不辜負 Not to Disappoint / Let down/ Fail

因為眾生苦，所以堅定要救渡；
As sentient beings are suffering, we must be steadfast in Tao pioneering.
因為人生苦，所以一心了塵俗；
As life is full of hardship, we should free ourselves from the mundane matters single-heartedly.
因為理困住，所以執著心不服；
When the Truth is shrouded, one becomes attached and feels discontentment.
因為修道路，所以往前不退步；
As we embark on the journey of Tao cultivation, we must be determined and never backdown.
因為業力阻，所以毛病難力除；
When our Karma hinders us, it is difficult to change bad behavior.

因為這條路，我們一起發愿往前赴，所以不認輸。
As we walk along the path of Tao cultivation, we must make and fulfill vows to progress forward, never giving up.
只因為我們不能辜負眾生，我們不能辜負老母；
In order not to let down sentient beings and Heavenly Mater,
立了愿，往前赴。
Make vows earnestly; move forward with determination.
無論多少的難題，都要謹慎克服；
No matter how many obstacles are encountered, we will overcome them with prudence.
無論多少的考驗，都要謹慎每一步。
No matter how many challenges are met, we will prudently solve them one step at a time
天不負，只要我們攜手同心修辦路；
Heaven will not fail us as long as we cultivate together, wholeheartedly in this path of cultivation.
天不負，我們這群真誠修辦佛子扶。
Indeed, Heaven will not fail to support true cultivators who practice with sincerity.
盼眾後學能修辦，真誠真意，
My hope is that all my Hou-Xue are able to wholeheartedly cultivate and pioneer Tao with sincerity –
以固本圖強創三多，以四好謹慎修道，
Achieving the Three Multitudes through strengthening the foundations of the Tao society and the flourishing of Tao affairs; adhering to the Four Excellent Practices to cultivate Tao prudently.
以五度：
Observe the following Five Cultivation Approaches :
學道有進度，
Take a progressive approach in learning Tao;
修道有深度，
Take an immersive approach in cultivating Tao;
講道有法度，
Take an elucidating approach in expounding Tao;
辦道有制度，
Take a compliant approach to the systematic regulations in pioneering Tao;
行道有程度，
Take a forward-moving approach to fulfill Tao.
而真修行，老天必不辜負也。
When we cultivate and practice truthfully and sincerely, Heaven will not bring us disappointment.

2015/06/13歲次乙未04/27
澎湖/崇慧佛院
June 13, 2015
Penghu, Chung-Hui Temple
On the Inauguration Day of Chung-Hui Temple, Penghu District,
Tainan Tao Community

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