同體等觀 　林鈺堂

了悟同體免計較，後果先思及自身；
有情等觀弭偏執，受報造業在當人。

跋

一體觀中，無從計較。舉止後果，皆同自受。只能行益，不敢為害。等觀有情，離於偏好。造業受報，無一例外。任人行止，何勞對抗？

以同體之領悟超越世間的分別；藉平等之慧觀省卻無謂的抗爭。

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　二○○一年十月十七日
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　養和齋　　　　於加州

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All Equal in Oneness　Yutang Lin

Realizing oneness puts an end to grumbles;
Consequences thought of first as to oneself.
Viewing beings as equals avoids prejudices;
Each eats karmic fruits of his own activities.

Comment:

In realization of oneness of all there is no place for grumbles. Consequences of actions and inaction are all to be shared by all to various degrees. With such awareness one could only do good and dare not do any harm. Regarding all beings as equals would free one from prejudicial preferences. Receiving consequences of one's actions makes no exception for anyone. Let others do what they want; why bother to stand up in opposition?

Transcend worldly distinctions through comprehension of oneness of all; avoid meaningless antagonism in light of the wisdom to see all beings as equals.

Written in Chinese on October 17, 2001
Translated on October 18, 2001
El Cerrito, California

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