噶瑪巴-家庭對培養慈悲心的作用

我認為我們的家庭 ，無論是有血緣的家族關係或是其他形式的家庭倫理關係 ，都是我們開始培養慈悲心的理想環境。

無論我們的文化背景或社會地位如何，家庭是長養我們固有的慈悲心，使其茁壯成長最肥沃的土壤。如果沒有這塊沃土，慈悲的種子便不能夠生長。肥沃土壤的目的是將種子種植成為完全能綻放自己、健康的植物。因此，我們與生俱來的慈悲心的培育與我們家庭這塊沃土是密切和相互依賴的聯繫著。

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#Karmapa on the role of family to cultivate #compassion

I personally believe that our family – be it our immediate family or other forms of family – represents the ideal environment to begin our cultivation of compassion.

Regardless of our cultural background or social status, our family is the most fertile soil in which to grow our inherent seed of compassion so that it flourishes. It cannot grow without this fertile soil of the family. The very purpose of fertile soil is to cultivate seeds into a fully manifest, healthy plant. Thus the development of our innate compassion is intimately and interdependently linked to the fertile soil of our families.

Karmapa

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佛陀的教導著重于現象的本質。佛教思想可以簡單地總結為對生命本質的洞悉。因此，就是不斷對不同現象進行審視，以尋求實事的本質。

例如，在我們的人生中, 我們可能將物質財富、權力或名譽等現象視為生命的要素。從佛教的觀點，我們會檢視這些是否有真正的意義。物質財富是永恆嗎？權力是永恆嗎？名譽是永恆嗎？這些真的能夠滿足我們的希望、我們的願望嗎？只有永恆不變的東西，像流自於我們內在財富的永恆快樂，才具有真正的意義。

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Buddha’s teachings generally focus on the essence of phenomena. Buddhist philosophy can simply be summed up as extracting the essence of life. So therefore, there is a constant examination of different phenomena, and a search for true essence.

For example, in our lives, we might consider phenomena such as material wealth, power or fame as part of the essence of life. From a Buddhist perspective, we would always examine and see if any of these have any true essence. Is material wealth everlasting? Is power everlasting? Is fame everlasting? Do they truly fulfil our wishes, our aspirations? Only that which is timeless, like the Timeless Happiness that flows from tapping into our Inner Wealth, has true essence.

Karmapa

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我們人身已得，因此才有這寶貴和獨特的機會去追求和平。由於諸多障礙的緣故，大多數衆生都沒有這種機會。所以請不要失掉這個追求和平的機緣。

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We have all been born as human beings and as such we have the precious and unique opportunity to aspire to peace. Most beings wouldn’t even have this chance due to so many obstacles. So please don’t lose this opportunity to aspire for peace.

Karmapa

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此時此刻，我們有因緣、有機會、有時間，擁有全部的條件，把我們的思惟轉向覺悟之道。

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Right now, we have the conditions, we have the opportunities, we have the time, we have all the requirements to bend our thoughts towards the enlightened path.

Karmapa

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在這瞬息萬變而短暫的生命中，唯一有意義的事情就是修持慈悲心。慈悲心是我們唯一可以為別人留下的東西，也是唯一可以跟隨著我們的東西。無論權力、金錢財富，以及我們累積的名聲，到了人生章節的終結，以及從一生走到另一個人生的旅途時，只有慈悲心是我們唯一能夠帶着與及能將其傳給別人的禮物。

In this ever-changing and brief, abrupt life, the only meaningful thing that we can achieve is compassion. Compassion is the only substantial thing we can leave behind for others, and it’s the only substantial thing that we can take with us. No matter how great the power, the financial fortune, the fame that we might amass, at the end of our life’s chapter, and on the journey from one life to another, compassion is the only gift that we can take with us and pass on to others

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透過每一刻散播慈悲的種子，我們就能毫無困難地克服各種困惑。運用善巧方法避免障礙，我們於美德路上安然的前進，因此在善用這寶貴而脆弱的人身。例如，在障礙中，通過專注我們內心真正渴望的，有助於我們克服任何苦難。
我們可以提醒自己，慈悲心的培養實在不需花很多力氣。行住坐臥也可長養慈悲心。運用以上的善巧方法，我們就可以好好利用有限的物質世界裡的每一刻。

By sowing seeds of compassion as each moment passes, we overcome various kinds of confusion without much struggle. By applying skilful means to avoid obstacles, we advance safely along the path of virtue, therefore making great use of this precious and fragile human existence. For example, in the midst of obstacles, by focusing on what we truly wish for, we help overcome whatever hardship is present.
We may remind ourselves that this cultivation of compassion can be achieved without much hard work. We can cultivate compassion while sitting, while walking, while sleeping. Applying these kinds of skilful means, we utilise every moment that can be spared within the limited physical world.

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覺知的利益

修持覺知是佛陀教導我們的主要方法之一，我認為這是一個極奇妙及非常善巧的方法。沒有覺知，我們將無法知道我們昨天或前天所做的善行。然後，不知道怎麼的一回事，不知道如何區別，這會令事情變得越來越複雜困難。因此，隨著覺知的練習，能夠真正識別事物，並且能真正看清事物的本來面目。

Karmapa on the benefits of mindfulness

The practice of mindfulness is one of the main practices that was introduced by the Lord Buddha, and I think it is an amazing and very skilful method. Without it, we would not be able to keep track of the positive actions or accumulations we have made yesterday or the day before. And then not knowing what is what, not knowing how to differentiate, it really makes things more and more complicated. So therefore, with the practice of mindfulness, one will be able to actually identify what is what, and truly see things as they are.

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噶瑪巴對「自我」的定義

我對「自我」的定義，就是執著於一些根本不存在的東西，意思是有違我們能放下從不存在的東西的本性 ，就像昨日的我，今日並不存在。

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#Karmapa’s definition of ego:

My definition of ego would be holding on to something that is not there at all, meaning going against the nature of our mind – which is to let go of the things that do not exist – such as yesterday’s self, which doesn’t exist today.

Karmapa

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在履行一切工作的同時，我們需要接受生命是在變化中，生命是脆弱的。我們需要接受這些條件因素，並承擔起責任，而不是對自己施予壓力。只需接受這些簡單的事實，然後努力的活在當下。

While carrying out all of our tasks, we need to accept that life is changing, life is fragile. We need to accept the conditions and carry our responsibilities, not by putting great pressure on ourselves but by accepting the simple facts, and then striving to live one moment at a time.

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噶瑪巴 – 如何增長虔敬心

通過看到利益可以增長虔敬心。

這就是為什麼我們必須要持續修行成為一個具良好品格的人。當別人看到我們這樣做的話，會有利於幫助他們增長虔敬心。

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Karmapa on how devotion grows.

Devotion grows by seeing the benefit.

That’s why we ourselves have to make sure that we carry forward the practice of being decent human beings for as long as possible. And if we do that, then when others see that, then this will be the benefit to help grow their devotion.

Karmapa

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雖然慈悲的種子是我們所有人都固有的，為了在我們自己和身處的世界中長養慈悲心，我們首先需要一塊沃土，就是我們的家庭。這完全視乎我們，找出勇氣去培養慈悲，脫離執著，和無條件地愛護所有有情眾生。

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While the seed of compassion is inherent within all of us, in order to cultivate compassion in ourselves and in the world around us, we first need a fertile soil – our family. It is up to all of us to find the courage to cultivate compassion, free of attachments, and seek unconditional care for all sentient beings.

Karmapa

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噶瑪巴：和平是完全的覺知

和平就是完全的覺知。在覺知下，我們培養和融合慈悲與智慧。在覺知下，我們是生氣勃勃的、警覺的、對自己的行為負責任。在這種狀態下，我們不是由情緒所支配，而是控制著自己的情緒和行為。在這種狀態下，我們有耐性、非暴力、不作判斷。在這種狀態下，我們培養了我們內在財富和我們固有的特質，並以之與外在物質財富取得平衡來利益所有有情眾生，這便是和平。

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Karmapa: Peace is Complete Awareness

Peace is complete awareness. In this state of awareness, we cultivate and combine compassion and wisdom. In this state of awareness, we are alive, awake, we take responsibility for our actions. In this state, we are not driven by emotion, we control our emotions and actions. In this state, we are patient, non-violent, we do not judge. In this state, we nurture our Inner Wealth – our innate values – and balance them with outer (material) wealth in a way that benefits all sentient beings. This is peace.

#Karmapa
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噶瑪巴- 保持健康的心識

非常簡單地我們可以透過檢視何謂健康以提高覺知，好像檢視什麼是良好的飮食，什麼能給予我們健康體魄的良好運動。同樣，我們問自己什麼是健康的心識，用諸佛菩薩給我們的正知正見，就能找到越來越多什麼可以令我們心識健康的正見。依據我們的能力來運用知識，漸漸地我們會變得更健康、壯健、堅強和更柔韌，最終我們便能克服一切困難。

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#Karmapa – keeping a healthy mind

We very simply develop awareness by examining what is healthy, just like examining what is a good diet, a good fitness routine for our physical body. Just like that, we have to ask ourselves what is healthy for our mind, and then by using the knowledge that is given by all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, then we can find out more and more what is healthy for our mind. And then gradually, by applying the knowledge according to our capacity, we become healthier, fitter, stronger and more flexible, and then we can overcome all difficulties.

Karmapa

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噶瑪巴：為什麼我們要慎言

最重要的菩薩行為之一就是要永遠保持善良與柔和，以及成為一個良好榜樣，因此，在眾多行為中，菩薩必須要非常留意他或她的言語。

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#Karmapa: why we must be watchful of our speech

One of the most important behaviours of a Bodhisattva is to always be kind and gentle, and to be a good example, and therefore one of the many things that a Bodhisattva has to be very watchful of is his or her speech.
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噶瑪巴： 發願和迥向的重要性

當我們的發願和迥向有良好和穩定的進展時，我們累積的每一個行為、每一個念頭都會變得正面和成為一種修持。故此，無論我們行住坐臥，一切都變得喜樂，一切都變為功德。所以，懂得如何發願和迥向是非常重要。

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#Karmapa on the importance of aspiration and dedication:

Once we have a very good and steady progression of aspiration and dedication, then every action, every thought that we accumulate becomes positive and becomes a practice. So then, whether we are walking, talking, sitting, or sleeping, everything becomes joyous, everything becomes meritorious. Therefore, it is very important to know how to make aspirations and dedicate.
Karmapa

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祝願你爲利益衆生所許下的願望都實現，願你所有善行都修得正果。

May all of your aspirations for the benefit of beings be realised and all of your virtuous endeavours bear fruit.

（中文翻譯由本中心翻譯小組負責。若有錯漏，請見諒。節錄或載列文章內容以原文為準。）

噶瑪巴：六種能獲得快樂的善巧

布施、忍辱、持戒、精進、與禪定，這五種善巧就像朋友一樣。它們是帶來喜悅、慈悲和仁愛的技巧。當這五種技巧與智慧融合在一起時，便能帶出覺悟者所有的美妙特質。

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#Karmapa: the 6 skilful means to be happy

Generosity, patience, ethics, effort, as well as meditation – all five of these are like a friend. They are the skilful means to generate happiness, compassion and loving-kindness. When these five skilful means are combined with wisdom, then one will be able to bring forth all of the wonderful qualities of the enlightened being.

Karmapa
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噶瑪巴對大家的祝願：

願所有有情眾生，可以脫離輪廻與涅槃的極端，找到究竟的中道。願我們所有人都能覺悟，享受由智慧和慈悲結合而產生的永恆喜悅。

我們所有人都應該發這樣的願心，祈願和致力通過我們的行為、言語和思想，能夠利益衆生。心中有着永遠不會與我們分開的菩提心種子。親近這些究竟的朋友，智慧與慈悲，我們可以完全達致覺悟。

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#Karmapa’s aspiration for us all:
May all sentient beings, may all of us be liberated from the extremes of samsara and nirvana, and find the absolute way which is the middle path. May all of us reach the enlightened state, and enjoy the timeless bliss that is born out of the combination of wisdom and compassion.

All of us should make such wishes, such aspirations and dedications that with our actions, speech and thoughts, we will be able to benefit all limitless beings. We have the very seed of bodhicitta within us, which will never be separate from us. Being close to these absolute friends, wisdom and compassion, we can fully reach the state of enlightenment.

Karmapa

（中文翻譯由本中心翻譯小組負責。若有錯漏，請見諒。節錄或載列文章內容以原文為準。）