21a 開花結果是自然現象，開花而不結果也是正常，這就是因緣。 Flowers blossoming and bearing fruit is a natural phenomenon. Flowers blossoming and not bearing fruit is also natural. Both accord with the workings of causes and conditions. - Master Sheng Yen

 

20a 人如果只追求快樂，而不願意負責任，這種快樂並不持久，而往往成為心理上的負擔。 Pursuing happiness without taking responsibilities produces a happiness that is short-lived and burdensome. - Master Sheng Yen

 

19a 當我們為他人奉獻時，自己就是在成長，會有一種成就感；這種成長與成就感交織的喜悅，乃是欣慰的快 樂。When we offer ourselves to the benefit of others, we grow. We feel a sense of accomplishment. Such feelings bring joy and consolation. - Master Sheng Yen

 

18a 以厭惡、仇恨心看世界，或讓欲望無止盡地增長，都與快樂背道而馳。When we look at the world with hatred, revenge, and insatiable desire, we drive happiness far away. - Master Sheng Yen

 

17a 多一分奉獻心，少一點自私自利，就有平安，就會快樂。 Benefitting others more and lessening selfishness, brings peace, harmony, and happiness. - Master Sheng Yen

 

16a 多做好事，多給人方便，是功德財；觀念正確，懂得化解煩惱，是智慧財。To do good deeds and help others leads to wealth in blessings. Correct views and the knowledge to alleviate vexations is wealth in wisdom. - Master Sheng Yen

 

15a 財富有世間財、智慧財和功德財，若能三者兼備，一定平安、健康、快樂、幸福。There is monetary wealth, wealth in wisdom, and wealth in blessings. All three assures peace, health, happiness, and blessings. - Master Sheng Yen