A PowerPoint Presentation of the important Dhamma teachings to practice in one's quest to live a peaceful and meaningful life. The texts are in English and Chinese. For the Video, go to the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkDZGijD2gY (Other Hokkien Dhamma Talks can be found at the URL Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf1EfHzhEPxtoR2_N04wsW1caHmON3GLz )

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追求真正的幸福
女人的自我发现之旅

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In a peaceful village nestled between rolling hills and tranquil rivers
there lived a young woman named Maya. She was kind-hearted,
compassionate and always sought the path to happiness.
Yet despite her gentle nature, Maya often found herself plagued by
feelings of discontent and unease. Determined to find true
happiness, she embarked on a journey that would forever change
her life.
在连绵起伏的山峦和平静的河流之间的一个宁静的村庄里，住着一位名叫玛雅
的年轻女子。 她心地善良，富有同情心，一直在寻找幸福之路。 然而，尽管
玛雅性格温和，但她经常发现自己被不满和不安的情绪所困扰。 决心寻找真
正的幸福，她踏上了一段永远改变她生活的旅程。

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One day Maya heard whispers of a wise monk who resided in a remote
monastery on the edge of the village. It was said that this monk held the
secret to unlocking the true essence of happiness through the
teachings of Buddhism.
Eager to learn, she set forth on a path towards the monastery. Her heart
full of hope as she reached the monastery, Maya was greeted by the
serene and humble monk named Ajahn Bhavana.
有一天，玛雅听到村边一座偏远修道院里住着一位聪明僧人的低语。 据说，这位
和尚掌握着通过佛教教义解开幸福真谛的秘密。 出于学习的渴望，她踏上了通往
修道院的道路。 当玛雅满怀希望到达寺院时，迎接她的是一位宁静而谦虚的僧侣
，名叫阿姜巴瓦那 (Ajahn Bhavana)。

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Ajahn Bhavana welcomed her with a warm smile sensing the yearning
for happiness in her eyes. Maya shared her struggles with the kind
monk expressing her desire to find lasting contentment and peace of
mind.
Ajahn Bhavana seeing the sincerity in her quest, offered her guidance.
He spoke of the Four Noble Truths explaining that suffering was an
inherent part of human existence but there was a way to transcend it.
阿姜·巴瓦那 (Ajahn Bhavana) 用温暖的微笑迎接她，感受到她眼中对幸福
的渴望。 玛雅与善良的和尚分享了她的挣扎，表达了她寻求持久满足和内
心平静的愿望。阿姜·巴瓦那 (Ajahn Bhavana) 看到她追求的诚意，向她提
供了指导。 他谈到四圣谛并解释说，痛苦是人类存在的固有部分，但有一
种方法可以超越它。

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The path to happiness, he said, lay in understanding and
accepting suffering, seeking the root causes and following the
Noble Eightfold Path.
Intrigued by the teachings, Maya committed herself to learning
and practicing the principles of Buddhism. She studied the
wisdom of compassion, meditation and mindfulness, allowing
her to embrace life's ups and downs with equanimity.
他说，通往幸福的道路在于理解和接受痛苦，寻找根源并遵循八正道。玛
雅对教义很感兴趣，她致力于学习和实践佛教的原则。 她学习慈悲、冥想
和正念的智慧，让她平静地拥抱生活的起起落落。

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Slowly she began to let go of her attachments and expectations,
finding joy in the present moment. However, her journey was
not without challenges. Maya faced moments of doubt, fear and
impatience but with the gentle guidance of Ajahn Bhavana, she
continued to persevere, understanding that the path to
happiness was not always smooth.
慢慢地，她开始放下执着和期望，在当下寻找快乐。 然而，她的旅程
并非没有挑战。 玛雅面临着怀疑、恐惧和不耐烦的时刻，但在阿姜巴
瓦那的温柔指导下，她继续坚持下去，明白通往幸福的道路并不总是
平坦的。

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One day while meditating under a Bodhi tree, a profound realization
washed over Maya like a gentle breeze. She saw that happiness was
not an elusive destination but a state of being woven into the fabric
of existence. By embracing impermanence and cultivating
compassion for herself and others, true happiness could be found
within.
有一天，在菩提树下冥想时，一种深刻的证悟像微风一样拂过摩耶的心。
她看到幸福不是一个难以捉摸的目的地，而是一种融入存在结构的状态。
通过拥抱无常并培养对自己和他人的同情心，
可以在内心找到真正的幸福。

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As the seasons passed, Maya's transformation became
evident to all who knew her. Her once restless spirit was now
filled with contentment and joy. The villagers began to seek
her counsel, drawn to her newfound wisdom and tranquility.
Word of Maya's journey and transformation reached distant
lands inspiring many others to embark on their own quests
for happiness.
随着季节的流逝，玛雅的转变对于所有认识她的人来说都是显而易见的
。 原本躁动不安的心，此刻充满了满足和喜悦。 村民们被她新发现的智
慧和平静所吸引，开始寻求她的建议。 玛雅人的旅程和转变的消息传到
了遥远的土地，激励着许多其他人开始追求自己的幸福。

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People from all walks of life came to learn from her and Ajahn
Bhavana, forming a vibrant Community dedicated to cultivating
inner peace and spreading kindness throughout the world.
In time, Maya and Ajahn Bhavana’s monastery became a
sanctuary for seekers of happiness, a place where hearts were
healed and minds were liberated from the chains of suffering.
来自各行各业的人们前来向她和阿姜巴瓦那学习，形成了一个充满活力
的社区，致力于培养内心的平静并在全世界传播仁慈。随着时间的推移
，玛雅和阿姜巴瓦那的修道院成为了寻求幸福的人的避难所，一个心灵
得到治愈、思想从痛苦的枷锁中解放出来的地方。

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And so the story of Maya and her journey to happiness serves
as a timeless reminder that true contentment lies not in the
pursuit of external desires but in the depths of one's own heart.
Through the teachings of Buddhism, she discovered the keys to
unlock the door to happiness, a journey of self-discovery and
Enlightenment that continues to inspire generations to come.
因此，玛雅的故事和她的幸福之旅永远提醒我们，真正的满足不
在于追求外在的欲望，而在于内心深处。通过佛教教义，她发现
了打开幸福之门的钥匙，这是一段自我发现和启蒙之旅，继续激
励着子孙后代。
启
蒙
之
路
启
蒙
之
路

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对两首法经的思惟
Dhammapada
Verse
273
Dhammapada
Verse
290
法
经
第
273
句
Of all the paths
the Noble Eightfold Path is the best;
of all the truths the Four Noble Truths
are the best; of all things, non-craving
(Nibbana) is the best: of men the Seeing One
(the Buddha) is the best.
在一切道中，八圣道是最好的； 在一切真理
中，四圣谛是最好的； 一切法中，无贪（涅
槃）最殊胜；人中，见者（佛）最殊胜。
法
经
第
290
句
With
Metta,
Bro.
Oh
Teik
Bin
If by renouncing a lesser happiness,
one may realize a greater happiness,
let the wise man renounce the lesser,
having regard for the greater.
如果通过放弃较小的幸福，一个人可以获
得更大的幸福，那么智者就应该放弃较小
的幸福，而考虑较大的幸福。

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In the Quest for true Happiness and Peace
学习和修行的佛法课程追求真正的幸福与和平
Cut the delusion of a Self.
Reach out to others in need.
斩断自我的妄想。
向有需要的人伸出援手。
Practice Contentment in your
heart. Learn to count your
blessings.
在心中练习知足。
学会数算你的祝福。
All conditioned things are
impermanent. Do not crave and
attach. Practice Letting Go.
一切有为法都是无常的。
不要贪爱和执着。 练习放手。
Develop Compassion. Practice
the Meditation on
Loving-kindness.
培养同情心。
修习慈心禅修。
The
End
结
束