文／清．鄭燮（1693～1765）

總監修／星雲大師

滿者，損之機；虧者，盈之漸。

損於己，則益於彼。

外得人情之平，內得我心之安；

既平且安，福即在是矣。

──選自《板橋全集》

Peaceful Mind, Peaceful Life

Zheng Xie (1693 - 1765, Qing Dynasty)English translation: Venerable Miao Guang

To be at gain creates the cause for one to be at loss; to be at loss means the start for one to be at gain.

One's loss will become a benefit for others. On the outside, the gain is calmness acquired by others, while on the inside is peace of mind for the self. Having both calmness and peace, one is thus blessed with good fortune.

-----from Banqiao Quanji

(Complete Works of Banqiao)