略說世間法(A Brief Discussion on Secular Laws)

先說結論

不管出世間還是入世間

都是把握當下，出世間是不斷地覺知當下身心狀態的生滅

入世間則是活在當下，不斷的把當下要完成的職責去完成

聽起來好像是廢話

但其實多數的人不是沉浸在過去的不幸

再不然就是沉浸在未來的幻想中

更慘的是沉浸在未來的不幸中

筆者以前多數時間是沉浸在未來的幻想中

上班的時候雖然也是要去解決眼前的任務

但是休閒時間多數都是在尋找投資機會

不斷、不斷的幻想著，可以找到聖杯一舉發大財

並不是說想賺大錢、發財不對

人活在世間本來就是處處都需要資源

賺錢，其實也是在家居士的職責之一

如果自己跟家庭都陷入困境，又如何去種善因

但也不代表需要無止盡的去追逐

更不用說因為一時的貪念，導致家破人亡

這真的是不值得

好好的跟在乎的人度過的每一段時光

都是當下的幸福

踏踏實實地完成眼前的課題

明天要考試了，就多複習、多練習

明天要交報告了，就查資料、打報告

明天要業績報告了，就多跑幾個客戶

明天要比賽了，就完成預定的練習量

不斷、不斷專注地完成眼前的事情

真的要對未來有什麼規劃

也不需要超出一年

每年、每年的完成當年度的目標

只需要這樣不斷的累積

長期來看雖不見得能大富大貴

但也是能夠累積成個小康之家，不愁吃穿

至於那些依靠著不正當手段致富、成功的

他們各自有各自的業報要償還

有的是現世、有的是生生世世

不需要因為一時的羨慕、忌妒、恨

去效法然後讓自己生生世世也賠進去

不值得

願各位幸福無煩惱

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Let's start with the conclusion.

Whether it's transcending the world (lokuttara) or engaging in it (lokiya), it's all about seizing the present moment. Transcending the world involves continuously being aware of the arising and ceasing of the body and mind. Engaging in the world means living in the present and continuously fulfilling the duties at hand.

This might sound like an empty statement, but in reality, most people are either immersed in the misfortunes of the past or in fantasies about the future. Worse still, some are trapped in worries about future misfortunes.

In the past, I spent most of my time fantasizing about the future. Even though I was solving tasks at work, my leisure time was mostly spent searching for investment opportunities, constantly fantasizing about finding the holy grail and striking it rich.

It's not wrong to want to make a lot of money. Living in this world inherently requires resources. Earning money is one of the duties of a layperson. If you and your family are in distress, how can you plant good seeds (kusala kamma)?

But it doesn't mean you need to pursue it endlessly, much less let a moment of greed lead to the destruction of your family. It's not worth it. Every moment spent well with those you care about is a moment of happiness.

Diligently complete the tasks at hand. If there's an exam tomorrow, review and practice more. If a report is due tomorrow, research and write it. If a performance report is due tomorrow, visit more clients. If there's a competition tomorrow, complete the planned amount of practice. Continuously and diligently focus on completing the present tasks.

If you really need to plan for the future, there's no need to look beyond a year. Each year, complete the goals for that year. By continuously accumulating in this way, you might not become immensely wealthy, but you can achieve a comfortable middle-class life without worrying about food and clothing.

As for those who become rich or successful through improper means, they each have their own karmic debts to repay, whether in this life or in future lives. There's no need to emulate them out of envy, jealousy, or resentment, thereby entangling yourself in cycles of suffering. It's not worth it.

May everyone be happy and free from suffering.