虽然我努力认真工作、尽力在生活上精进修行，但面对一些无法避免发生的事，我承认我还是会怨恨、愤怒、害怕。但每次我总会明白，这些念头及情绪都是生灭无常的，也因此它们才会出现。透过静坐，才让自己的心清净、让自己的念头清楚，也明白了伤害别人时，反而把自己伤得更深。因此我试着让自己更慈悲、更良善，尽力把佛法体现出来。

　　这几年到海天禅寺学习佛法，改变了我对生命的价值观。明白我应该活在当下，因为一昧地执着过去或空想未来，都无济于事。最重要的是，我学会放下恐惧、怀疑、挫折，让当下的生活过得更快乐。再者，也因为练习多吃素食，及对工作行程和准时赴约等更有觉性，让我的生活方式变得更健康了。我永远感恩所拥有的一切、感恩佛法让我的生活充满善良与慈悲。

　　为了体悟本具的佛性，我每天静坐，让自己保持正念，并将佛法实践于日常生活中。谨记四圣谛的道理，来止息心中的痛苦与不满——不要渴望（例如降低对朋友的依赖）、不要贪婪（例如减少对饮食的欲望）、不要盲目追求自己没有的东西。还有，我以“八正道”做为待人处事的标竿。谨守一言一行，不去伤害别人，也藉此提升自己的修行。

　　我会继续精进修行、落实佛法，研读佛陀的教理，让本具真心显现。

Applying the Dharma Everyday

　　As much as I want to be diligent both in work and in life, I can't resist the reality that I would sometimes still feel hate, resentment, and fear due to some inevitable situations. But, whenever I am in this situation, I always realize that our thoughts and emotions are impermanent that's why it happens. Through meditation, I purify myself, renew my consciousness, as well as keep in mind that I hurt myself more when I hurt others' feelings. I try to be more kind and compassionate to embody the Buddhist Way.

　　My journey in learning Buddhism for several years has somehow changed my views about living—that I should not dwell on the past or the future but should live in the here and now. Most importantly, I learned to continuously empty my cup of fear, doubt, and frustrations to live a happy life in the present. In addition, my lifestyle becomes healthier after I go more on vegetables, become more conscious of my schedules, and make sure to be punctual on my appointments. I am always thankful for the things that I have, and for the life filled with kindness I am enjoying accordingly.

　　To approach the inherent Buddha nature, I continue to meditate everyday for my mental discipline and always try to practice the Dharma in my daily life. I keep in mind the Four Noble Truths to cease my sufferings and dissatisfaction—no longings (e.g., reduced bonding with friends), no cravings (e.g., food), and no more desires for more than what I have. Lastly, the Eightfold Path—the ethical conduct I follow. I always guard my actions and speech to do no harm to others and to cultivate wellness in myself.

　　I will diligently practice Buddhism by continuously reading articles about the Buddha's teachings to further develop my true mind and potential.