六波羅蜜致和諧
The Six Paramitas for Harmony

文／美國佛門寺英文研經禪修班學員　傳皓

　　和合源自於內心。我了解到當自心是和諧安詳時，才能與他人結善緣。

　　我們每天在家庭、精舍、職場處理日常生活事務時，都要與他人互動。學佛後，我開始進一步了解到建立、維持人際和諧關係的重要性。當我遇到境界，特別是有挑戰性的狀況時，常會思惟六波羅蜜之理以及如何時時落實。相信透過思惟與實踐，可以在與他人建立和諧關係中取得進步，從而建立一個和諧的世界。

　　一年多前，我開始在一家大公司工作，與許多比自己年輕、且來自不同背景的同事共事。我想以有意義的方式與他們互動，但有時聽到同事們的對話不符合戒律時，第一個念頭是想與他們拉開距離。教授法師常教導我們「佛法在世間，不離世間覺。」我於是思惟：如果無法與他人融洽相處，如何能實踐菩薩行願？自己因為有因緣學佛而有了嶄新、有意義的生活，希望能以此與他人分享，讓他們也有機會改變人生。

　　我試著在日常生活中修習六波羅蜜，作為行為準則，並與他人分享佛法。在工作中修布施，給與他人鼓勵、待人有禮、微笑並適時協助。修持戒，確實完成分內工作，貢獻團隊。修忍辱，在充滿壓力的環境中練習耐心，包容別人與自己不同的看法和習慣。修精進，練習在每一刻保持熱忱，行止合宜，來激勵自己和團隊。要對自己的行為做到清楚明白，必須修習般若智慧，來思惟及應用佛法，並落實禪定以達到平靜、專注的心。依靠佛法僧三寶，我相信透過發願及不斷地學習實踐菩薩六波羅蜜，是與眾生建立和諧關係的重要基礎。

　　（Harmony originates from within. I have learned when my mind is harmonious and peaceful, I can then begin forming harmonious and virtuous connections with others.

　　Every day in our homes, at the monastery, at work, and while handling our daily activities we encounter and interact with others. After beginning to study Buddhism, I have begun to understand on a deeper level the importance of creating and maintaining a harmonious connection with others. When I encounter a situation, especially one that may present more challenges, I will often contemplate The Six Paramitas and how to practice them at each moment. I believe through contemplation and practice we can make great progress in our cultivation of creating harmonious connections with others leading to a more harmonious world.

　　Over a year ago, I began working at a large company with many young coworkers from different backgrounds than mine. I wanted to connect with my coworkers in a meaningful way but the conversations I sometimes heard were not in accord with the precepts and my initial thought was to keep to myself. The Dharma teacher often taught that practicing Buddhism is not apart from this mundane world. How could I begin to fulfill my vow of practicing the Bodhisattva path if I am not able to make virtuous and harmonious connections with others? I have a new and meaningful life because of my opportunity to encounter Buddhism. I want to be able to share this with others so they also can have the chance to change their life.

　　I try to practice The Six Paramitas in my daily life to guide myself and share the Buddha Dharma with others. At work, by practicing dana, I can give encouragement to others, practice good manners, offer smiles and help them with their work when the opportunity arises. Through practicing sila, I can do my work correctly, which can benefit the team. Through kshanti paramita, I practice patience in a sometimes-high stress environment in response to my own and others' different points of view and habits. Through virya, I try to practice diligently with enthusiasm at each moment to do the appropriate action, which can motivate me and the team. To be aware of the actions I must practice prajna wisdom to contemplate and apply the Buddha's teachings and have a calm, focused mind by practicing the dhyana paramita. My vows and practice on the Bodhisattva path and The Six Paramitas are the foundation to making virtuous and harmonious connections with others based on the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.）