54 警惕富貴不出三代，小心權勢令人墮落。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Beware that wealth rarely lasts and power often corrupts. - Master Sheng Yen

 

53 知過即改不為恥，放下屠刀立成佛。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Recognize your wrongs and never repeat them. Even the butcher becomes a Buddha the instant he puts away his knife. - Master Sheng Yen

 

52 才德兼備是賢良，有能無德害群馬。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Those with both talent and virtue will benefit all, those with talent but no virtue will only bring harm. - Master Sheng Yen

 

51 少些人我是非的執著，多點成人之美的言行。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Avoid the attachment to one's ego and be open minded, always behave in a way that is helpful to others. - Master Sheng Yen

 

50 若望常保富貴，培福要緊，富貴多從積福來。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Cultivating one's blessings is crucial to maintain one's wealth. Where blessings abound, wealth usually follows. - Master Sheng Yen

 

49 受持觀世音菩薩名號，得無量無邊福德之利。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Boundless blessings are found in upholding and reciting often the name of Guan Yin, Bodhisattva Avalokitesavara. - 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。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) 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

 

47 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。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) 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

 

46 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。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) 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

 

45 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。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Fame and wealth obtained overnight are difficult to keep. Be sensible and realistic. - Master Sheng Yen

 

布施是經營財富的價值，種福乃過手財富的原因。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) The value of managing wealth lies in giving; the reason for possessing money is to cultivate blessings. - Master Sheng Yen

 

42 家業百年不墜因為積福，富貴不過三代由於自私。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Cultivate blessings, and family wealth may last for a hundred years; be selfish, and family fortunes will not survive three generations. - Master Sheng Yen

 

41 隨時服務他人，終生幸福；有力不結善緣，後悔莫及。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) One shall find lifelong happiness by being of service to others. Sow favorable conditions whenever one is able or regrets will ensue. - Master Sheng Yen

 

40 看天播種時，耘草施肥日，豐收感恩月，祈求年年好年。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Plant your seeds, weed and fertilize your field, be grateful when you have a full harvest and pray for more auspicious years to come. - Master Sheng Yen

 

39 用感恩心看待世界事物，做人若不感恩圖報以奉獻世界，活水便會枯竭。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) View everything in the world with gratitude. If one is not grateful and does not repay the kindness of others, one will soon run out of good luck. Master Sheng Yen

 

以慚愧心觀照本身為人，做人若不自我省察檢點邪正，隨時有失足之危。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Always reflect upon oneself with a sense of contrition. Without self-reflection on one's behavior, one is in constant danger of going astray. - Master Sheng Yen

 

37 以慚愧心反觀自己，時時覺得於己於人總是努力不足奉獻不夠。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Reflect upon oneself with a sense of contrition, and always be mindful that one has not done enough for and given enough to oneself and others. - Master Sheng Yen

 

36 人生所求四大美事為：求福當先種福，培福，惜福；求祿當先廣結善緣；求壽當常保健；求喜先應笑面迎人。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Those seeking blessings should first plant, cultivate, and cherish the seed of blessings; those seeking wealth should first create good causes and conditions; those seeking longevity should first take good care of one's body and mind; those seeking good luck should first be pleasant and kind to others. - Master Sheng Yen

 

35 大夢誰先覺，離夢想顛倒。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Whoever wakes from this never-ending dream of ours will be far removed from illusions and inverted views. - Master Sheng Yen

 

34 人上有人，山高水長。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Always keep humility in mind and one can accomplish anything. - Master Sheng Yen

 

33 走路健康鍊身，更可修行鍊心，快走驅遣妄情，慢走發慧習定。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Walking is a great way to train one's body and mind. Walking fast helps dispel illusions, walking slowly helps nurture concentration and wisdom. - Master Sheng Yen

 

32 月缺月圓日，若晦若明時；風雨無月夜，月亮本常明。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) While the moon waxes and wanes, it is always there. When all the obstructions are removed, it reveals itself. - Master Sheng Yen 108 Adages of Wisdom, Part III

 

31 有相無相有無相，真空假空真假空. 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) Existence and emptiness are one and the same. - Master Sheng Yen

 

30 悟後境：菩提本無樹，明鏡亦非臺。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) What characterizes one who is enlightened: There is no Bodhi tree, nor sign of a mirror bright. - Master Sheng Yen

 

29 修行境：身是菩提樹，心如明鏡臺。 【聖嚴法師 108 自在語】(第三集) What characterizes a practitioner: The body is the Bodhi tree, the mind a mirror bright. - Master Sheng Yen