A Presentation of a List of Aspirations to make for the Year 2021.- A Spiritual Cultivation to grow in happiness, peace, love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese. (For some animation effects, please download the PowerPoint ppt.) For the Video with Audio narration and comments in Hokkien, please check out the Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rD-5WB1nNg

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2021年牛年发愿

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May we be free from Greed, Attachment and Craving.
May we practice selfless CHARITY and GIVING.
愿我们摒弃贪婪、执着和渴爱，
愿我们培养无私的慈善布施。

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May we not be conquered by Hatred and Anger.
May our METTA and COMPASSION grow stronger.
愿我们不被嗔恨和愤怒所征服，
愿我们的慈心和悲心日益增长。

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May we dispel Ignorance and Delusion.
May we develop WISE, MINDFUL attention.
愿我们消除无明和愚痴，
愿我们培育正念的作意。

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May we not Lie and
spread Falsehood.
May our speech be
TRUTHFUL
and Good.
愿我们不妄语不散布
谣言，
愿我们说真实的话和
好话。

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May we not speak ill of another being.
May we bring harmony and understanding.
愿我们不说别人的坏话，
愿我们促进和谐与谅解。

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May we not speak words of Harshness.
May our speech be filled with KINDNESS.
愿我们不恶语，
愿我们说爱语。

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May we refrain from harmful Gossiping.
May we be CONSTRUCTIVE in our speaking.
愿我们避免有害的闲聊，
愿我们说具建设性的话。

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May we refrain from Harming or Killing.
May we be more KIND to every being.
愿我们守持不伤害不杀，
愿我们仁慈与善待众生。

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May we not Steal, Swindle, Deceive or Cheat.
May we be GENEROUS to those in need.
愿我们不偷盗、不欺诈、不欺骗，
愿我们慷概帮助有需要的人。

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May we not commit Sexual Misconduct.
May CONTENTMENT be in the mind and heart.
愿我们守持不淫，
愿我们心满意足。

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May our Generosity grow each day
and help us walk the Noble Eightfold Way.
愿我们修习八正道，
有慷概心增长之助。

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May we observe good Morality
in terms of our Mind, Speech and Body.
愿我们好好净化身语意三业。

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May we strive on in Meditation
to attain Peace and Liberation.
愿我们在禅修上精进，
最後导向寂静和解脱。

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May we have respect for beings everywhere.
May we practice Metta and show that we care.
愿我们尊敬一切众生，
修习慈爱心关怀他们。

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May we serve others with a selfless heart
as we strive on in the spiritual Path.
当我们精进净化心灵时，
愿我们无私地服务他人。

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May we transfer Merits to those in need
after we do a Meritorious deed.
愿我们行善修福，
回向功德于众生。

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May we rejoice in others’ meritorious action.
May such meritorious deeds be an inspiration.
愿我们随喜赞叹他人之善业，
愿他人之善业能够启发我们。

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May we constantly learn and practice the Dhamma
as we strive on diligently for Nibbana.
愿我们勤于学习和修行，
我们精进正勤趣向涅槃。

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May we teach and spread Dhamma everywhere.
May we with Patience any hardship bear.
愿我们弘扬佛法照亮四方，
我们用耐心面对一切困难。

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May we straighten the views in our mind
as we walk the Path for Truth Sublime.
在无上正法之道 ，
愿我们正直己见。

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To one and all, “A Happy New Year”.
May there be Peace, Happiness and Cheer!
May the Dhamma we always hold dear.
The End
With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin
愿大家新年快乐，
愿大家和乐融融，
愿大家法随法行。
愿您平安快乐
胡德民居士
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Credit
All Chinese Translation By
Bro. Teh Kee Keang