佔有與比較 林鈺堂 簡繁轉換 - 繁體

我執何在難捉摸,且觀佔有及比較;
一覺難過即捨念,久後心地漸看開。

佛法教示當去我執,但個人之我執何在往往不易覺察,遑論省悟。一般而言,從「心思佔有」及「與人較量」這兩項上,容易察覺自心的執著所在。欲修去執,不妨先在這兩項上注意,一覺有執,便當放捨。


                       二○○五年四月廿四日
                       養和齋   於加州


Possession and Comparison  Yutang Lin

It's hard to put a hold on where grasping-to-self lies.
Just watch ideas of possession or comparison arise.
As soon as ill feeling sensed, drop the idea right away.
Eventually through this way one's outlook will open up.

Comment:

Dharma teaches that one should renounce grasping to the idea of a self. Nevertheless, for each individual it is usually very difficult to realize where one's own grasping lies, not to mention to be able to reflect and comprehend its vanity. In general, it would be easier to detect one's own grasping in the areas of "intending to possess" and "comparing with others." In order to practice renunciation of grasping one could begin with paying attention to these two areas; as soon as grasping is sensed drop it right away.


Written in Chinese on April 24, 2005
Translated on April 25, 2005
El Cerrito, California


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