雖然我努力認真工作、盡力在生活上精進修行，但面對一些無法避免發生的事，我承認我還是會怨恨、憤怒、害怕。但每次我總會明白，這些念頭及情緒都是生滅無常的，也因此它們才會出現。透過靜坐，才讓自己的心清淨、讓自己的念頭清楚，也明白了傷害別人時，反而把自己傷得更深。因此我試著讓自己更慈悲、更良善，盡力把佛法體現出來。

　　這幾年到海天禪寺學習佛法，改變了我對生命的價值觀。明白我應該活在當下，因為一昧地執著過去或空想未來，都無濟於事。最重要的是，我學會放下恐懼、懷疑、挫折，讓當下的生活過得更快樂。再者，也因為練習多吃素食，及對工作行程和準時赴約等更有覺性，讓我的生活方式變得更健康了。我永遠感恩所擁有的一切、感恩佛法讓我的生活充滿善良與慈悲。

　　為了體悟本具的佛性，我每天靜坐，讓自己保持正念，並將佛法實踐於日常生活中。謹記四聖諦的道理，來止息心中的痛苦與不滿——不要渴望（例如降低對朋友的依賴）、不要貪婪（例如減少對飲食的欲望）、不要盲目追求自己沒有的東西。還有，我以「八正道」做為待人處事的標竿。謹守一言一行，不去傷害別人，也藉此提升自己的修行。

　　我會繼續精進修行、落實佛法，研讀佛陀的教理，讓本具真心顯現。

Applying the Dharma Everyday

　　As much as I want to be diligent both in work and in life, I can't resist the reality that I would sometimes still feel hate, resentment, and fear due to some inevitable situations. But, whenever I am in this situation, I always realize that our thoughts and emotions are impermanent that's why it happens. Through meditation, I purify myself, renew my consciousness, as well as keep in mind that I hurt myself more when I hurt others' feelings. I try to be more kind and compassionate to embody the Buddhist Way.

　　My journey in learning Buddhism for several years has somehow changed my views about living—that I should not dwell on the past or the future but should live in the here and now. Most importantly, I learned to continuously empty my cup of fear, doubt, and frustrations to live a happy life in the present. In addition, my lifestyle becomes healthier after I go more on vegetables, become more conscious of my schedules, and make sure to be punctual on my appointments. I am always thankful for the things that I have, and for the life filled with kindness I am enjoying accordingly.

　　To approach the inherent Buddha nature, I continue to meditate everyday for my mental discipline and always try to practice the Dharma in my daily life. I keep in mind the Four Noble Truths to cease my sufferings and dissatisfaction—no longings (e.g., reduced bonding with friends), no cravings (e.g., food), and no more desires for more than what I have. Lastly, the Eightfold Path—the ethical conduct I follow. I always guard my actions and speech to do no harm to others and to cultivate wellness in myself.

　　I will diligently practice Buddhism by continuously reading articles about the Buddha's teachings to further develop my true mind and potential.