星雲說喻 中英對照版（5）Bodhi Light Tales：Volume 5（附QR Code線上音檔）

The Peaceful Orchids 禪師與蘭花
金代禪師很喜歡蘭花，他種了許多名貴品種的蘭花，細心呵護，視之如命。有一天他要外出，囑咐徒弟們要好好照顧蘭花。不料，有一次在澆水時，其中一個徒弟不小心絆倒了蘭花架，霎時，如大珠小珠落地，瓦破花碎，一片狼藉。闖禍的徒弟，手足無措，不知如何是好！
金代禪師回來時，這個徒弟趕快跪在師父的面前懺悔：「師父，我把您心愛的蘭花摔得支離破碎，我願意接受任何的處罰，請求師父慈悲，不要生氣！」

金代禪師聽完徒弟的話，淡然地回答：「我種蘭花，一是為了供養佛祖，二是為了美化環境，我不是為了生氣來種蘭花的。」

我們來到世間，不是為生氣而來， 也不是為了煩惱來的。就像夫妻的因緣， 兒女的教養，朋友的交往，同事的關係， 能以金代禪師「我不是為了生氣來種蘭花」為鑑，彼此就沒有誤會和爭執。

心中有歡喜的人，處處是賞心悅目的景色；心中有禪味的人，耳聞是八萬四千的詩偈，心中有佛的人， 見人見事都是善人共聚。
「不是為了生氣來到人間」，這句話為我們趕走黑暗的情緒，開啟心靈歡喜、無憂、安樂、和平的寶盒。

Once upon a time, there lived a Chan Master named Jin Dai. He loved orchids and planted all sorts of different types. When his time was not occupied1 by giving Buddhist talks, he would spend time taking care of his flowers, because they were as important to him as his own life.
One day, he had to make a trip out of town for a Dharma Service2 and would not be back for a few days. He worried that while he was gone, his orchids would be left unattended3. And so, he specifically asked one of his disciples to take good care of his orchids. After giving instructions4 to this Disciple, he left the monastery to attend the Dharma Service.
As instructed by his Master, the Disciple watered the orchids every day. On a particular day, as the Disciple was watering the orchids, he found there were bees in the orchids. And he panicked5 and jumped backward, which caused him to knock down a whole row of orchid pots. The pots fell to the ground,shattering6 into pieces.
The Disciple felt so terrible, and did not know what else to do but to wait until his Master returned and owned up to his mistake.
The next day, when the Chan Master returned from his trip, the Disciple went to him and confessed7, “Master, I am so sorry that I have ruined your beloved orchids. Please punish me, and I will willingly accept. I beg for your compassion and please don’t be furious8 with me!”
The Chan Master, upon hearing his disciple’s plea9, remained tranquil10 and calm. He responded, “Indeed, the orchids are beautiful and I love them very much. However, I planted them for two reasons: One is to make offerings to the Buddhas, and two is to make our surroundings more beautiful. I most certainly did not plant these orchids in order to get angry.”
This story highlights an important message, that is, we have not come into this world to get angry, nor have we come to this world to accumulate11 worries. This is a good reminder. If we can remember the Chan Master’s attitude of “I have not planted the orchids just to get angry.” Then we can avoid misunderstandings and conflicts12 in our interpersonal13 relationships, such as with our parents, friends, colleagues, and family.
If we have joy in our hearts, everywhere we go is pleasant. If we have Chan in our hearts, every sound we hear is poetic. If we have the Buddha in our hearts, every person and situation we meet is with kindness.
“We have not come into this world just to get angry.” This can be useful to change our perspectives14 when we are feeling down, as it can open us to spiritual15 joy, peace, and happiness.
In Buddhist practices, offerings to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha are typically with objects such as a lit candle, burning incense, flowers, food, fruit, water, and many more.
Flowers are used as offerings because they are the most beautiful things in the world. When we offer flowers to the Buddhas, Dharma, and Sangha, we do so with utmost sincerity16. And when the flowers fade, it is also a reminder that all things in this world also fade in time. This is a teaching of “whatever is of the nature to arise is also of the nature to cease17,” this is also known as the law of impermanence18.

VOCABULARY
1. occupied (adj.) 被占有的；忙於
2. Dharma Service (n.) 法會
3. unattended (adj.) 無人照料的
4. instructions (n.) 操作說明
5. panicked (v.) 驚慌
6. shattering (v.) 打碎；粉碎
7. confessed (v.) 承認；懺悔
8. furious (adj.) 氣憤的
9. plea (n.) 懇求
10. tranquil (adj.) 平靜的
11.accumulate (v.) 積累
12.conflicts (n.) 衝突；爭執
13.interpersonal (adj.) 人際的
14.perspectives (n.) 觀點；想法
15.spiritual (adj.) 精神上的
16.sincerity (n.) 誠心誠意
17.cease (v.) 止息
18.impermanence (n.) 無常

星雲大師法語
Dharma Words by Venerable Master Hsing Yun
花的美麗，要將美麗的善心散滿人間。
花的芬芳，要將芬芳的愛心傳播社會。
花的清淨，要將清淨的真心供養十方。
花的彩色，要將彩色的好心與人結緣。

Like the beauty of a flower,
spread the beauty of your heart to everyone.
Like the fragrance of a flower,
spread the fragrance of your love to everyone.
Like the purity of a flower,
offer the purity of your heart to everyone.
Like the color of a flower,
make good affinities with your good heart.

A Simple Change of Mind 哭婆與笑婆
某個村子裡有位愛哭的老太太，每天哭哭啼啼。因為她有兩個女兒，大女兒嫁給賣雨傘店的人家，小女兒嫁給米粉店的老闆。天氣晴朗時，她總是掛念大女兒的雨傘賣不出去；遇到下雨天，她開始為小女兒著急，萬一米粉沒有太陽晒，發霉了怎麼辦？於是出太陽時，她為雨傘店的大女兒哭；下雨了，她為米粉店的小女兒哭。不論是晴是雨，老太太都要哭，因此，人人叫她「哭婆」。

後來她遇到一位出家人，請她開示要如何才能不哭？法師微笑地跟她說：「妳主宰不了天晴天雨，卻可以改變妳的心情。世間的事物好壞僅在一念之間，煩惱和菩提也是一體兩面的。以後，妳看到出太陽，妳就為小女兒歡喜，可以晒乾很多米粉；如果下雨，妳就想到大女兒，今天雨傘店的生意一定很好。這樣妳就不會再煩惱哭泣了。」老太太改變自己的想法，從天天哭泣的「哭婆」，變成了笑臉迎人的「笑婆」。

外在的風雨，終有停止的一刻，但是我們內在的風雨，如何才能歸於平靜？在《大莊嚴經》中：「依止因緣，無有堅實；如風中燈，如水聚沫。」依靠鏡花水月的無常世間，是安頓不了我們的身心。「哭婆笑婆」原是一體，貴在一念轉境。

當你埋怨下過雨的路面，泥濘難行，何不抬起頭來，看看滿天星光，正為你照亮腳下的路？

Once upon a time in a village, there was an old woman who cried all the time. Every day, she could be heard weeping1. On sunny days, villagers would hear her sobbing2. And on rainy days, tears3 would flow down her cheeks4. Soon, she became known to all as the “Crying Woman.”
And the reason she was always crying was because of her two daughters. The eldest daughter was married to an umbrella maker and the youngest to a noodle maker.
The umbrella maker sold many umbrellas on rainy days as everybody needed one and thus the family was happy as they made much profit5. But on those days the noodles never dried and the noodle maker would have nothing to sell. So, on rainy days the Crying Woman would weep for her younger daughter’s family.
On the other hand, noodles sold best on sunny days, as the shining sun quickly dried them. So, on these days the youngest daughter’s family was happy as they made much profit. But on these days, the cloudless skies and shining sun meant no umbrellas were sold. So, whenever the sun shone, The Crying Woman would be weeping for her eldest daughter’s family.
One day, the Crying Woman met a Buddhist monk. Weary from constant sorrow6, she asked if he could help her. The monk listened to her story, and after a moment of reflection7, smiled and replied, “You cannot control the weather and you cannot control how it affects8 your family. But what you can control is your mind and your way of thinking. Remember, all good or bad in this world is dependent9 on your mindset10 and point of view, just as wisdom and foolishness are two sides of the same coin. From now on, when you see the sun, think about the happiness of your younger daughter and her family, for they sell many noodles. When it rains, think about the happiness of your eldest daughter and her family, for they will sell many umbrellas.
Choosing to see the positive rather than the negative will make you happy and you need no longer worry and cry.”
So, by changing her way of thinking, the Crying Woman turned from being miserable11 to cheerful12, smiling at everyone and everything. Now, she knew that no matter rain or shine, one of her daughters and families would be content13.
The moral of the story is that, if we try to find comfort14 in constantly changing things, we can never find peace of mind15. We may not be able to change nature or weather. But what we can change is our perspective.
The Crying Woman who became the Happy Woman is one and the same. She may not have influence over the weather that comes and goes, but she was able to calm the storm within her.
Just as said in a Buddhist sutra,
“Relying on causes and conditions gives us nothing real16;
It is like a candle in the wind and bubbles on the water.”
Remember, all you need is a simple change of mind.
VOCABULARY
1. weeping (v.) 哭泣
2. sobbing (v.) 啜泣
3. tears (n.) 眼淚
4. cheeks (n.) 臉頰
5. profit (n.) 利潤
6. sorrow (n.) 悲傷
7. reflection (n.) 沉思
8. affects (v.) 影響
9. dependent (adj.) 隨……而定的
10. mindset (n.) 思維方式；心態
11.miserable (adj.) 痛苦的
12.cheerful (adj.) 快樂的
13.content (adj.) 滿足的；知足的
14.comfort (n.) 安慰
15.peace of mind (phr.) 安心
16.real (adj.) 真實的

星雲大師法語
Dharma Words by Venerable Master Hsing Yun
心中有歡喜的人，到處是賞心悦目的景色；
心中有襌定的人，耳聞是八萬四千的詩偈；
心中有佛法的人，面對是善人善緣的世界。

For people who have joy in their minds,
everywhere is a landscape that delights the heart and pleases the eye.
For people who have meditative concentration in their minds,
what they hear are innumerable poems.
For people who have the Dharma in their minds,
what they face is a world of good people and good affinity.

The Peaceful Orchids 禪師與蘭花
金代禪師很喜歡蘭花，他種了許多名貴品種的蘭花，細心呵護，視之如命。有一天他要外出，囑咐徒弟們要好好照顧蘭花。不料，有一次在澆水時，其中一個徒弟不小心絆倒了蘭花架，霎時，如大珠小珠落地，瓦破花碎，一片狼藉。闖禍的徒弟，手足無措，不知如何是好！
金代禪師回來時，這個徒弟趕快跪在師父的面前懺悔：「師父，我把您心愛的蘭花摔得支離破碎，我願意接受任何的處罰，請求師父慈悲，不要生氣！」

金代禪師聽完徒弟的話，淡然地回答：「我種蘭花，一是為了供養佛祖，二是為了美化環境，我不是為了...

《星雲說喻 中英對照版》，是一套引人入勝的六冊選集，收編了九十五篇由敬愛的星雲大師講說，以六度波羅蜜為主題的故事。這些故事最初收錄在《星雲說喻》，大師喜歡在演講中穿插生動有趣的故事，以傳遞人間佛教思想與實踐的精髓。

2019年，我們首次將《星雲說喻》的內容翻譯成有聲故事書，並於 Anchor 播客平台推出「菩提心燈」系列故事 (Bodhi Light Tales Podcast)。這些年，我們一直期待著將這些故事結集成冊，如今因緣條件具足，並以中英雙語圖書的形式呈現。為了讓來自各年齡層、宗教、信仰，以及文化的讀者皆能與故事產生共鳴，我們在精簡扼要的原文基礎上發揮想像，增添了一些原文故事沒有的情節。也就是說，這套故事書中的英文故事是經過編譯的創作，非中文的直譯對照。編譯的幾項原則要點說明如下：

首先是對故事人物的背景資訊加以補充，如：名字、所從事行業，及個性等。我們蒐集文獻和查證史料，以確保人物的歷史背景正確無誤。希望藉由建構鮮明的人物特性，能帶給讀者更多親和力，也鼓勵讀者進一步探索喜愛的角色。

第二，根據語言差異做調整。舉例來說，其中一則故事為了彰顯信息誤導的可怕，而使用了相同字尾的構詞手法。在中文的情節裡，最初說的是一架飛機，隨後被傳成了十一架飛機，到最後演變成了九十一架飛機。而在英文版本中，我們將數字修改為九（nine）架飛機、十九（nineteen）架飛機、九十（ninety）架飛機，以保留與中文相同的特色和效果，讓英語讀者能夠充分地理解故事的含意。

故事結束，為每篇故事搭配一則精選「星雲法語」，作為總結故事核心寓意的智慧錦囊。「星雲法語」原是大師依據自己的人生經歷寫下的鼓勵和箴言，期望藉此帶給大家正念，在人生迷茫處作一盞指引方向的明燈。

學佛與否，佛性本自具足。無論是兒童還是成人，我們都有能力讓自己和周遭的世界變得更好、更正向。希望這套故事書能啟迪心性，讓各個年齡層的讀者在邁向自我覺醒的生命旅程中，充滿能量、勇氣和慈悲。

Bodhi Light Tales is a captivating 6-volume collection of stories focused on the Six Paramitas, narrated by the revered Venerable Master Hsing Yun. Originally published in Chinese as Xingyun shuoyu (星雲說喻), these Buddhist Tales by Venerable Master Hsing Yun emerged from his enlightening talks and lectures on Humanistic Buddhism.
In 2019, we took the initiative to adapt these stories into English as an ongoing audiobook series for the Bodhi Light Tales Anchor Podcast channel. However, our ultimate vision has always been to present them in a book format. As the original stories were concise and lacked additional details, the English adaptations were intentionally modified from the Chinese. In essence, the English tales are not direct translations of their original Chinese counterparts. To ensure that readers of all ages, faiths, beliefs, and cultures can connect with these stories, we employed several key approaches during the transition from Chinese to English, which we will elaborate on below.
To make the main characters more relatable, we added background information such as their names, occupations, and personalities. Thorough research was conducted to maintain historical and factual accuracy. We hope this additional information will help readers delve deeper into their favorite characters and even encourage further exploration.
Additionally, we made certain adaptations to accommodate language differences. For instance, in one of the stories, one single plane mentioned at first transformed into eleven planes, and in the end, ninety-one planes. In the English version, we changed it to nine planes as mentioned initially, later becoming nineteen planes, and finally, ninety planes. These modifications were implemented to preserve the example of homophones originally featured, ensuring comprehension for English readers.
Additionally, we included Dharma Words from Venerable Master Hsing Yun at the end of each story, offering readers a final nugget of wisdom to take away. These quotes were carefully selected based on their relevance to the moral of each story. Venerable Master Hsing Yun originally shared these words of encouragement and advice based on his life experiences, aiming to inspire mindfulness and guide individuals in times of uncertainty.
Remember, Buddha-nature resides within all of us, regardless of whether we practice Buddhism or not. Both children and adults have the power to better themselves and positively impact the world around them. Our sincere hope is that these stories will inspire people of all ages, instilling in them a sense of inspiration, courage, and compassion. May this collection serve as a source of inspiration as you navigate through life’s journey toward self-awakening!

《星雲說喻 中英對照版》，是一套引人入勝的六冊選集，收編了九十五篇由敬愛的星雲大師講說，以六度波羅蜜為主題的故事。這些故事最初收錄在《星雲說喻》，大師喜歡在演講中穿插生動有趣的故事，以傳遞人間佛教思想與實踐的精髓。

2019年，我們首次將《星雲說喻》的內容翻譯成有聲故事書，並於 Anchor 播客平台推出「菩提心燈」系列故事 (Bodhi Light Tales Podcast)。這些年，我們一直期待著將這些故事結集成冊，如今因緣條件具足，並以中英雙語圖書的形式呈現。為了讓來自各年齡層、宗教、信仰，以及文化的讀者皆能與故事產生共鳴，我們...

Bodhi Light Tales:Volume 5
Biography of Venerable Master Hsing Yun 星雲大師簡介
Editor’s Introduction 編者序
How to Use This Book 如何使用本書

Stories
01. Finding Our Long Lost Mind 找回遺忘的性靈
02. The Mind of Chan 沙彌的禪機
03. Cultivation Starts from the Mind 佛與牛糞
04. Watching the Door 把門守好
05. The Blind Lamp 瞎子打燈籠
06. The Peaceful Orchids 禪師與蘭花
07. Devil's Mask 鬼殼的面具
08. The Happy Suit 西裝的快樂
09. A Simple Change of Mind 哭婆與笑婆
10. Fruit Portrait 水果上的肖像
11. Chilling Out in the Poop 大便裡乘涼
12. Kill It with Laughter 大笑可以治病
13. Five-Dollar Silence 唱歌五塊錢
14. Flowers or Fish? 香花與臭魚
15. Barks of Life 小狗汪汪叫

Bodhi Light Tales:Volume 5
Biography of Venerable Master Hsing Yun 星雲大師簡介
Editor’s Introduction 編者序
How to Use This Book 如何使用本書

Stories
01. Finding Our Long Lost Mind 找回遺忘的性靈
02. The Mind of Chan 沙彌的禪機
03. Cultivation Starts from the Mind 佛與牛糞
04. Watching the Door 把門守好
05. The Blind Lamp 瞎子打燈籠
06. The Peaceful Orchids 禪師與蘭花
07. Devil's Mask 鬼殼的面具
08. The Happy Suit 西裝的快樂
09. A Simple Change of Mind 哭婆與笑婆
10. Fruit Portrait 水果...