法語 20 - 故事四：《樂隊的合奏》

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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故事四：樂隊的合奏

Story 4: The Band’s Ensemble

中文：
在學校禮堂裡，燈光打在舞台上，鋼琴、鼓、薩克斯風、吉他一字排開。小傑手裡拿著小提琴，心裡卻有點緊張。他只想拉自己最喜歡的樂曲，不太想管其他人。
彩排時，他自己衝到最前面，急急忙忙拉起快板，結果整個樂隊亂成一團：鼓手跟不上，鋼琴聲也被壓過去。指揮老師臉上滿是無奈，只能停下來。

老師說：「一個人再厲害，如果不顧及整體，只會讓大家都失去平衡。」
這句話讓小傑臉有些發熱。他忽然想到：菩薩要「博學」是為了懂眾生的需要，就像樂隊裡，每一個聲音都值得被聽見。

那天晚上，他在家裡練習時，特別去聽網路上不同樂器的聲音，模擬怎麼跟它們搭配。下一次彩排，他刻意放慢，耐心聽鼓點和鋼琴的節奏。漸漸地，樂聲流暢起來，整個舞台充滿和諧。

反思問題：

• 你有沒有過「只想照自己方式做」的時候？結果是更好，還是讓大家卡住？

• 如果把生活比喻成樂隊，你會是願意聆聽別人的「聲音」的樂手嗎？

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English:
In the school auditorium, the stage lights glowed on the instruments—piano, drums, saxophone, and guitar. Jack held his violin but felt nervous. He only wanted to play his favorite tune, not caring much about the rest.
During rehearsal, he rushed ahead, playing a fast passage. The whole band fell apart: the drummer couldn’t keep up, the piano got drowned out, and the conductor finally had to stop.

The teacher said, “Even the most talented player, if they ignore the group, will throw everything into chaos.”
Jack’s cheeks grew warm. He realized: Bodhisattvas study widely to understand others’ needs—just like in a band, every instrument matters.

That night at home, he listened to recordings of different instruments online, practicing how to blend his violin with them. At the next rehearsal, he slowed down, carefully following the drumbeats and piano rhythm. Slowly, the music became smooth, filling the stage with harmony.

Reflection Questions:

• Have you ever insisted on “doing things your way”? Did it help or make things harder for others?

• If life were a band, would you be a musician who listens to others’ “sounds”?