靜思語

要原諒一個無心傷害人的人，
不能做一個輕易被別人傷害的人。
Forgive those who unintentionally hurt us. 
Do not be someone who is easily hurt by others.

靜思語

逆境、是非來臨，心中要持一「寬」字。
When conflict and adversity arise, 
always preserve a spacious heart.

靜思語

人事的艱難與琢磨，就是一種考驗。
Hardships and difficulties in dealing 
with people and events are a kind of test.

靜思語

人都是因為太聰明了，
分別的事多，矛盾也多，才會執著想不開。
Often when a person is too smart, 
they will over analyze things, and contradiction appear;
 hence they become anxiously entrenched.

靜思語

每天無所事事，是人生的消費者；
積極付出，才是人生的創造者。
Doing nothing and idling time away consumes our life. 
Giving to others with total dedication creates our life.

靜思語

好事，需要你、我、他共同來成就。所以，不要有你、我、他的成見。
Good actions require everyone’s cooperation. Let go of personal bias.

靜思語

雙手健全卻不肯做事的人，等於是沒有手的人。 To have two good hands but refuse to work is no different than having no hands at all.

靜思語

勇於承擔，是一份動人的力量；
勇於承擔錯誤，則是一種高尚的品格。

To shoulder a burden is an inspiring force. 
To admit a mistake is a noble virtue.

靜思語

每天無所事事，是人生的消費者；積極付出，才是人生的創造者。

Doing nothing and idling time away consumes our life.
Giving to others with total dedication creates our life.

靜思語

信心、毅力、勇氣，三者具備，天下沒有做不成的事。

Nothing is impossible with confidence, perseverance, and courage.

靜思語

碰到逆境時，應心生感激，這是可遇不可求啊!

In the face of adversity, be grateful,
for such opportunities do not come by easily.

靜思語

以愛待人、以慈對人，則不惹人怨，亦能結好緣。
When we treat others with loving-kindness, 
we will not stir up ill feeling. 
And we will be able to form good relationships with others.

靜思語

只要能張開眼睛，每一天都是我的新生之日，
都是我做人的開始。
When we can wake up and open our eyes, 
each day is a birth of new life, and a new beginning to start our life afresh.

靜思語

有心就有福，有願就有力。
When there is a kind heart, there are blessings. 
When there is a vow, there is strength.

靜思語

事要有赤子之心、駱駝的耐力、獅子的勇猛。
When doing any task, have the innocence of a child, 
the endurance of a camel, and the courage of a lion.

靜思語

人生有求即多苦！如果只是一味地要求他人， 
會為自己招來無窮的痛苦。
How bitter life is when we have desires! 
Our demands on others bring endless misery.

證巖法師-靜思語

有心就有福，有願就有力。
When there is a kind heart, there are blessings. 
When there is a vow, there is strength.

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