精神指標 Spiritual Guidelines

不休息菩薩慈訓
Holy Revelation by Never-Resting Bodhisattva

精進講道者，必先力行辦道，方有領悟，以達落實。
A devoted Tao lecturer should first propagate Tao diligently to gain the in-depth understanding needed to develop practical insight. 

神聖修行者，必先謙虛學道，方可提昇，以奠基礎。
A venerable Tao cultivator should first study Tao with a humble heart to gain the personal development needed to form a strong spiritual foundation.
 
指引方向者，必先才德郁茂，方能穩立，以創格局。
A responsible Tao leader should first develop ample talent and virtue to gain the firm standing needed to manifest greater aspirations.
 
標竿模範者，必先自身圓滿，方行教化，以樹根本。
To be an exemplar for other Tao cultivators, one should first strive to perfect oneself spiritually for it is needed to stay rooted in the essence of Tao in order to guide sentient beings.
 
持古聖先賢之精神，為己修行之指標；日日革新，時時反省。
Uphold the spirit of the ancient sages and use it as the Spiritual Guidelines for your own self-cultivation. Strive to improve yourself day by day and keep constant in self-introspection.
 
觀照己心，否大公無私？觀照己行，否無為濟眾？
Observe your mind, do you cultivate selflessly? Observe your conduct, do you benefit other sentient beings without attachments?
 
觀照己念，否正知正見？觀照己為，否聖賢行誼？
Observe your thoughts, do you possess the right understanding and perspectives? Observe your behavior, does your character deviate from that of the ancient sages?
 
時中不離精神指標，以惕修道，以習天心。
Do not stray from the Spiritual Guidelines: be mindful in cultivation and be in accord with your True Nature.

日常參悟，正己正人，推道行則，涵養五德。
Constantly introspect! Righting yourself, and then others will right themselves. Be a role model for pioneering Tao and practice the Five Virtues.
 
躬身力行，助化道場，濟眾歸航，以達精神指標之宗旨。
Earnestly practice what you preach! Assist the Tao Community to bring sentient beings back home. Thus, you are able to attain the goal of the Spiritual Guidelines.

2008/11/01歲次戊子10/04
臺中 崇仁大樓
November 1, 2008
Taichung, Chong-Ren Building
 
翻譯: 巴生道務中心
譯稿修訂: 發一崇德八大人才庫外語庫英語組