8月11日

程頤四箴
宋 程頤 ( 1033~1107 )

言箴：人心之動，因言以宣，吉凶榮辱，惟其所召。
視箴：心兮本虛，應物無跡，制之於外，以安其內。
聽箴：閑邪存誠，非禮勿聽。
動箴：順理則裕，從欲惟危，造次克念，戰兢自持。

──選自《二程文集》

August 11

Cheng Yi's Four Admonitions
Cheng Yi (1033 - 1107, Song Dynasty)
English translation: Miao Guang

On speech:
Speech is what causes the human mind to stir; whether good or
bad, honor or disgrace, it is all determined by such.

On vision:
The mind is originally empty, only showing traces upon
reflecting on matters; practice self-discipline when viewing the
external to maintain inner peace.

On hearing:
Prevent unwholesomeness and maintain honesty, listen not to
what is inappropriate.

On conduct:
If one is in accord with propriety, one will be prosperous; if
driven by desire, danger will arise. Upon impetuous behavior,
such thoughts must be restrained, self disciplined, and prudent.

── from Ercheng Wenji (Collected Works of Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi)