A PowerPoint Presentation on Equanimity, one of the 4 Sublime States or Divine Abodes. For reflection and understanding the importance of cultivating Upekkha through Dhamma learning and practicing. The texts are in English and Chinese. For the Video with Audio narration and explanation in Hokkien, please go to the Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1-oxX0FWYo

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Upekkha（平舍心) - 思考

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慈心 悲心 喜心 舍心
The 4 Brahma-Viharas are also known as
* The 4 Sublime States * The 4 Divine Abodes * The 4 Positive Emotions
四无量心也可以被称为四梵住
四无量心

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Upekkha 是
* 平舍的
* 心是平衡的
* 心是稳定的
* 心是自由不动摇的
Upekkha is one of the 4 Sublime
States. The other 3 are Metta
(Loving-kindness), Karuna
(Compassion) and Mudita
(Altruistic Joy). One with Upekkha
SEES things as they really are; his
mind is unruffled by the ups and
downs of conditioned existence, a
mind of profound peace. This state
is attained through Sila, Samadhi
and Panna. (Morality, Concentration,
Wisdom)
Upekkha（舍心）是四 无量心之一，
另外三样是Metta（慈心）、Karuna
（悲心）和Mudita（喜心）。 拥有 舍
心能够如实看事物； 他的心不受缘起
法生灭所影响，心是寂静的。 这种境
界是透过戒、定，慧而达到的。

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Birth, Ageing, Sickness, Death are
natural processes. One who does
not learn, understand, practice and
actualize the Dhamma is more likely
to be negatively affected as he ages
--his sense faculties decline and the
mind with little wisdom gained,
faces many problems --emotional,
physical, intellectual and social.
Unable to age gracefully, unable to
accept the changes that emerge,
anxiety, worry , frustration and fear
may set in.
生、老、病、死都是自然过程。 一个
不学习、理解、实践和实践佛法的人，
随着年龄的增长，更有可能受到负面影
响——他的感官衰退，心智获得很少的
智慧，面临许多问题——情感、身体、
智力和社交。 无法优雅地老去，无法
接受即将出现的变化，焦虑、担忧、沮
丧和恐惧可能会随之而来。
当我们随着岁月变老，
我们有Upekkha吗？

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It’s natural to have sickness.
SEEING this, be more patient and
enduring. Complaining,
condemning, cursing, worrying and
feeling angry or frustrated can only
worsen the state. Even The Buddha
had Dukkha or pain in the body but
His mind is FREE from all Dukkha.
Dying will happen because we’re
born. Accepting this fact, live a
Dhamma-based life, righteously and
wisely …we can die more peacefully.
生病是理所当然的。 看到这一点，更
加耐心和容忍。 抱怨、谴责、诅咒、
担心和感到愤怒或沮丧只会使情况恶化。
即使是佛陀也有身体上的痛苦，但他的
心是从所有的苦中解脱出来的。 死亡
会发生，因为我们出生了。 接受这个
事实，过一种以佛法为基础的生活，正
当而明智地……我们可以更平静地死去。
当我们病危
或将近死亡时，
我们有Upekkha吗？

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We cannot control our last thought
moments. Our usual thinking,
speaking and actions, our habitual
behavior will dictate the last
thoughts. So we must keep on
repetitively thinking good thoughts,
speaking kind words and doing
wholesome deeds. Then last
thoughts will be good and there’ll
be good rebirths. So good Dhamma
practice throughout life is what
matters.
我们无法控制我们临终的想法。 我们
惯常的身、语、意行，我们习惯性的行
为将决定最后的想法。 所以我们必须
不断地反复修习善念，善语，善行。
因此，最后的想法将是善的，会有很好
的来生。 所以，一生中良好的佛法修
持是最重要的。
临终时出现的想法，
我们有Upekkha吗？

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Things that happen have their
causes -- a lack of mindfulness, an
operation of a Natural Law when
conditions set in (eg an earthquake),
a present or past kamma . If there is
something one can do to reduce the
suffering, we need to do our best. If
it’s beyond one’s control,
acceptance based on wisdom will
reduce Dukkha. We just do all the
good we can and avoid evil.
发生的事情有其原因——缺乏正念，当
自然法则运作时（例如地震），现在或
过去的业力。 如果有什么可以减少痛
苦的事情，我们需要尽力而为。 如果
超出了自己的控制，基于智慧地接受，
会减少苦。 我们只是尽我们所能，避
免作恶。
燃烧的房子 **** 洪水 ******意外
抢劫
当悲剧或灾难降临时，
我们有 Upekkha吗？

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In life we are bound to meet with all
sorts of people -- some can be trying.
Introspect to check our own
weaknesses --if there are, take steps
to correct and relationship with others
will improve. Sometimes it could have
a kammic link. Reacting with anger, ill-
will, hatred will only increase our own
bad kamma. Patience, tolerance and
understanding are important. Metta
practice is helpful. Guided by Dhamma
we can live better with others.
在生活中，我们必然会遇到各种各样的
人——有些人可能难以应对。 向内检查自
己的弱点——如果有，采取措施纠正，与
他人的关系会得到改善。 有时它可能有一
个业力原因。 以愤怒、恶意、仇恨来反应
只会增加我们自己的恶业。 耐心、宽容和
理解很重要。 慈心修行很有帮助。 在佛
法的指导下，我们可以与他人过得更好。
”地狱来的老板” 唠叨的妻子
当我们遇到
难应对的人，
我们有 舍心吗？

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Losing worldly possessions and
loved ones can bring much Dukkha
to a person. The greater the
attachment, the more is the
suffering. Dhamma contemplation
and practice constantly will help cut
the attachment and lessen Dukkha.
When Anicca and Anatta are SEEN
more and more through meditation,
the mind, growing in Wisdom and
Upekkha, will undoubtedly be more
peaceful amidst the uncertainties of
life.
失去世俗财产和亲人会给一个人带来很
多苦。 执着越大，受的苦越多。 不断
地观法和修行将有助于减少执着和减少
苦。 通过禅修可以越来越看到无常和
无我时，在智慧和 Upekkha 中成长的
心无疑会在无常的人生中更加平静。
情人分手 *** 生死别离
道别
当我们与亲人别离时？
我们有舍心吗？

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Desire, greed, covetousness,
craving, grasping, attaching and
grasping for worldly mundane
things which are impermanent will
inevitably lead to mental states of
dis-ease and suffering. Noble ones,
wise and peaceful, have developed
a high level of contentment, letting
go and letting be when their
Wisdom shows it so clearly. They
are on the way to liberation of the
mind. They have conquered the
defilements of Loba, Dosa and
Moha. (Greed, Hatred and Delusion)
对无常的世俗事物的渴望、贪欲、贪婪、
贪爱、执取、执着，将不可避免地导致
身心的不适和痛苦。 圣者们，透过智
慧与平静的心，已经修习得少欲知足，
在舍弃上成熟。 他们正走在心灵解脱
的路上。 他们已经征服了贪、嗔、痴
带来的诸烦恼。
金钱 ** 权力 ** 女人 物质财富
地位与权力 学业 成功
当我们得不到
我们想要的，
我们有 Upekkha吗？

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Failed romantic relationships have
driven many to terrible Dukkha –
sorrow, anger, hatred, depression
and even murders and suicides.
Many working youths today are
stressed and unable to cope well.
Our education system fails to teach
LIFE lessons to prepare the young
to face life’s tribulations.
The young should have Dhamma
education to strengthen the mind.
失败的恋爱关系使许多人陷入可怕
的痛苦——悲伤、愤怒、仇恨、抑
郁，甚至谋杀和自杀。 今天许多工
作的青年压力很大，无法很好地应
对。 我们的教育系统未能教授生活
课程，让年轻人准备好面对生活的
磨难。 年轻人应该接受佛法教育来
强化心智。
浪漫与爱情
事业和商业成功
当我们得不到
我们想要的，
我们有 Upekkha？

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Many who did not shine academically have
achieved great success in life. Wrong
attitude and view bring unnecessary
mental dis-ease and dukkha.
Poverty and sicknesses have their causes.
Many who were poor have risen to great
heights through diligence, determination
and perseverance.
Modern medicine has helped so many who
are seriously ill. Seek help.
In some cases, poverty and sicknesses
have kammic causes. The wise, accepting
this, strive to ‘dilute’ the effects through
doing much good.
许多在学业上没有大放异彩的人在生活中取得
了巨大的成功。 错误的态度和观点会带来不必
要的精神疾病和痛苦。 贫穷和疾病有其原因。
许多贫穷的人通过勤奋、决心和毅力得到了很
高的成就。 现代医学帮助了许多重病患者。
寻求帮助。 在某些情况下，贫穷和疾病有业力
的原因。 接受这一点的智者会努力通过做善业
来“淡化”业力的影响。
学业失败 *** 贫穷 *** 疾病
当我们得到不想要
的东西时，
我们有 Upekkha？

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There is gain and loss, praise and
blame in a person’s life. One who can
embrace this fact is more peaceful in
the mind. Nothing lasts … realize that
worldly ‘happiness’ pales behind the
peace from Dhamma practice.
Divorce rates are rising because in
this materialistic age, patience,
understanding, endurance and other
spiritual qualities are lacking.
There’ll be greater mental peace if
Dhamma wisdom grows in the mind.
人的一生，有得有失，有褒有贬。 能够
接受这一事实的人，内心会更加平静。
没有什么是永恒的……意识到世俗的
“幸福”跟佛法修行得到的平静显得苍
白无力。 离婚率正在上升，因为在这个
物质主义的时代，缺乏耐心、理解、耐
力和其他精神品质。 如果佛法智慧在心
中生起，就会有更大的内心平静。
财富损失 *** 离婚 *** 责备
当我们得到不想要
的东西时，
我们有 Upekkha？

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* The spiritual way needs ardent practice
to attain true mental joy, calm and peace.
* Open your heart, watch your mind
and you will have Love and Peace Sublime.
* Good Dhamma practice brings the rise of Upekkha
and the fall of Dukkha.
心灵之道需要热心修行，才能获得真正的心灵的喜悦、平静与安宁。
打开你的心，观察你的心，你将拥有殊胜的爱与宁静。
良好的佛法修习会带来 Upekkha 的生起和 Dukkha 的灭去。
愿我们多修习
Upekkha
平静地面对
所 有的苦。
结束