观音菩萨手里为什么拿着杨柳枝？

观音菩萨总是手持一枝杨柳，这里面是有寓意的。杨柳在春天发芽，代表菩萨的心像春天一样长养万物；一阵微风吹来，柳条随风摇曳，又代表菩萨的心柔软悦意。

Guanyin Bodhisattva is often holding a willow branch, which carries profound symbolic meaning. The willow tree sprouts in spring, representing the Bodhisattva’s heart, which nurtures all beings like spring brings renewal to all things. When a gentle breeze blows, the willow branches sway gracefully, symbolizing the Bodhisattva's heart—soft, flexible, and filled with joy.

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佛性在圣不增，在凡不减，能明白这个道理，就是一种觉悟。成佛就是靠这个理论，修行就是靠这个知见。没有这个知见是盲修瞎炼，有了这个知见，才能站定脚跟，才是真正的佛弟子。

Buddha-nature is neither increased in the enlightened nor diminished in the unenlightened. Understanding this principle is a form of awakening. Attaining Buddhahood depends on this truth, and practice relies on this insight. Without this understanding, our practice is blind and misguided. With this understanding, we can firmly establish our spiritual foundation and truly qualify as disciples of the Buddha.

目标定在了极乐世界，娑婆世界的一切就不要跟人争抢了。心心念念都落在净土，“我的莲花长了没有？长了多少？”要着眼在莲花的“青色青光，黄色黄光，赤色赤光，白色白光”里，对于娑婆世界，吃光用光刚刚好。不要贪求，不要再吃着碗里的看着锅里的。

Once our goal is set on the realm of ultimate bliss, there is no need to compete for the temporary gains in this sahā world. Let every thought rest on the pure land: “Has my lotus grown? How much has it grown?” Focus your attention on your lotus: blue colored [of] blue light, yellow colored [of] yellow light, red colored [of] red light, white colored [of] white light. In the sahā world, consume just enough to sustain yourself—there is no need for greed or endless desire. Do not eat from your bowl while eyeing the food in the pot.

对娑婆世界要看轻一些看淡一些，对众生则要情义浓一些，慈悲重一些，这才像是要去极乐世界享福的人。我们的心要像菩萨一样柔软，在微风里轻轻摇曳，带给众生春天的希望与喜悦。

We should regard the sahā world with less attachment and take it more lightly, but towards sentient beings, we should cultivate deeper affection and greater compassion. This is the demeanor of someone preparing to enjoy the realm of ultimate bliss. Our hearts must be as soft and gentle as the Bodhisattva's, swaying lightly in the breeze, bringing hope and joy to all beings, like the arrival of spring.

----三参法师San Can Master