With maturity, there are no cares about the past; with intelligence, there are no doubts about the present; with an unobstructed mind, there is no worry about the future. 成熟的人不在乎過去，聰明的人不 懷疑現在，豁達的人不擔心未來。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

The most important concept in protecting the environment is "simplicity." Simplify your life and that will protect the environment. 環保最重要的觀念就是「簡樸」， 簡樸一點過生活，就是生活環保。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

When you fail, work very hard. When you succeed, work even harder. This is the model for successful enterprise and happiness at work. 失敗了再努力，成功了要更努力， 便是安業樂業的準則。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

Decipher everything in a straightforward manner, but ponder the negative implications. 凡事要正面解讀，逆向思考。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

. Be clear about what is necessary for you to have. Untangle yourself from wants driven by passion. 清楚知道自己的「需要」，化解 個人欲望的「想要」。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

Look at life and be filled with limitless hope. Look at death and be prepared at any time. 對于「生命」，要充滿無限的希 望；對于「死亡」，要隨時做好 往生的準備。 - Master Sheng Yen

 

Enduring the suffering of the mind increases wisdom. Withstanding life's suffering increases virtuous retribution. 內心的苦難，增長我們的智慧； 生活的苦難，增進我們的福報。 - Master Sheng Yen