FGS Hsi Lai Temple

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親民廉能，為政居官之要，務實本份，做人處世之本。
Officials, be incorruptible and compassionate.
Be modest and pragmatic in society and business.
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不能接受挫折時的磨鍊，就不能擔當大任
不能接受失敗時的鍛鍊，就不能成就大事
If one cannot bear hindrances, one cannot bear responsibilities.
If one cannot bear failure, one cannot accomplish great things.
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We cannot stop time, but we can have insight about the true meaning of impermanence.
We cannot pursue the rising sun and the setting moon, but we can clearly understand the real value of life.
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說話要輕，論點要精。做事要專，做人要寬。
Speech should be gentle. Discussion should be precise.
Work in attentiveness. Be magnanimous.
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「禮賢下士」是身為領導者成功的要素
「妒賢害能」是身為主管者失敗的原因
Respect for the wise and scholarly brings a leader success.
Jealousy of the wise and virtuous brings a leader failure.
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Those who are too critical about gain or loss cannot get along with relatives.
Those who discriminate sage from simpleton cannot be friends for long.........

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不順利的逆境，要靠勇氣克服
不順意的人事，要用雅量包容
It takes courage to overcome adversity. It takes magnanimity to accept disappointment.
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所謂勇者，是敢於向自己醜陋習性挑戰的人
所謂仁者，是不斷對別人醜陋習性包容的人
The valiant reform their bad habits. The noble always tolerate the shortcomings of others.
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最容易毀滅人生的就是煩惱
最容易成就偉人的就是逆境
Defilement is the most destructive thing in life. Adversity is best way to nature great personas.
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說話斷人希望，也是殺生。助成別人因緣，也是護生。
Speech that cuts off people’s hope is also a form of slaughter.
Providing good causes and conditions to people is also a form of salvation.
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Q: Why do Buddhists offer Clothes to the Buddha?
A: To realize our shamefulness; it always provides us security.
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Q: Why do Buddhists offer beads(aka Buddhist Sutra or canon) to the Buddha?
A: To fulfill our career; it dignifies our appearance.
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Q: Why do Buddhists offer treasure to the Buddha?
A: To distance us from poverty; it brings wealth and good fortune.
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Q: What is the benefit of food offering to Buddha?
A: To extend our longevity; it enhances our articulation skills.
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Q: What do Buddhist offer Tea leaf to Buddha?
A: Tea leaf freshens our breath and it symbolizes to distance us from worries.
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Q: Why do Buddhists offer fruit to the Buddha?
A: Fruits symbolizes a good ending. It symbolizes the fulfillment of our wishes; it helps us realize Buddhahood earlier.
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Q: Why do Buddhists offer soaps/lotions to the Buddha?
A: To smoothen and soften our skin; it prevents suffering from sickness.
塗供養 肌膚柔軟 無有病苦
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Q: What's the meaning of lamp offering?
A: To brighten our vision; it leads to absolute wisdom.
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Q: Why do Buddhists offer flower to Buddha?
A: Flower offerings symbolizes to clean and rid our body of odor; it pleases the people around us.
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Question: What's the meaning of Incense offering?
Answer: Incense offering allows us to achieve our inner peace; it enriches our Dharma perception.
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