弘一大師格言╴中英版

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弘一大師格言別錄- 9 翰聲英譯


惡莫大於縱己之欲,禍莫大於言人之非。
There is nothing worse than abusing one’s desire.
There is nothing more disastrous than talking behind other’s back.


勿以小嫌疏至戚,勿以新怨忘舊恩。
Do not be distance with one’s closest relatives due to a little fault.
Do not forget a favor that you owe due to recent resentment with him/her.


攻人之惡勿太嚴,要思其堪受。
When one attacks other’s faults do not do it overly severe, one needs to think whether or not he/she can take it.


教人以善勿過高,當使其可從。
When one teaches others morality do not set the standard too high, one needs to be mindful of whether or not he/she can comply with the dogmas.


無心者公,無我者明。
Those who are without a prejudiced mind can act with justice. Those who are without self can see things clearly.




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