理由

白水老人慈訓

調寄:牽手 語寄:理由

因為戴著天的愛因為受著師的恩
Because we're cloaked in God's love; We've experienced Teacher's grace
所以愛護著天下蒼生感恩著師的傳承
We must cherish all life under Heaven; Appreciate Teacher's Dharma
因為知道師的路因為學著師風度
Because to know Teacher's way; To learn Teacher's demeanor
所以甘願著繼承師愿重覆著師的腳步
We're willing to fulfill Teacher's wish—follow in Teacher's footsteps
因為道真的感應因為信愿不曾停
Since Dao is so responsive; Since a true wish/vow never ends
所以行証自己的承諾克服著一切的際遇
We must fulfill our undertakings; Rise above good and bad fortunes
沒有歲月可蹉跎沒有回頭的藉口
There is no more time to waste; No excuse for turning back
所以安心地勇往前走莫懷疑當初的念頭
So bravely go forth with peace of mind—don't doubt one's original intent
無明心中的憂愁纔是心路的關口
The anxiety of ignorance—is a mental barrier
也許當下看清楚會感天人的扶助
Perhaps in seeing clearly now—we'll appreciate Heaven's help
所以放下那執囿路上經驗容德厚
So let go of attachments; Experience yields profound virtues
一片真心地投入素位而行中感受
We must invest in the true heart; We must uphold our duties
因為辦著天的事因為圓著人的失
As we perform Heaven's work; As we accommodate others' faults
所以學習著辦事人員明白著道的位置
We learn to be as Heaven's helpers; Understand the aim of Dao
因為自己的緣故因為眾生尚受苦
Because we are imperfect; 'Cause sentient beings still suffer
所以最終要人我成全付出著師的付出
We must ultimately give of ourselves—in the way that Teacher gives
活潑中該守的守承辦中要修的修
Stay on guard when we're at ease; Cultivate in our conduct
自我肯定立足挺立純全德不孤
Establish our position; Excel in our responsibilities
因為歷練會成熟因為承擔才成就
Cultivation lets us grow; Commitment lets us achieve
所以是正確的路沒有放棄的理由
So this is the proper way; There's no reason to give up
所以是唯一的路沒有逃避的理由
So this is the only way; There's no reason to evade



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