喜愛的就想佔有，討厭的就會排斥，患 得患失，煩惱就來了。 We love to grasp what we love and reject what we dislike; gain and loss, gain and loss - vexations are sure to come. - Master Sheng Yen

 

眼光，是你的智慧；運氣，是你的福 德。 Insight comes from wisdom; good fortune, from merit. - Master Sheng Yen

 

能不亂丟垃圾，隨時清撿垃圾，都是做 的功德。 Stop the litter, clutter and garbage! Always clean up and pick up what you can. These are virtuous acts. - Master Sheng Yen

 

夫妻是倫理的關係，不是「論理」的關係。 A couple's relationship should be based on mutual respect, not argument.- Master Sheng Yen

 

愛你的孩子，與其擔心，不如祝福吧！ To truly love your children, give them your blessings rather than burden them with your worry! - Master Sheng Yen

 

對青少年，要關心不要擔心，要誘導不要控制，用商 量不用權威。 With teenagers: use care, not worry; guidance, not control; communication, not authority. - Master Sheng Yen

 

每一個孩子，都是幫助父母成長的小菩 薩。 Every child is a little bodhisattva that helps his or her parents grow. - Master Sheng Yen