2月4日

示徒三戒
宋 高峰原妙 ( 1238~1295 )

開口動舌無益於人，戒之莫言。
舉心動念無益於人，戒之莫起。
舉足動步無益於人，戒之莫行。

──選自《高峰原妙禪師語錄》

February 4th

Teaching Disciples on the Three Precepts
Gaofeng Yuanmiao (1238 - 1295, Song Dynasty)
English translation: Miao Hsi and Cherry Lai

If our speech is of no benefit to others,
then we should not speak.

If our thought does not benefit others,
then we should not think.

If the steps we take have no benefit to others,
then we should not proceed.

── from Gaofeng Yuanmiao Chanshi Yulu
(Records of Chan Master Gaofeng Yuanmiao)