自修　林鈺堂

與其管別人，不如修自己；
管人多勉強，自省近踏實。

跋

管人誰肯聽，費神枉操心。遇事多反省，修己較易行。勉強無久長，自願便怡然。菩提勤養護，耕深實漸熟。

 

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　二○○三年四月廿九日
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　養和齋　　　　於加州

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Refine Oneself

Yutang Lin

Rather than making demands on others,
'Tis better to reflect and adjust oneself.
Controlling others often uses constrain;
Self-cultivation is a more realistic way.

Comment:

Who would be willing to listen to demands? Wasting energy and worrying just in vain. When matters arise pay more attention to reflecting on oneself; it is easier to control and cultivate oneself. Coercion could not last for long; voluntary deeds would be enjoyable. Diligently cultivate Bodhi intentions and activities; as plowing goes deeper fruits gradually become ripe.

Written in Chinese and translated on April 29, 2003
El Cerrito, California

 

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