"戒" 是一切定的根本 Precepts Are the Basis for the Samadhi
"戒" 是一切定的根本，"定" 是慧的根本，"慧"是成佛的根本。所以你想要成佛，一定要在“戒定慧”上修行。
上宣下化老和尚讲述
A Commentary by the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua
若不想被境界所摇动，首先要持戒。"戒" 是一切定的根本，"定" 是慧的根本，"慧"是成佛的根本。所以你想要成佛，一定要在“戒定慧”上修行。若与戒定慧不相合，都是心外求法，向外驰求。你若有戒力，就会有定力；真有定力，也就会有慧力。它是相生的，戒生定，定发慧，慧成佛，这是缺一不可。
If you don't want to be influenced by mental states, you must first and foremost uphold the precepts. Precepts are the basis for the various kinds of samadhi, and samadhi is the basis for wisdom. Wisdom is the basis for attaining Buddhahood. If you want to become a Buddha, you must cultivate precepts, samadhi, and wisdom. If you don't, then you are merely looking for the Dharma outside the mind; you are simply seeking among externals. If you have the power of precepts, you will also have the power of samadhi. When you truly have samadhi power, you will have the power of wisdom as well. They give rise to one another: Precepts give rise to samadhi; samadhi gives rise to wisdom; and with wisdom, you can achieve Buddhahood. If you lack any one of them, you won't succeed.
所以我们现在研究，要用一种客观的态度，不要有主观。你有主观，便容易落于偏见。要用择法眼来观察，也用妙观察智来研究，可是也不要执着在观察上。这种妙观察智就像镜子似的，和大圆镜智差不多。不过大圆镜智是不动不摇，能现出一切诸法实相；妙观察智是用一种观察的力量，才能知道清楚。我们要用客观的态度，不落于偏见，才能认识境界。你一认识境界，就不会被它所迷了。
So as we engage in our investigation, we should maintain an objective frame of mind; we should not be subjective. If we are subjective, it's easy to become prejudiced. Observe with the Dharma-selecting Eye and investigate with the Wonderful Contemplative Wisdom. But don't become attached to contemplation. This Wonderful Contemplative Wisdom is like a mirror; it is similar to the Great Perfect Mirror Wisdom. The Great Perfect Mirror Wisdom doesn't move or waver; it can reflect the true appearance of all dharmas. The Wonderful Contemplative Wisdom requires the power of contemplation in order to perceive clearly. We must remain objective and not be influenced by prejudiced views; only then will we be able to recognize mental states. Once we recognize a mental state, we will not be confused by it.
Editor's Note:
Copy from the Official Website (Chinese) of the Dharma Realm Buddhist Association -
http://www.drbachinese.org
"戒" 是一切定的根本，"定" 是慧的根本，"慧"是成佛的根本。所以你想要成佛，一定要在“戒定慧”上修行。
上宣下化老和尚讲述
A Commentary by the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua
若不想被境界所摇动，首先要持戒。"戒" 是一切定的根本，"定" 是慧的根本，"慧"是成佛的根本。所以你想要成佛，一定要在“戒定慧”上修行。若与戒定慧不相合，都是心外求法，向外驰求。你若有戒力，就会有定力；真有定力，也就会有慧力。它是相生的，戒生定，定发慧，慧成佛，这是缺一不可。
If you don't want to be influenced by mental states, you must first and foremost uphold the precepts. Precepts are the basis for the various kinds of samadhi, and samadhi is the basis for wisdom. Wisdom is the basis for attaining Buddhahood. If you want to become a Buddha, you must cultivate precepts, samadhi, and wisdom. If you don't, then you are merely looking for the Dharma outside the mind; you are simply seeking among externals. If you have the power of precepts, you will also have the power of samadhi. When you truly have samadhi power, you will have the power of wisdom as well. They give rise to one another: Precepts give rise to samadhi; samadhi gives rise to wisdom; and with wisdom, you can achieve Buddhahood. If you lack any one of them, you won't succeed.
所以我们现在研究，要用一种客观的态度，不要有主观。你有主观，便容易落于偏见。要用择法眼来观察，也用妙观察智来研究，可是也不要执着在观察上。这种妙观察智就像镜子似的，和大圆镜智差不多。不过大圆镜智是不动不摇，能现出一切诸法实相；妙观察智是用一种观察的力量，才能知道清楚。我们要用客观的态度，不落于偏见，才能认识境界。你一认识境界，就不会被它所迷了。
So as we engage in our investigation, we should maintain an objective frame of mind; we should not be subjective. If we are subjective, it's easy to become prejudiced. Observe with the Dharma-selecting Eye and investigate with the Wonderful Contemplative Wisdom. But don't become attached to contemplation. This Wonderful Contemplative Wisdom is like a mirror; it is similar to the Great Perfect Mirror Wisdom. The Great Perfect Mirror Wisdom doesn't move or waver; it can reflect the true appearance of all dharmas. The Wonderful Contemplative Wisdom requires the power of contemplation in order to perceive clearly. We must remain objective and not be influenced by prejudiced views; only then will we be able to recognize mental states. Once we recognize a mental state, we will not be confused by it.
Editor's Note:
Copy from the Official Website (Chinese) of the Dharma Realm Buddhist Association -
http://www.drbachinese.org
