佛法之真理性 林鈺堂 簡繁轉換 - 繁體
佛法基本的特性是其「真理性」。佛教的根本教義只是說明宇宙及人生的普遍道理，就像科學裡陳述的自然界法則而已。佛法指出，世間種種問題皆源於有情對其所經驗的根本體性缺乏正確的領會，因此陷於虛妄的迷執而造做種種自誤害他的行為。佛法開示，有情直接經驗的根本體性是無從把捉的——「如夢幻泡影，如露亦如電」。如果能夠體會本來只是如斯，則能自然地安住在無限一體之本來純粹裡。 由於佛法之真理性，佛法不講求盲目的信仰及服從，也沒有以「證悟、成佛」做為權威的依據，人人都可以自行探討及提出辯論，並且佛法明示有自行領悟真理的可能（辟支佛），也有不依賴經典的宗派（禪宗）。 真理不見得個個都能辨認及領悟，所以佛法不勉強人人信受奉行。希望大家都能得到教益，所以藉闡明法理及修行實踐來平等地普遍弘揚。對於不能接受佛法之有情，則祝願他們能從生活經驗裡漸漸自行領悟所有經驗之根本體性，從而得以漸漸解脫世間諸苦。 若能理解上述佛法之真理性的各種層面，則很容易了解佛法與其他各種信仰的根本不同處。如果大家普遍都尊重真理性的道理，則真正且長遠的世界和平纔有可能。
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The Truth-nature of Dharma Yutang Lin
The fundamental special feature of Dharma is its ″truth-nature″. The fundamental doctrines of Dharma are only statements on universal principles about life and universe, just as the natural laws described in sciences. Dharma points out that, all sorts of problems in worldly life are rooted in sentient beings′ lack of proper comprehension as to the fundamental nature of their experiences, and thereby they are trapped in illusive grasping to delusions causing performance of various activities that are harmful to themselves and all others involved. Dharma reveals that, the fundamental nature of sentient beings′ direct experiences is beyond grasping—″similar to dreams, illusions, bubbles, shadows, like dewdrops and resemble lightning″. If one can realize that originally it is only as such, then one will naturally be able to abide in original purity of limitless oneness. Due to the truth-nature of Dharma, Dharma does not require blind faith and obedience, nor does Dharma apply ″Enlightenment, Buddhahood″ as the source of authority, each person can search for truth on his own and bring up debates; furthermore, Dharma clearly indicates that it is possible for one to attain enlightenment through comprehension of truth on his own (Pratyeka-Buddha), and there is also a school in Buddhism that does not rely on Sutras (Chan, Zen). Truths are not necessarily recognizable and comprehended by everyone, and hence, Dharma does not force everyone to believe, adopt, follow and carry out. Wishing all to receive the benefits of learning Dharma, hence, one propagates Dharma equally to all through expositions on the teachings and putting the essence of Dharma into deeds in daily life. As to beings who cannot accept Dharma, one wishes them well and may they gradually comprehend on their own, through their own experiences in life, the fundamental nature of all experiences, and thereby gradually become free from all sufferings in the worldly realms. If one can understand the various aspects of the truth-nature of Dharma mentioned above, then it would be very easy to understand the fundamental difference between Dharma and all other kinds of faiths. If people universally respect truth-nature sayings, only then can genuine and long-lasting peace in the world become attainable.
Written in Chinese and translated into English on August 20, 2021 [Home][Back to list] |