文／佛光星雲（1927～）

能在心中尋找和平的人，是最幸福的人；

能在眾中發揮熱力的人，是最智慧的人。

人生中，每一次的經驗都是前進的基石；

生命裡，每一次的成敗都是未來的借鏡。

解決困難的最好辦法，是努力克服困難；

獲得快樂的最好辦法，是真心給人快樂。

每日所說的言語，要是善良柔美的好話；

每日所做的事情，要得利益大眾的好事；

每日所存的心意，要有祝福他人的好心；

每日所走的道路，要能走出社會的光明。

說話的目的不在表現自我，而在啟發聽者；

做事的目的不在獨資己身，而在服務大眾。

──選自《佛光菜根譚》

The Happiest People

Venerable Master Hsing Yun (1927 - )

English translation:

Ven. Man Ho, Ven. Miao Guang, and Ven. Zhi Yue

The happiest people have peace of light.

The wisest people are full of enthusiasm.*

Every experience is a footstep into the future.

Every failure or success is a glimpse into the future.*

The key to solving challenges

is to strive to overcome difficulties.

The key to happiness

is to sincerely give others happiness.

Always speak kind and gentle words.

Always do something to benefit others.

Always think well and give others our blessings.

Always take the path that leads to a better world.

The purpose of speaking

is not to show off, but to inspire others.

The purpose of working

is not for personal investment, but to benefit society.

── from Fo Guang Cai Gen Tan

(Roots of Wisdom; *The Everlasting Light)