Dharma Master Cheng Yen advises methods to avoid wrongdoing and eliminate afflictions.

證嚴上人教導大家防非止惡、杜絕煩惱的方法。

"In the midst of people, train yourself not to be tempted or influenced by external circumstances. Keep your mind pure and undefiled, like a bright mirror reflecting people, events, and things without leaving traces. In this way, one can dwell peacefully in the mundane world, light and unburdened," he said.

上人說：「在人群中，磨練出不受一切境界誘惑、影響的功夫，心境永遠保持清淨無染，如同一面明鏡，能清楚映照人、事、物，境過不留痕。如此就能安住於娑婆，輕安自在。」

A resolute mind requires consistent practice. Only then can it remain unmoved in challenging situations. "Isolating oneself for cultivation may sever afflictions temporarily, but entering the world and engaging with people truly tests one's inner stability. Among the complexities of humanity, one’s mind and will are tempered over time."

堅定的心，需要長久下功夫訓練，境界來時才能不動心。「隔離俗世清修，雖可以斷除煩惱；但是，走入人群才能驗證自己的心是否不起波瀾；走入複雜的人群中，才能淬鍊心志。這些都需要長久時間鍛鍊。」

Approach all beings with contentment, gratitude, understanding, and tolerance. "Through constant practice among people, one learns to face all situations with these qualities. When free from greed, anger, and ignorance, one naturally becomes a moral example, inspiring others through character."

以知足、感恩、善解、包容的心，面對一切眾生。「在人群中不斷鍛鍊；直到面對人事都能知足、感恩、善解、包容，自然不會生起貪、瞋、癡等煩惱，而能以品德典範感化他人。」

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