English
It is said in the sutra: "Virtuous and non-virtuous deeds of all kinds, the paths of karma are explained as ten." Therefore, in terms of how to abandon the root non-virtuous deeds that should be abandoned, there are ten, and in terms of how to cultivate the virtuous deeds that should be cultivated, there are also ten. First, in terms of how to abandon the non-virtuous deeds that should be abandoned, there are ten, namely: three of the body, four of speech, and three of the mind. Among them, from the aspect of the body, taking by force through the power of others, war, or thieves, or obtaining through deceptive means such as using inaccurate weights and measures, that is, taking what is not given; engaging in sexual activity with a woman who is not one's own wife, that is, engaging in non-celibacy; killing sentient beings, in any case, as long as the thought of killing is deeply rooted in the mind before death, that is, killing. These are the three actions of the body. Then, from the aspect of speech, knowingly telling lies, speaking harshly and abusively to others, sowing discord among the friendships of others, idle talk refers to chatting that does not belong to the above three, such as singing, discussing war and love, and proclaiming doctrines of wrong views, including slandering others, etc. All these non-virtuous deeds that are done are the four actions of speech. From the aspect of the mind, greedily thinking: even if others do not have the property, it would be good if I had it; thinking that if I do this, it will cause harm to him, that is, harmful intent; wrong view refers to not believing in past and future lives, the results of karma, and the Three Jewels, etc. Not to mention actually doing these non-virtuous deeds represented by this, even the extremely small ones should be abandoned like swallowing poison, and always be cautious. So, after abandoning these, what should be accepted? One should accept the three of the body, the four of speech, and the three of the mind. Among them, from the aspect of the body, the antidote to abandoning taking what is not given is to make offerings to the Three Jewels, prostrate, circumambulate, give alms to beggars, etc., and do everything possible to accomplish virtuous deeds; the antidote to abandoning non-celibacy is not to engage in sexual activity with another's wife, but only with one's own wife. These are for householders, while for those who practice celibacy, they must always protect the pure precepts like protecting the apple of their eye; the antidote to abandoning killing is to
Chinese
救护有情众生的性命,赎命等,这是身的三业。语方面,为了断除妄语,说诚实正直之语。为了断除恶语,说柔和悦耳之语。为了断除离间语,调解一切不和之人。为了断除绮语,自己听闻给他人讲法。思维、辨析词句之义。称扬他人的功德。最主要的是专注于正确的禅定之义。此外,将书写文字等一切不善之业转为善业。意方面,为了断除贪心,满足于自己的财物。为了断除害心,修持对众生的慈爱。为了断除邪见,皈依佛,法为道,对业果生起坚定的信心。总之,对于业果,以取舍无误的方式,即使是有漏的善业,也仅仅是产生暂时的安乐果报。因为究竟的果报会耗尽,所以一切善业都要以菩提心来摄持。即使稍微犯了不善业,也要立即以强烈的后悔心忏悔,立即坦白,最终将二者都以不分别三轮的智慧来摄持。如此思维。这些主要是后得位时,以坚定的正念来修持。第五,将歧途区分开来,作为大乘共同基础的皈依之引导,应当如此思维:唉!我们这些人,即使以断除十不善业的戒律等善业之果,暂时转生到善趣,如果没有获得断除一切痛苦的解脱果位,仍然要在无尽的轮回中漂泊,感受各种痛苦。而且,现在就像进入罗刹洲,就像堕入毒海,就像被森林大火包围的人一样。如果能获得自主,不需要向任何人寻求庇护,那就可以了。如果不是这样,我们从无始劫以来,就被无明的黑暗所笼罩。
English
Protecting the lives of sentient beings, redeeming lives, etc., these are the three actions of the body. In terms of speech, as an antidote to abandoning false speech, speak truthfully and honestly. As an antidote to abandoning harsh speech, speak gently and pleasantly. As an antidote to abandoning divisive speech, reconcile all those who are not in harmony. As an antidote to abandoning idle speech, listen to the Dharma yourself when teaching it to others. Contemplate and analyze the meaning of words and sentences. Praise the virtues of others. The most important thing is to focus solely on the meaning of correct meditation. In addition, transform all non-virtuous actions, such as writing, into virtuous actions. In terms of mind, as an antidote to abandoning covetousness, be content with your own possessions. As an antidote to abandoning harmful intent, cultivate love for sentient beings. As an antidote to abandoning wrong views, take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma as the path, and generate firm faith in karma and its results. In short, with regard to karma and its results, through unerringly adopting what should be adopted and abandoning what should be abandoned, even virtuous actions with outflows only generate temporary happiness. Because the ultimate result will be exhausted, all virtuous actions should be encompassed by the mind of enlightenment. Even if you slightly commit a non-virtuous action, immediately confess with strong remorse, confess immediately, and ultimately encompass both with the wisdom that does not conceptualize the three spheres. Think in this way. These are mainly practiced in the post-meditation state with firm mindfulness. Fifth, distinguishing the wrong path, the guidance on taking refuge as the common foundation of the Great Vehicle should be contemplated as follows: Alas! Even if we, through the results of virtuous actions such as the precepts of abandoning the ten non-virtuous actions, are temporarily reborn in a good realm, if we have not attained the state of liberation that has abandoned all suffering, we will still have to wander in endless samsara and experience various sufferings. Moreover, now it is like entering the island of rakshasas, like falling into a poisonous sea, like a person surrounded by a forest fire. If we can gain autonomy and do not need to seek refuge from anyone, that would be enough. If that is not the case, we have been shrouded in the darkness of ignorance since beginningless time.
Chinese
被贪婪所压迫,被业和烦恼的武器所刺伤,被衰老和贫困的惩罚所折磨,最终被死主的法庭不由自主地带走,似乎要被交给三恶道的刽子手。对此,能够救护的唯有上师、三宝(དཀོན་མཆོག,Deva,ratna,珍宝) 仁波切,除此之外别无他者。正如大学者所说:“轮回之主无论如何欺骗,但皈依处三宝不会欺骗。”以及成就者梅隆所说:“于无与伦比的三宝,心、意、胸怀恒常依止,不欺之,所想皆能成就。”如是说。世间的大力神,如梵天和帝释天等,也没有从轮回中救度的能力。譬如罪犯身陷牢狱,彼此无法互相救助一样,道理相同。因为他们自己也处于轮回之中,所以没有从中救度的能力。
English
Oppressed by greed, pierced by the weapons of karma and afflictions, tormented by the punishment of old age and poverty, ultimately dragged involuntarily to the court of the Lord of Death, seemingly to be handed over to the executioners of the three lower realms. The only refuge capable of saving from this is the Guru, the Three Jewels (དཀོན་མཆོག,Deva,ratna,Jewel), the Precious One, and no one else. As the great scholar said, "The lord of samsara deceives no matter how much, but the Three Jewels of refuge do not deceive." And as the accomplished Melong said, "To the incomparable Three Jewels, heart, mind, and chest constantly rely, without deception, whatever is thought will be accomplished." As it is said. Even the powerful gods of the world, such as Brahma and Indra, do not have the power to save from samsara. Just as criminals trapped in prison cannot help each other, the same is true. Because they themselves are also in samsara, they do not have the power to save from it.