7月20日

日日觀音
佛光星雲 ( 1927~ )

悲傷的時候有歡笑的表情，
歡笑的時候有悲傷的掛念。
忙碌的時候有輕鬆的感受，
輕鬆的時候有忙碌的進取。
貧窮的時候有富貴的自尊，
富貴的時候有貧窮的謙虛。
急躁的時候有緩慢的修養，
緩慢的時候有急躁的精神。
憂苦的時候有快樂的觀念，
快樂的時候有憂苦的心情。
發怒的時候有慈悲的心情，
慈悲的時候有發怒的認真。
得意的時候有失落的想法，
失落的時候有得意的喜悅。
擁有的時候有喜捨的個性，
喜捨的時候有擁有的感受。

──選自《佛光菜根譚》

July 20

Always a Guanyin
Venerable Master Hsing Yun (1927 - , Fo Guang Shan)
English translation: Miao Guang

Show a happy face at times of sadness,
Be aware of sorrow at times of happiness.

Maintain composure at busy times,
Be ready for busy occasions at times of leisure.

Keep self-respect at times of poverty,
Show humility at times of wealth.

Retain a gentle attitude at times of impetuosity,
Show aggressiveness at times of slowness.

Be optimistic at times of sadness,
Be aware of sadness at times of happiness.

Have a compassionate mind when angry,
Maintain the seriousness of anger when being compassionate.

When life is treating you well,
    be prepared for disappointment.
When you are disappointed,
    be ready to enjoy the good times in life.
When you own something,
    be the one to give joyfully.
When you practice joyful giving,
    experience the gratitude of having.

── from Fo Guang Cai Gen Tan (Mindful Wisdom, Heartful Joy)