1月23日

佛寺楹聯 ─ 普陀普濟寺

暮鼓晨鐘，驚醒世間名利客；
經聲佛號，喚回苦海夢迷人。

──選自《佛光教科書》

January 23th

Temple Couplets - Putuo Puji Temple
English translation: Linda Tsui

The evening bell and morning drum*
Startles and awakens all those who seek fame and profit;
The sounds of the sutras and the Buddha's name
Calls those who are deluded to return from the sea of suffering.

── from Foguang Jiaokeshu (Fo Guang Essential Guide to Buddhism)

NOTE: The evening bell and morning drum refers to signals that mark the
beginning and end of disciplined Buddhist monastic practice each day.