1月16日

美麗心世界
佛光星雲 ( 1927~ )

美好的世界，從自己做起，
當我們埋怨人際的冷漠疏離，
先從自己散發溫暖熱情開始。
無奈於社會亂象叢生，
先從自己持守律法，清白克己開始。
感慨於功利主義掛帥的潮流，
為什麼不從自己慈悲愛人，喜捨無求開始呢？
美好新世界，從每一顆心開始做起。

──選自《星雲說喻》

January 16th

Beautiful Heart, Beautiful World
Venerable Master Hsing Yun (1927 - , Fo Guang Shan)
English translation: Zhi Yue

A beautiful world starts with ourselves. When we find
ourselves complaining about being neglected in interpersonal
relationships, we should change the situation by exuding
warmth ourselves. When we feel helpless amidst a chaotic
society, we should start the changes ourselves by following
the rules and maintain our innocence through self-discipline.
When we sigh about the trends of utilitarianism demands,
why not lead the changes by being compassionate, loving,
equanimous, and selfless ourselves? Building a beautiful new
world begins with each and every one’s hearts.

── from Hsing Yun Shuo Yu (Hsing Yun’s Commentaries on Allegories)