法語 20 - 故事二：《不會游泳的救生員》

本週法語如下：

「修菩薩道，以廣大願心普度眾生，所以要博學，增進個人學養，充實弘法度眾的資糧。就像醫生一樣，熟悉每一種處方，才能醫治眾生種種毛病，而這些處方必須從現在努力學起。

Cultivating the bodhisattva way means making the great resolve to liberate all sentient beings. Therefore, we need to study extensively to enhance our knowledge and skills, develop our integrity, and nurture our ability to deliver the Dharma. Just like a doctor needs to be familiar with every kind of prescription to treat various illnesses, we need to learn the Dharma prescriptions starting now.」

————惟覺安公老和尚法語

— Words of Wisdom from Grand Master Wei Chueh

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故事二：不會游泳的救生員

Story 2: The Lifeguard Who Couldn’t Swim

中文
夏天的海灘人聲鼎沸，孩子們堆沙堡，浪花拍打著岸邊。阿明戴著鮮紅的救生員帽，胸前別著一個哨子。他信心滿滿地說：「我最喜歡幫助人！只要有心就行了。」
突然，一名少年被浪捲入深處，拼命揮手喊救命。人群驚慌失措。阿明立刻衝進海裡，可是海水冰冷、浪頭又高，他根本游不動！幾秒鐘後，他自己也掙扎著喊：「救命！」

另一位真正受過訓練的救生員跳下水，熟練地拖回兩人。阿明全身發抖，坐在沙灘上，臉紅到耳根。
他低下頭想：「原來只有善心不夠，我必須先學會本事，否則不僅救不了人，還會害了自己。」

反省問題：
👉 你認為「只有熱心卻沒能力」會帶來什麼後果？
👉 如果你是阿明，你會怎麼準備自己？

English
The summer beach was bustling—children building sandcastles, waves crashing against the shore. Ming wore a bright red lifeguard cap with a whistle around his neck. “I just love helping people!” he declared proudly. “All you need is the will to save!”

Suddenly, a boy was swept into the deep, waving desperately for help. Ming dashed into the sea, but the water was freezing and the waves were strong. Within seconds, he was also struggling, gasping, “Help!”

Another trained lifeguard dove in, skillfully pulling both to shore. Ming sat shivering, his face burning with shame.
He thought: “Goodwill alone isn’t enough. I must train myself first—otherwise I endanger others and myself.”

Reflection Questions:
👉 What happens when someone has good intentions but lacks ability?
👉 If you were Ming, how would you prepare yourself better?