僧人的慈悲！The Compassion of Monastic

　　有的人就想：你们出家人舒服，出家人可以什么都不管。但他们没有想到，出家人管的事情可多了，管的不只是一家，而且管的不只是一国，只要有众生的地方，我们出家人都要管。所以我们很多的时候在念经，或者修法，做任何事的时候，首先就是这样发心：“我今发心，不为自求，人天福报，声闻缘觉，乃至权乘诸位菩萨，唯依最上乘发菩提心。愿与法界一切众生，一时同得阿耨多罗三藐三菩提心”。在做任何事情之前，先要这样发心。 出家人不单吃的是有限的，穿的也是固定的，所需很少，为什么要这样做呢？因为我们中国这几年都提倡：集中精力办大事。我们的生命，不要浪费在很多无谓的消耗上面，节约下来，把广大的精力用来帮助别人。

Some people hold the opinion that as monastic retreat to the monastery they are not concerned about the secular world. This opinion is incorrect, on the contrary, monastic engage a lot not only in helping one family or one nation but also all sentient beings. So before we chant the sutra or practice a certain dharma or engage in any activity we should vow like this: “I resolve never to seek for myself the blessings of gods or humans, or the attainments of Shravakas, Pratyekabuddhas, or high Bodhisattvas. Instead I rely on the Supreme Vehicle, the One Buddha Vehicle, and bring forth the Resolve for Bodhi, vowing that all living beings of the Dharma Realm will attain Utmost, Right, and Equal, Proper Enlightenment at the same time as I.” Not only do monastic eat simple food willingly but also they are willingly to have few fixed number of clothes with less necessities. Why do they lead such an ascetic life? As what is promoted in China in recent years-devoting our life to the great and a great course. Our life should not be wasted on engaging in meaningless activities. Instead, we should save our energy and dedicate it to helping others.

爱出者爱返，福往者福来。随喜转载，功德无量。