現今資訊科技時代，要能實踐佛法、走上覺悟之路並非易事。我們的生活和念頭每天不斷被各種資訊影響而動盪不安，讓我們錯認成功及幸福是世間欲求的結果，如高收入、高權位，以及一生數不盡的財富。

　　學佛前的我也是如此，生活忙碌，我的心常常為了滿足物質欲望而焦燥不安，也因為極需別人的認同而感到挫折與恐懼，因此常常生病，生活也被妄想淹沒。到海天禪寺學佛後，我的生命開始截然不同。佛法化除了我的迷思，讓我看清一切事物原來都是無常幻化的；讓我了解因果的真理，坦然接受今生的際遇和困境；讓我也因此放下許多因我執而造成的痛苦。其中學習到最重要的知見是――人人本具不生不滅的佛性。

　　一個全新的體悟讓我的生命出現轉捩點，海天禪寺為我指出心的方向――覺悟之道。我藉由禪修靜坐、研究經教、發心擔任義工來歇下這念躁動的心。而不斷地自我覺照，也賦與我看待世界的不同視野，更成為我邁向真理、了悟自性的指南。

　　雖然我還是必須履行家庭及事業等世間義務，但最大的不同是，我對未來以及世間的成就，不再感到焦慮，而是清楚地接受每個當下。惟覺安公老和尚亦曾提示學人，學佛的目的，就是使我們的心在境界當中不受影響，仍能保持安定、平靜。也因為知道一切眾生皆有本具佛性，所以更能以慈悲心去包容他人的過失和惡行。我的情緒變得平穩，身體也愈來愈健康。

　　精進修行是安定這念心的重要關鍵，除去使我們造業受苦的貪瞋癡慢疑等煩惱，讓我們遇到外境都能夠不為所動。精進實踐佛法是重要的修行資糧，推動著我們契悟這念菩提自性、走上覺悟之路。

Realize a New Life to Walk on the Path of Enlightenment

　　In this era of information technology, practicing the Buddha's teachings and walking in the path of enlightenment are not easy tasks. Every day, our lives and thoughts are continuously influenced by various information which keeps our mind restless. We are compelled to mistakenly believe that success and happiness are through pursuing worldly desires such as more money, powerful position, and a lifetime of immeasurable possessions.

　　I had the same belief before encountering the Buddha's teachings. My life was always in a hurry, my mind was always agitated about many things needed to gain, and I was full of frustrations and fear because I needed others' approval. Thus, my body often suffered from sickness and my whole life was in delusion. My life changed when I came to Ocean Sky. The Dharma cleared my mind from many deluded beliefs. It opened my eyes to realize the impermanence of the many things around us; it helped me to accept my present life and difficulties through causality; it also helped me remove many forms of attachments that cause us to suffer. But the most important principle is that all of us have an inherent Buddha nature.

　　This life-changing realization happened because Ocean Sky offered us the spiritual guidance to seek the path of enlightenment. Practicing regular meditation and retreat, studying Dharma and Sutra, and helping out in the temple are some of the basic disciplines that I adopted in my life to regulate my restless mind. Through constant self-awareness, I see the world in a different perspective and set my life towards the path of truth and self-realization.

　　I am still compelled to fulfill my social and family obligations, but the big difference now is that I'm not anxious about future and worldly successes, and with a clear mind, I approach life with full acceptance every moment. Grand Master Wei Chueh affirms that "The aim of practicing Buddhism is to free the mind from the influence of external circumstances and maintain peace and serenity within." I'm beginning to become more compassionate and forgiving when it comes to other people's faults and misbehaviors since every sentient being has an inherent Buddha nature within. And, my health has improved since my mind and body are in balance.

　　Thus, the diligent practice of Dharma is the key factor in maintaining the tranquillity and peacefulness of our mind. It is a process to purify our deluded mind from erroneous behaviors that cause our suffering—greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt, and to not be affected by outside conditions. Just the same, the diligence of practicing the Dharma serves as our spiritual nourishment while walking on the path of enlightenment and self-realization.