文／菲律宾海天禅寺护法会会长　传返

　　二○一四年，我终于在海天禅寺遇见正法。从此之后，每一期我都每周上十堂课，从不错过各级中英文禅修班。起初只听懂百分之二十国语，但我从不放弃任何闻法的机会。多年来不疲不厌地薰修，让我对人人本具佛性的真理有深刻体会。

　　每天到精舍，让我充满热忱与活力，在事上理上精进用功。我把握任何发心因缘，凡护持三宝的事，都欢喜承担。学佛、修善，让我练习提起正念、安住当下、心不随境转。

　　菩萨道上，我想让更多人有机会接触佛法，启发智慧、改变生命，进而觉悟本具佛性。每次开课前，我一定力邀亲友、员工、乃至陌生人上课。我也恭请住持法师至公司开示，让无法上课的员工有机会学佛。几年努力下来，超过二百位员工上过禅修班，很多人已高级班以上，且受三皈五戒，有的发心当学员长，甚至有些人发心诵经回向疫情。很欢喜他们种下佛法种子，如此虔诚学佛，实为难能可贵。

　　疫情期间，虽然不能去海天禅寺，但我勉励自己每天继续精进用功。诵经是我安心及动力的来源；功德回向一切众生，更让我法喜充满。阅读佛法开示帮助我克服恐惧与逆境。静坐更让我对治妄想、启发智慧、时刻安住真心。

　　帮助自己和众生学佛，助扬大乘佛法是我此生终极目标。正精进是我迈向佛道最重要的资粮及力量。这段路还很长远而且充满挑战。我发愿永远以活力与热忱，精进奉行老和尚教诲：守护道场、弘扬佛法、普度众生，启发人人本具的佛性。

　　（In 2014, I finally found the True Teachings in Ocean Sky. From then on, every term I attended 10 classes a week—all the levels in English and Chinese Meditation Class. At that time, I could only understand about 20% Mandarin; however, I was not discouraged. I never get tired of repeating each class over and over again because it helps me deepen my understanding of the Truth, our inherent Buddha nature.

　　Going to Ocean Sky everyday helps me practice diligence both in action and in mind with vigor and enthusiasm. Whenever possible, I would learn the various volunteer works so I can help the Three Jewels in all aspects with full Dharma Joy. In the temple, we study the Dharma and perform good deeds. We also practice to be mindful, to always stay with our present mind, and to not be affected by outside conditions.

　　Following the bodhisattva way, I want to introduce wisdom to more sentient beings, make a difference in their lives, and find their inherent Buddha Nature. So every term, I persistently find ways and means to invite family, friends, colleagues, employees, and even strangers to attend Meditation Classes. I have also sincerely invited the Abbess to give a Dharma talk at our office to let those who cannot attend classes establish an affinity with the Dharma. These efforts through the years resulted in more than 200 employees attending the classes. Many are at least in Level 3 and have taken the Three Refuges and Five Precepts. Some of them have volunteered as class coordinators, and some even actively recite sutras every week to dedicate merits during this pandemic. I am filled with joy that the seed of Dharma has been instilled in them. It is truly rare to see them sincerely practice Buddha's teachings.

　　Even without going to Ocean Sky in this pandemic, I encourage myself to be diligent and persistent every day. Reciting sutras gives me comfort and strength. Furthermore, it gives me great joy and fulfillment in dedicating merits to all sentient beings. Reading and reflecting on Dharma articles help me conquer fear and adversities. Meditating aids me to overcome delusions and develops my wisdom to constantly stay with the present mind.

　　To help myself and all sentient beings learn Buddhism, the foremost Mahayana path is my ultimate mission in life. Right diligence is an essential factor in the long and uphill journey towards Buddhahood. With vigor and enthusiasm, I vow to diligently abide in our Grand Master's teachings: to protect and support the monastery, to propagate the True Dharma, and to help all sentient beings raise no deluded thoughts and find their inherent Buddha Nature.）