新春，第一粒种子　　　 编辑部整理 找到人生新能量 　　“往年年关将近，便是恶梦的开始，过年对自己而言，只是例行打扫、购物、塞车回娘家的苦差事。自从到精舍参加禅修课程，在佛法的薰修下，学会了凡事转念，反观自照。大扫除中，看见尘封已久的橱窗，会反观自己的心是否也布满了贪瞋痴慢的尘埃？擦拭窗户的同时，也擦去内心的尘垢。几天的打扫工作，家里变得窗明几净，心境上也少了偏执我慢。原来大扫除亦是修行法门！” 　　“为了让精舍充满新春的喜气，除夕前到精舍发心插花，庄严道场。看见其他师兄们，主动参与布置工作，人人脸上充满法喜，庆幸自己也是学佛之人，才能有因缘与大众共同成就这份功德，同沾法喜。有了这份正念，发现自己的花艺作品居然比以前进步更多。” 　　“有了佛法为依归，过年不再是忙、盲、茫的苦闷，而是像充过电的电池，有更多的能量，朝‘修善积福’的方向精进用功。”在佛法中找到人生新能量的普照精舍学员传温，以感恩的心，分享着不一样的岁末除旧心情。 在这里　有了不一样的生活 　　香港普广精舍学员传梵，在这里──精舍，开始了新的生活。“走在岁暮的路上，人挤人、车挤车，一如往常喧嚷繁盛，让原本热闹的街道更形热闹，大家都赶着办年货、布置新居、订馆子、吃团圆饭，接着是开年饭，务求在喜庆热闹的氛围中，人有我有、送旧迎新，来年更胜今年。新年是团聚的日子，家人、朋友聚在一起，少不了吃喝玩乐，玩牌、唱唱卡拉OK、看看影片，在各种声色光影下，旨在人人尽兴、歌舞升平、不醉无归。未至精舍前，都是在这般疲劳轰炸下，度过了一个又一个的新年。” 　　“很感恩住家附近成立了一所普广精舍。在这里，我有了不一样的生活。每天到精舍出坡、礼佛、忏悔、诵经、禅修、上课，听法师的开示，然后把听到的佛法，从法师行止上学习的身教、言教，对照到自己的身心上来，反省检讨，改过迁善。” 　　“如今的新年，是在虔敬的诵经声中，住持法师谆谆的开示里，学员互相祝愿下，展开了新岁。祈愿三界众生身心自在，同参道友永持梵行，心性调柔，毕竟无垢！” 回到清净的故乡 　　农历新年是华人传统习俗一年一度的大日子，常年身在海外的泰国泰佛寺学员传貌，是如何展开新的一年？“每逢此大节庆，第一要务就是要到庙宇烧香，乃至土地公、妈祖……大庙小庙里许愿、祈福。就这样不知所由地挤入香火鼎盛的人群中，忍受着呛鼻扑面的烟香，好似能将一年的欲望尽在此时表达，却又苦苦追求无门。” 　　“今年的新年，放下以往的方式，在泰佛寺与法师们围炉，共享如来家庭的温馨。在三宝的大家庭中，慈悲的法师为了大众不眠不休辛苦张罗一切，身为弟子的我们不忍法师们的辛劳，也在泰佛寺尽一己微薄之力，虽然有点累，但能分担些许工作也是自己的福报。” 　　“参与新春法会期间，看到形形色色、来去匆忙的大众，平时忙于家庭、事业，过年期间更要忙于应酬、拜年、娱乐。反观自己真是有福报，除了可以关掉手机，享有清净闲暇，且能参与法会，从中体会‘狂心顿歇，歇即菩提’的深义，在扰攘的迷途中回到清净的故乡。这真是自己生命中殊胜难得的新年开始。” 有“变”才有进步 　　美国普德精舍学员Michael Duncan 认为：过年意谓着一种改变，是我们检讨过去，策励将来的时候。过年，也是一种无常的提醒。 　　有许多因素障碍我们获得真正的快乐。而佛法中，六波罗蜜之首的布施，让自己体会到无怨无悔、不求回报的付出才是获得平静与喜悦的最好方法。 　　到普德精舍上课三年多，这段期间在英文禅修班发心当义工，见过刚进精舍的新学员，原本怀着忧伤、生气的眼神，经几个礼拜的薰修之后，看到的却是闪亮的眼神以及喜悦的表情。这是中台弘法度众的结果，让每个人过着有意义的人生；也是让自己继续精进禅修，并持续到精舍发心的原因。 　　在普德精舍发心的期间，曾有一段不可思议的经历，原本认为不可能的事情，竟然发生了。就在几年的努力后，自己终于和家人建立良好的关系。我的工作一直都很顺利，升迁了好几次，甚至被公司派任到欧洲。很清楚这些都是因为自己护持道场，并用功修行的结果。 　　新的一年到来，我们必须反观自照才能找寻真正的快乐。所以，有“变”才会有进步。 　 (原文：The celebration of the New Year symbolizes change. It is a time to reflect on our past and a time to set new goals for the future. For me, I see the New Year celebration as a true indicator of impermanence. 　There are so many elements that hinder true happiness. In the six paramitas charity or giving is the first teaching. I have found that giving without regret or without wanting anything in return is the best way to gain peace and happiness. 　I have been a student at Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston for more than three years. During that time I have been a volunteer for the English classes. I have seen new students enter the center with sadness and anger in their eyes and after only a few weeks of practicing meditation, I see the eyes are full of brightness and their face full of joy. 　It is an indication that Chung Tai teaches everyone the way to a meaningful life and that I must continue my effort in meditation and to donate my time to the center. 　I have had an incredible journey during my time here. I have had extraordinary events occur that were once impossible. I have finally built a good relationship with my family after many years of struggle. I have been very successful at work. I have received numerous promotions and even traveled to Europe for my company. I am aware that these positive experiences are due to my practice and for the charitable contributions to Chung Tai. 　With the New Year upon us we must look within ourselves to find true happiness. Without change there is no progress.） 每一刻都充满祝福 　　在同参道友的慈悲包容及佛法的浸淫下，找到新愿望与责任的佛门寺学员Julia DiRienzo表示：“新的一年，反省检讨自己，很清楚地，自己的重点和过去几年不一样了。 　　多年前，我的新年新希望都是‘我应该，我必须……’，往往以自我为中心。然而，今年的新希望出乎意料之外，不是那些我必须而是我已经做到的事。 　　回顾过去一年，心中充满了感恩，感恩自己不仅拥有一个美满的家庭，而且能有因缘和许多善知识同行菩提大道。 　　十分地感恩他们每一位所分享的丰富经验。他们慈悲地接纳我，不断地鼓励我，他们的包容和力量，如同一面镜子，照出了我对自己以及对周遭的人的希望。所以，这个新年有了新的愿望和责任。因为每一刻都是祝福，菩提道上每一步都是法喜，及宛若清水般的宁静。” 　 (原文：When reflecting on the Lunar New Year, it becomes clear that my priorities have changed compared to those of previous years. 　Many years ago, my New Year's resolutions were filled with "should and have to" often rather self-centered. However, this New Year comes as a surprise to me not so much because of the things that need to be done but for what has already been accomplished. Looking back at the past year, I was filled with gratitude not only because I am blessed with a wonderful family, but also because I have the chance to walk the Buddhist path along with so many incredibly kind companions. 　Each of them has brought a wealth of experiences for which I am deeply grateful. Their benevolent acceptance of my shortcomings, their persistence in keeping me on the path, their tolerance and their strength is like a mirror which reflects my hopes for myself and for those around me. So this New Year comes with renewed vows, and responsibilities. For each moment is a blessing and each step of the way is joyful and peaceful like clear water.） 　　新春播心种，一粒种子，一个希望！万象欣欣，草木向荣，普愿大众新的一年皆能寻得自己的“心”种，遍植善因；岁末冬藏，必能仓廪丰盈，展望未来更是菩提花开，福慧庄严。