78a 雨露霜雪本無主，風雲雷電應時現。As soon as thunder and lightning begin, one can expect a rain storm to follow. This is the workings of causes and conditions. - Master Sheng Yen

 

77a 戲外看戲忘了戲，夢中作夢不知夢。Those watching a play often forget it is only a play, those dreaming often forget they are in a dream. - Master Sheng Yen

 

夕陽西下明天見，旭日東昇近黃昏。 When the sun sets, remember that it will rise again tomorrow; when the sun rises, remember that the sunset is not far behind. - Master Sheng Yen

 

75a 世間本無垢與淨，祇緣自起分別心。The difference between "pure" and "impure" only exists in a discriminating mind. - Master Sheng Yen

 

74a 天不錯地不錯是心錯，他有理你有理我沒理。When you are tempted to blame the environment, first look inward at your mind; when you are tempted to fault others, first reflect upon yourself. Master Sheng Yen

 

73a 莫怨孝子賢孫何其少，但問養育兒女怎麼教。 Ask not why one has so few good sons and filial grandsons, ask how one has brought up one's offspring. - Master Sheng Yen

 

72a 學問的領域重在研究，經驗的範疇則為實踐。Research is key to scholarly pursuits; practice is key to genuine experience. - Master Sheng Yen