文／菲律賓海天禪寺護法會會長　傳返

　　二○一四年，我終於在海天禪寺遇見正法。從此之後，每一期我都每週上十堂課，從不錯過各級中英文禪修班。起初只聽懂百分之二十國語，但我從不放棄任何聞法的機會。多年來不疲不厭地薰修，讓我對人人本具佛性的真理有深刻體會。

　　每天到精舍，讓我充滿熱忱與活力，在事上理上精進用功。我把握任何發心因緣，凡護持三寶的事，都歡喜承擔。學佛、修善，讓我練習提起正念、安住當下、心不隨境轉。

　　菩薩道上，我想讓更多人有機會接觸佛法，啟發智慧、改變生命，進而覺悟本具佛性。每次開課前，我一定力邀親友、員工、乃至陌生人上課。我也恭請住持法師至公司開示，讓無法上課的員工有機會學佛。幾年努力下來，超過二百位員工上過禪修班，很多人已高級班以上，且受三皈五戒，有的發心當學員長，甚至有些人發心誦經回向疫情。很歡喜他們種下佛法種子，如此虔誠學佛，實為難能可貴。

　　疫情期間，雖然不能去海天禪寺，但我勉勵自己每天繼續精進用功。誦經是我安心及動力的來源；功德回向一切眾生，更讓我法喜充滿。閱讀佛法開示幫助我克服恐懼與逆境。靜坐更讓我對治妄想、啟發智慧、時刻安住真心。

　　幫助自己和眾生學佛，助揚大乘佛法是我此生終極目標。正精進是我邁向佛道最重要的資糧及力量。這段路還很長遠而且充滿挑戰。我發願永遠以活力與熱忱，精進奉行老和尚教誨：守護道場、弘揚佛法、普度眾生，啟發人人本具的佛性。

　　（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.）