走出舒適圈，快樂當義工。
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很多同修常會問我一些有趣的問題：「師父，我究竟是自己在家閉關專心修的好，還是我天天來禪堂做義工，到底哪個比較好？」
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我的回答：
「其實這兩種方法都各有好處，看自己時間去安排，但其實我更建議的是來禪堂做做義工，這件事其實是有它的道理在的。
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如果你能暫時先拋下自己私我的事，不求回報的去付出，走出自己平時的生活圈，抱著一股真誠幫助人的心，這過程不只能讓你認識更多善良的人們，還能讓你培養一顆慈悲之心，當你的生活圈因為做義工打開了，你會發現箇中奧妙的！
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當你能夠為了他人服務，能為別人著想，不再只想到自私的小我，當人性提升了，就接近神性了，這是非常了不起的。你會發現你開始有能力用善念去改變自己，變成有點接近於神的高貴，這裡說的高貴，不是指多有錢有權，而是內心自然散發的一股優雅氣質！
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多做功德、行善、布施，可以非常快速的彌補我們過去犯下的錯誤，只要你願意改變，多多走出門「快樂當義工」，起心動念都保持著純正，樂意奉獻、幫助他人，這樣我們的修行就更有實質意義了，您說是吧！
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＃禪師開示 ＃走出戶外 ＃快樂義工 ＃行善布施rnrnLeave your comfort zone and experience joy as a volunteer
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Many fellow practitioners often ask me interesting questions such as, “Master, shall I retreat at home to focus on my meditative practice, or shall I come to Bodhi Meditation to volunteer every day – which is better?”
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My response is:
“In fact, these two methods have their own benefits, so long as we can schedule our time. Actually, I have my rationale for suggesting volunteer activities at Bodhi Meditation.”
If you can temporary put your personal matters aside, walk out of your usual life circle not expecting any return for your efforts and with a sincere mindset to help others, this process not only allows you to be acquainted with like-minded and kind-hearted people, but also allows you to cultivate a compassionate heart. When your life circle expands on the back of volunteering, you will realize the remarkable benefits of your deed!
When you can serve others, think for them, and no longer only think of the selfish ego, you elevate from the human nature to one that is close to the divine; this is very remarkable. You will find that you begin to have the ability to change yourself with positive thoughts, and rise to the noble level of the Divine. The nobility refers not to wealth or status, but the natural emanation of grace and elegance from within you!
Doing more good deeds and philanthropy can swiftly make up for the mistakes you made in the past; as long as you are willing to change, venture outdoors as “happy volunteers” and maintain a pure heart and intention, be willing to dedicate and help others, your practice will become more meaningful, don’t you agree!
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