第一次阅读的时候,只是从字面去理解一行所要表达的意思,以及我自己的状态如何。当得知这是一行写给监狱服刑者丹尼尔的时候,便能够真切的体验到他的慈悲与宽广。把人的行为、情绪和人的本质区分开来,带着关爱和慈悲对待每一个人!了不起的情怀!这也让我想起了具有同样特质的萨提亚女士。
梅村 3月14日
亲爱的丹尼尔,
我们周围的许多人陷入了自身的愤怒、仇恨和绝望。他们没有自由,无法接触到新鲜空气、蓝天和芬芳的玫瑰。但是,如果你修习慈悲,能够看见和理解他们的痛苦,就会有动力去说和做些什么帮助他们减轻痛苦。慈悲让你自由,你将能享受蓝天、清新的空气和芬芳的玫瑰。葆有慈悲的一天胜过无慈悲的百天。
享受每天的呼吸和步行!
老师,一行
[注:此信应是禅师给一位在狱中服刑的人的回信 ]
Dear Daniel,
many of us around there are caught in their anger, hate and despair. They do not have freedom. They can not get in touch with the fresh air, the blue sky and the fragrant rose.
But if you practice compassion, capable of seeing and understanding their suffering, you will be motivated to say and to do something to help them suffer less. Compassion sets you free and you will be able to enjoy the blue sky, the fresh air and the fragrant rose. One day with compassion is more than 100 days without it.
Enjoy breathing and waking everyday!
Thay, Nhat Hanh