lasting effects. - Master Sheng Yen

 

99a 肯定自我而對自己的優缺點不執著，不因此驕傲、懊悔，而持續不斷地精進努力，便是一種無我的態度。 To affirm yourself and not attach to strengths or weaknesses—to not become arrogant or regretful—and still be diligent in all endeavors is an attitude of selflessness. - Master Sheng Yen

 

98a 每個人的條件不同、智慧不同、環境不同、體能不同、背景也不同，不必相提並論；只要腳踏實地，步步穩健，就能走出一條路來。 Each individual has his or her own disposition, wisdom, environment, physical makeup, and background. There is no need to compare. As long as the individual is solid, taking each step in life with certitude and stability, then he or she will be able to make something out of life. - Master Sheng Yen

 

97a 人的一生之中，如果能有一個明確的價值觀並且堅定不變，則生命過程中的每個階段，都將是相乘相加的人生饗宴。 If you uphold clear principles of life’s values and abide by them without being swayed, then as you pass through each stage of life, all experiences will add to the feast of your life. - Master Sheng Yen

 

96a 自私自利，看起來是保障了自己，其實不然，損人者終將害己。 Being selfish and self-serving may seem to be a way to protect yourself, but this is not so. One who is self-serving actually harms others and ultimately, himself. - Master Sheng Yen

 

95a 超越了自私自利、利害得失的自我中心，就能讓心胸開闊、包容心增加，得失心也就減少了。If you can transcend selfish and self-serving attitudes, along with thoughts of your own gain and loss, then your heart will truly be open and receptive. Concerns for your own gain and loss will also decrease. - Master Sheng Yen

 

94a 自我中心原是一種生命的動力，不見得是壞事，但是如果自我中心太強，經常自以為是、貪得無厭、傲慢或自卑，自己是快樂不起來的。 Self-centeredness is a fundamental factor for survival; from this perspective, it is not necessarily bad. However, if a person's self-centeredness is too strong, always feeling that one is right, with an insatiable desire for gain, or feeling arrogant or self-disparaged, then it will be very difficult to be happy. - Master Sheng Yen

 

衝突的產生，往往是因為過度強調自我中心。Conflicts usually come from an over-assertion of personal views. - Master Sheng Yen

 

92a 人之所以自私自利，貪得無厭，是因為缺乏安全感。Those who are selfish, self-serving, and insatiable act this way due to feelings of insecurity. - Master Sheng Yen

 

91a 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

 

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

 

89a 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

 

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

 

87a 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

 

86a 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 108

 

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. - Sheng Yen

 

84a 用平常心面對不平常之事。 Use ordinary mind to face unordinary circumstances. - Master Sheng Yen

 

83a 世間財固然重要，若能把財富當成是工具，用來布施救濟、公益行善，才是真正的大富貴者。 Monetary wealth is important, but if it is used save lives and do philanthropical work, then you are truly a rich and honorable person. - Master Sheng Yen

 

82a 幸福人生要有「三Q」：「IQ」學習能力、「EQ」情緒管理能力，以及「MQ」道德的品質，後者即幫助人、利益人、關懷人。To have a happy life, develop these three Qs: IQ to learn, EQ to manage oneself and others, and the MQ, moral intelligence, to cultivate, benefit, and care for others. - Master Sheng Yen

 

81a 外在環境愈是不景氣，個人愈是要保持身心健康，多做些有益於人的事。The more challenges we face in the environment, the more must take care of our body and mind to do more beneficial things for others. - Master Sheng Yen