成蛾必經出蛹之掙扎
小蛇必經數次之蛻皮方成巨蟒
凡夫要成聖
必經世俗心態與投入菩提的角力
平安成就古來無
莫以為菩提道一定是平順的
一再經歷考驗的關卡
是成佛必經的道次第
佛子啊！
只有堅持菩提心、菩提行
您才能安渡
長成佛陀來渡化世間
莫懈怠
享受您的蛻變之痛
這是佛子新生必經的陣痛啊
二○○七年十月二日
養和齋 於加州
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Pain of Metamorphosis Yutang Lin
Becoming a moth must go through the struggle of getting out of a pupa
A small snake must go through many shedding to grow into a serpent
For an ordinary human being to become holy
The wrestling between worldly mentality and devotion to Bodhi must take place
Uneventful attainment of enlightenment is unheard of since ancient time
Do not assume that the Bodhi path will only be smooth
The passes that you constantly encounter to challenge and test you
Are the necessary stages and grounds on the path to full enlightenment
Sons and daughters of Bodhicitta!
Only by upholding Bodhi aspirations, intentions, and activities
Can you travel safely all the way
To grow into Buddhas that will convert and awaken the worldlings
Do not relax, nor wonder away
Enjoy your pain of metamorphosis
They are the pains of labor for the birth of a new Buddha offspring
Written in Chinese and translated on October 2, 2007
El Cerrito, California
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