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八風吹不動，穩坐紫金蓮？ . . 宋朝大…

八風吹不動，穩坐紫金蓮？
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宋朝大學士蘇東坡是中國文學史上享有盛名的一位大文豪，然而仕途坎坷，為官時一貶再貶。當他被貶到江北瓜州時，和僅一江之隔的高僧佛印宗師，交情甚篤。
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有一天，蘇東坡坐禪完感受不錯，覺得自己身上都泛著金光，就拿筆寫了一首五言詩偈「稽首天中天，毫光照大千；八風吹不動，穩坐紫金蓮。」東坡再三吟詠，洋洋得意。就找人送去給佛印宗師分享。
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誰知佛印宗師卻淡淡的回了一句：「狗屁！」
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東坡一看：「哇可惡，你竟然還罵我。」馬上撐個小船過江去找佛印宗師討公道。
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蘇東坡趕上廬山歸宗寺，氣呼呼地要找佛印宗師算帳，那知宗師早已吩咐客堂的知客師說：今天不見客。蘇東坡聽了，火上加油！乾脆直衝佛印的方丈室來，看到方丈室的門半掩著，他正要舉手敲門，卻看到門上貼著一張字條，上頭寫著：「八風吹不動，一屁打過江。」
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東坡看到立刻深感慚愧不已，原來自己修禪的工夫、火候還差佛印宗師很遠。
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其實禪修無非就是在修「定力」，如果沒有「定力」就沒有穩定的心性，很難成就什麼事情。
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今天我們就一起來《認識六度》（上）吧，探討如何培養定力，以及穩定的心性。祝福朋友們修行精進、健康、快樂、富貴、吉祥！
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Sit firm on golden lotus and unmoved by wind from eight directions?

Su Dongpo was a great scholar and renowned literature writer of the Song Dynasty. But his career was bumpy with many ups and downs. During his demotion to Jianbei, Guazhou, he became a good friend to a Buddhist monk whose temple was just across the river from where he was based.
One day, Su Dongpo experienced good feeling after his meditation. He immediately penned down a poem as he felt his body was emitting golden light. He wrote: “Like an awaken one, unmoved by wind from eight directions, sit firmly on a golden lotus and emit brilliant rays from the sky.”
He felt pleased with his masterpiece and sent it to the Buddhist monk for his comment.

Unexpectedly, he received a faint note “Nonsense!” from the monk.

He was furious and immediately rowed a boat across the river to confront the monk.

When he arrived at the temple, he was told not to disturb the monk as the monk had given prior instruction to be left alone. Su Dongpo became more agitated and decided to barge directly into the abbot’s room. When he approached the room and was about to knock the door, he spotted a note on the door. It said – “Unmoved by wind from eight directions but a “nonsense” is enough for you to charged across the river”.

Su Dongpo immediately understood and felt deeply ashamed. His meditation skill and spirituality pale in comparison with the monk.

Meditation is a form of cultivation to develop fortitude. Without such unmoved mental strength, we will not be firm and we will not accomplish much in life.

Today, we shall learn about “The Six Perfections – Part 1”. Let’s explore how we can nurture our fortitude.

Wishing all a fruitful cultivation, health, happiness, prosperity and auspiciousness!

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聰明反被聰明誤? . . 人總習慣用自己…

聰明反被聰明誤?
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人總習慣用自己的方式去理解他人，誤會往往就是這樣產生的，不但讓自己生出憎恨心，還容易危害到自己。
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我講一個我過去在中國青海時候的故事：
在青海的路上，我看到一輛大卡車有個輪胎轉得不正常。我出門多有經驗，看那個輪胎有一點搖擺感，就感覺是螺絲鬆了。如果它飛出來的話，第一它沒有輪胎了、第二可能傷到別人。
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我就給那個司機招手，指指他後面輪胎，要他看一下。那個人卻狠狠地瞪我一眼，罵了一句：「媽的，想搭我的車呀！」以為我要占他便宜。我繼續皺著眉頭喊：「嚴重！嚴重！」他就是不管，繼續開著車走了。
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沒想到車跑沒多遠，那個輪胎「咻——」就像飛盤一樣飛到前面的山溝裡面去了。他就追著輪胎跑了一公里啊，下到山溝裡去把輪胎抱上來。那個山坡至少有五十米高；輪胎多重啊，至少有五十公斤吧，多難啊！他好不容易給弄上來後，累得一點兒力氣都沒有了！結果還是我幫他裝上輪胎。我說：「怎麼樣？朋友，我是好心好意提醒你。」
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有些人在決策時，總認為自己想的就一定是對的！不願意參考別人的意見，這樣的態度可能會讓自己無法理性判斷，處理方式因此有所偏頗，甚至傷害到自己和身邊所有的人。

周六就讓我們一起來聊聊《認識六度》（上），探討如何不被慣性思考，影響自己正確的判斷能力，圓滿生活更智慧、更幸福、更得人緣。
最後，祝福朋友們吉祥、自在！
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?歡迎分享，多傳多福！！ ?
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【全球各地網路共修時間】
1. 臺北/北京/馬來西亞/新加坡 時間：２０１８年２月３日，上午９：００開始　
２.韓國時間：２０１８年２月３日，上午１０：００開始　
３.北美東部時間：２０１８年２月２日，晚上８：００開始　
４.北美太平洋時間：２０１８年２月２日，晚上５：００開始
５.澳洲墨爾本時間：２０１８年２月３日，中午１１：００開始　
６.印尼雅加達時間：２０１８年２月３日，上午８：００開始
７.羅馬尼亞時間：２０１８年２月３日，淩晨４：００開始
８.英國倫敦時間：２０１８年２月３日，淩晨２：００開始
９.澳洲(悉尼)時間：２０１８年２月３日，早上１１：００開始　
１０.緬甸（仰光）時間：２０１８年２月３日，早上７：３０開始　

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。

#認識六度上、#謙虛、#客觀、#同理心、#週六共修預告、#金菩提宗師開示rnrnSmart people may be victims of their own cleverness
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People are always accustomed to understand others in their own way. This often causes misunderstandings and even hatred and dislike for one another. They can also get hurt in the process.
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Let me share a story that took place in Qinghai province, China:
Once, on my way to Qinghai, I saw a moving truck with one of its tires turning abnormally. From experience, I knew that the screws of the wheel had loosened and if it comes off, it could hurt someone else.
I waved to the driver, pointing to his rear tire and signaling him to look at it. The man gave me a stare and scolded me, “Why, you want a free ride?” Apparently, he thought I wanted to take advantage of him. I frowned and shouted, “It’s serious!” He ignored me and drove driving away.
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Shortly after, the wheel came off and flew towards the hillside. He had to run almost a kilometer to get the wheel from the hillside that was at least 50 meters in height. By the time he climbed down to pick up the heavy tire that weight almost 50 kg, he was too tired to get up. Eventually, I helped him to fit the tire. I said, “Friend, didn’t I try to remind you of your wheel?”
Some people always assume that they are always right when they make judgement or decision. They are not open to other’s opinion. Such mentality and attitude could cloud one’s objectivity and ultimately lead to a bias decision. In more serious case, such wrong decision might even cause harm to them or others.
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Today, let’s talk about “The Six Perfections – Part 1” and explore how we can break away from accustomed thinking so that it does not affect our objective judgement, thus allowing us to lead a wiser, happier and more harmonious life.
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Finally, bless all with auspiciousness and peace!
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Welcome all to share!
?More sharing, more blessings!?
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Online Global Group Practice Schedules:
1. Taipei/ Beijing/ Malaysia/ Singapore: Feb 3, 2017, at 9:00hrs
2. Korea: Feb 3, 2017, at 10:00hrs
3. North America (Eastern Zone): Feb 2, 2017 at 20:00hrs
4. North America (Pacific Zone): Feb 2, 2017 at 17:00hrs
5. Melbourne (Australia): Feb 3, 2017, at 11:00hrs
6. Jakarta (Indonesia): Feb 3, 2017, at 8:00hrs
7. Romania: Feb 3, 2017, at 4:00hrs
8. London (United Kingdom): Feb 3, 2017, at 2:00hrs
9. Sydney (Australia): Feb 3, 2017, at 11:00hrs
10. Yangon (Myanmar): Feb 3, 2017, at 07:30hrs
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(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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如何守住福氣，成為世代富有的人？ . 曾…

如何守住福氣，成為世代富有的人？
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曾經，我在美國遇過一位不到三十歲的年輕人，非常聰明，家教很好。他的父親留給他一筆數目不小的財產，他也在美國經營一家很大的公司，一年的利潤能達到一千萬美金。
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可是這個小夥子生活卻非常克難，穿的鞋都是帶補丁的，吃飯的時候，哪個地方便宜去哪兒吃。手錶是他爸爸留給他的那種老上海錶，我瞧他的錶裡都進去不少汗了。之後才發現，這麼樸素的一個人，原來幹了一件天大的荒唐事——他每三個月就去一次賭城。他身為一間公司大老闆卻窮得慌，他跑來找我…
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他說：「師父啊，您能不能贈我一句話？」

我就給他寫了一幅字：「辛辛苦苦為賭城賺錢。」

我說：「你對賭城很忠誠！」

他哭著問我：「如何守住自己的福氣？」

我告訴他：「除了戒賭以外，還需要戒貪，並且為自己多積些福德，這份福氣才能長久，否則富不過三代呀！！」
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也許，很多人並沒賭博，但是在忙碌的生活中，很多的行為上、言語中，不知不覺卻漏了福德，咱們要會賺錢，更要會「守財」，福氣才能真正是咱們的！
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那麼要如何做，才能讓這份福氣留下來呢？
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本週六，歡迎大家一起來聊聊《修行的要點》，探討如何留住福氣、讓世代子孫都成為世代富有的人？最後祝福朋友們吉祥、健康、幸福、自在！
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讚是一種鼓勵，分享是最好的支持。
?歡迎分享，多傳多福！！ ?
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【全球各地網路共修時間】
1. 臺北/北京/馬來西亞/新加坡 時間：２０１７年１月２７日，上午９：００開始　
２.韓國時間：２０１８年１月２７日，上午１０：００開始　
３.北美東部時間：２０１８年１月２６日，晚上８：００開始　
４.北美太平洋時間：２０１８年１月２６日，晚上５：００開始
５.澳洲墨爾本時間：２０１８年１月２７日，中午１１：００開始　
６.印尼雅加達時間：２０１８年１月２７日，上午８：００開始
７.羅馬尼亞時間：２０１８年１月２７日，淩晨４：００開始
８.英國倫敦時間：２０１８年１月２７日，淩晨２：００開始
９.澳洲(悉尼)時間：２０１８年１月２７日，早上１１：００開始　
１０.緬甸（仰光）時間：２０１８年１月２７日，早上７：３０開始　
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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How to keep blessing and fortune for future generations?
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Once, I met a young man less than thirty of age in the United States. He was very smart and had good upbringing. His father left him a sizable fortune and he managed a large organization in the United States with yearly profits exceeding ten million dollars.
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But this fellow led a tough life. He worn patched shoes and only patronized cheap food outlets. His watch was an old Shanghai watch his father left him. I could literally see sweat in his watch. Later on, I discovered this young man actually did a great deal of absurd things — visiting casino once every three months. He was a company boss, but he was so poor that he came to me.
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He asked, “Master, can you give some advice?”
I wrote him Chinese calligraphy, “Working hard to earn money for casino” and said to him, “You are very loyal to the casino!”
He cried and asked me, “How do I hold on to my fortune?”
I said to him, “You need to stop gambling and stop being greedy. Try to accumulate merit for yourself so that you can enjoy longer fortune. Otherwise, your wealth will not last beyond three generations!”
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Perhaps many people do not gamble. But in their busy life, merit is lost unknowingly through their inappropriate actions and words. Though it is important for us to earn money, it is even more important for us to retain wealth. Only then will fortune truly belong to us!
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So what can be done to keep this fortune?
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In this Saturday, we will discuss “The Keys to Buddhist Practice” and explore how we can pass on such fortune to our descendants and future generations.
Finally, I wish all my friends — luck, health, happiness and peace!
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Like is a form of encouragement, share is the best support.
?More sharing, more blessings!?
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Online Global Group Practice Schedules:
1. Taipei/ Beijing/ Malaysia/ Singapore: Jan 27, 2017, at 9:00hrs
2. Korea: Jan 27, 2017, at 10:00hrs
3. North America (Eastern Zone): Jan 26, 2017 at 21:00hrs
4. North America (Pacific Zone): Jan 26, 2017 at 18:00hrs
5. Melbourne (Australia): Jan 27, 2017, at 11:00hrs
6. Jakarta (Indonesia): Jan 27, 2017, at 8:00hrs
7. Romania: Jan 27, 2017, at 4:00hrs
8. London (United Kingdom): Jan 27, 2017, at 2:00hrs
9. Sydney (Australia): Jan 27, 2017, at 11:00hrs
10. Yangon (Myanmar): Jan 27, 2017, at 07:30hrs
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(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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你也有下面這幾種情緒問題嗎？ . . 「…

你也有下面這幾種情緒問題嗎？
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「我總是想得太多，優柔寡斷，經常心事重重。」──傷感的貓咪

「我看到身邊的人做一些素質很低的事，心裡總會特別痛恨，每天都生活在這種痛恨的情緒之中。」——正義的小牛

「為什麼我的情緒這麼難把握，明明知道發脾氣不對，就是控制不住，發完脾氣又後悔，怎麼辦呢？」——暴躁的獅子
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快樂是人們生活中不可或缺的，然而，快節奏的現代社會，每個人都面臨著多種多樣身心的壓力和煩惱，人們變得越來越不快樂？
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我的總結大概有以下幾個原因：
★.第一個，愛發火的人，通常氣比較足。
★.第二個，不要吃辣椒和一些補氣的東西，如雞蛋、肉食之類的，容易上火的食物少吃，這樣火氣會小一些。(此外，經常備一些涼茶。)
★.第三個原因，經常發火的人，可能是大腦部分被堵塞住了，所以很多事想不通，就靠發火來解決問題。
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所以，容易發火的人特別適合來「禪修」，「禪修」之後，你的家庭就會幸福很多，如果你的家人經常和你吵架，你來「禪修」之後脾氣會變得好一些，你的家庭、事業、友情等就會越來越和諧、順利、幸福的。
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現在，歡迎大家和我一起來聊聊，如何通過「禪修」為自己的生命創造幸福！
祝福大家:吉祥如意、幸福快樂！
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.Do you have any of these emotional problems? .“I always think too much, indecisive and full of troubling thoughts.” – Sad Kitty“When people around me conduct themselves in a dishonest way, I always get angry and my entire day will be spoilt by such emotion.” –Righteous Calf “Why is my emotion so difficult to manage? I know it’s wrong to blow up but I am unable to control myself. I always regret after losing my temper. What should I do?” –Grumpy Lion.Happiness is indispensable in people’s lives. Yet, with a fast pace of modern life, more people are facing various physical and emotional pressure and annoyance. Are people becoming increasingly unhappy? .I conclude there are several reasons:★. First, people who lose temper tend to have more energy.★.Second, do not eat chili and food that can replenish Qi. For example, egg, meat etc. There will be less internal heat if you consume less of such food. (In addition, try to drink some cooling herbal tea) ★.Third, people who have partial brain blockage tend to lose temper easily. Because of the mental block, they are not able to see things in the right perspective. .Thus meditation is very suitable for bad-tempered people. You will find that through meditation, your relationship with your family members will improve. You will have a harmonious relationship with your colleagues and friends. Now, I welcome you to join me in our discussion on how to create happiness through meditation!.Wishing everyone good luck and happiness!..#SaturdayOnlineGlobalGroupPractice, #LearnToBeHappy, #Meditation, #EmotionalProblem, #InternalHeat, #MasterJinBodhiTeachings
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如何化解一切煩惱和疾病？ . . 慈悲心…

如何化解一切煩惱和疾病？
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慈悲心引領著我們，讓我們的心變得無比寬廣，就像大海，無論多麼髒的水，大海都能接受，這種巨大的包容，就是「佛」的大慈悲心。
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很多的疾病，都是來自於我們的心、我們的意識、我們的判斷，只有非常寬廣的心才不會受傷。比如說同樣被罵了一句:「你笨得簡直像豬一樣」，有的人聽了之後想:「豬也挺可愛的？」微微一笑，轉個身就忘了；有的人聽了，馬上暴跳如雷，拔刀相向。
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所以我們用「大慈大悲」的心、寬容的心，包容一切，哪怕一開始是虛假的，但若能常常這樣想，也能戰勝煩惱，把煩惱消化了。沒有煩惱就不會有疾病，很多腫瘤就是來自於煩惱。很多女性乳房裡面的腫瘤，是因為生氣，和欲望滿足不了所造成的。腫瘤其實是憋在你的心裡頭，而長在外面的肉。心如大海才能無憂無慮，才能化解一切的痛苦、一切的疾病。打開長壽之門的閥門，一切疾病就會消失。
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因此，「慈悲心」再加一點「修行和功德」，我們每天就會活得健康快樂自在。
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今天就讓我們一起來聊聊《禪修指導》（下），探討如何開啟健康快樂的大門。祝福朋友們越來越慈悲，越來越健康，吉祥、幸福、快樂！
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How to overcome troubling thoughts and illnesses?
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Guided by compassion, our heart broadens to become more magnanimous, just like the sea. Regardless of how dirty the water is, the sea will never stop water from flowing into it. This acceptance and tolerance is similar to Buddha’s great compassion.
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A lot of illnesses stem from one’s heart, subconscious mind and judgement. A person of compassion will not get hurt easily. For instance, if one is being scolded: “You are as stupid as a pig”, some may think: “Pigs are actually very adorable animals”. With a smile, these people turn around and forget about the incident. On the contrary, some may become furious and even get into a fight.
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We must use a compassionate and magnanimous heart to tolerate and accept everything. Even though we may not really be compassionate to start with, we can overcome mental obstacles and troubles if we always harbour kind thoughts. When we are free from worries, we will not fall sick. Most of our body’s tumors stem from worries and troubling thoughts.
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Anger and greed are the greatest causes of tumors in women’s breast. Tumors are actually external growth that result from oppressed emotions. One will only be free from troubling thoughts, sufferings and illnesses when one’s heart is broad and open. Once the door of longevity is opened, all illnesses will disappear.
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Therefore (compassion) coupled with (Self-cultivation and positive karmic merits) will enable us to lead a healthy, peaceful and happy life.
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Today let us discuss in (Guide to Meditation )- Part 3 how we can trigger and open the door to happiness and good health.
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May all gain compassion, health, auspiciousness and happiness!
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【如何學會歡喜接受】 . . 所謂:「良…

【如何學會歡喜接受】
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所謂:「良藥苦口利於病，忠言逆耳利於行」。
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「人」都喜歡聽好聽的話，吃好吃的東西，一但聽到有人說你的不是或缺點，就會火冒三丈，恨不得把對方給狠揍一頓，所以大家見了你，只好說說客套話，好聽的話，恭維你一番。因此，人們就再也聽不到真實的話語了。當你看不見自己，究竟會給自己帶來什麼結果呢，我來給大家說個真實的故事吧！
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戰國時代有個有名的神醫，叫 扁鵲。
有一天，扁鵲去見蔡桓公，說：「王啊，您的皮膚有點小毛病，求桓公讓我給您醫治吧。」
桓侯不悅的說：「我沒有病，你請回吧。」
扁鵲走後，桓公說：「大夫(醫生)總是喜歡給沒病的人治病，以此做為自己的功勞！」
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過了十天，扁鵲對桓公說：「您的病已經到了肌肉裡，不醫治的話，會更加嚴重下去。」桓公一樣不予理睬。再過了十天，扁鵲見桓公，仍警告地說：「您的病已經到了腸胃，王怎麼就是不信呢？」說完扁鵲嘆口氣踱步離去，桓公還是不理。
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再過了十天，扁鵲遠遠望見桓公，竟突然拔腿就跑。
扁鵲說：「現在桓公的病已深入骨髓裡，我也無能為力了，為了避免被殺頭我只好逃跑。」
沒多久，桓公果真開始渾身疼痛，派人去尋扁鵲，卻已遍尋不著，扁鵲已經逃到秦國去了。
桓公因為病入膏肓，也就死去了。
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所以，我們對待逆耳的、打擊的話語和行為，要學會歡喜接受、更需要正向思考。好多逆耳的話，對我們本身就是一種幫助，學習勇敢面對問題，才有機會解決問題。
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週六就讓我們一起來聊聊《禪修指導》（下），探討怎樣去「學會歡喜接受」，去把慈悲和美好給周圍的人，我們才會得到幸福。
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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１2月23日，上午９：００開始　
２.韓國時間：２０１７年１2月２３日，上午１０：００開始　
３.北美東部時間：２０１７年１2月２２日，晚上８：００開始　
４.北美太平洋時間：２０１７年１2月２２日，晚上５：００開始
５.澳洲墨爾本時間：２０１７年１2月２３日，中午１１：００開始　
６.印尼雅加達時間：２０１７年１2月２３日，上午８：００開始
７.羅馬尼亞時間：２０１７年１2月２３日，淩晨４：００開始
８.英國倫敦時間：２０１７年１2月２３日，淩晨２：００開始　
９.澳洲(悉尼)時間：２０１７年１2月２３日，早上１１：００開始　
１０.緬甸（仰光）時間：２０１７年１2月２３日，早上７：３０開始　

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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（Learn to accept graciously and happily)
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As a popular Chinese saying goes: (A bitter medicine cures the disease. Honest advices may be unpleasant for the ears but they are beneficial to our general well-being.)
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Humans love to listen to nice words and eat tasty food. The moment they hear honest opinions about their flaws, they get angry and may even have the urge to beat the other person up. As a result when people see you, they will only say pleasantries and words that flatter you. You will no longer be able to hear sincere and honest words. When you cannot see yourself clearly, what will be the outcome? Let me share a story!
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During warring states period, there was a highly skilled doctor. His name was Bianque.
One day, Bianque went to see Cai Huangong and said: “Your majesty, you have some minor skin diseases, please allow me to treat you.”
Huangong said in displeasure: “I am not ill, please leave.”
After Bianque left, Huangong said to himself: “Doctors like to treat people who are not ill so as to gain credits for themselves!”
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After ten days, Bianque told Huangong: “Your illness had spread to your muscles. If you do not seek for treatment, it will get worse.”
Again, Huangong ignored Bianque’s words. After another ten days, Bianque continued to warn Huangong when he saw him: “Your illness had spread to your stomach, why do you not trust me, your Majesty?” With these words, Bianque sighed and walked away. Huangong continued to remain indifferent to Bianque’s words.
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Ten days later, the moment Bianque spotted Huangong from a distance, he immediately started running. Bianque said: “Huangong’s illness had spread to his bone marrow, there is nothing I can do to cure him now. To avoid being beheaded, I can only flee.”
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Not long after, Huangong started to feel aching in his whole body. He sent his guards to look for Bianque but failed to locate hm. Bianque had run to neighboring Qin country to hide. As Huangong was beyond cure, he eventually passed on.
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Hence when we hear words that are unpleasant to our ears, we must learn to accept graciously and contemplate whether there is truth in them. Sincere, honest advices are beneficial to us and we must learn to face our problems bravely. Only then would we be able to resolve them.
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Today let us discuss in Guide to Meditation- Part 3 how we can learn to accept happily and graciously. Only then would we be able to rectify and correct our problems. We will only gain happiness when we are compassionate and brings happiness to people around us.
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If you like this post, please share. May all lead an auspicious, happy and healthy life!
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The more you share, the more blessings you receive!!
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Online Global Group Practice Schedules:
1. Taipei/ Beijing/ Malaysia/ Singapore: Dec 23, 2017, at 9:00hrs
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4. North America (Pacific Zone): Dec 22, 2017 at 18:00hrs
5. Melbourne (Australia): Dec 23, 2017, at 11:00hrs
6. Jakarta (Indonesia): Dec 23, 2017, at 8:00hrs
7. Romania: Dec 23, 2017, at 4:00hrs
8. London (United Kingdom): Dec 23, 2017, at 2:00hrs
9. Sydney (Australia): Dec 23, 2017, at 11:00hrs
10. Yangon (Myanmar): Dec 23, 2017, at 07:30hrs
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【好風水在於人心】 . . 有這樣一個故…

【好風水在於人心】
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有這樣一個故事：

上古時期，有一位叫「舜」的帝王，在他做帝王以前，便以仁德、善良和能力著稱。當時的帝王「堯」為了考驗他，將他一個人放入森林中，要他半年內走出來。那個時候，森林遼闊，猛獸繁多，別說他一個人，就是一隊人馬都不一定能夠走出森林，何況「舜」手無寸鐵、身無餘糧。
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結果，不出三個月「舜」就返回來了，一問之下才明白，竟是森林之王_獅子把他給馱回來的、還跟回了一群鹿馬牛羊。可見「舜」的大仁大愛，能與自然、與天地萬物相通；善的磁場吸引無數的生命聚集。種種的奇跡，使得「堯」對「舜」非常地滿意，就將自己的兩個女兒許配給「舜」為妻，並將王位傳給了「舜」。
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「最大的風水是人心，最好的風水是慈悲！」
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所以，如果你的心地善良，你居住的環境縱然是非常惡劣，幾年之後，這個地方也會變成風水寶地的，為什麼呢？因為你的善心把那個風水轉過來了。
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還有，現在很多人都喜歡請風水師，來幫忙改運、改風水，其實一般的風水調整，並不能使人們的運氣、命運得到根本上的改變；只有行善、慈悲的能量與功德，才能使一個人獲得吉祥。
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今天就讓我們一起來聊聊《禪修指導》（中），探討如何通過「禪修」
學習「行善」和「慈悲」，去改變風水、迎來好命運。

喜歡就請分享，祝福朋友們好運連連、吉祥如意！
?歡迎分享，多傳多福！！?
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The essence of good fengshui lies within one’s heart
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There is such a story:
During ancient times, there was an emperor named Shun. Before he became an emperor, he was known for his virtue, kindness and capability. To test his capability, the emperor then, Yao, ordered Shun to make his way independently out of a jungle within half a year.
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At that time, jungles were known to be dangerous since they were filled with ferocious animals. Not to mention that Shun had the arduous task to make his way out of the jungle alone. Even an entire team of people may not be able to make their way out of the jungle alive. Moreover, Shun had no weapon to fend for himself. Neither did he have any food with him.
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Unexpectedly, Shun managed to make his way out of the jungle unscathed within three months. In fact, he was escorted by a lion, the king of the forest and came out together with a group of deers, horses, goats and cows. Shun’s universal love managed to communicate with nature and the Universe.
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His aura of kindness attracted and brought countless beings together. Yao was satisfied with Shun’s miraculous achievements and decided to marry two of his daughters to Shun and made him his successor.
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(The greatest fengshui lies within one’s heart, in the form of compassion!)
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Therefore if you are kind-hearted, your kindness can transform even the most difficult situation into a geomantic treasured site within a few years.
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Nowadays a lot of people like to engage fengshui master to transform life destiny through fengshui enhancements. In reality, enhancements to fengshui cannot change life’s fundamentals by way of better luck and life destiny. A person can become more auspicious only through accumulating karmic merits by performing charitable deeds and exuding compassionate energy.
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Today, let us discuss in (Guide to Meditation)- Part 2 how we can learn to be more compassionate and kind in our daily lives through meditation so as to change our fengshui and welcome better life destiny.
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為什麼司馬懿的15萬精兵，輸了僅有250…

為什麼司馬懿的15萬精兵，輸了僅有2500人的諸葛亮？
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《三國演義》中有一個很有名的故事「空城計」：
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三國時期，魏蜀大戰，司馬懿帶著15萬大軍逼近西城，不巧諸葛亮已將兵馬調遣在外，一時難以回來，城中只留著老弱兵卒。危急之中，諸葛亮心想：「我就利用司馬懿，生性多疑的弱點來獻計吧!」
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於是諸葛亮獨自坐上城頭，傳令士兵把城牆上所有的旌旗全收起來，大開四城門，每個城門僅僅派了20名士兵，喬扮成百姓模樣灑水掃街。諸葛亮自己則披上鶴氅、綸巾，領著兩個小書童，帶上一張琴，燃起香，悠閒自若地彈起琴來。
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司馬懿兵臨城下，只見城門大開，幾個百姓正在掃地，諸葛亮卻在城樓上焚香撫琴，飲酒歡歌，司馬懿心中開始起疑，心想：「對手必有後援！」因此不敢貿然攻城，自退二十里路觀察。當司馬懿探明實情，想再返回時，趙雲已率大軍趕到城下，司馬懿這才知道中了諸葛亮的「空城計」。
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可見，我們眼睛看到的、聽到的未必是真相。
我們經常被自己的五官感知給蒙蔽真相，而做出錯誤的判斷和決定。
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所以，跳脫身體感官的覺知，超越自己的判斷力看待事物，才能夠看清事物的原貌。那如何才能提升自我的決斷力，為自己的生命找到出口呢？歡迎本週六咱們一起來聊聊《覺悟的探索之一》。
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喜歡就請分享，多傳多福！！
祝福朋友們智慧、健康、吉祥、快樂！
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【全球各地網路共修時間】
1. 臺北/北京/馬來西亞/新加坡 時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，上午９：００開始　
２.韓國時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，上午１０：００開始　
３.北美東部時間：２０１７年１１月１７日，晚上９：００開始　
４.北美太平洋時間：２０１７年１１月１７日，晚上６：００開始
５.澳洲墨爾本時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，中午１１：００開始　
６.印尼雅加達時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，上午８：００開始
７.羅馬尼亞時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，淩晨４：００開始
８.英國倫敦時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，淩晨２：００開始　
９.澳洲(悉尼)時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，早上１１：００開始　
１０.緬甸（仰光）時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，早上７：３０開始　

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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Why Sima Yi’s 150 thousand troops lost to Zhuge Liang’s 2,500 soldiers?
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There is a well-known story “The Strategy of an Empty City” in the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms:
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During the period of the Three Kingdoms, Sima Yi, the general of Wei’s troops led 150 thousand troops on a battle against Shu’s territory of Xi City. Unfortunately Zhuge Liang had earlier sent his army away and was only left with a handful of weak soldiers. Knowing Shima Yi’s suspicious nature, Zhuge Liang promptly plotted a plan to play against Shima Yi’s weakness.
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Zhuge Liang ordered his soldiers to remove all flags on the city wall and open the four main gates. He also arranged some soldiers to disguise as civilians to sweep the streets. As for him, he went to the top of the city wall, draped on a crane cloak, lit incense and leisurely played his musical instrument gu-zhen with only two child servants by his side.
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When Sima Yi reached the city gate, he became suspicious when he saw the gate wide open with some ordinary folks sweeping the floor and Zhuge Liang seated relaxingly at the top of the city wall enjoying his music and incense. He thought, “The opponents must have backup plan!” Hence, he dare not invade the city rashly. Instead, he retreated twenty miles to observe the situation. When he finally realized the truth and returned to the city, General Zhao Yun already led his army back to the city to assist Zhuge Liang. It was then that Sima Yi realized he had been tricked by Zhuge Liang’s strategy of an empty city.
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As evident, what we see and hear may not be the truth. Be it true or false, we are often misguided by our five senses and may end up making wrong judgements and decisions.
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Hence, only if we can move beyond our physical senses to make judgement can we see things in their natural form. So how do we have better judgement and be sure that we are on the right path? Let’s discuss further in this Saturday’s “Exploring Enlightenment – Part 1”.
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Online Global Group Practice Schedules:
1. Taipei/ Beijing/ Malaysia/ Singapore: Nov 18, 2017, at 9:00hrs
2. Korea: Nov 18, 2017, at 10:00hrs
3. North America (Eastern Zone): Nov 17, 2017 at 21:00hrs　
4. North America (Pacific Zone): Nov 17, 2017 at 18:00hrs　
5. Melbourne (Australia): Nov 18, 2017, at 11:00hrs
6. Jakarta (Indonesia): Nov 18, 2017, at 8:00hrs
7. Romania: Nov 18, 2017, at 4:00hrs
8. London (United Kingdom): Nov 18, 2017, at 2:00hrs
9. Sydney (Australia): Nov 18, 2017, at 11:00hrs
10. Yangon (Myanmar): Nov 18, 2017, at 07:30hrs
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(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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《三國演義》中有一個很有名的故事「空城計」：
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三國時期，魏蜀大戰，司馬懿帶著15萬大軍逼近西城，不巧諸葛亮已將兵馬調遣在外，一時難以回來，城中只留著老弱兵卒。危急之中，諸葛亮心想：「我就利用司馬懿，生性多疑的弱點來獻計吧!」
.
於是諸葛亮獨自坐上城頭，傳令士兵把城牆上所有的旌旗全收起來，大開四城門，每個城門僅僅派了20名士兵，喬扮成百姓模樣灑水掃街。諸葛亮自己則披上鶴氅、綸巾，領著兩個小書童，帶上一張琴，燃起香，悠閒自若地彈起琴來。
.
司馬懿兵臨城下，只見城門大開，幾個百姓正在掃地，諸葛亮卻在城樓上焚香撫琴，飲酒歡歌，司馬懿心中開始起疑，心想：「對手必有後援！」因此不敢貿然攻城，自退二十里路觀察。當司馬懿探明實情，想再返回時，趙雲已率大軍趕到城下，司馬懿這才知道中了諸葛亮的「空城計」。
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可見，我們眼睛看到的、聽到的未必是真相。
我們經常被自己的五官感知給蒙蔽真相，而做出錯誤的判斷和決定。
.
所以，跳脫身體感官的覺知，超越自己的判斷力看待事物，才能夠看清事物的原貌。那如何才能提升自我的決斷力，為自己的生命找到出口呢？歡迎本週六咱們一起來聊聊《覺悟的探索之一》。
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喜歡就請分享，多傳多福！！
祝福朋友們智慧、健康、吉祥、快樂！
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【全球各地網路共修時間】
1. 臺北/北京/馬來西亞/新加坡 時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，上午９：００開始　
２.韓國時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，上午１０：００開始　
３.北美東部時間：２０１７年１１月１７日，晚上９：００開始　
４.北美太平洋時間：２０１７年１１月１７日，晚上６：００開始
５.澳洲墨爾本時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，中午１１：００開始　
６.印尼雅加達時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，上午８：００開始
７.羅馬尼亞時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，淩晨４：００開始
８.英國倫敦時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，淩晨２：００開始　
９.澳洲(悉尼)時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，早上１１：００開始　
１０.緬甸（仰光）時間：２０１７年１１月１８日，早上７：３０開始　

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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Why Sima Yi’s 150 thousand troops lost to Zhuge Liang’s 2,500 soldiers?
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There is a well-known story “The Strategy of an Empty City” in the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms:
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During the period of the Three Kingdoms, Sima Yi, the general of Wei’s troops led 150 thousand troops on a battle against Shu’s territory of Xi City. Unfortunately Zhuge Liang had earlier sent his army away and was only left with a handful of weak soldiers. Knowing Shima Yi’s suspicious nature, Zhuge Liang promptly plotted a plan to play against Shima Yi’s weakness.
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Zhuge Liang ordered his soldiers to remove all flags on the city wall and open the four main gates. He also arranged some soldiers to disguise as civilians to sweep the streets. As for him, he went to the top of the city wall, draped on a crane cloak, lit incense and leisurely played his musical instrument gu-zhen with only two child servants by his side.
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When Sima Yi reached the city gate, he became suspicious when he saw the gate wide open with some ordinary folks sweeping the floor and Zhuge Liang seated relaxingly at the top of the city wall enjoying his music and incense. He thought, “The opponents must have backup plan!” Hence, he dare not invade the city rashly. Instead, he retreated twenty miles to observe the situation. When he finally realized the truth and returned to the city, General Zhao Yun already led his army back to the city to assist Zhuge Liang. It was then that Sima Yi realized he had been tricked by Zhuge Liang’s strategy of an empty city.
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As evident, what we see and hear may not be the truth. Be it true or false, we are often misguided by our five senses and may end up making wrong judgements and decisions.
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Hence, only if we can move beyond our physical senses to make judgement can we see things in their natural form. So how do we have better judgement and be sure that we are on the right path? Let’s discuss further in this Saturday’s “Exploring Enlightenment – Part 1”.
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May all gain wisdom, health, auspiciousness and happiness!!
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Online Global Group Practice Schedules:
1. Taipei/ Beijing/ Malaysia/ Singapore: Nov 18, 2017, at 9:00hrs
2. Korea: Nov 18, 2017, at 10:00hrs
3. North America (Eastern Zone): Nov 17, 2017 at 21:00hrs　
4. North America (Pacific Zone): Nov 17, 2017 at 18:00hrs　
5. Melbourne (Australia): Nov 18, 2017, at 11:00hrs
6. Jakarta (Indonesia): Nov 18, 2017, at 8:00hrs
7. Romania: Nov 18, 2017, at 4:00hrs
8. London (United Kingdom): Nov 18, 2017, at 2:00hrs
9. Sydney (Australia): Nov 18, 2017, at 11:00hrs
10. Yangon (Myanmar): Nov 18, 2017, at 07:30hrs
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(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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#覺悟的探索之一、#金菩提宗師開示、#週六共修預告、#智慧、#長壽

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胸襟越廣大，生命的路也會越寬廣。 . ….

胸襟越廣大，生命的路也會越寬廣。
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很多人都有同樣的感慨：「這年頭好人不好當，幫人還要被誤會！」那麼要如何才能真正行善，去幫助人呢？」聽我來說個故事吧！！
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很久以前，在山東的一個小村子邊上有一片大湖泊，湖邊有一座道觀，道觀裡住著一位老道長。
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有一年的夏季特別炎熱，傍晚時分，道長在湖邊的涼亭裡乘涼，這時湖面上突然冒出一隻蛤蟆精，這蛤蟆精怪聲怪調的唱著：「讒死了，讒死了，明天四個耳朵的來餵我！」老道長知道這蛤蟆精明天準備要吃人了，於是下決心要救下這有四個耳朵的人。
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隔天天還沒亮，老道長就一直守在大湖邊。近中午了，地面滾燙滾燙的，太陽照得人滿臉滿身流汗，老道長仍一步也不肯離開。這時，從遠方慢慢走來了一個人，頭上還頂著有兩個提把的炒菜鍋，讓人一眼看到就覺得特別滑稽，顯然他把炒菜鍋當成了遮陽帽。
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老道長看了，心頭突然一震：「山東人把炒菜鍋的兩個提把叫鍋耳朵，這個頂著提鍋的人不就有四個耳朵了嗎？」老道長急忙上來阻攔他靠近湖邊，對方因為不能理解，氣的把老道長推倒，還狠狠的踹上一腳，才頂著提鍋揚長而去。老道長還笑嘻嘻地，很高興能救下這個四個耳朵的人。
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說到這兒，我想問問如果你是老道長，遇到對你又踢又打的人，你是否還能有寬大的心，願意搭救這個人？
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這個故事告訴了我們一個道理：「只有真正慈悲又無私的人，才能救人不問回報，不怕被冤枉，才能擁有廣大的胸襟和肚量啊。」
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本週六，讓我們一起來聊聊《覺悟的進程》，探討怎樣善用自己的智慧、能力去造福十方大眾，同時也提升我們的人生境界。
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喜歡就請分享，祝福朋友們都能夠健康快樂、吉祥自在！
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【全球各地網路共修時間】

1. 臺北/北京/馬來西亞/新加坡 時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，上午９：００開始　
２.韓國時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，上午１０：００開始　
３.北美東部時間：２０１７年１１月０３日，晚上９：００開始　
４.北美太平洋時間：２０１７年１１月０３日，晚上６：００開始
５.澳洲墨爾本時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，中午１１：００開始　
６.印尼雅加達時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，上午８：００開始
７.羅馬尼亞時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，淩晨４：００開始
８.英國倫敦時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，淩晨２：００開始　
９.澳洲(悉尼)時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，早上１１：００開始　
１０.緬甸（仰光）時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，早上７：３０開始　

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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The broader the mind, the wider the path
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Many people share the same feeling, “It is not easy to be a kind person. At times, helping others can lead to misunderstanding!”
So how do we do good deeds and help others?
Let me share a story!!
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Once upon a time, there was a Taoist temple in a village beside a huge lake in Shangdong. And an elderly Taoist priest lived in the temple.
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On one particular summer, as the weather was very hot, the Taoist priest strolled to the pavilion beside the lake to enjoy the evening breeze. Suddenly, a toad spirit appeared from the lake and started singing strangely, “Yum, yum, tomorrow I will get to enjoy a sumptuous meal of a four ears!” The elderly priest knew then that the toad spirit was looking forward to his next meal – a human being. He then decided to save the person with four ears.
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The next day, the elderly priest went early to guard by the side of the huge lake. By noon, the priest was totally drenched in his own perspiration and the floor was scorching hot from the strong sunlight. However, the elderly priest refused to leave and continued guarding.
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At this moment, he saw a man walking towards the lake from afar. With him, on his head, was a frying wok with two handles. He was using the frying wok as a hat to provide some shelter from the sun.
Suddenly, it dawned on him that the people in Shangdong always describe the two handles of their frying pan as “ears”. He immediately tried to stop the man from advancing towards the lake. However, the man didn’t understand his intention. He pushed the elderly priest to the ground and even kicked him before he eventually left the lake. Though the priest was kicked, he felt very happy as he had saved the life of the man with four ears.
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At this point, I would like to pause and ask, “If you were the elderly priest and the person you were trying to save kicked and hit you, would your heart be broad enough to want to continue saving this person?”
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Moral of the story: Only someone who is compassionate and selfless would save others without harboring any hope of return. He will persist even if the person he is trying to save misunderstands him. It takes a broadminded person to do what the priest did.
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On this coming Saturday, let us discuss “Progress towards Enlightenment” and how we can apply our wisdom and capability to help all people and at the same time elevate our spiritual growth.
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If you like this post, please share it with your loved ones.
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May all enjoy a healthy, happy, auspicious and peaceful life!
.
Online Global Group Practice Schedules:
1. Taipei/ Beijing/ Malaysia/ Singapore: Nov 4, 2017, at 9:00hrs
2. Korea: Nov 4, 2017, at 10:00hrs
3. North America (Eastern Zone): Nov 3, 2017 at 21:00hrs　
4. North America (Pacific Zone): Nov 3, 2017 at 18:00hrs　
5. Melbourne (Australia): Nov 4, 2017, at 11:00hrs
6. Jakarta (Indonesia): Nov 4, 2017, at 8:00hrs
7. Romania: Nov 4, 2017, at 4:00hrs
8. London (United Kingdom): Nov 4, 2017, at 2:00hrs
9. Sydney (Australia): Nov 4, 2017, at 11:00hrs
10. Yangon (Myanmar): Nov 4, 2017, at 07:30hrs
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(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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#ProgressTowardsEnlightenment, #Wisdom, #SavingOthers, #ElevateSpiritualRealm, #SaturdayOnlineGlobalGroupPractice
#覺悟的進程下、#智慧、#救人、#提升境界、#週六共修預告rnrn胸襟越廣大，生命的路也會越寬廣。
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很多人都有同樣的感慨：「這年頭好人不好當，幫人還要被誤會！」那麼要如何才能真正行善，去幫助人呢？」聽我來說個故事吧！！
.
很久以前，在山東的一個小村子邊上有一片大湖泊，湖邊有一座道觀，道觀裡住著一位老道長。
.
有一年的夏季特別炎熱，傍晚時分，道長在湖邊的涼亭裡乘涼，這時湖面上突然冒出一隻蛤蟆精，這蛤蟆精怪聲怪調的唱著：「讒死了，讒死了，明天四個耳朵的來餵我！」老道長知道這蛤蟆精明天準備要吃人了，於是下決心要救下這有四個耳朵的人。
.
隔天天還沒亮，老道長就一直守在大湖邊。近中午了，地面滾燙滾燙的，太陽照得人滿臉滿身流汗，老道長仍一步也不肯離開。這時，從遠方慢慢走來了一個人，頭上還頂著有兩個提把的炒菜鍋，讓人一眼看到就覺得特別滑稽，顯然他把炒菜鍋當成了遮陽帽。
.
老道長看了，心頭突然一震：「山東人把炒菜鍋的兩個提把叫鍋耳朵，這個頂著提鍋的人不就有四個耳朵了嗎？」老道長急忙上來阻攔他靠近湖邊，對方因為不能理解，氣的把老道長推倒，還狠狠的踹上一腳，才頂著提鍋揚長而去。老道長還笑嘻嘻地，很高興能救下這個四個耳朵的人。
.
說到這兒，我想問問如果你是老道長，遇到對你又踢又打的人，你是否還能有寬大的心，願意搭救這個人？
.
這個故事告訴了我們一個道理：「只有真正慈悲又無私的人，才能救人不問回報，不怕被冤枉，才能擁有廣大的胸襟和肚量啊。」
.
本週六，讓我們一起來聊聊《覺悟的進程》，探討怎樣善用自己的智慧、能力去造福十方大眾，同時也提升我們的人生境界。
.
喜歡就請分享，祝福朋友們都能夠健康快樂、吉祥自在！
.
.
【全球各地網路共修時間】

1. 臺北/北京/馬來西亞/新加坡 時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，上午９：００開始　
２.韓國時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，上午１０：００開始　
３.北美東部時間：２０１７年１１月０３日，晚上９：００開始　
４.北美太平洋時間：２０１７年１１月０３日，晚上６：００開始
５.澳洲墨爾本時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，中午１１：００開始　
６.印尼雅加達時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，上午８：００開始
７.羅馬尼亞時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，淩晨４：００開始
８.英國倫敦時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，淩晨２：００開始　
９.澳洲(悉尼)時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，早上１１：００開始　
１０.緬甸（仰光）時間：２０１７年１１月０４日，早上７：３０開始　

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。
.
.
The broader the mind, the wider the path
.
Many people share the same feeling, “It is not easy to be a kind person. At times, helping others can lead to misunderstanding!”
So how do we do good deeds and help others?
Let me share a story!!
.
Once upon a time, there was a Taoist temple in a village beside a huge lake in Shangdong. And an elderly Taoist priest lived in the temple.
.
On one particular summer, as the weather was very hot, the Taoist priest strolled to the pavilion beside the lake to enjoy the evening breeze. Suddenly, a toad spirit appeared from the lake and started singing strangely, “Yum, yum, tomorrow I will get to enjoy a sumptuous meal of a four ears!” The elderly priest knew then that the toad spirit was looking forward to his next meal – a human being. He then decided to save the person with four ears.
.
The next day, the elderly priest went early to guard by the side of the huge lake. By noon, the priest was totally drenched in his own perspiration and the floor was scorching hot from the strong sunlight. However, the elderly priest refused to leave and continued guarding.
.
At this moment, he saw a man walking towards the lake from afar. With him, on his head, was a frying wok with two handles. He was using the frying wok as a hat to provide some shelter from the sun.
Suddenly, it dawned on him that the people in Shangdong always describe the two handles of their frying pan as “ears”. He immediately tried to stop the man from advancing towards the lake. However, the man didn’t understand his intention. He pushed the elderly priest to the ground and even kicked him before he eventually left the lake. Though the priest was kicked, he felt very happy as he had saved the life of the man with four ears.
.
At this point, I would like to pause and ask, “If you were the elderly priest and the person you were trying to save kicked and hit you, would your heart be broad enough to want to continue saving this person?”
.
Moral of the story: Only someone who is compassionate and selfless would save others without harboring any hope of return. He will persist even if the person he is trying to save misunderstands him. It takes a broadminded person to do what the priest did.
.
On this coming Saturday, let us discuss “Progress towards Enlightenment” and how we can apply our wisdom and capability to help all people and at the same time elevate our spiritual growth.
.
If you like this post, please share it with your loved ones.
.
May all enjoy a healthy, happy, auspicious and peaceful life!
.
Online Global Group Practice Schedules:
1. Taipei/ Beijing/ Malaysia/ Singapore: Nov 4, 2017, at 9:00hrs
2. Korea: Nov 4, 2017, at 10:00hrs
3. North America (Eastern Zone): Nov 3, 2017 at 21:00hrs　
4. North America (Pacific Zone): Nov 3, 2017 at 18:00hrs　
5. Melbourne (Australia): Nov 4, 2017, at 11:00hrs
6. Jakarta (Indonesia): Nov 4, 2017, at 8:00hrs
7. Romania: Nov 4, 2017, at 4:00hrs
8. London (United Kingdom): Nov 4, 2017, at 2:00hrs
9. Sydney (Australia): Nov 4, 2017, at 11:00hrs
10. Yangon (Myanmar): Nov 4, 2017, at 07:30hrs
.
(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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.
#ProgressTowardsEnlightenment, #Wisdom, #SavingOthers, #ElevateSpiritualRealm, #SaturdayOnlineGlobalGroupPractice
#覺悟的進程下、#智慧、#救人、#提升境界、#週六共修預告

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