離於對待 林鈺堂 學佛的根本發心是期望一切眾生早日證悟本來清淨的廣大無限；通常稱此為「菩提發心」或「菩提心」。 修行佛法者會遇到形形色色的各種眾生，而他們所提請的問題、指導與祈禱事項更是五花八門。修行久了，請求加被的問題與有關眾生的數目也都是像泉源一般，無從計及。因此，行者不可能去查驗事實如何，也不可能去計較事情之輕重、大小，更無從顧及有無供養，因為是義務的法務。 唯一能秉持的原則是：基於菩提發心，離於對待，而一視同仁地依所求來回應以正法的觀點及作法，並且平等地應所求向佛祈求最佳的結果，但不夾雜行者「自以為是」的提議。 這樣離於對待的行持可以藉佛法及佛恩以利益眾生，而不會形成行者自心偏頗的行徑。因為離於對待，雖然面對繁雜的世間，行者心地一直單純，不需多加顧慮，而能在覺道上藉由從事法務來精進、成長。
二○一八年四月十一日
Free from Dualistic Reactions Yutang Lin
The fundamental aspiration of a Dharma practitioner is to aspire toward the sooner realization of original purity in limitless openness for each and every sentient being. Usually, this is called as the ″Bodhi Aspiration″ or ″Bodhicitta″. A Dharma practitioner may encounter all sorts of sentient beings, and the questions brought up, guidance sought, and matters asked to pray for are myriads in varieties. As one proceeds longer on the enlightenment path, the number of requests for blessings and the number of sentient beings related to the requests are like a flowing fountain, impossible to count. Hence, it is impossible for such a Dharma practitioner to engage in verifying relevant facts, to weigh matters on seriousness or importance, or to take into consideration if there is offering or not because the Dharma services are voluntary and free. The only principle that a Dharma practitioner can uphold in Dharma services is: This kind of Dharma service, which is free from dualistic reactions, will benefit sentient beings through Dharma teachings and Buddhas′ blessings, without forming devious paths born of a Dharma practitioner′s personal prejudices. Since it is free from dualistic reactions, even though confronting a complicated worldly environment, a Dharma practitioner can still sustain simplicity and purity of mind, without adding further considerations and weighing. Thus, such a Dharma practitioner may advance diligently on the enlightenment path through engaging in Dharma services, and then gradually become mature in spiritual attainments.
Written in Chinese and translated into English on April 11, 2018
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