文／佛光星雲（1927～）

我們常常將悲歡掌控在他人的一顰一笑間，將幸福建立在五欲的幻化世界中。

為一句話耿耿於懷，為一件事困坐愁城，為一個人失魂落魄，為一念之差懊悔終生。

對外境增一分定力，就減去一分痛苦，能放下一分是非比較，即能遠離人事煎熬。

無心，日日如沐春風，時時清涼無憂。

──選自《星雲說喻》

Lesser Than A Clown

Venerable Master Hsing Yun (1927 - )

English translation:

Venerable Zhi Yue and Siew-Hsiang Chow

We often place our happiness in other people’s hands by being affected by their expressions, and by seeking illusory satisfaction from the five desires in the external world.

There are times when we hold grudges because of a single word, trap ourselves with worries because of a single situation, become depressed because of a single person, or feel remorse for life because of a single mistake.

By being less affected by the changes in the external world, we can free ourselves from suffering. When we can let go of gossip and stop comparing with others, we can be free from the entanglements of interpersonal relationships. With no-mind, everyday is pleasant, and every moment is refreshing and joyous.

── from Hsingyun Shuo Yu

(Hsing Yun's Commentaries on Allegories)