心不開朗就是苦，心境豁達就能轉苦為樂。 A closed and clouded mind is suffering. An open and clear mind can transform suffering into happiness. - Master Sheng Yen

心中有阻礙時，眼中的世界皆不平；心中無困擾時， 眼前的世界都美好。 An encumbered mind sees a world out of balance. An undisturbed mind sees a world of beauty. - Master Sheng Yen

被煩惱撞著了，此時最好享受自己呼吸的感覺。 When vexations descend upon you, it is best to enjoy the sensation of breathing. - Master Sheng Yen

心裡如果「打結」了，最好能向內觀看自己的起心動 念處。 When your mind is tied into a knot, it is best to reflect deeply into the place where mind arises and thoughts move. - Master Sheng Yen

呼吸即是財富，活著就有希望。Breathing is wealth - as long as you are alive there is hope. - Master Sheng Yen

擁有身心的健康，才是生命中最大的財富。A healthy body and mind constitute life's greatest treasure. - Master Sheng Yen

踏實的體驗生命，就是禪修。To wholly experience life is to practice Chan. - Master Sheng Yen