Still Mind & Deep Thoughts #2 ( 静思言)

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静静静 #2 静静静静 Still Mind & Deep Thoughts #2 Venerable Cheng Yen ( Zhengyan)

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These wise sayings ( aphorisms) are quotations by Venerable Cheng Yen, the founder of the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu-Chi Foundation, commonly known as Tzu-Chi. English translation : Zheng Jiqiang 证严法师:-静思言。

Transcript of Still Mind & Deep Thoughts #2 ( 静思言)

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静思言 #2

证严法师

Still Mind & Deep Thoughts #2

Venerable Cheng Yen ( Zhengyan)

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美满的人生,不在物质,权势,名利及地位,而在人与人之间的关爱与情谊。

A blissful life may not be materialistic and not necessarily possessing power, fame, wealth and status. It depends on care and fraternity between one another.

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人生就像走钢索般,如果不认真往前看,却一直往后看,一定会跌下去。

Life is like tightrope walking. If one does not earnestly look forwards but keeps looking back,

he is sure to fall off.

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平时对别人好,不是功夫;发生事情还能对别人好,才是真工夫。

Treating others well under normal circumstances is not unusual. Treating others well at difficult times is truly great.

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忍让可避免争执,柔和大爱可专祸为福。

Giving way avoids dispute. Gentleness and loving-kindness can turn misfortunes into blessings.

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Spiritual cultivation is noble when practicing it. Action

speaks louder than words.

修行贵在身体力行,说一丈,不如行一寸。

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要提起就完全提前,要放下就完全放下。

When accepting a responsibility, accept it with full commitment.

When relinquishing , let go completely.

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人生几十年的成就,都是由每一天的言行累积而成。所以,要照顾好每一天的言行

Our accomplishments over the years are built upon our words and deeds.

Thus, be discerning over them everyday.

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心不散乱就是定。

A concentrated mind is one without discursive thoughts.

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打破小我

互相珍惜

互相陪伴

Eliminate ego-self. Cherish and keep company with each other.

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结好人缘,一丝都勉强不得,要出于自己内心愿意去做。

Relate well with people . Do it with commitment and spontaneously.