法語 22 - 故事六：《龍樹菩薩的因果智慧 -- 山間的因果啟示》

 本週法語如下：

這念心通達因果、無為的道理，了解今生的苦惱是過去所造的惡業成熟，甘心甘受，業障就能消除。進一步，能夠識達、知道逢苦不憂，知道的這念心現前，不隨境轉，就沒有苦惱、取捨，當下就與理相應，得到解脫。

 When we thoroughly understand the principle of causality and the unconditioned, that the suffering we face in this life is the karmic consequence of our past transgressions and therefore accept adversities willingly, our karmic obstacles will dissolve. Furthermore, when we deepen our insight and know to face hardships without distress, recognizing this mind that knows is not swayed by any conditions—right then we will be free from attachments and afflictions, be in accord with the Way and attain liberation.

————惟覺安公老和尚法語

— Words of Wisdom from Grand Master Wei Chueh

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📖 小說風佛教故事示範

故事：龍樹菩薩的因果智慧 / Nāgārjuna’s Wisdom of Cause and Effect

中文版：山間的因果啟示

晨霧籠罩著青翠的山谷，溪水潺潺流過石間。
龍樹菩薩帶著幾位年輕弟子行走在山徑上。弟子們對名聲與功德的得失爭論不休，彼此心生不滿。

一位弟子焦急地問：「師父，如果我們行善，但別人不感激，這不是白做了嗎？」

龍樹菩薩停下腳步，指向山谷間的流水和漂動的落葉：「你們看這溪水，它流經石頭，沖刷泥土，但從不計較誰受惠。落葉隨風而去，也不抱怨命運。」

他輕聲說：「世間一切，皆因緣而生。你們的善行，是否被感激，不是最重要的。重要的是——心要清淨，不隨外境而轉動。認識因果、安住當下，心自然平靜。」

弟子們靜默片刻，感受到風拂臉的涼意，也如同心中的悸動被輕輕拂去。

龍樹菩薩微笑：「真正的自由，不在於外界如何，而在於心是否明亮安住。當你們明白這一念，就能遇苦不憂，與理相應。」

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English Version: Mountain Lesson on Cause and Effect

Morning mist covered the green valley, and streams trickled over the stones.
Nāgārjuna led several young disciples along a mountain path. They argued about fame and merit, growing resentful toward each other.

One disciple asked anxiously, “Master, if we do good deeds but others do not appreciate them, isn’t it wasted?”

Nāgārjuna stopped and pointed to the flowing stream and drifting leaves:
“Look at the water. It flows over stones, washing the earth, yet it never keeps count of who benefits. The leaves drift with the wind, yet do not complain about their fate.”

He spoke gently:
“All things arise from causes and conditions. Whether others appreciate your deeds is not the most important. What matters is keeping the mind pure, unmoved by external circumstances. Recognize cause and effect, stay present, and your mind will naturally be calm.”

The disciples fell silent, feeling the breeze on their faces, as if their inner restlessness was gently swept away.

Nāgārjuna smiled:
“True freedom does not depend on the outside world, but on whether the mind is bright and at ease. When you understand this one thought, you will face suffering without distress, in harmony with reality.”

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💡 互動式提問與反思

1. 你是否曾為別人的回應或認可而煩惱？如果換成龍樹菩薩的觀點，你會怎麼看？
   (Have you ever felt upset because of others’ reactions or recognition? How would you view it from Nāgārjuna’s perspective?)

2. 「心不隨外境轉」對你來說意味著什麼？生活中如何實踐？
   (What does “mind unmoved by external circumstances” mean to you? How can you practice it in daily life?)

3. 想一想，你今天能做的一件善事，不求回報，只為心清淨是什麼？
   (Think of one good deed you can do today, without expecting reward, just to keep your mind pure.)