2016年7月16日 星期六

薩姜開示:讓我們以慈悲與清明來修行...


薩姜米龐仁波切今日開示:「在此標誌著暴力、政治分裂、同性戀恐懼症、與體系性種族主義歧視的一個夏天,我們應該讓昨天(法國)尼斯的恐襲悲劇,與今天在土耳其的軍變暴力作為生命之珍貴性的提示。為了消弭這種變態,讓我們向內心去面對一己的恐懼,進而比往昔更加開放我們的心,從這良善之基,讓我們以慈悲與清明來修行支援所有受苦的人們。讓我們繼續那關於如何能夠和平地開發一更為覺悟之社會、以利益一切眾生的對談。」

Sakyong Mipham: “In a summer marked by violence, political divisiveness, homophobia, and systemic racism, let yesterday’s tragic act in Nice and today's violence in Turkey serve as reminders of the preciousness of life. To counteract such degeneration, let us look within to face our fears and open our hearts further than we have ever done. From this base of goodness let us practice with compassion and clarity to support all who are suffering. Let us continue a conversation about how we can peacefully develop a more enlightened society for the benefit of all.”

2016年7月1日 星期五

爪拉(二)


爪拉是需要有空間來讓它抵達進入的。爪拉被那種昂揚與清潔的環境甚可說是優雅而一塵不染的環境所吸引。這樣的環境是和諧的,離於混亂,並已蒙受關注,其間具有一種新鮮感與空間感。如果我們提昇和培養一己的環境,就是在邀請爪拉的能量進入其中。你可以住在樹林中的單間小木屋、或是一幢豪宅這都無所謂,但只要是你所居住之處,就可以盡心照顧它。你可以保持它的乾淨、整潔,也許還用鮮花來裝飾它,彷彿要歡迎貴客來臨。你可以在家中創造出特別的空間—或許是一個特殊的房間,或只是你公寓裡的一個小角落,你可以於其中擺設插花、書法、或繪畫,這可以是你修行的神聖之地。如果你關照那處所,僅是去那裡便可創造一種空隙感,第一念,並且為你的日常生活帶來新鮮氣息。

Dralas need space to arrive into. The dralas are attracted to an environment that is uplifted and clean—you could even say elegant—and spotless. Such an environment is harmonious, free from confusion, and has had care and attention put into it. There’s a feeling of freshness and space. If we refine and cultivate our environment, we invite drala energy into it. You can have a one-room cabin in the woods or a mansion—it doesn’t matter—but wherever you live, you can take care of it. You can keep it clean and uncluttered, maybe adorn it with fresh flowers, as if to welcome an honored guest. You could create a special space in your home—a special room or simply a small corner of your apartment. You could place a flower arrangement there and a calligraphy or picture. This can be your sacred place to practice in. If you take care of that place, simply going there can create a feeling of gap, first thought, and bring freshness into your daily life. 


Jeremy and Karen Hayward,  (2014). Sacred World: The Shambhala Way to Gentleness, Bravery, and Power (pp. 234-235). Shambhala Publications.