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1. 心不隨境，是禪定的工夫；心不離境，是智慧的作用。
When the mind is undisturbed by circumstances, that is the result of meditative concentration. When the mind is not separate from-
circumstances, that is the function of wisdom.
2.以退為進、以默為辯、以奉獻他人為成就自己的最佳方法。
Retreat to advance; be silent to debate.These are the best methods to foster self development and to help others.
3.佛在心中，佛在口中，佛在我們的日常生活中。
Buddha in mind, speech, and daily life.
4.慈悲是具有理智的感情，智慧是富有彈性的理智。
Compassion is judicious affection.Wisdom is flexible intelligence.
5.南北東西都很好，行住坐臥無非道；心中常抱真慚愧，懺悔報恩品最高。
North, south, east, west – all directions are fine. Walking, resting, sitting,sleeping – these are not separate from the Way. Always maintain a mind of
-humility. Repentance and repayment of kindness are qualities that will keep you walking on the Way.
6.修行人要開誠佈公、真誠相待，不存邪念惡念，就是所謂的「直心是道場」。
A practitioner should be honest and sincere, and harbor no evil thoughts. This is the meaning of "a straightforward mind is the ground of the Way."
7.當煩惱現前，不要對抗，要用慚愧心、懺悔心、感恩心來消融。
When vexations arise, do not contend with them, but extinguish them with a mind of humility, repentance, and gratitude.
8.踏實的體驗生命，就是禪修。
To wholly experience life is to practice Chan.
9.擁有身心的健康，才是生命中最大的財富。
A healthy body and mind constitute life's greatest treasure.
10.呼吸即是財富，活著就有希望。
Breathing is wealth – as long as you are alive there is hope.
11.心裡如果「打結」了，最好能向內觀看自己的起心動念處。
When your mind is tied into a knot,it is best to reflect deeply into the place where the mind arises and thoughts move.
12.生滅現象是世間常態，若能洞察生滅現象，便是智者。
The arising and perishing of phenomena is the way of the world.The wise thoroughly penetrate this arising and perishing.
13.把心念轉過來，命運也就好轉過來。
Transform your mind and transform your destiny.
14.智慧並不只是通曉經典，而是要有轉化煩惱的巧妙方便。
Wisdom is not merely understanding the sutras; it includes the skillful means to transform vexations.
15.煩惱即菩提，並不是說沒有煩惱，而是雖然有煩惱，但是你不以它為煩惱。
Vexation is bodhi, but that doesn't mean there is no vexation. Vexations exist, but don't see them as vexations.
16.只要心平氣和，生活便能快樂。
With a peaceful mind and physical harmony you will live in happiness.
17.面對生氣，要學會「反觀自照」，照一照自己的心念，問一問為什麼要生氣？
When angry, learn to contemplate and illuminate the mind.Consider your thoughts and ask yourself, “Why do I want to feel angry?"
18.操心就有事，放心便無事。
Mind engaged - things to do. Mind let go - nothing to do.
19.從自我肯定、自我提昇，到自我消融，是從「自我」到「無我」的三個修行階段。
Self-affirmation, self-transformation, and self-dissolution are the three stages in the path from “self” to “no-self.”
20.要重視善因的培育，不要只期待美果的享受。
Emphasize the cultivation of virtuous karmic causes; do not simply expect delightful karmic effects.
21.當你體認到自己的智慧不足時，智慧已經在無形中增長了。
When you recognize that you lack wisdom, your wisdom has already increased imperceptibly.
22.心要如牆壁，雖然不動，確有作用。
Mind should be like a wall, unmoving but functioning.
23.要做無塵的反射鏡，明鑑一切物，不沾一切物。
Be a spotless mirror - clearly and vividly reflecting everything and stained by nothing.
24.當大家都在盲目地爭奪之時，你最好選擇另外一條路走。
When everyone is blindly battling each other, it is best to choose another path.
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