october12

In the beginning of Buddhist practice,

our ability to serve others is limited.

The emphasis is on healing ourselves,

transforming our minds and hearts. But

as we continue, we become stronger and

increasingly able to serve others. But

until then, we may get overwhelmed by

the sufferings and difficulties of other

people. We may become exhausted and

not be able to serve others effectively,

not to mention ourselves. It is natural

to feel some limitation with both, and

we just have to accept that.

剛開始修持佛法時,

我們能服務他人的能力很有限.

重點在於自我的修復,

轉化我們的思考和心靈.

在持續練習之下, 我們就會愈加堅強

而為他人服務的能力也不斷增加.

直到修成之日, 我們極可能會覺得

自己無法承擔別人所受的苦和艱難.

我們可能會精疲力竭

而無法有效的服務別人,

也別提自己的狀況了.

感受到這兩者的極限是自然的,

我們得接受這個事實.