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1. 需要的不多,想要的太多。 B /3~[ '
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Our needs are few; our wants are many. ::02?
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2. 知恩報恩為先,利人便是利己。 (9( xJ)
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To be grateful and repay kindness—this is first; to benefit others is to benefit ourselves. Ay6T*Nu`
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3. 盡心盡力第一,不爭你我多少。 z^gz kXx7
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Devote wholehearted effort without calculating who does or gains more. :|k!hG
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4. 慈悲沒有敵人,智慧不起煩惱。 }P%gwgPK
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Kindness and compassion have no enemies; wisdom engenders no vexations. wT+60X'
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5. 忙人時間最多,勤勞健康最好。 mQ}\ptdfV
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The busy make the most of time; the diligent enjoy the best of health. chD7^&5]
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6. 佈施的人有福,行善的人快樂。 zx"EAF{
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Those who give selflessly are blessed; those who do good deeds are happy. hU(
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7. 心量要大,自我要小。 +e>G V61
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Cultivate a big heart—but a small ego. +1qvT_
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8. 要能放下,才能提起。提放自如,是自在人。 TuCHD~rb
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To take on anything, one must first be able to let go. One is truly free who can take on and let go of anything in peace. YRZw|H{>t
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9. 識人識已識進退,時時身心平安;知福惜福多培福,處處廣結善緣。 (:~_#BA
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Know yourself and others, and the ways of the world, so as to have a peaceful body and mind. Recognize, cherish, and nurture your blessings, and seize every chance to be of service. /oe0
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10. 提得起放得下,年年吉祥如意;用智慧種福田,日日都是好日。 C`Vuw|Xl
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For those who can take things on and let them go in peace, every year is an auspicious year. For those who can sow with wisdom the seeds of blessings, every day is a good day. !^L}LtqHI
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11. 身心常放鬆,逢人面帶笑;放鬆能使我們身心健康,帶笑容易增進彼此友誼。 (*eX'^Q)d
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Maintain a relaxed body and mind, and meet and greet with a smile. Relaxation enhances physical and mental health, and a smiling face promotes friendship. *]q`:~u2
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12. 話到口邊想一想,講話之前慢半拍。不是不說,而是要惜言慎語。 ;QuxTmWp^
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Before you open your mouth to speak, think twice and chew your words carefully. The point is not to hold your peace, but to speak with discretion and prudence. !#]kzS0
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13. 在生活中,不妨養成:「能有,很好;沒有,也沒關係」的想法,便能轉苦為樂,便會比較自在了。 YVRE9
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Try to cultivate this attitude in life: if I can have what I want, that’s good; if I can’t, that’s fine too. This will help us turn our suffering into joy, and live a happier life. "o;%em*Bc
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14. 四安:安心、安身、安家、安業。 |#*+#27
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To uplift our character, begin with cultivating peace in mind, body, family, and activity. w
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15. 四要:需要、想要、能要、該要。 `mAYK)N
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In dealing with your heart’s desire, ask yourself these questions: Do I need it, or do I want it? Can I acquire it? Should I acquire it? i)@vHh82
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16. 四感:感恩、感謝、感化、感動。 $aXYtHI
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To get along with others, we must feel grateful for events that help us grow, feel thankful for chances to hone ourselves, reform ourselves through the Dharma, and inspire others through exemplary behavior. ~:!&