970929人間菩提英文版 Be Vigilant, Pious, and Grateful at All Times

 

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人間菩提--日日戒慎•時時感恩

 

Indeed, every day, every one of us must be filled with gratitude for Nature's grace.

We must be grateful for being safe and well at every moment of every day.

At the same time, we must also remind ourselves that in this universe, there is an underlying force in Nature that can show us its might and also its grace.

So, at every moment, every one of us must stay vigilant and be on the alert.

Look at Typhoon Jangmi.

Though the typhoon didn't bring as much damage as expected, don't say the weather forecasts were inaccurate.

In fact, the weather forecast was very accurate.

Be it the wind strength and speed of the typhoon or where it is heading and at what time, all the information provided to us was very accurate.

So, we must believe in the weather forecast and not think, "They made such a big news of"

"the typhoon, but aren't we all safe and sound?"

Exactly, it is because we're all safe and sound that we should be grateful.

Typhoon Jangmi is equivalent to a category 3 hurricane, which is very strong.

It is also very large in size.

So, it not only brought strong winds but also very heavy rainfall.

This has to do with the high and low air pressure areas nearby that have been affecting its movement.

Although the typhoon's eye left Taiwan at 4 a.m. it's still raining hard in several parts of Taiwan as the rain clouds moved north from the south.

Given the strength of this typhoon, we mustn't let down our guard and think we can relax now.

We should still remain on high alert.

Early this morning, Tzu Chi members across Taiwan started sending word to us in Hualien, informing us that they're all safe and sound.

They all said that as soon as the rain eases.

They'll go out to see how they can be of help.

For example, in Yilan, some areas have been flooded since noon yesterday.

because of continuous heavy rain.

In some places, floodwater is expected to recede by this evening while in other places, it may take longer.

Our volunteers know about this because they are very active in the community and they can get the information from their donating members by phone.

So, our volunteers are making preparations and as soon as the rain eases, they'll go out to see what they can do to help.

Our volunteers in Pingdong are also doing the same.

Today is the new moon, and we know that spring tides occur during the full moon and

The new moon, so some places in Pingdong have been flooded. So, Tzu Chi volunteers are preparing hot meals to give out to those affected.

That was what we heard from our volunteers all across Taiwan.

Tzu Chi volunteers in central and southern Taiwan have all sent news back to say they're safe & well.

Hearing that, I'm truly very grateful.

So, every one of us must know that in every second of our life, we live under the might and grace of Nature.

When we are safe and sound, we should be grateful and when disasters strike, 

(we are in the hands and mercy of Nature)

That is why the Buddha teaches us to be aware of the impermanence in life.

When the force of our karma brings about disasters like this……

The force of karma is also very strong.

The collective bad karma living beings created is a very powerful force.

(and brings on disasters like this) in our natural world.

There is also a mighty force that is unseen.

This force can have a very strong destructive power.

So, we should take up a respectful and humble attitude toward Nature.

But in saying that , we don't want people to panic about the might of Nature and be in a state of fear and unrest.

Yesterday, I spoke of how upon hearing a typhoon warning, everyone rushes to the market to hoard up supplies.

We saw that as soon as the water spinach was laid out, many hands reached out to grab it.

Why is it that everyone is fighting over vegetables?

So, it's no wonder.

In Africa, in places where there are no food, we should see riots when people distribute aid to them.

Because they are afraid they won't get any food.

But in Taiwan we have an abundant supply of food and goods.

Even with a typhoon coming it'd be over in a few days.

During normal times, we ought to make preparations for times of disaster.

So, there is a saying "Prepare for rainy days"

What need is there for these scenes of people fighting over vegetables in the market.

When there is a mere typhoon alert?

There's really no need for that.

When asked, a buyer said "It's cheaper if we buy them now"

 But how much cheaper is it really?

Because people are in a state of panic, they create such a chaotic scene.

So, I often say we must remain calm and composed.

But, see, if everyone harbors a heart of gratitude---

Buddhists should be grateful to all Buddhas. Bodhisattvas, and guardian spirits above

(for their protection)

We owe a debt of gratitude to the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and all guardian spirits in heavens.

With their power, they can protect the safety of all living beings.

So, we need to be grateful.

This should be the attitude of every Buddhist.

When we meet with untimely weather conditions, we should reflect upon ourselves and repent.

So, truly, whenever there is a typhoon, we can see Tzu Chi volunteers throughout Taiwan safeguarding every location by setting up disaster relief coordination centers and extending help to those in need, etc.

Our volunteers make all possible preparations and pray sincerely.

Not only do we take measures at each and every of our Tzu Chi offices,

In fact, in all our hospitals and schools they have made arrangements

to stand guard over the building round the clock.

For that , I'm truly very grateful.

(Indeed, everyone should live piously)

(and follow the teachings of their religion)

Even those who don't have a religious faith should live in harmony with Nature's laws and walk on the right path in life.

At the very least, they should have moral ethics and principles and be a cooperative citizen.

That's what they should do.

So, religions show us life's purpose and teach us correct practices in daily life.

So, it doesn't matter what religion you are.

(but you must have a sense of morals and ethics)

(So, it's important that we have correct views)

We truly must be grateful in times of peace at every moment of every day.

Every one of us must be grateful in our daily life.

In the midst of disaster, we must have faith and repent and also pray with sincere piety.

 

 

 

首播 每日19:45 重播 週一到週五 　　　09:48　11:45　15:15　23:00 重播 週六 　　　07:45　11:45　15:18　23:00 重播 週日 　　　02:45　07:45　11:45　23:00 群防風災幸得安 警策無常意虔敬 日日戒慎懺過患 時時感恩莫放逸 因應颱風來襲，全省慈濟人編織了綿密的網絡，一旦災害發生，可以緊急應變。證嚴上人在今天的志工早會特別提醒大家，颱風雖然遠離了，還是要小心防範豪大雨。上人也提到，大自然的法則是恩威並濟，人人都要感恩平安的過每一天，也要順應天理，才能遠離災難。 薔蜜颱風，28號下午3點40分在宜蘭登陸，強大的威力，帶來強風大雨。如今颱風逐漸遠離，威力也漸漸轉弱，平安度過這一次的風災，人人應該心懷感恩，也要時時謹記戒慎虔誠。 每當颱風警報發佈後，除了做好防颱措施外，多數民眾更會聞「颱」色變，一窩蜂的前往菜市場或賣場搶購糧食；其實，只要心靈安定、有依靠，就不會有所恐懼。 平安的日子，要常懷感恩；而面對威力強大的大自然，更要人人一起敬天愛地，時時自我警惕。

 

 

 

 

 

Regards, Jenny

思慧合十

Today's Jing Si Aphorisms:      Always having nothing to do, you are a consumer of life. Only when you are constructive and useful can you be a creator of life.

 今日靜思語:  每天無所事事, 是人生的消費者; 積極付出, 才是人生的創造者.