A Penetrating Superior Mind of Impartial Love
今日运此增上胜心，忏悔三障，欲灭三障者，当用何等心，可令此障灭除。
我们在过去几天当中，不断在说如何降服这念心？
烦恼的心，好像尘劳、尘沙一般，法水能让沙尘的大地得到滋润，只要我们能接受到法，滋润我们的心地，就「皆悉清净」。所以人人应该都要发心，从今天开始，我们要运用「增上胜心」好好的忏悔。
增上就是增上缘，刚好在这个时刻，大家有缘合在一起，能在这里共同修行、共同礼佛、共同听讲忏文。我们能了解，如何用什么方法对治什么烦恼，殊胜的因缘，所以我们听了之后，应该要发起那分很殊胜的心。我们既然知道佛法好，就要开始发愿行「胜行心」。
人身难得今已得，佛法难闻今已闻，把握殊胜因缘，以等心、胜心、深心，在佛法的道路上精进，称为「胜行心」。
什么叫做「胜行的心」？第一就是「众生平等心」。我们人都没有将众生平等化，我们都常常以为「我们智慧比别人高、比别人聪明；地位比别人高、环境比别人好。」或是别人能有那么高的地位，别人有这样的享受，一直要去追求，这叫做分别心。无论是向上不断的追求没有满足，或是向下起贡高的心，这都是烦恼。
我们现在已经听了那么多如何降服烦恼？第一我们就是要有平等心。高的没有比我们高多少，他能这样做，我也能选择他的优点来学习。我们常说：「三人行必有我师焉，得其善而从之，其不善而改之。」人家如果有好的模范，我们学起来就对了；如果有别人那种不好的习惯，我们要赶紧改。
不要轻视自己，以为别人永远都比我优秀。其实优秀或是迟钝，要看自己。好的方法我们有没有去用功？我们有没有精进？我们有用功，我们有精进，他学得到，我们同样也学得到。不过这不是自大，而是谦虚，别人那么精进在学，我也要很精进。对学不会的人，我们不能轻视，如果他发愤精进，我们只是稍微停一下，同样会被他追过去。我们要尊重未学，虽然他比我们晚来，但是有一天他也会和我们一样，会学得很多，他也能很精进。这都叫做平等心。
以平等之心与爱心，对待一切有情众生，谓之「等心」。
人与人之间有很多应该要平等看待，何况人与一切动物，我们要起那分尊众生命。所有生命都是平等的，只要他有生命，都是贪生怕死的，和我们一样。所以我们一定要去疼他、去爱他。这种十分平等的爱，这叫做「等心」。
既以发心，就不能懈怠，把握殊胜因缘，努力精进，谓之「胜心」。
「胜心」就是不能懈怠，我们应该知道自己，既然发了这分心，只要保持「发心如初」，就能「成佛有余」！一个殊胜的因缘，我们要好好把握。
深入佛法，以法水浸润心田，洗涤尘垢，谓之「深心」。
「深心」就是要深入，之前说过，烦恼侵蚀是深侵。就是当你接受了之后，它就会不断地侵透进去，那是烦恼。我们现在要说的是去除烦恼，那就要用佛法好好的浸润，浸润我们的内心。就像我们刚才所说的一样，心地的烦恼如同尘沙一般，欠法水的滋润。我们现在已经接受了佛法，我们应该经常将法水，常常让我们的心地，有佛法的滋润。所以我们必定要对佛法的潜修更深入一些，这叫做「深心」。
我们既然已经接受到佛法，我们要更用心，还要更深入法。在我们的日常生活中，无不是法，无不是妙法。只要我们去用心，每一样都是很奥妙的法。
我常常说：「慈济是一个道场，无论是四大志业，或是八大脚印，每一项都是让我们学，让我们修的道场。」我们凡夫难免都有习气，就是因为有习气所以才叫做「凡夫」。来到这里，就是要改掉我们的习气，才能转凡修圣。凡夫的习气如果不转，要如何去修行圣人的道路呢？所以要先转变凡夫的习气，才能「增心」向圣道走去。
有一位慈诚队张居士，他那天在分享，听了让人很感动。他说：「慈济好像是自己的一面照妖镜。」想到他的过去，很大男人主义，所以每天在外面应酬，都是在喝酒，喝得天天醉，喝醉了才回家，酒品不好，一回到家就是骂妻打子，所以家里的妻小，如果听到他回来了，大家都很害怕。
他说，有时候很晚回家，那些孩子如果听到他在开门的声音，大家都跑光了，大家都去睡了。他自己内心知道，明明刚回家的时候大家才一哄而散，怎么叫的时候，大家都睡着了。实在有时候心里也很懊恼，气无处发。等到天亮了之后，他自己也会觉得：「人生实在有点孤单，我为什么要做到让太太怕，孩子怕，没有人要理我。那我所有的打拼工作、应酬又是为了什么？我应该要改了。」
不过一旦到了外面，想要改似乎就很困难，不是很好改。所以过着这样的日子。有一次慈济在办亲子营，在互动之间，听到慈济的曾汉荣教授，就对这些作父母的说：「教育并非全部都是学校的事情，家庭非常重要。父母是孩子的模，你想要你的孩子怎么样，成为怎么样的孩子，你就要先成为那样的父亲、那样的母亲。因为父母是孩子的模！」这句话让他有很深刻的感受：「对啊，我作父亲做到这样的程度，将来我的孩子是否会和我一样呢？我应该要改一下。」
当时有一个活动，就是父子要互相拥抱一下。因为小时候，父亲就是这样抱他，母亲也是这样拥抱孩子。等到孩子长大了，已经有疏离感了，亲子营就是要再拉回来，让有疏离感的关系可以在合拢起来，不要再有那样疏离的感觉。所以那个时候，当父子相拥在一起，孩子在父亲的耳边说：「对不起！」爸爸也会跟孩子说：「对不起。」从此回去之后，父子的感情互动得很好，就是因为父亲改变了。
就这样一步一步走入慈济，甚至志愿参加慈诚队的培训。所以经过一两年，通过慈诚队的见习、培训期间，不断和这些资深的慈诚队的人在一起，经过九二一的活动，无论是盖慈济村，无论是劝募，无论是做志工，每一样都做了。
他说有一回他心脏病，后来就是去开刀，好在很平安。那时候太太、孩子以及慈诚，我们的慈诚团队都很照顾，大家也很关心。
他又说有一次回慈济医院当志工的时候，那天他在ICU（加护病房）门外值勤。已经中午了，他看到有一位中年人，大摇大摆的走进去，他赶紧拿了一件隔离衣要让他穿，然后他就顺口问他：「你怎么没有早上来？早上没有看到你。」这位中年人就说：「我现在是要来看我爸死了没有。」他吓了一跳，就问说：「怎么会是来看父亲死了没有？」中年人说：「你可知道，我也是一位受害者。我爸爸从我小时候，他年轻的时候，就一直打我打到大。如果提到我爸，我就恨。」当然就在那边讲了很多爸爸和孩子的家庭问题。
他听了就很惊怕，心里面就在想：「好在我已经进入慈济了，我改变过来了，不然我可能也会和他父亲一般，让人怨、让人恨。」他说：「好在我早就已经进入慈济，这段时间借这个道场来修行，有这面镜子可以时时照着我，这是一个大环境。有了这个大环境，我就不敢做坏事情，我害怕我自己的恶习现前，这面镜子会把这些都照出来。所以我时时提高警觉。因为慈济人很多，无论去到哪里都会遇到，所以我要照顾好自己的行为。」所以这几年的时间，在慈济当中，他也是一位相当精进的师兄。
这叫做「增上胜心」，忏悔，如果不是有这种增上缘，有这种道场来忏悔；还有这个可以常常看得到，让我们能心生警惕的环境。所以我们必定要好好借重这个因缘、增上胜心、增上的好缘。既然我们要修，当然我们就要往胜心，殊胜的心态，绝对不要再有凡夫的劣性，我们应该要用殊胜的心态，在佛法的道路上要好好精进。
所以我们要记得，在人与人之间，我们要用平等心。人和一切的生灵，我们要用爱心。这叫做「等观众生平等」。我们要用「胜心」，不要用那分劣性，我们人常说：「我也不知道为什么，就是学不会，习气重。」明明知道习气重，就要赶快改。所以人人都有成佛的可能，只要回归我们清净的本性，那就是与佛平等的佛性，所以不要自己轻视自己，所以我们要有这分胜心，以「殊胜的心」来更加的精进。更要有「深心」，不要今天听一听就忘记了，我们若能运用增上胜心，好好的忏悔。若能如此，三障（烦恼、业、果报）这些障碍自然就会慢慢消除。
总而言之，学佛没有其他的法门，也没有其他的方法，最好的方法就是「多用心」啊！
Today we use the Advantageous Superior Mind to repent the Three Obstructions. What kind of mindset must we apply if we wish to eliminate the Three Obstructions?
Over these last few days, we have continually discussed how to tame our minds. Afflictions in the mind are like dust in the air. Dharma-water can moisten and settle the dust. As long as we accept Dharma we can moisten the land of the mind so it "will be completely purified." So we must all resolve that starting today, we will use our "Advantageous Superior Mind" to earnestly repent.
"Advantageous" refers to Advantageous Conditions. Right now we have the affinity to gather here, to practice together. Together, we pay respect to Buddha and listen to the repentance text. From this, we understand which method to use to address each affliction. This is a truly exceptional opportunity. So after we listen, we should make an exceptional resolve. Since we know how great Buddha-dharma is we must vow to walk the Superior Path.
Now that we have attained this rare and precious human form and heard this rare and precious Buddha- dharma, we must seize this exceptional opportunity and use an impartial, superior and penetrating mind to diligently travel the path of Buddha- dharma. This is the mind on the Superior Path.
What is a mind on the Superior Path? First, we must have a "Mind of Equality". We do not treat sentient beings as equals. We always think we are wiser, smarter, have a higher social status or have better living conditions. Or we envy others high status and luxuries so we seek to obtain them. This is called discriminating mind. Whether we are discontent and try to pursue those above us or we are arrogant toward the less fortunate, these are both afflictions.
We have already heard so much about taming our afflictions. Fist, we must have a Mind of Equality. Those above us are not that far above. If they can do it, we can learn from their strengths and their successes. We often say, "In a group of three, my teacher is always there. I will follow what is good and avoid what is bad." If others set a good example, let us follow suit. If they have faults, let us correct our same failings.
Let us not disparage ourselves and think that others are always better. Whether we are better or worse depends on us. Have we worked hard to master good practices? Have we been diligent? If we work hard and are diligent, we can achieve what others have achieved. But this is not called arrogance, this is humility. When we see others practice diligently, we must also be diligent. As for those learning more slowly, we cannot look down on them. As long as they keep at it, they can overtake us if we pause for a moment. We should respect those who know less. Even though they started after us, one day they will know as much as we do. They can also be very diligent. This is called a Mind of Equality.
Treat all sentient beings with an impartial and loving mind. This is called the Mind of Equality.
In our relationships we should treat each other as equals. Moreover, in dealing with animals, we should respect all forms of life. All living beings are equal. As long as they are alive, they desire to live, and fear dying. Just as we do. Therefore, we must cherish and love them. This completely impartial love is called the Mind of Equality.
Once we make a resolve, we cannot be lax. Seize exceptional circumstances to work hard and be diligent. This is the Superior Mind.
"Superior Mind" means we can never be lax. We should know that "if we can maintain our initial intention; that is enough to attain Buddha-hood." Let us seize these exceptional circumstances.
Penetrate deeply into the Dharma and use Dharma-water to moisten the field in the mind, to wash away dusts and defilements. Such is a penetrating mind.
Next is a "penetrating mind." Last time, we spoke of how afflictions unceasingly encroach on and deeply penetrate our minds once they arise. These are afflictions. To eradicate them, we must immerse ourselves in Dharma, allow it to sink into our minds. As I said earlier, when the mind lacks the moisture of Dharma-water, afflictions are like dust filling the air. Now that we have accepted Dharma we should constantly use Dharma- water to moisten the land of our minds. So we must delve deeply into the practice of Dharma. This is a penetration mind.
We are already moistened by the Dharma. We must put in more effort to penetrate more deeply into Dharma. In our daily living, everything is wondrous Dharma. Everything is profound Dharma as long as we are mindful.
I often say that Tzu Chi is a training ground. Our Four Main Missions and Eight Footprints all provide training grounds for us to learn and practice. Inevitably, we ordinary people have bad habits. Because of these, we are called ordinary people. We come here to change our habits so we can turn away from the ordinary to cultivate the sagely. If we do not transform our ordinary minds, how can we cultivate the way of sages? First, we must change our habits so we can strengthen our practice of the Noble Path.
One day, one of our Faith Corps members, Mr. Chang shared his experienced; I was truly moved by his story. He expressed his gratitude to Tzu Chi for being a mirror that revealed his flaws. He used to be very chauvinistic. Every day he went to business functions and returned home drunk. Since he behaved badly after drinking, he would yell at his wife or beat his children. So his wife and children were scared every time he returned.
Sometimes he came home very late. When his children heard the door open, they would quickly go to bed. Deep down he knew that when he came home, they would all scatter and run. When he called them, they seemed to be asleep. Sometimes he was annoyed because he had no way to vent his anger. In the morning, he felt very lonely "Why do I behave so badly that my wife and children are scared of me? No one wants to be near me. What am I working so hard for? I should change."
But outside of his home, changing seemed very difficult. So he continued to live the same way. Then he came to a Parent-Child Camp. At the camp he heard Professor Tseng tell parents that schools are not solely responsible for their children's education. The family plays a very important role. Parents are children's role models. If you wish for your child to act a certain way, you have to set an example. Children will model themselves after their fathers and mothers. These words had a deep impact on him. "Indeed! I examined myself and thought, will my children turn out like me? I must change." He started in that moment.
There was also an activity where parents and children embraced each other. When children are young, their parents hold them this way. When children are older, there is a sense of distance. The purpose of the Parent-Children camp was to bring them closer together again so there is no sense of distance. As he embraced his son, his son whispered to him, "Dad, I am sorry." He also said, "Son, I am sorry." From then on, he and his sons got along very well. This was due to his change.
He gradually become involved in Tzu Chi, and even volunteered to train for the Faith Corps. In two years he went from a novice to a trainee. He spent a lot of time with senior members of the Faith Corps. He participated in 9/21 Earthquake relief efforts, from building temporary homes to fundraising and volunteering. He has done everything.
Once time, he suffered a heart attack and had to undergo surgery. Fortunately, he recovered. During that time, his wife, children, members of the Faith Corps, and other Tzu Chi volunteers took very good care of him.
Then he came to volunteer. One day, he was at our hospital's Intensive Care Unit. Around noontime, he saw a middle-aged man who strutted into the ICU. He handed the man a protective gown and asked, "I didn't see your morning, right?" The man replied, "I'm only here to see if my father is dead yet." The words shocked him so he said, "How can you say that?" The man replied, "You don’t understand, I'm the victim here. Since my father was young and I was small, he has been beating me. He beat me until I grew up. So whenever someone mentions my father, I become very hateful." Then this man shared some stories about his problems with his father.
These stories really scared Mr. Chang. He kept thinking to himself, "Fortunately I have joined Tzu Chi and have changed. Otherwise, I would be resented and hated like his father. Thank goodness I've already joined Tzu Chi I have spent time practicing here. Here is a mirror that always reflects me. At Tzu Chi, I do not dare to do anything bad. I am afraid that as soon as I so something bad, this mirror will reflect it. So, I am always on my guard. There are so many Tzu Chi volunteers. I run into them wherever I go. So I always have to watch my behavior." Over these few years, he has become a very diligent member of Faith Corps.
He repented with the Advantageous Superior Mind. If it were not for these Advantageous Conditions, he would not have this training ground to repent. We can often witness people like this, who remind us to be vigilant. Therefore, we must take this opportunity, this Advantageous Superior Mind and these Advantageous Conditions, to cultivate our minds. Since we are practicing, we should aim for a Superior Mind, an exceptional mindset. We must not keep the negative traits of ordinary people. We should apply an exceptional mindset to be diligent on this path of Buddha-dharma.
Remember to have a Mind of Equality toward all people. Treat all people and all living beings with love. Thus we perceive the equality of sentient beings. Practice with a Superior Mind, not with those negative traits. People often say, "I do not know why, but I can't change. My habits are deeply ingrained." Actually, if we know that, we should correct them quickly. Everyone has the potential to become a Buddha. Our pure, intrinsic nature is a nature equal to that of the Buddha. So do not look down on yourselves. Have a Superior Mind. With an exceptional mind, be diligent and penetrate the Dharma. Do not listen to something today and then promptly forget it. If we practice with an Advantageous Superior Mind arid thoroughly repent, the Three Obstructions, afflictions, karma, and retribution, will naturally and gradually be eliminated.
In conclusion, there is no other way to learn Buddhism. The best method is to always be mindful.
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