四要：需要、想要、能要、該要。 When you wish for something - as yourself these four questions: Is it needed? Is it wanted? Is it obtainable? It is advisable? - Master Sheng Yen

 

四安：安心、安身、安家、安業。 The four contentments: mind at peace, body at rest, family in harmony, all enterprise at ease. - Master Sheng Yen

 

在生活中，不妨養成「能有，很好；沒有，也沒關 係」的想法，便能轉苦為樂，便會比較自在了。 In daily living it is better to think: "fine if I can have it, no matter if I can't"; thus transform suffering to joy and live a life of serenity. - Master Sheng Yen

 

話到口邊想一想，講話之前慢半拍。不是不說，而是 要惜言慎語。 About to speak? Think a moment. Slow your speech a bit. It's not that you should not speak, but rather that you should cherish what you say and choose your words with care. - Master Sheng Yen

 

話到口邊想一想，講話之前慢半拍。不是不說，而是 要惜言慎語。 About to speak? Think a moment. Slow your speech a bit. It's not that you should not speak, but rather that you should cherish what you say and choose your words with care. - Master Sheng Yen

 

身心常放鬆，逢人面帶笑；放鬆能使我們身心健康， 帶笑容易增進彼此友誼。 Always keep your body and mind always relaxed and meet everyone with a smile; relaxation makes your mind and body healthy, and a smile gathers friends and friendship. - Master Sheng Yen

 

提得起放得下，年年吉祥如意；用智慧種福田，日日 都是好日。 Able to pick it up, able to let it go - year after year good fortune will surely follow; sow a field of blessings with wisdom! Everyday, all days - are good days. - Master Sheng Yen