3月12日

論佛教與群治的關係
梁啟超 ( 1873~1929 )

佛教之信仰，乃智信而非迷信。
佛教之信仰，乃兼善而非獨善。
佛教之信仰，乃入世而非厭世。
佛教之信仰，乃無量而非有限。
佛教之信仰，乃平等而非差別。
佛教之信仰，乃自力而非他力。

──選自《飲冰室合集》

March 12th

A Discourse of the Relationship Between Buddhism and Leadership
Liang Qichao (1873 - 1929)
English translation: Miao Guang

The faith of Buddhism is in wisdom,
    not in blind faith.
The faith of Buddhism is in the common good,
    not in one's own wellbeing.
The faith of Buddhism is in this-worldly involvement,
    not in seclusion from it.
The faith of Buddhism is in being limitless,
    not in setting restrctions.
The faith of Buddhism is in equality,
    not in discrimination.
The faith of Buddhism is in self-reliance,
    not in salvation by others.

── from Yinbing Shi Heji (Collected Works from the Ice-Drinker’s Studio)