\u89f8\u52d5\u5fc3\u9748\u7684\u5bd3\u8a00\u6545\u4e8b Since our earliest days, stories have been faithful companions, guiding us through life\u2019s journey. The power of a good story lies in its ability to touch our hearts, inspiring us to grow and bring positive change to ourselves and the world around us. Stories shape our perspective, and in turn, our perspective shapes who we become. \u2605\u4e2d\u82f1\u5c0d\u7167 \u5168\u5f69\u5716\u6587 \u6545\u4e8b\u96a8\u8eab\u807d \u89aa\u5b50\u6559\u80b2\u6700\u4f73\u6559\u6750 \u661f\u96f2\u5927\u5e2b\uff0c\u6c5f\u8607\u6c5f\u90fd\u4eba\uff0c\u4e00\u4e5d\u4e8c\u4e03\u5e74\u751f\uff0c\u5341\u4e8c\u6b72\u79ae\u5fd7\u958b\u4e0a\u4eba\u70ba\u5e2b\uff0c\u7956\u5ead\u6c5f\u8607\u5b9c\u8208\u5927\u89ba\u5bfa\uff0c\u50b3\u81e8\u6fdf\u6b63\u5b97\u7b2c\u56db\u5341\u516b\u4e16\u3002\u4e00\u4e5d\u56db\u4e03\u5e74\u65bc\u7126\u5c71\u4f5b\u5b78\u9662\u7562\u696d\uff0c\u671f\u9593\u66fe\u53c3\u5b78\u91d1\u5c71\u3001\u68f2\u971e\u7b49\u79aa\u6de8\u5f8b\u5b78\u8af8\u5927\u53e2\u6797\uff0c\u6b77\u7d93\u5b97\u4e0b\u3001\u6559\u4e0b\u3001\u5f8b\u4e0b\u7b49\u5b8c\u6574\u7684\u4f5b\u9580\u6559\u80b2\u3002\u5f8c\u61c9\u8058\u70ba\u767d\u5854\u570b\u5c0f\u6821\u9577\uff0c\u4e3b\u7de8\u300a\u6012\u6fe4\u300b\u6708\u520a\u3002 Biography of Venerable Master Hsing Yun<\/strong> A mind with the compassionate vow to deliver sentient beings, Bodhi Light Tales:Volume 2 \u300a\u661f\u96f2\u8aaa\u55bb \u4e2d\u82f1\u5c0d\u7167\u7248\u300b\uff0c\u662f\u4e00\u5957\u5f15\u4eba\u5165\u52dd\u7684\u516d\u518a\u9078\u96c6\uff0c\u5171\u6536\u7de8\u4e86\u4e00\u767e\u4e8c\u5341\u7bc7\u7531\u656c\u611b\u7684\u661f\u96f2\u5927\u5e2b\u8b1b\u8aaa\u3001\u4ee5\u516d\u5ea6\u6ce2\u7f85\u871c\u70ba\u4e3b\u984c\u7684\u6545\u4e8b\u3002\u9019\u4e9b\u6545\u4e8b\u6700\u521d\u6536\u9304\u5728\u300a\u661f\u96f2\u8aaa\u55bb\u300b\uff0c\u5927\u5e2b\u559c\u6b61\u5728\u6f14\u8b1b\u4e2d\u7a7f\u63d2\u751f\u52d5\u6709\u8da3\u7684\u6545\u4e8b\uff0c\u4ee5\u50b3\u905e\u4eba\u9593\u4f5b\u6559\u601d\u60f3\u8207\u5be6\u8e10\u7684\u7cbe\u9ad3\u3002 Follow the Rules \u904a\u6232\u898f\u5247<\/b> \u7b2c\u4e8c\u5929\uff0c\u4e00\u5bb6\u4eba\u4f86\u5230\u6d77\u908a\u3002\u671b\u8457\u6c99\u7058\u7684\u7f8e\u597d\uff0c\u6d77\u6c34\u7684\u5e73\u975c\uff0c 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\u56e0\u6b64\uff0c\u6211\u5011\u7684\u793e\u6703\u3001\u6211\u5011\u7684\u5bb6\u5712\u3001\u6211\u5011\u7684\u4eba\u751f\uff0c \u9084\u662f\u8981\u6709\u4e00\u500b\u898f\u5247\uff0c\u5927\u5bb6\u5171\u540c\u9075\u5faa\uff0c\u624d\u80fd\u5e78\u798f\u5feb\u6a02\u3002<\/p>\n Once upon a time, there was a young family with both children in elementary school. Due to their busy work schedules1, the parents were unable to take their children out for short trips. However, as the children had been begging2 about going to the beach, the parents finally decided to take them out there. VOCABULARY<\/b> \u4eba\u9762\u7621\u7684\u6545\u4e8b The Human-Faced Ulcer<\/b> \u5510\u671d\u7684\u77e5\u7384\u79aa\u5e2b\u6709\u4e00\u6b21\u5916\u51fa\u96f2\u904a\u53c3\u5b78\uff0c\u534a\u8def\u9047\u5230\u4e00\u4f4d\u540c\u9053\u3002\u9019\u4f4d\u540c\u9053\u7684\u8eab\u4e0a\u9577\u4e86\u7621\uff0c\u4e26\u4e14\u767c\u51fa\u60e1\u81ed\uff0c \u6c92\u6709\u4eba\u6562\u548c\u4ed6\u5f80\u4f86\u3002\u77e5\u7384\u79aa\u5e2b\u5fc3\u751f\u6190\u61ab\uff0c\u4fbf\u4e3b\u52d5\u7d66\u4e88\u7167\u6599\uff0c\u76f4\u5230\u4ed6\u8eab\u9ad4\u5eb7\u5fa9\u70ba\u6b62\u3002\u540c\u9053\u5fc3\u4e2d\u975e\u5e38\u611f\u8b1d\uff0c\u5c31\u5c0d\u79aa\u5e2b\u8aaa\uff1a\u300c\u5c07\u4f86\u5982\u679c\u4f60\u6709\u4ec0\u9ebc\u82e6\u96e3\uff0c\u53ef\u4ee5\u5230\u56db\u5ddd\u5f6d\u5dde\u4e5d\u96b4\u5c71\u4f86\u627e\u6211\u3002\u53ea\u8981\u770b\u5230\u4e8c\u68f5\u5927\u677e\u6a39\u4e26\u9023\u5728\u4e00\u8d77\uff0c\u5c31\u662f\u6211\u5c45\u4f4f\u7684\u5730\u65b9\u4e86\u3002\u300d\u5176\u5be6\uff0c\u9019\u4f4d\u540c\u9053\u662f\u500b\u963f\u7f85\u6f22\uff0c\u540d\u53eb\u8fe6\u8afe\u8fe6\u5c0a\u8005\u3002<\/p>\n \u5f8c\u4f86\uff0c\u77e5\u7384\u79aa\u5e2b\u56e0\u70ba\u9053\u9ad8\u5fb7\u91cd\uff0c\u53d7\u5230\u5510\u61ff\u5b97\u7684\u606d\u656c\uff0c\u79ae\u62dc\u70ba\u5e2b\uff0c\u4e26\u4e14\u6555\u5c01\u70ba\u300c\u609f\u9054\u570b\u5e2b\u300d\u3002\u5750\u4e0a\u4e86\u7687\u5e1d\u8cdc\u4e88\u7684\u6a80\u9999\u5bf6\u5ea7\uff0c\u609f\u9054\u570b\u5e2b\u53ef\u8aaa\u5099\u53d7\u79ae\u9047\uff0c\u4e0d\u77e5\u4e0d\u89ba\u5c31\u751f\u8d77\u4e86\u865b\u69ae\u5fc3\u3002\u4e0d\u4e45\uff0c\u4ed6\u767c\u73fe\u819d\u4e0a\u5bb3\u4e86\u4eba\u9762\u7621\u3002\u570b\u5e2b\u6df1\u77e5\u9019\u5fc5\u5b9a\u662f\u56e0\u70ba\u81ea\u5df1\u7684\u5f97\u5931\u5fc3\uff0c\u800c\u62db\u611f\u696d\u969c\u73fe\u524d\uff0c\u4ed6\u60f3\u8d77\u904e\u53bb\u90a3\u4f4d\u540c\u9053\u81e8\u5225\u7684\u53ee\u56d1\uff0c\u65bc\u662f\u5fcd\u8457\u75db\u82e6\uff0c\u4f86\u5230\u56db\u5ddd\u5f6d\u5dde\u4e5d\u96b4\u5c71\u3002<\/p>\n \u5728\u540c\u9053\u7684\u62db\u547c\u4e0b\uff0c\u609f\u9054\u570b\u5e2b\u5148\u662f\u4f4f\u4e86\u4e00\u5bbf\u3002\u9694\u5929\uff0c\u5728\u4e00\u4f4d\u7ae5\u5b50\u5e36\u9818\u4e0b\uff0c\u4f86\u5230\u4e00\u8655\u6cc9\u6c34\u908a\u3002\u8eab\u4e0a\u767c\u71b1\u3001\u75db\u82e6\u96e3\u8010\u7684\u570b\u5e2b\uff0c\u63ac\u8d77\u6c34\u4f86\u5c31\u8981\u6e05\u6d17\u4eba\u9762\u7621\uff0c\u4f46\u662f\u77ac\u9593\uff0c\u4eba\u9762\u7621\u7adf\u7136\u958b\u53e3\u8aaa\u8a71\u4e86\uff0c\u4ed6\u8aaa\uff1a\u300c\u609f\u9054\u570b\u5e2b\uff0c\u66ab\u4e14\u4e0d\u8981\u6e05\u6d17\uff01\u6211\u8981\u544a\u8a34\u4f60\uff0c\u4f60\u6211\u5728\u897f\u6f22\u6642\u4ee3\u7d50\u4e0b\u4e86\u51a4\u4ec7\uff0c \u90a3\u6642\u5019\u4f60\u662f\u8881\u76ce\uff0c\u6211\u662f\u6641\u932f\uff0c\u56e0\u88ab\u4f60\u8aa3\u9677\uff0c\u62db\u4f86\u6bba\u8eab\u4e4b\u798d\uff0c\u4e45\u5df2\u60f3\u8981\u5831\u4ec7\u96ea\u6068\u3002\u4f46\u7531\u65bc\u5341\u4e16\u4ee5\u4f86\uff0c\u4f60\u90fd\u662f\u4e00\u540d\u9ad8\u50e7\uff0c\u6240\u4ee5\u6211\u59cb\u7d42\u6c92\u6709\u8fa6\u6cd5\u9760\u8fd1\u4f60\u3002\u5230\u4e86\u9019\u4e00\u4e16\uff0c\u56e0\u70ba\u4f60\u53d7\u5230\u7687\u5e1d\u7684\u6069\u5bf5\uff0c\u8d77\u4e86\u865b\u69ae\u5fc3\uff0c\u65bc\u798f\u5fb7\u6709\u640d\uff0c\u6211\u624d\u5f97\u4ee5\u4e58\u865b\u800c\u5165\u3002\u4eca\u65e5\u627f\u8499\u8fe6\u8afe\u8fe6\u5c0a\u8005\u51fa\u9762\u70ba\u4f60\u6211\u89e3\u9664\u51a4\u696d\uff0c\u8cdc\u7d66\u6211\u4e09\u6627\u6cd5\u6c34\uff0c\u4ee4\u6211\u5f97\u5230\u6e05\u6dbc\u89e3\u812b\uff0c\u6211\u5011\u4e4b\u9593\u7684\u5bbf\u6028\uff0c\u5f9e\u6b64\u5c31\u4e00\u7b46\u52fe\u92b7\u4e86\u3002\u300d<\/p>\n \u609f\u9054\u570b\u5e2b\u807d\u4e86\u4e0d\u89ba\u5fc3\u9a5a\uff0c\u9023\u5fd9\u4ee5\u6e05\u6c34\u6d17\u6de8\u4eba\u9762\u7621\uff0c\u75db\u5fb9\u809d\u8178\uff0c\u7acb\u523b\u8b93\u4ed6\u660f\u53a5\u4e86\u904e\u53bb\u3002\u5947\u5999\u7684\u662f\uff0c\u7b49\u5230\u4ed6\u7526\u9192\u904e\u4f86\uff0c\u4eba\u9762\u7621\u4e5f\u6d88\u5931\u4e86\u3002<\/p>\n \u7531\u6b64\u56e0\u7de3\uff0c\u5f8c\u4f86\u609f\u9054\u570b\u5e2b\u4f5c\u4e86\u300a\u6148\u60b2\u4e09\u6627\u6c34\u61fa\u300b\uff0c\u6558\u8aaa\u61fa\u6094\u8a8d\u932f\u53ef\u4ee5\u6d88\u707d\u514d\u96e3\u3002<\/p>\n \u5f9e\u9019\u4e00\u5247\u6545\u4e8b\u4e2d\uff0c\u6211\u5011\u53ef\u4ee5\u77e5\u9053\u61fa\u6094\u7684\u91cd\u8981\u3002\u8863\u670d\u9ad2\u4e86\uff0c\u7528\u6c34\u6d17\u4e00\u6d17\u5c31\u6703\u4e7e\u6de8\uff1b\u8eab\u9ad4\u9ad2\u4e86\uff0c\u7528\u6c34\u6d17\u4e00\u6d17\uff0c\u5c31\u6703\u6e05\u6f54\uff1b\u4e00\u500b\u4eba\u7e31\u7136\u6709\u4e00\u4e9b\u7f6a\u696d\uff0c\u53ea\u8981\u8aa0\u5fc3\u61fa\u6094\u3001\u80af\u5f97\u6539\u904e\uff0c\u61fa\u6094\u7684\u6cd5\u6c34\u5c31\u80fd\u6ec5\u7f6a\u6d88\u6106\u3002<\/p>\n Human bodies can develop many different diseases such as ulcers1 and sores2. Once upon a time, there was a story about a particular kind of ulcer which had a human face, complete with eyes, nose, and a mouth that meant this ulcer also needed to be fed. This story of the Human-faced Ulcer is said to have happened to Chan Master Zhi Xuan, who later on in the Tang dynasty became the renowned National Master Wu Da. \uff08\u9644QR Code\u7dda\u4e0a\u97f3\u6a94\uff09
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\nIntroducing Bodhi Light Tales by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, a monumental 6-volume set available in both English and Chinese. This enchanting collection invites readers to explore the profound teachings of the Buddha and the principles of Humanistic Buddhism. Stories centered around the Six Paramitas, also known as the Six Perfections: Generosity, Precept, Patience, Diligence, Meditative Concentration, and Wisdom. Each tale in this collection is accompanied by words of wisdom, offering profound insights that encourage reflection upon the moral lessons conveyed. These stories provide a mirror through which we can examine our own lives and contemplate how these timeless teachings can be applied to our daily existence.
\nIn this second volume, you will immerse yourself in the realm of Precept through a treasury of 15 short stories. Designed to captivate readers of all ages, this book also includes vocabulary lists to assist bilingual readers in fully understanding the essence of each tale.
\nMay Bodhi Light Tales illuminate your path as you explore the boundless possibilities of compassion, understanding, and generosity.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\u4f5c\u8005\u7c21\u4ecb<\/b><\/h4>\n
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\nVenerable Master Hsing Yun was born in 1927 in Jiangdu, Jiangsu Province, China. At the age of 12, he was tonsured by Venerable Master Zhikai in Qixia Temple, Nanjing, with Dajue Temple in Yixing, Jiangsu, as his ancestral temple. He later became the 48th-generation lineage holder of the Linji Chan school. In 1947, he graduated from Jiaoshan Buddhist College, and also trained at various Chan, Pure Land, and Vinaya monasteries, including Jinshan, Qixia, and others. He received a comprehensive Buddhist education in the lineage, teachings, and Vinaya disciplines. Later on, the Venerable Master was invited to serve as the principal of Baita Elementary School, and also the editor-in-chief of Raging Billows Monthly.
\nIn the spring of 1949, the Venerable Master arrived in Taiwan. He served as the editor-in-chief of Human Life Magazine, Buddhism Today Magazine, and Awakening the World.
\nIn 1967, the Venerable Master founded the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order, with the Four Objectives: to propagate the Dharma through culture; to foster talents through education; to benefit society through charity, and to purify people\u2019s minds through spiritual cultivation. Guided by the principles of Humanistic Buddhism, he went on to establish over three hundred temples worldwide. Additionally, he oversaw the creation of various art galleries, libraries, publishing companies, bookstores, the Merit Times newspaper, and the Cloud and Water Mobile Clinic. Furthermore, he established sixteen Buddhist colleges and founded three high schools and five universities, including the University of the West in the United States, Fo Guang University in Taiwan, Nanhua University in Taiwan, Nan Tien Institute in Australia, and Guang Ming College in the Philippines. Notably, he also established the Institute of Humanistic Buddhism.
\nIn 1970, the Venerable Master established Da Ci Children\u2019s Home and the Lanyang Ren Ai Senior Citizen\u2019s Home, providing shelter and care for vulnerable young children, and elderly individuals. He also actively engaged in emergency relief efforts, contributing to the fostering of a welfare society. Then, in 1991, he founded the Buddha\u2019s Light International Association (BLIA) and was elected as the President of the World Headquarters. Under his guidance, the association’s mission expanded, symbolized by the saying, \u201cthe Buddha\u2019s Light shining over three thousand realms, and the Dharma water flowing continuously through the five continents.\u201d
\nIn 1977, the Fo Guang Buddhist Canon, the Fo Guang Dictionary of Buddhism, and the 132-volume Selected Chinese Buddhist Texts in Modern Language were compiled. In 2017, the Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun was published, comprising 365 volumes with over 30 million words, systematically expounding the ideologies, teachings, theories, and practical outcomes of Humanistic Buddhism.
\nIn 2023, the Venerable Master peacefully passed away, his virtuous deeds complete and fulfilled, having reached the age of ninety-seven. He was revered as the Founding Master of the Fo Guang Order, and he left behind this poignant poem:<\/p>\n
\nA body like a boat on the Dharma ocean, unbound.
\nShould you ask what I have achieved in this lifetime?
\nPeace and happiness shine upon the five continents. <\/i><\/p>\n\u76ee\u9304<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nBiography of Venerable Master Hsing Yun \u661f\u96f2\u5927\u5e2b\u7c21\u4ecb
\nEditor\u2019s Introduction \u7de8\u8005\u5e8f
\nHow to Use This Book \u5982\u4f55\u4f7f\u7528\u672c\u66f8
\nStories
\n01. Keep It Secret \u4e0d\u53ef\u544a\u8a34\u5225\u4eba
\n02. Dirty Basin \u6d17\u8173\u7684\u6728\u76c6
\n03. Follow the Rules \u904a\u6232\u898f\u5247
\n04. Mind Your Own Business \u8ab0\u4e4b\u904e\uff1f
\n05. Puffin the Cat \u5077\u5403\u7684\u8c93
\n06. Choices for Life \u72af\u6212\u6551\u4eba
\n07. Filthy \u8ab0\u6bd4\u8f03\u9ad2\uff1f
\n08. No Lies \u4e0d\u8aaa\u5047\u8a71
\n09. Discipline \u53d7\u6756\u81ea\u8cac
\n10. Two Wives \u4e00\u59bb\u4e00\u59be
\n11. Sandalwood \u8ce3\u6a80\u9999
\n12. Candy Craving \u8001\u4eba\u6293\u7cd6
\n13. The Human-Faced Ulcer \u4eba\u9762\u7621\u7684\u6545\u4e8b
\n14. A Lie Becomes A Truth \u8b0a\u8a00\u8b8a\u771f\u7406
\n15. This Little Piggy \u5341\u4e00\u982d\u5c0f\u8c6c<\/p>\n\u7de8\u8005\u5e8f<\/b><\/h4>\n
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\nBodhi Light Tales is a captivating 6-volume collection of stories focused on the Six Paramitas, narrated by the revered Venerable Master Hsing Yun. Originally published in Chinese as Xingyun shuoyu (\u661f\u96f2\u8aaa\u55bb), these Buddhist Tales by Venerable Master Hsing Yun emerged from his enlightening talks and lectures on Humanistic Buddhism. In 2019, we took the initiative to adapt these stories into English as an ongoing audiobook series for the Bodhi Light Tales Anchor Podcast channel. However, our ultimate vision has always been to present them in a book format. As the original stories were concise and lacked additional details, the English adaptations were intentionally modified from the Chinese. In essence, the English tales are not direct translations of their original Chinese counterparts. To ensure that readers of all ages, faiths, beliefs, and cultures can connect with these stories, we employed several key approaches during the transition from Chinese to English, which we will elaborate on below.
\nTo make the main characters more relatable, we added background information such as their names, occupations, and personalities. Thorough research was conducted to maintain historical and factual accuracy. We hope this additional information will help readers delve deeper into their favorite characters and even encourage further exploration.
\nFurthermore, we made certain adaptations to account for cultural differences. For instance, in one of the stories, using chopsticks was originally featured, but we replaced it with forks in the English version to resonate with English-speaking readers. Similarly, silk brocade bags known as \u201cjin nang\u201d (\u9326\u56ca) in the original tales were transformed into envelopes. These adjustments were made to ensure that the stories remain relatable to English readers.
\nEach tale concludes with a summary of its morals, providing readers with a clear understanding of the story\u2019s meaning and key lessons. These summaries highlight challenges people face in today’s world and offer practical applications for daily life.
\nAdditionally, we included Dharma Words from Venerable Master Hsing Yun at the end of each story, offering readers a final nugget of wisdom to take away. These quotes were carefully selected based on their relevance to the moral of each story. Venerable Master Hsing Yun originally shared these words of encouragement and advice based on his life experiences, aiming to inspire mindfulness and guide individuals in times of uncertainty.
\nRemember, Buddha-nature resides within all of us, regardless of whether we practice Buddhism or not. Both children and adults have the power to better themselves and positively impact the world around them. Our sincere hope is that these stories will inspire people of all ages, instilling in them a sense of inspiration, courage, and compassion. May this collection serve as a source of inspiration as you navigate through life\u2019s journey toward self-awakening!<\/p>\n\u7cbe\u5f69\u8a66\u95b1<\/b><\/h4>\n
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\nThe night before, the dad gathered everyone in the living room and announced3, \u201cSeeing as you both have been very well-behaved4, mom and I have decided to take you to the beach! But before we leave tomorrow, we need to have a quick meeting, so you both can keep a few things in mind.\u201d
\nSlightly frustrated5, the son, Daniel, began yelling, \u201cDad\u2026why?! I thought we\u2019re going to the beach for fun! Why do you always have to set rules on us?! This is pointless, we just want to have fun and play around!\u201d
\nThe daughter Rosie, also shouted, \u201cYeah dad! Stop being so serious! We\u2019re finally going on holiday, can\u2019t we just enjoy ourselves?!\u201d
\nListening to his children, the dad was extremely disappointed and the meeting ended abruptly6, leaving everyone gloomy7 for the remainder of the evening.
\nThe next day, as the family arrived at the beach, they were drawn to the beautiful sights of the golden sand and the calmness of the deep blue sea. Many people were in the water, splashing8 each other and letting the waves wash over them. Others were building sandcastles or surfing. Seeing how much fun everyone was having, Daniel was eager9 to get into the water. He began opening the bags they had brought with them. After searching for a while, he could not find his swimsuit. Frustrated, he complained to his dad and said, \u201cWhere is my swimsuit?\u201d
\nHis dad shrugged10 and replied, \u201cI don\u2019t know.\u201d
\nDaniel whined, \u201cWhy didn\u2019t you remind us to bring our swimsuits? Going to the beach is pointless if we can\u2019t swim!\u201d
\nHis dad said, \u201cSon, last night I gathered11 you all to discuss what we needed to prepare and bring for our trip. But, you didn\u2019t want to listen, thinking that it would mean more responsibility12 and rules for you. So in the end, of course, no one remembered to pack swimsuits.\u201d
\nListening in, the mum added, \u201cThis is what happens when you don\u2019t listen to your dad and Me. In the end, you are the ones that suffer the consequences13.\u201d
\nAs the children could not see the importance of following rules and obeying14 their parents, the family had a disappointing time at the beach. As a result, they ended their trip early and returned home.
\nSoon after returning home, it was almost dinner time. Daniel and Rosie came to the dining table. However, to their surprise15, nothing was prepared. They asked, \u201cMom, where is our dinner?\u201d Their mother replied, \u201cThere is no rule that says I have to cook every meal for you! You can both find a way to feed yourselves.\u201d
\nAt that moment, Daniel and Rosie finally realized why their parents had always set rules for the family.
\nThis story highlights that many of us do not like rules, as we feel constrained16 by them. There is a Chinese saying, \u201cWithout following rules, not even a square or a circle is possible.\u201d This means that there needs to be a set of rules or standards, otherwise, we cannot make a square or circle.
\nIn this world, we exist and live in a society surrounded by people. Whether it be in public spaces, workplaces, or even social gatherings, we need certain conventional rules in order for everyone to work and live together cohesively17. Working in an orderly manner requires delegation18 and cooperation in order to achieve common goals. However, young people today strive to be innovative19 and different, quite often calling out for freedom without rules. They perceive these rules as confinement20, thinking it dictates21 the way they should live and work. In reality, if our freedom is aimless and without boundaries22, it can be very dangerous. Just like driving a car without brakes. As you enjoy the feeling of the speeding car, at the same time, disaster could strike any moment when you lose control of your vehicle.
\nTherefore, there need to be rules for everyone to follow within society, our homes, and in life, so that we can live in harmony and happiness.
\nIn Buddhism, we are encouraged23 to observe the Five Precepts, which are to refrain from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxicants. Many people think that upholding these Five Precepts, it is like imposing24 restrictions25on themselves. However, the purpose of these Precepts is to help guard26 our actions, so that we do not cause harm to others and ourselves. As a result, we can enjoy true freedom from the joys of living in peace and harmony with one another.<\/p>\n
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\n2.begging (v.) \u8acb\u6c42\uff1b\u61c7\u6c42
\n3.announced (v.) \u5ba3\u5e03
\n4.well-behaved (adj.) \u884c\u70ba\u7aef\u6b63\u7684
\n5.frustrated (adj.) \u6cae\u55aa\u7684
\n6.abruptly (adv.) \u7a81\u7136\u5730
\n7. gloomy (adj.) \u6182\u60b6\u7684
\n8. splashing (v.) \u6f51
\n9. eager (adj.) \u6e34\u671b\u7684
\n10. shrugged (v.) \u8073\u80a9
\n11. gathered (v.) \u96c6\u5408
\n12. responsibility (n.) \u8cac\u4efb
\n13. consequences (n.) \u5f8c\u679c
\n14. obeying (v.) \u9075\u5f9e\uff1b\u9806\u5f9e
\n15. surprise (n.) \u9a5a\u8a1d
\n16. constrained (adj.) \u53d7\u7d04\u675f\u7684
\n17. cohesively (adv.) \u51dd\u805a\u529b\u5730
\n18. delegation (n.) \u59d4\u6d3e
\n19. innovative (adj.) \u5275\u65b0\u7684
\n20. confinement (n.) \u7981\u9589\uff1b\u76e3\u7981
\n21. dictates (v.) \u547d\u4ee4\uff1b\u898f\u5b9a
\n22. boundaries (n.) \u754c\u7dda
\n23. encouraged (v.) \u9f13\u52f5
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\n
\n\u661f\u96f2\u5927\u5e2b\u6cd5\u8a9e<\/strong>
\nDharma Words by Venerable Master Hsing Yun
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\n\u5b88\u6301\u6212\u6cd5\u5982\u660e\u71c8\uff0c\u53ef\u4ee5\u7167\u7834\u75f4\u6697\u3002
\n\u5b88\u6301\u6212\u6cd5\u5982\u7518\u9716\uff0c\u53ef\u4ee5\u89e3\u9664\u4e7e\u65f1\u3002
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\nPrecepts are the jewels that adorn the body and mind.
\nPrecepts are light breaking through the darkness.
\nPrecepts are the rain after a drought.
\nPrecepts are a moated castle holding off the enemy.<\/p>\n
\n
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\nOnce upon a time, Master Zhi Xuan was on a study trip. On his journey, he met another monastic who had ulcers all over his body and smelled3 so bad nobody wanted to be near him. Master Zhi Xuan felt sorry for the monastic and decided to care for him until he recovered4. When the monastic had recovered, he said to Master Zhi Xuan, \u201cThank you so much for taking care of me. If you ever find yourself in any trouble5, please come look for me at Jiulong Mountain in Sichuan. When you can see the twin pine trees, you will have arrived at my place.\u201d
\n\u201cAll right, I will keep that in mind. Thank you,\u201d replied Master Zhi Xuan.
\nActually, without realizing it, Master Zhi Xuan had just helped an enlightened being named Kanaka.
\nYears later, Master Zhi Xuan\u2019s virtuous6 conduct won him the praise and respect of Emperor Yizong. He was given the honorable title of \u201cNational Master Wu Da,\u201d meaning \u201cthe thoroughly enlightened one.\u201d Furthermore, the Emperor granted him a precious throne made of sandalwood. After receiving this throne, National Master Wu Da unknowingly gave rise to thoughts of arrogance7 and vanity8. Over time, a huge ulcer began to grow on one of his knees, with all the features of a human face. This \u201cHuman-faced Ulcer\u201d caused the National Master unbearable9 pain. However, he did not cry out or complain, as he knew deep down that this resulted from his karmic retribution10.
\nOne day, as the pain became extremely11 unbearable, he suddenly remembered what Kanaka had said to him years ago. So, he decided to seek12 help and headed to Jiulong Mountain.
\nWhen the National Master arrived at Kanaka\u2019s place, it was already evening, and so he was offered a place to stay for the night. The next day, Kanaka\u2019s attendant13 came to him, \u201cGood morning National Master Wu Da, I hope you slept well.\u201d
\n\u201cYes, I did. Thank you,\u201d replied the National Master.
\n\u201cMaster Kanaka has asked me to take you to the spring14 where you can wash the ulcer on your knee,\u201d the attendant said.
\n\u201cYes. Thank you so much.\u201d
\nAfter arriving at the spring, feeling hot and in excruciating15 pain, the National Master sat down next to the water. He then began to wash his knee. Suddenly, the ulcer began to speak to him, \u201cNational Master Wu Da, please stop. I must tell you something.\u201d
\nIn disbelief16, the National Master stopped and mumbled17, \u201cAre you talking to me?\u201d
\n\u201cYes,\u201d the ulcer replied.
\nThe National Master kept silent and looked at his knee.
\nThe ulcer continued, \u201cDo you know that we have met before? It was during the West Han dynasty. At that time, you were called Yuan Ang and I was Chao Cuo. But back then, you wronged me. You framed18 me and the Emperor gave the order to have me killed. I suffered a horrific19 death and I swore I would get revenge20. However, in your other past lives, you had always been a most honorable and virtuous monastic, always strict in observing the precepts. Therefore, I was unable to do anything to harm you. But in your present life, upon receiving the Emperor\u2019s praise, your vanity finally gave me my chance to get my revenge. Today, right here and now, with the purity of this water blessed by the enlightened Kanaka, I wish to let you know that the feud21 between us is resolved22, and the bad blood finally ended. I will no longer seek my revenge upon you.\u201d
\nOn hearing this, the National Master was in shock, and he quickly splashed the ulcer with the spring water. The pain was so severe that he fainted. When he finally woke up, the ulcer had disappeared.
\nBecause of this experience, National Master Wu Da wrote the Compassionate Samadhi Water Repentance, a text establishing how one can repent their transgression23, and eliminate calamity24 as well as karmic hindrances25.
\nThis story shows us the importance of repentance. When our clothes become dirty, we can wash them clean with water. When our bodies become dirty, we can also wash them clean with water. When a person commits unwholesome26 deeds, if they can repent sincerely, be willing to change, and show earnest remorse and humility27, they will be able to atone28 for their transgressions.
\nVOCABULARY<\/b>
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\n19.horrific (adj.) \u6975\u5176\u53ef\u6015\u7684
\n20.revenge (n.) \u5831\u4ec7
\n21.feud (n.) \u9577\u671f\u722d\u9b25
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\n24.calamity (n.) \u707d\u96e3
\n25.hindrances (n.) \u969c\u7919
\n26.unwholesome (adj.) \u4e0d\u5584\u7684
\n27.humility (n.) \u8b19\u905c
\n28.atone (v.) \u8d16\u7f6a\uff1b\u5f4c\u88dc
\n\u661f\u96f2\u5927\u5e2b\u6cd5\u8a9e<\/strong>
\nDharma Words by Venerable Master Hsing Yun
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\nRepentance, like clear water, can cleanse the three unwholesome karmas;
\nRepentance, like clothing, can make our body, mind, and virtue august.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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