今天是衛塞節，願佛光普照全世界！
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Today is Vesak day, may the Buddha’s light illuminate the whole world!rnrn今天是衛塞節，願佛光普照全世界！
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Today is Vesak day, may the Buddha’s light illuminate the whole world!
今天是衛塞節，願佛光普照全世界！ . ….
【金菩提禪語】 . . 菩薩畏因，凡夫畏…
【金菩提禪語】
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菩薩畏因，凡夫畏果。聖人看最初的動機，而俗人只擔心結果。.
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#金菩提禪語、#菩薩、#因果rnrn【金菩提禪語】
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菩薩畏因，凡夫畏果。聖人看最初的動機，而俗人只擔心結果。.
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#金菩提禪語、#菩薩、#因果
母親節，送給母親最好的禮物？？ . . …
母親節，送給母親最好的禮物？？
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有位同修在FB問我，送什麼給母親最好呢？
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我想起，幾年前，加拿大有一位同修，每天晚上8點多就到禪堂來念佛，看他身體氣色都不錯，每次穿著西裝進來，再臨時換上便裝，一念就是2小時。
有一次，我碰到就問他：「你為什麼來念佛呢？」
他說：「我來自一個單親家庭，媽媽想盡一切辦法，辛苦的湊了錢送我到國外去讀書、工作，而媽媽留在國內，雖然有弟弟一家照顧，但是媽媽身體不好。我實在不放心，總想回去工作陪著母親，但是媽媽一直不讓，說她身邊有弟弟、弟媳可以照顧自己，讓我不要擔心，要專心工作，做出成績來。我想接媽媽過來，找國外的好醫生看看，但是媽媽總說，自己身體不夠好，不想動了。」
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他為此愁了很久，有一次恰巧在網絡上聽到我講的《為親人念佛》，說到我們可以為親人來求佛幫助。他實在沒有其他辦法了，就想，試試吧。於是就找到離工作最近的禪堂，每天下了班就到禪堂念佛。他天天在心裡跟菩薩祈請：媽媽辛苦養我這麼大，可是現在我不能多照顧他，祈請菩薩幫幫我，讓我的母親好起來，健康起來。
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說來也真的巧，他的媽媽原本身體很虛弱，每次通電話聲音也都非常微弱。在他「念佛」一個月之後，他發現，每次再打電話回去，媽媽聲音好像越來越響亮了；再後來，媽媽告訴他說，自己可以上街去做很多事情了。他聽了特別高興，每天念佛的時候更專心了：特別的祈請菩薩多多照顧母親。
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我聽了特別開心，就跟他說：「念佛的力量是不可思議的，繼續吧！」
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隔了快一年，我又見到他，他引了一位老人家過來。老人家頭髮有些灰白，但是精神很好，身體看著很硬朗。
他說：「師父，這是我媽媽，現在身體很好，也樂意過到國外來和我住在一起，現在還經常來禪堂念佛、走八卦！」
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老人家一聽是我，用很濃的方言，拉著我說：「師父啊，這個法真好啊，我的頭髮都開始長出黑色的新髮來了！ 你看！」她說著指著頭髮給我看。一邊又連著蹲起給我看，說她現在能夠活動自如了。
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我問：「老人家，您今年高壽啊？」
她樂呵呵地說：「要70歲了！不過腿腳就像我50歲時那麼好用！」
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我看著她和兒子快樂的笑容，心裡也同樣感嘆，佛菩薩要給予人們的，是怎樣神奇的轉變呢？這種給予，在佛菩薩那裡並沒有少了什麼。唯一需要的是人們的一份真心啊！
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所以，大家說，送給母親最好的禮物是什麼呢？
當你不能照顧媽媽的時候，請菩薩幫助你呵護媽媽吧！
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#為母親念佛、#真心、#送母親的禮物、#健康長壽、#母親節
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Mother’s Day，what is the best gift for our mother?
There was a practitioner who asked me in FB for gift ideas for mothers on Mother’s Day.
Some years back, there was a practitioner in Canada who chanted 2 hours every evening at Canada Bodhi Meditation centre. He appeared to be in good health and would often come in office suits before changing to casual wear for his daily chanting.
I saw him at the centre once and asked: “what is your reason for chanting?”
He replied: “I came from a single parent family. My mother exhausted all means to send me abroad for studies and work but she remained in Mainland China herself. Though my mother is being taken care of by my younger brother’s family, her health is not good. I am very worried and wished to accompany and take care of her at home but she is adamant and refused to let me go back. She reassured me that my younger brother is by her side and his wife can take care of her. She wanted me to concentrate on my career so that I can have great career accomplishment. I wanted to fetch her over to Canada, find the best doctor for her but she always gave the excuse that her health is not very good and do not wish to travel.”
The practitioner was troubled over this for a long time. On one occasion, he came across my teaching on the internet “Chanting for our loved ones” and knew that we can chant for our loved ones to gain Buddha’s blessings. Desperate and out of ideas, he decided to give it a try.
He went to the nearest Bodhi meditation centre after work and started chanting for his mother on a daily basis. He would tell Buddha: My mother brought me up painstakingly but I am not by her side and cannot take care of her now. I sincerely pray and hope that Buddha can bless her with good health.
His mother had always been weak, her voice can even be heard quivering over the telephone whenever they chatted. However, after just one month of chanting for his mother, the practitioner discovered that his mother’s voice had grown louder and clearer. Eventually, his mother told him she is able to run errands on her own outside without any help. Upon hearing this, the practitioner was very happy and became more focused in his daily chanting: he prayed for Buddha’s help in taking care of his mother.
I was very happy after hearing his story and encouraged him: “The power of chanting is incredible. Do persist!”
When I saw him one year later, he was with an old lady. Though the old lady has some white hair, she appeared energetic and physically strong. He introduced: “Master, this is my mother. Her health is in excellent state and she is staying with me in Canada now. Currently, she is a regular at Bodhi Meditation centre, doing chanting and practicing Energy Bagua!” The old lady upon hearing her son’s words, realized that I am his master, held my hand and said with a strong dialect slang: “Master, your techniques are excellent, I started to grow new hair and some white hairs even turned black! Look! She pointed at some hair and even squat and stood up a few times to show me her mobility. Clearly, she is very healthy and physically mobile now.
I asked the practitioner’s mother: “How old are you?”
She smilingly replied:”I am turning 70! But my limbs are as mobile as when I was 50 years old!”
I looked at the happy smiles on both their faces and lamented on the miraculous giving of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. In the process of giving, Buddha and Bodhisattvas did not lose a single thing. All they required from us is our sincerity!
So, what do you think is the best gift for our mothers?
When you are unable to take care of your mother yourself, pray to Buddha sincerely and seek for their blessings for your mothers!
#ChantForOurMothers, #Sincerity, #GiftForOurMothers, #GoodHealthAndLongevity, #Mother’sDayrnrn母親節，送給母親最好的禮物？？
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有位同修在FB問我，送什麼給母親最好呢？
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我想起，幾年前，加拿大有一位同修，每天晚上8點多就到禪堂來念佛，看他身體氣色都不錯，每次穿著西裝進來，再臨時換上便裝，一念就是2小時。
有一次，我碰到就問他：「你為什麼來念佛呢？」
他說：「我來自一個單親家庭，媽媽想盡一切辦法，辛苦的湊了錢送我到國外去讀書、工作，而媽媽留在國內，雖然有弟弟一家照顧，但是媽媽身體不好。我實在不放心，總想回去工作陪著母親，但是媽媽一直不讓，說她身邊有弟弟、弟媳可以照顧自己，讓我不要擔心，要專心工作，做出成績來。我想接媽媽過來，找國外的好醫生看看，但是媽媽總說，自己身體不夠好，不想動了。」
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他為此愁了很久，有一次恰巧在網絡上聽到我講的《為親人念佛》，說到我們可以為親人來求佛幫助。他實在沒有其他辦法了，就想，試試吧。於是就找到離工作最近的禪堂，每天下了班就到禪堂念佛。他天天在心裡跟菩薩祈請：媽媽辛苦養我這麼大，可是現在我不能多照顧他，祈請菩薩幫幫我，讓我的母親好起來，健康起來。
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說來也真的巧，他的媽媽原本身體很虛弱，每次通電話聲音也都非常微弱。在他「念佛」一個月之後，他發現，每次再打電話回去，媽媽聲音好像越來越響亮了；再後來，媽媽告訴他說，自己可以上街去做很多事情了。他聽了特別高興，每天念佛的時候更專心了：特別的祈請菩薩多多照顧母親。
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我聽了特別開心，就跟他說：「念佛的力量是不可思議的，繼續吧！」
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隔了快一年，我又見到他，他引了一位老人家過來。老人家頭髮有些灰白，但是精神很好，身體看著很硬朗。
他說：「師父，這是我媽媽，現在身體很好，也樂意過到國外來和我住在一起，現在還經常來禪堂念佛、走八卦！」
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老人家一聽是我，用很濃的方言，拉著我說：「師父啊，這個法真好啊，我的頭髮都開始長出黑色的新髮來了！ 你看！」她說著指著頭髮給我看。一邊又連著蹲起給我看，說她現在能夠活動自如了。
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我問：「老人家，您今年高壽啊？」
她樂呵呵地說：「要70歲了！不過腿腳就像我50歲時那麼好用！」
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我看著她和兒子快樂的笑容，心裡也同樣感嘆，佛菩薩要給予人們的，是怎樣神奇的轉變呢？這種給予，在佛菩薩那裡並沒有少了什麼。唯一需要的是人們的一份真心啊！
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所以，大家說，送給母親最好的禮物是什麼呢？
當你不能照顧媽媽的時候，請菩薩幫助你呵護媽媽吧！
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#為母親念佛、#真心、#送母親的禮物、#健康長壽、#母親節
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Mother’s Day，what is the best gift for our mother?
There was a practitioner who asked me in FB for gift ideas for mothers on Mother’s Day.
Some years back, there was a practitioner in Canada who chanted 2 hours every evening at Canada Bodhi Meditation centre. He appeared to be in good health and would often come in office suits before changing to casual wear for his daily chanting.
I saw him at the centre once and asked: “what is your reason for chanting?”
He replied: “I came from a single parent family. My mother exhausted all means to send me abroad for studies and work but she remained in Mainland China herself. Though my mother is being taken care of by my younger brother’s family, her health is not good. I am very worried and wished to accompany and take care of her at home but she is adamant and refused to let me go back. She reassured me that my younger brother is by her side and his wife can take care of her. She wanted me to concentrate on my career so that I can have great career accomplishment. I wanted to fetch her over to Canada, find the best doctor for her but she always gave the excuse that her health is not very good and do not wish to travel.”
The practitioner was troubled over this for a long time. On one occasion, he came across my teaching on the internet “Chanting for our loved ones” and knew that we can chant for our loved ones to gain Buddha’s blessings. Desperate and out of ideas, he decided to give it a try.
He went to the nearest Bodhi meditation centre after work and started chanting for his mother on a daily basis. He would tell Buddha: My mother brought me up painstakingly but I am not by her side and cannot take care of her now. I sincerely pray and hope that Buddha can bless her with good health.
His mother had always been weak, her voice can even be heard quivering over the telephone whenever they chatted. However, after just one month of chanting for his mother, the practitioner discovered that his mother’s voice had grown louder and clearer. Eventually, his mother told him she is able to run errands on her own outside without any help. Upon hearing this, the practitioner was very happy and became more focused in his daily chanting: he prayed for Buddha’s help in taking care of his mother.
I was very happy after hearing his story and encouraged him: “The power of chanting is incredible. Do persist!”
When I saw him one year later, he was with an old lady. Though the old lady has some white hair, she appeared energetic and physically strong. He introduced: “Master, this is my mother. Her health is in excellent state and she is staying with me in Canada now. Currently, she is a regular at Bodhi Meditation centre, doing chanting and practicing Energy Bagua!” The old lady upon hearing her son’s words, realized that I am his master, held my hand and said with a strong dialect slang: “Master, your techniques are excellent, I started to grow new hair and some white hairs even turned black! Look! She pointed at some hair and even squat and stood up a few times to show me her mobility. Clearly, she is very healthy and physically mobile now.
I asked the practitioner’s mother: “How old are you?”
She smilingly replied:”I am turning 70! But my limbs are as mobile as when I was 50 years old!”
I looked at the happy smiles on both their faces and lamented on the miraculous giving of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. In the process of giving, Buddha and Bodhisattvas did not lose a single thing. All they required from us is our sincerity!
So, what do you think is the best gift for our mothers?
When you are unable to take care of your mother yourself, pray to Buddha sincerely and seek for their blessings for your mothers!
#ChantForOurMothers, #Sincerity, #GiftForOurMothers, #GoodHealthAndLongevity, #Mother’sDay
一句讚美，一把鑰匙。 . 我看過一本愛情…
一句讚美，一把鑰匙。
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我看過一本愛情小說，作者開宗明義第一句話就寫著：
「如果，他對我好一點，給我一點微笑，哪怕是假裝的，我都不會離開他。」
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我看了之後很震驚，結果去翻一下類似的資料，原來好多女士都曾這麼說。只因為你的一句好話，她為你做牛做馬都甘之如飴。
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#金菩提禪語、 #讚美、 #鑰匙、 #覺悟之眼看起落人生
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The key to a happy and lasting relationship lies in a compliment
The first sentence in a romance novel I’ve seen stated that:
「If he treats me a little better, gives me a smile, or even if he is pretending, I will not forsake him.」
I was stunned by this quote, did some research and found that most women agree to this. With just a compliment, she will happily and willingly slog for you.
#AphorismOfMasterJinBodhi, #Compliments, #Key, #LookingAtLifeThroughEnlightenedEyesrnrn一句讚美，一把鑰匙。
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我看過一本愛情小說，作者開宗明義第一句話就寫著：
「如果，他對我好一點，給我一點微笑，哪怕是假裝的，我都不會離開他。」
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我看了之後很震驚，結果去翻一下類似的資料，原來好多女士都曾這麼說。只因為你的一句好話，她為你做牛做馬都甘之如飴。
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#金菩提禪語、 #讚美、 #鑰匙、 #覺悟之眼看起落人生
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The key to a happy and lasting relationship lies in a compliment
The first sentence in a romance novel I’ve seen stated that:
「If he treats me a little better, gives me a smile, or even if he is pretending, I will not forsake him.」
I was stunned by this quote, did some research and found that most women agree to this. With just a compliment, she will happily and willingly slog for you.
#AphorismOfMasterJinBodhi, #Compliments, #Key, #LookingAtLifeThroughEnlightenedEyes
【週六網路共修預告】（２０１７年５月０６…
【週六網路共修預告】（２０１７年５月０６日）
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宋代有一個富商，他平日深信佛法，樂善好施，是鄉裡口中的大善人。
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有一天，菩薩托夢讓他去買一批藥材，他就划船到菩薩指定的地方，卻看到一個人嚷嚷著說要自殺，他旁邊幾個工人對商人說：「我們攔著呢，最近因為天候不佳，老闆的藥材全潮了，根本賣不出去，剛才正鬧著要跳江自殺，誰能幫他呀？」富商聽完想說，我就做個善行吧！你這一批藥材我出高價買了吧。
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富商買了藥材後，當晚睡覺又夢到菩薩對他說：「你先把這貨存起來，千萬別賣。」雖然富商心中很心疼那些錢會血本無歸，但還是按菩薩的指示做了。
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幾個月後，村中突然鬧了嚴重的疫症，短短不到半個月，這個城市的人竟然死了一半。
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一天晚上，富商又夢到菩薩說：「明天你再把鴨梨買下來，鴨梨配你上回買下來的藥材、熬煮成藥給大家喝、喝一碗就會有效果了，但是切記，一碗湯只能收取一毛的微薄利潤，千萬不能多收。。」
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隔天，富商照著做了，但因為求藥的人實在太多，他乾脆在井邊開始燒水熬藥，一碗湯藥救一個人命。因此，他救了整個城市，而這個救人的功德，也讓他的兒孫世世代代都享受著榮華富貴。
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其實，這個富商的前世、是一寺廟的出家和尚，他曾發下願望：「我修佛法，受這一方眾生供養，有一天，我一定要回報這個城市的人，我要幫助他們。」
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所以，慈悲能令一個凡人變成聖人。當我們學做一個慈悲的人，這種慈悲的力量、會讓一個人產生不可思議的變化，產生不可思議的改變，甚至讓你的後代子孫都得同享福蔭。
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歡迎大家本週六與我共同聊聊，如何讓生命更圓滿、更富有、更幸福、更快樂！祝福大家，智慧通達，圓圓滿滿！.
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【全球各地網路共修時間】
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１.臺北/北京/馬來西亞/新加坡 時間：
２０１７年５月０６日，上午９：００開始
２.韓國時間：２０１７年５月０６日，上午１０：００開始
３.北美東部時間：２０１７年５月０５日，晚上９：００開始
４.北美太平洋時間：２０１７年５月０５日，晚上６：００開始
５.澳洲墨爾本時間：２０１７年５月０６日，中午１１：００開始
６.印尼雅加達時間：２０１７年５月０６日，上午８：００開始
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備註：各地禪堂一般共修時間為星期六上午９：００開始，欲前往各地禪堂參與共修者，請事先諮詢各地禪堂，以當地時間為主。
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Notice of Online Global Group Practice (Saturday, May 06, 2017)
During the Song Dynasty, there was a wealthy businessman who was well-versed in the dharma and was a respected philanthropist in his village.
One day, a bodhisattva appeared in his dream and instructed him to buy a batch of medicinal herbs. He rowed his boat to the designated place as told and saw a man wanting to attempt suicide. Next to him were a few of his workers and they told the businessman, “We are trying to stop our boss from committing suicide. We can’t find a buyer for this batch of medicinal herbs because the rain has dampened the stock.” Upon hearing this, the wealthy man kindly offered to buy all the herbs at a premium.
On the same night, the bodhisattva appeared in the wealthy man’s dream and said, “Keep the herbs that you have bought. Do not sell.” Although the wealthy man felt sorry for the money he had spent, he followed the bodhisattva’s instruction.
A few months later, there was a serious epidemic outbreak in the village and half of the villagers died from the disease in less than a month.
One particular night, the bodhisattva re-appeared in the wealthy man’s dream and told him, “Buy some pears and brew them together with your herbs for everyone to drink. One bowl is effective to cure a person. But remember, only a dime of margin for each bowl. You must not overcharge.”
The next day, the wealthy man did as told. Since there were many sick people, he simply boiled his medicinal soup next to the well to cater to the large crowd. Therefore, he saved the entire village. The merits he accumulated from this event were passed on to his descendants and they are able to enjoy comfortable life for many generations.
In fact, this wealthy man’s previous life was an ordained monk. In that life, he made a vow to practice the Dharma diligently so that one day he will be able to repay the kindness of the villagers.
Therefore, compassion can turn a mortal into a sage. This power of compassion can bring about incredible transformation to a person’s life and his descendants.
I welcome everyone to join me coming Saturday for a discussion on how we can lead a more fulfilling, prosperous and happy life! May everyone be blessed with abundance and wisdom!
Online Global Group Practice Schedules:
1. Taipei/ Beijing/ Malaysia/ Singapore: May 06, 2017, at 9:00hrs
2. Korea: May 06, 2017, at 10:00hrs
3. North America (Eastern Zone): May 05, 2017, at 21:00hrs
4. North America (Pacific Zone): May 05, 2017, at 18:00hrs
5. Melbourne (Australia): May 06, 2017, at 11:00hrs
6. Jakarta, Indonesia: May 06, 2017, at 8:00hrs
(Group practice generally starts at 9.00 a.m. in all Bodhi Meditation Centers. It is advisable to call your local center for confirmation.)
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#OnlineGlobalGroupPracticeNotice, #Compassion, #Sincerity, #Wisdom, #MasterJinBodhi’sTeachings, #LiveBroadcastFrom20170414
#週六共修預告、#慈悲、#真誠、#智慧、#金菩提宗師開示、#20170414金菩提宗師FB直播rnrn【週六網路共修預告】（２０１７年５月０６日）
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宋代有一個富商，他平日深信佛法，樂善好施，是鄉裡口中的大善人。
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有一天，菩薩托夢讓他去買一批藥材，他就划船到菩薩指定的地方，卻看到一個人嚷嚷著說要自殺，他旁邊幾個工人對商人說：「我們攔著呢，最近因為天候不佳，老闆的藥材全潮了，根本賣不出去，剛才正鬧著要跳江自殺，誰能幫他呀？」富商聽完想說，我就做個善行吧！你這一批藥材我出高價買了吧。
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富商買了藥材後，當晚睡覺又夢到菩薩對他說：「你先把這貨存起來，千萬別賣。」雖然富商心中很心疼那些錢會血本無歸，但還是按菩薩的指示做了。
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幾個月後，村中突然鬧了嚴重的疫症，短短不到半個月，這個城市的人竟然死了一半。
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一天晚上，富商又夢到菩薩說：「明天你再把鴨梨買下來，鴨梨配你上回買下來的藥材、熬煮成藥給大家喝、喝一碗就會有效果了，但是切記，一碗湯只能收取一毛的微薄利潤，千萬不能多收。。」
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隔天，富商照著做了，但因為求藥的人實在太多，他乾脆在井邊開始燒水熬藥，一碗湯藥救一個人命。因此，他救了整個城市，而這個救人的功德，也讓他的兒孫世世代代都享受著榮華富貴。
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其實，這個富商的前世、是一寺廟的出家和尚，他曾發下願望：「我修佛法，受這一方眾生供養，有一天，我一定要回報這個城市的人，我要幫助他們。」
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所以，慈悲能令一個凡人變成聖人。當我們學做一個慈悲的人，這種慈悲的力量、會讓一個人產生不可思議的變化，產生不可思議的改變，甚至讓你的後代子孫都得同享福蔭。
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歡迎大家本週六與我共同聊聊，如何讓生命更圓滿、更富有、更幸福、更快樂！祝福大家，智慧通達，圓圓滿滿！.
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【全球各地網路共修時間】
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１.臺北/北京/馬來西亞/新加坡 時間：
２０１７年５月０６日，上午９：００開始
２.韓國時間：２０１７年５月０６日，上午１０：００開始
３.北美東部時間：２０１７年５月０５日，晚上９：００開始
４.北美太平洋時間：２０１７年５月０５日，晚上６：００開始
５.澳洲墨爾本時間：２０１７年５月０６日，中午１１：００開始
６.印尼雅加達時間：２０１７年５月０６日，上午８：００開始
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備註：各地禪堂一般共修時間為星期六上午９：００開始，欲前往各地禪堂參與共修者，請事先諮詢各地禪堂，以當地時間為主。
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Notice of Online Global Group Practice (Saturday, May 06, 2017)
During the Song Dynasty, there was a wealthy businessman who was well-versed in the dharma and was a respected philanthropist in his village.
One day, a bodhisattva appeared in his dream and instructed him to buy a batch of medicinal herbs. He rowed his boat to the designated place as told and saw a man wanting to attempt suicide. Next to him were a few of his workers and they told the businessman, “We are trying to stop our boss from committing suicide. We can’t find a buyer for this batch of medicinal herbs because the rain has dampened the stock.” Upon hearing this, the wealthy man kindly offered to buy all the herbs at a premium.
On the same night, the bodhisattva appeared in the wealthy man’s dream and said, “Keep the herbs that you have bought. Do not sell.” Although the wealthy man felt sorry for the money he had spent, he followed the bodhisattva’s instruction.
A few months later, there was a serious epidemic outbreak in the village and half of the villagers died from the disease in less than a month.
One particular night, the bodhisattva re-appeared in the wealthy man’s dream and told him, “Buy some pears and brew them together with your herbs for everyone to drink. One bowl is effective to cure a person. But remember, only a dime of margin for each bowl. You must not overcharge.”
The next day, the wealthy man did as told. Since there were many sick people, he simply boiled his medicinal soup next to the well to cater to the large crowd. Therefore, he saved the entire village. The merits he accumulated from this event were passed on to his descendants and they are able to enjoy comfortable life for many generations.
In fact, this wealthy man’s previous life was an ordained monk. In that life, he made a vow to practice the Dharma diligently so that one day he will be able to repay the kindness of the villagers.
Therefore, compassion can turn a mortal into a sage. This power of compassion can bring about incredible transformation to a person’s life and his descendants.
I welcome everyone to join me coming Saturday for a discussion on how we can lead a more fulfilling, prosperous and happy life! May everyone be blessed with abundance and wisdom!
Online Global Group Practice Schedules:
1. Taipei/ Beijing/ Malaysia/ Singapore: May 06, 2017, at 9:00hrs
2. Korea: May 06, 2017, at 10:00hrs
3. North America (Eastern Zone): May 05, 2017, at 21:00hrs
4. North America (Pacific Zone): May 05, 2017, at 18:00hrs
5. Melbourne (Australia): May 06, 2017, at 11:00hrs
6. Jakarta, Indonesia: May 06, 2017, at 8:00hrs
(Group practice generally starts at 9.00 a.m. in all Bodhi Meditation Centers. It is advisable to call your local center for confirmation.)
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#OnlineGlobalGroupPracticeNotice, #Compassion, #Sincerity, #Wisdom, #MasterJinBodhi’sTeachings, #LiveBroadcastFrom20170414
#週六共修預告、#慈悲、#真誠、#智慧、#金菩提宗師開示、#20170414金菩提宗師FB直播
浴佛節_全世界為佛慶祝的吉祥日子 . 今…
浴佛節_全世界為佛慶祝的吉祥日子
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今天，全世界熱愛佛陀的人，都滿心歡喜地慶祝佛陀的誕生。祝福大家誠心敬佛、闔家幸福吉祥。
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Bathing the Buddha Festival -An auspicious day as devotees from all over the world celebrate the birth of Buddha
Today is a joyous occasion for devotees from all over the world, as we celebrate the birth of Buddha. May all who pray with respect and sincerity to the Buddha be blessed with happiness and auspiciousness in family.
#May, #TableCalendar, #BathingTheBuddhaDay
#伍月、#臺曆、#浴佛節rnrn浴佛節_全世界為佛慶祝的吉祥日子
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今天，全世界熱愛佛陀的人，都滿心歡喜地慶祝佛陀的誕生。祝福大家誠心敬佛、闔家幸福吉祥。
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Bathing the Buddha Festival -An auspicious day as devotees from all over the world celebrate the birth of Buddha
Today is a joyous occasion for devotees from all over the world, as we celebrate the birth of Buddha. May all who pray with respect and sincerity to the Buddha be blessed with happiness and auspiciousness in family.
#May, #TableCalendar, #BathingTheBuddhaDay
#伍月、#臺曆、#浴佛節
能勞動是件幸福的事 . 能勞動、能工作是…
能勞動是件幸福的事
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能勞動、能工作是件幸福的事，但一些人並不喜歡多付出、多做事。在公司裡，覺得工作是為了老闆而做的，只要老闆不盯著，就會開始混水摸魚。這種觀念並不正確，工作是因為生活需要，無論什麼樣的工作，老闆花錢雇用你，換個角度說，都算是你的衣食父母，讓你的老婆孩子生活無憂。雖然工作很辛苦，但是如果沒人雇用你的話，一家的生計就有問題了。
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我在美國有個弟子，是個年輕小夥子，他說老闆什麼雜事都叫他做，連家裡的芝麻小事都要找他，他問我：「我要不要辭職呢？」我說：「再等一下，如果我沒有要你辭職，你千萬別亂來。」不到兩個月，老闆因為產品賣得太差而裁員了三分之一，卻把他留了下來。而且現在他還成為部門經理，薪資漲了一倍，每天都很快樂，而且每天都提早半小時上班，先打掃公司環境。他做這些事的目的，並不是希望老闆幫他加薪，而是完全出於自覺，想多做點事，而且是為了自己而做，做得也快樂。
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有能力服務別人，是件值得高興的事，代表你是一個有價值的人。尤其如果能抱持著開心的態度來工作，不僅工作時特別有效率，幸福感也會油然而生。
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其實熱愛勞動的人，就是熱愛生活的人，無論對工作還是家庭，多承擔、多付出、多勞動，這樣，不僅可以找到快樂，生活也會越來越精彩。
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Being Able to Work is a Blessed Thing
Having the ability to work is a very fortunate thing, but some people do not like to contribute or do more than others. They think that they are working for the benefit of their bosses. The moment the boss is not watching over them, they would begin to slack off and take advantage of the company. Such an attitude is wrong. We are working for our own benefit, to meet our own needs in life. Regardless of what kind of job it is, as long as your boss is paying you to do it, he is paying for the bread and butter in your life and he is the reason why your wife and children are able to lead carefree lives. The work might be hard, but if nobody is willing to employ you, you will have trouble making ends meet.
A young disciple of mine in United States once told me that his boss made him do all sorts of trivial tasks, including running personal errands for him. He asked me whether he should resign. I told him: “Wait for a while more. If I don’t tell you to resign, do not do anything rash.” Fewer than two months later, the company had to retrench one-third of the staff due to poor product sales. However, not only was this disciple of mine retained in the company, he was promoted to the position of a departmental manager and his salary was doubled. He became very happy at work, and even turned up half an hour early to clean the office. He did all this not because he hoped to get a pay raise from it. It was all done on his own initiative, out of a desire to do more, for his own sake. He has found happiness.
Having the ability to be of service to other people is something to be happy about as it means that you are a person with value. If you can maintain a happy attitude at work, not only will you be especially efficient, you will also feel immensely happy and fortunate.
A person who loves to work is someone who appreciates life. Someone who is willing to shoulder more responsibilities, to give and to work more will find happiness and lead a more fulfilling life.
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#LabourDay #Workplace #HappyFamily #Giving #Health
#勞動節、#職場、#家庭幸福、#付出、#健康rnrn能勞動是件幸福的事
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能勞動、能工作是件幸福的事，但一些人並不喜歡多付出、多做事。在公司裡，覺得工作是為了老闆而做的，只要老闆不盯著，就會開始混水摸魚。這種觀念並不正確，工作是因為生活需要，無論什麼樣的工作，老闆花錢雇用你，換個角度說，都算是你的衣食父母，讓你的老婆孩子生活無憂。雖然工作很辛苦，但是如果沒人雇用你的話，一家的生計就有問題了。
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我在美國有個弟子，是個年輕小夥子，他說老闆什麼雜事都叫他做，連家裡的芝麻小事都要找他，他問我：「我要不要辭職呢？」我說：「再等一下，如果我沒有要你辭職，你千萬別亂來。」不到兩個月，老闆因為產品賣得太差而裁員了三分之一，卻把他留了下來。而且現在他還成為部門經理，薪資漲了一倍，每天都很快樂，而且每天都提早半小時上班，先打掃公司環境。他做這些事的目的，並不是希望老闆幫他加薪，而是完全出於自覺，想多做點事，而且是為了自己而做，做得也快樂。
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有能力服務別人，是件值得高興的事，代表你是一個有價值的人。尤其如果能抱持著開心的態度來工作，不僅工作時特別有效率，幸福感也會油然而生。
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其實熱愛勞動的人，就是熱愛生活的人，無論對工作還是家庭，多承擔、多付出、多勞動，這樣，不僅可以找到快樂，生活也會越來越精彩。
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Being Able to Work is a Blessed Thing
Having the ability to work is a very fortunate thing, but some people do not like to contribute or do more than others. They think that they are working for the benefit of their bosses. The moment the boss is not watching over them, they would begin to slack off and take advantage of the company. Such an attitude is wrong. We are working for our own benefit, to meet our own needs in life. Regardless of what kind of job it is, as long as your boss is paying you to do it, he is paying for the bread and butter in your life and he is the reason why your wife and children are able to lead carefree lives. The work might be hard, but if nobody is willing to employ you, you will have trouble making ends meet.
A young disciple of mine in United States once told me that his boss made him do all sorts of trivial tasks, including running personal errands for him. He asked me whether he should resign. I told him: “Wait for a while more. If I don’t tell you to resign, do not do anything rash.” Fewer than two months later, the company had to retrench one-third of the staff due to poor product sales. However, not only was this disciple of mine retained in the company, he was promoted to the position of a departmental manager and his salary was doubled. He became very happy at work, and even turned up half an hour early to clean the office. He did all this not because he hoped to get a pay raise from it. It was all done on his own initiative, out of a desire to do more, for his own sake. He has found happiness.
Having the ability to be of service to other people is something to be happy about as it means that you are a person with value. If you can maintain a happy attitude at work, not only will you be especially efficient, you will also feel immensely happy and fortunate.
A person who loves to work is someone who appreciates life. Someone who is willing to shoulder more responsibilities, to give and to work more will find happiness and lead a more fulfilling life.
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#LabourDay #Workplace #HappyFamily #Giving #Health
#勞動節、#職場、#家庭幸福、#付出、#健康
提高孩子智力和定力的祕法！ . 每位家長…
提高孩子智力和定力的祕法！
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每位家長都希望自己的孩子聰明智慧、學業有成，但往往不是孩子貪玩、心思不在學習上；就是孩子拼命苦讀、卻總不能取得好成績。到底怎樣才能提高這些孩子的智力和定力呢？
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這種孩子呢，每天早晨在文殊菩薩像前、或者佛像前，磕12個頭，認認真真地磕頭磕12個，每天如此。一段時間後，就能看到孩子的轉變和成績的提升。
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今天是文殊菩薩聖誕。文殊菩薩智慧、辯才第一，因此供奉文殊菩薩的人，能夠得到文殊菩薩的庇佑，在學習、記憶、應變能力等與智慧有關的方面都能得到幫助。在聖誕期間裡，多做恭敬供養、佈施等種種善行，是非常吉祥、非常殊勝、非常有功德的事情。父母親也能帶孩子來禪堂禮佛，請佛菩薩護佑加持孩子開啟智慧，也祝天下所有的孩子們學業有成、吉祥如意！
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The secret to improving a child’s intelligence and focus
Every parent wants their child to be clever and perform well academically. Often, however, the child is either too playful to pay attention to learning or he studies really hard but is still not able to attain good grades. So how can we raise a child’s intelligence and focus?
Let the child do 12 prostrations conscientiously in front of Manjushri bodhisattva or the Buddha’s image every day. After a while, you will see the improvement in the child and his grades.
Today is Manjushri Bodhisattva’s birthday. Manjushri Bodhisattva is known for his wisdom and eloquence. Therefore, by praying to Manjushri Bodhisattva, you will receive his blessings to help you in your learning, memory, adaptability and other intelligence related capabilities.
During this period of Manjushri Bodhisattva’s birthday, your respectful offerings and generosity or any kind actions are extremely beneficial and meritorious.
Parents could also bring their children to the Meditation Centers to pay respect to the buddhas, asking the buddhas and bodhisattvas to protect and bless the children with wisdom. May all the children do well academically and be well and blissful.
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#ManjushriBodhisattvaBirthday, #Prostration, #RaisedIntelligenceAndFocus
#文殊菩薩聖誕、#禮拜、#開發智慧
#文殊菩薩聖誕、#禮拜、#開發智慧rnrn提高孩子智力和定力的祕法！
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每位家長都希望自己的孩子聰明智慧、學業有成，但往往不是孩子貪玩、心思不在學習上；就是孩子拼命苦讀、卻總不能取得好成績。到底怎樣才能提高這些孩子的智力和定力呢？
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這種孩子呢，每天早晨在文殊菩薩像前、或者佛像前，磕12個頭，認認真真地磕頭磕12個，每天如此。一段時間後，就能看到孩子的轉變和成績的提升。
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今天是文殊菩薩聖誕。文殊菩薩智慧、辯才第一，因此供奉文殊菩薩的人，能夠得到文殊菩薩的庇佑，在學習、記憶、應變能力等與智慧有關的方面都能得到幫助。在聖誕期間裡，多做恭敬供養、佈施等種種善行，是非常吉祥、非常殊勝、非常有功德的事情。父母親也能帶孩子來禪堂禮佛，請佛菩薩護佑加持孩子開啟智慧，也祝天下所有的孩子們學業有成、吉祥如意！
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The secret to improving a child’s intelligence and focus
Every parent wants their child to be clever and perform well academically. Often, however, the child is either too playful to pay attention to learning or he studies really hard but is still not able to attain good grades. So how can we raise a child’s intelligence and focus?
Let the child do 12 prostrations conscientiously in front of Manjushri bodhisattva or the Buddha’s image every day. After a while, you will see the improvement in the child and his grades.
Today is Manjushri Bodhisattva’s birthday. Manjushri Bodhisattva is known for his wisdom and eloquence. Therefore, by praying to Manjushri Bodhisattva, you will receive his blessings to help you in your learning, memory, adaptability and other intelligence related capabilities.
During this period of Manjushri Bodhisattva’s birthday, your respectful offerings and generosity or any kind actions are extremely beneficial and meritorious.
Parents could also bring their children to the Meditation Centers to pay respect to the buddhas, asking the buddhas and bodhisattvas to protect and bless the children with wisdom. May all the children do well academically and be well and blissful.
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#ManjushriBodhisattvaBirthday, #Prostration, #RaisedIntelligenceAndFocus
#文殊菩薩聖誕、#禮拜、#開發智慧
#文殊菩薩聖誕、#禮拜、#開發智慧
用你的微笑征服世界 . . 經常，我們會…
用你的微笑征服世界
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經常，我們會因為別人的一句話，感覺受傷害，因為別人的一個行為，而憤怒很久很久，最後自己變得不快樂了，你身邊的人，也不知道該如何與你相處。
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其實，心靈最大的能量，是充滿愛，它能夠征服一切。
如果我們要想解脫身心的痛苦，要想讓病症全消失的話，更有智慧的話，如果想讓我們的子女更加成才的話，就再也不能恨了。
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要有寬闊的、原諒的心，要有最真誠的愛心，原諒你過去所恨的人，原諒那些曾經給我們帶來傷害和痛苦的人。要用最寬闊、柔軟的心去看待這一切，一切事發出都是有原因的，所以我們不怨天尤人，不埋怨別人。所以寬容吧。
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「寬容」對健康有好處，可降低血壓。更重要的是，你比較不會生氣、焦慮、憂鬱，而且更有自信。很多人都知道「寬容」是好事，卻不知該如何踏出第一步。。。
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如果你樂意的話，請跟我一起說：
「我不再怨恨，我不再憤怒，我不再報復。
我不嫉妒，我要愛護眾生，天下一切眾生都是我的父母，與親人。
我最慈悲，我最溫柔，我要用慈悲征服世界。
我心如大海，能承受天下事，因為我是佛的弟子。
我的心像佛，我長得像佛，
我最慈悲，我最大度，我最智慧，我最寬容，我最有愛心，
我愛我的敵人，願他們離苦得樂，不再做錯事。
我願天下太平，人人吉祥，人人幸福，人人健康快樂。
我最自信，我最寬容，我最智慧，我最有愛心，
我要用微笑征服世界。。。」
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節錄自2012年3月3日韓國釜山_金菩提宗師_慈悲的加持
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#週六共修討論、#微笑、#征服世界、#金菩提宗師開示
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Win the world over with your smile
If we wish to be liberated (from samara), be free from ailments, develop wisdom and have children who are bright and sensible, then we must not harbor hatred.
We must be magnanimous and forgiving. We must be sincere and compassionate. To all whom we have harbored hatred towards in the past; we must forgive them regardless of the hurt and suffering that they may have caused us, and approach our predicament with magnanimity and compassion. For every effect, there is always a cause. If we understand this, then we should not dwell on our predicament or blame others for it. So, be magnanimous.
If you’d like, please join me in reciting:
“I’ll not blame or hate; I’ll not be wrathful; I’ll not be vengeful.
I’ll not envy; I’ll love all sentient beings; all sentient beings are my parents and relatives.
I’m the most compassionate; I’m the most gentle; I’ll win the world over with my compassion.
Like the vast ocean, I can bear all adversities as I’m a follower of the Buddha.
Like the Buddha, I’m compassionate; I resemble the Buddha.
I’m the most compassionate; I’m the most magnanimous; I’m the wisest and most brilliant; I’m the most gracious; I’m the most devoted.
I will appreciate my enemies. May they be well and free of suffering; may they repent and turn over a new leaf.
I wish for world peace; for everyone to enjoy auspiciousness, bliss, health and happiness.
I’m the most confident; I’m the most magnanimous; I’m the wisest; I’m the most compassionate.
With my smile, I’ll win the world over …”
Excerpts from Master Jin Bodhi’s Empowerment of Compassionate session during March 3rd, 2012 in Busan, South Korea.
#SaturdaysGroupPracticeDiscussion, #Smile, #WinTheWorldOver, #MasterJinBodhisTeachingrnrn用你的微笑征服世界
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經常，我們會因為別人的一句話，感覺受傷害，因為別人的一個行為，而憤怒很久很久，最後自己變得不快樂了，你身邊的人，也不知道該如何與你相處。
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其實，心靈最大的能量，是充滿愛，它能夠征服一切。
如果我們要想解脫身心的痛苦，要想讓病症全消失的話，更有智慧的話，如果想讓我們的子女更加成才的話，就再也不能恨了。
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要有寬闊的、原諒的心，要有最真誠的愛心，原諒你過去所恨的人，原諒那些曾經給我們帶來傷害和痛苦的人。要用最寬闊、柔軟的心去看待這一切，一切事發出都是有原因的，所以我們不怨天尤人，不埋怨別人。所以寬容吧。
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「寬容」對健康有好處，可降低血壓。更重要的是，你比較不會生氣、焦慮、憂鬱，而且更有自信。很多人都知道「寬容」是好事，卻不知該如何踏出第一步。。。
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如果你樂意的話，請跟我一起說：
「我不再怨恨，我不再憤怒，我不再報復。
我不嫉妒，我要愛護眾生，天下一切眾生都是我的父母，與親人。
我最慈悲，我最溫柔，我要用慈悲征服世界。
我心如大海，能承受天下事，因為我是佛的弟子。
我的心像佛，我長得像佛，
我最慈悲，我最大度，我最智慧，我最寬容，我最有愛心，
我愛我的敵人，願他們離苦得樂，不再做錯事。
我願天下太平，人人吉祥，人人幸福，人人健康快樂。
我最自信，我最寬容，我最智慧，我最有愛心，
我要用微笑征服世界。。。」
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節錄自2012年3月3日韓國釜山_金菩提宗師_慈悲的加持
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#週六共修討論、#微笑、#征服世界、#金菩提宗師開示
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Win the world over with your smile
If we wish to be liberated (from samara), be free from ailments, develop wisdom and have children who are bright and sensible, then we must not harbor hatred.
We must be magnanimous and forgiving. We must be sincere and compassionate. To all whom we have harbored hatred towards in the past; we must forgive them regardless of the hurt and suffering that they may have caused us, and approach our predicament with magnanimity and compassion. For every effect, there is always a cause. If we understand this, then we should not dwell on our predicament or blame others for it. So, be magnanimous.
If you’d like, please join me in reciting:
“I’ll not blame or hate; I’ll not be wrathful; I’ll not be vengeful.
I’ll not envy; I’ll love all sentient beings; all sentient beings are my parents and relatives.
I’m the most compassionate; I’m the most gentle; I’ll win the world over with my compassion.
Like the vast ocean, I can bear all adversities as I’m a follower of the Buddha.
Like the Buddha, I’m compassionate; I resemble the Buddha.
I’m the most compassionate; I’m the most magnanimous; I’m the wisest and most brilliant; I’m the most gracious; I’m the most devoted.
I will appreciate my enemies. May they be well and free of suffering; may they repent and turn over a new leaf.
I wish for world peace; for everyone to enjoy auspiciousness, bliss, health and happiness.
I’m the most confident; I’m the most magnanimous; I’m the wisest; I’m the most compassionate.
With my smile, I’ll win the world over …”
Excerpts from Master Jin Bodhi’s Empowerment of Compassionate session during March 3rd, 2012 in Busan, South Korea.
#SaturdaysGroupPracticeDiscussion, #Smile, #WinTheWorldOver, #MasterJinBodhisTeaching
這尊佛像希望帶給你快樂！rnrn…
