盈珍鉛筆素描 - 阿彌陀佛
Ying Chen pencil drawing - Amitabha
多年前閱讀陳柏達居士的著作
（關於因果報應與修善改變命運 ）
與淨空法師法語續編。
當時懷著研究哲學的心情 ⋯
然而，淨空法師開示
佛法並非哲學 。
哲學都是二元的，有能有所，
佛法沒有能所。
能所不二，
它不是哲學。
哲學有能有所，
有能覺，有所覺，
這些都是屬於哲學的範圍。
佛法講能覺與所覺是一不是二。
這個道理在佛教唯識經論中
講的非常透徹,
它講的三細相，
無明不覺生三細，
其中第一個是無明業相，
無明就是動，
這一動就有能見相，
經中叫做見分，
由能見相變現出來的所見就是相分，
見相同源，是同一個本体，
所以它是一，不是二，
這些就不在晢學範圍之內。
佛教是佛陀智覺宇宙人生的教育，
是智慧覺悟的教育。
修學佛之初
覺得似乎很難。
蹉跎了很多年。
直到聽淨空法師講經說法
詮釋非常詳盡，
讓我在初學時困難障礙的途中
找到了明燈。
認識佛法，修行學佛，
是一種殊勝的因緣。
使我瞭解到生命的真諦，
感受到慈悲的法喜。
我感悟到其實現實生活就是
修行道場。
處於亂世更要謹言慎行，
不受迷惑，放下妄想，
卻除我執、煩惱、習氣，
以純真的心修學，增長智慧，
守戒行善。
每天早晚以感恩心祈禱禮佛。
也為眾生親友祈福。
將修行念佛功德
迴向一切眾生與冤親債主，
還有我們關心的親友。
祈願功德圓滿，時日將至時
阿彌陀佛慈悲接引我至佛國淨土。
存好心，做好人，
是佛弟子的基本，
也是我們應有的願力。
同時要時時觀照反省、感恩，
以清淨、真誠、慈悲心修善業。
這些年來學佛茹素，
已漸看開、看淡人生的無常。
隨緣（不是隨便、隨波逐流，
而且以平常心
從容面對得失與成敗。）
不攀緣，無貪念，
修行一定會進步，
心靈自然會清淨自在。
謹以此淺薄的心得與您互勉。
Years ago,
I read the works of Lay Buddhist Chen Boda （ about karma is real,
what goes around comes around.
And our actions can change
our destiny. Doing good deeds can
improve our future. )
Also Venerable Master Chin Kung explain the Dharma （ Continuing Compilation ）
with the mindset of studying philosophy…
However, Master Chin Kung taught：
Buddhism is not philosophy.
Philosophy is always dualistic,
having a subject and an object;
Buddhism has no subject-object division.
Subject and object are non-dual;
Therefore,
Buddhism is not philosophy.
Philosophy encompasses capacity and achievement, the awareness of capability and the awareness of achievement;
all of these fall within the scope of philosophy.
Subject and object are non-dual.
This principle is thoroughly explained in the Buddhist Yogācāra scriptures and treatises.
The three subtleties -
Ignorance gives rise to the three subtle aspects.
First of all is the subtle mark of karma, resulted from ignorance.
Ignorance is movement.
This mouvement alone can reveal
it’s from, which is called the
"Division of seing " in the scriptures.
The division of characteristics is what is manifested from the perceived aspect.
Seeing the same origin means
it is the same ultimate reality (or substance),
so it is one, not two.
These are thus beyond the scope of philosophy.
Buddhism is the education of the
Buddha’s ultimate awareness of the
universe and human life;
it is an education of wisdom and enlightenment.
At the beginning of my practicing Buddhism,
It seems hard to me.
Many years have passed.
Until I listened to Master Chin Kung's lectures on the sutras, which provided extremely detailed explanations,
that I found a guiding light amidst the difficulties and obstacles of my early practice.
Learning the Dharma and practicing Buddhism
is a wondrous affinity.
I understand the true meaning of life
and experience the joyful Dharma-bliss
of compassion.
I have realized that real life is actually
a place for spiritual practice.
Especially in chaotic times,
we must be even more cautious
in our behavior,
remain unconfused,
let go of delusions,
eliminate self-attachment, afflictions,
and bad habits,
practice with a pure heart,
grow in wisdom, and uphold precepts
while doing good.
Every morning or evening,
I pray to the Buddha with a heart of gratitude.
I also pray for the well-being
of all sentient beings and loved ones.
I dedicate the merits of my spiritual practice and Buddha-name recitation to all sentient beings, my karmic creditors, and the family and friends we care about.
I pray that when my merits are fulfilled
and the time eventually comes,
Amitabha Buddha with great compassion
will guide me to the Pure Land of
Ultimate Bliss.
Keeping a good heart
and being a good person
is the foundation of a Buddhist disciple,
and it is also the aspiration
we ought to have.
At the same time, we must constantly contemplate, reflect, and be grateful, practicing wholesome deeds with a pure, sincere, and compassionate mind.
Over the years of practicing Buddhism
and maintaining a vegetarian diet,
I have gradually learned to let go
and view the impermanence of life
with detachment.
Follow fate ( It's not about being casual
or going with the flow,
but about facing gains and losses, successes and failures with a calm mind. )
without forcing attachments
or harboring greedy desires -
such practice will surely progress,
and the mind will naturally become pure
and at ease.
I sincerely share these humble insights
as a mutual encouragement for you.
