法語 20 - 故事五：《書店裡的答案》

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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故事五：書店裡的答案

Story 5: The Bookstore’s Answer

中文：
小芳走進一家老書店，裡頭有淡淡的木頭香味和翻書的沙沙聲。她要找的是一本關於環境科學的書，因為班上討論氣候變遷時，她完全插不上話。

書店裡的書架很高，像一面面小山。她一邊找，一邊想：「如果我什麼都不懂，要怎麼幫助別人？」
最後，她找到一本《綠色未來》，翻開裡面有關能源的章節，才知道原來有太陽能、風能、甚至生質能的不同方法。她眼睛一亮，開始一頁頁做筆記。

幾天後，班上再度討論環保計畫。小芳把自己學到的知識分享出來，同學們驚訝極了，紛紛圍過來問她細節。她雖然還不是專家，但至少能提供一些方向，帶動大家思考。

小芳笑了。她明白了：菩薩學習，就像逛書店，不是為了炫耀知識，而是為了在眾生需要時，能提供合適的「答案」。

反思問題：

• 你有過「因為不懂而插不上話」的經驗嗎？那時心裡怎麼想？

• 如果你像小芳一樣主動去學，會不會讓你在下一次討論時更有自信？

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English:
Fang walked into an old bookstore filled with the scent of wood and the soft rustle of pages. She was looking for a book on environmental science because, during class discussions about climate change, she couldn’t contribute anything.

The bookshelves were tall, like little mountains. As she searched, she thought, “If I don’t know anything, how can I help others?”
Finally, she found a book called The Green Future. Opening the chapter on energy, she learned about solar, wind, and even bioenergy. Her eyes lit up, and she began taking notes eagerly.

A few days later, when the class discussed environmental projects again, Fang shared what she had learned. Her classmates were surprised and gathered around to ask for details. She wasn’t an expert, but she could offer some ideas that inspired everyone.

Fang smiled. She realized: studying as a Bodhisattva is like exploring a bookstore—not to show off knowledge, but to provide the right “answers” when others need them.

Reflection Questions:

• Have you ever felt left out because you didn’t understand something? How did you feel?

• If you took the initiative to learn, would you feel more confident in the next discussion?