文／佛光星雲（1927～）

美好的世界，從自己做起，

當我們埋怨人際的冷漠疏離，先從自己散發溫暖熱情開始。

無奈於社會亂象叢生，先從自己持守律法，清白克己開始。

感慨於功利主義掛帥的潮流，為什麼不從自己慈悲愛人，喜捨無求開始呢？

美好新世界，從每一顆心開始做起。

──選自《星雲說喻》

Beautiful Heart, Beautiful World

Venerable Master Hsing Yun (1927 - )

English translation: Venerable Zhi Yue

A beautiful world starts with ourselves. When we find ourselves complaining about being neglected in interpersonal relationships, we should change the situation by exuding warmth ourselves. When we feel helpless amidst a chaotic society, we should start the changes ourselves by following the rules and maintain our innocence through self-discipline. When we sigh about the trends of utilitarianism demands, why not lead the changes by being compassionate, loving, equanimous, and selfless ourselves? Building a beautiful new world begins with each and every one of our hearts.

── from Xingyun Shuo Yu

（Hsing Yun's Commentaries on Allegories）