法鼓山之美III:環保之美‧禪悅境教The Beauty of Dharma Drum Mountain環保之美‧禪悅境教The Beauty of Environmentalism and An Environment that Inspires Chan Joy法鼓山世界佛教教育園區是渾然天成的大自然禪堂,建築景觀與山林環境融合為一,處處無不展現環保之美,充滿禪機妙法。散步其間,觀山、觀水、觀呼吸,內外合一,身心澄淨,當下即淨土。The Dharma Drum Mountain complex serves as a totally natural Chan hall. By combining its architecture with the natural surroundings, it displays the beauty of natural environmentalism and delivers the wonderful Chan teachings. Walk around, contemplating nature and being mindful of your breath, and you will enjoy a purified, united body and mind, and experience a pure land on earth.1.環保之美The Beauty of Environmentalism法鼓山在創建之初,即秉持心靈環保精神,尊重自然、保護生態,在盡量不破壞山林環境的原則下,進行育樹、溪流整治等工程;並使用環保建材、節能系統,以及雨水再利用等設計,達到資源永續的目的。讓各種原生動物與植物,皆可在此共存共榮。Since its initial planning stage, Dharma Drum Mountain has followed the principles of protecting the spiritual environment and respecting the natural ecology. By keeping the surroundings intact, transplanting trees, conducting dredging work, using eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems, and recycling rain water, resource sustainability has been achieved, allowing native animals and plants to thrive.2.禪悅境教An Environment that Inspires Chan Joy法鼓山園區的自然景觀與人文建築相互融合,充分發揮環境教育的功能,讓前來參訪的人們,透過觀賞外境景物,觀照自己的內心世界,達到內外皆自在的體悟。當身心全然放鬆,與環境合而為一,就能身自在,心自在,體驗福慧自在的禪悅。 At the Dharma Drum Mountain complex, the landscaping and humanistic style architecture are perfectly blended to serve as an education tool, allowing visitors to appreciate natural views while contemplating their minds, and thus realize freedom within and without. This leads to a relaxed body and mind, uniting with the environment as one, experiencing the blessings, wisdom, and ease of Chan delight.
開山的意義,是讓人們學習如何去成就智慧、成就慈悲心,開啟人人心中的寶山,共同為我們的社會、我們的世界,提供和諧、平安、快樂、健康。--聖嚴The true meaning of the inauguration is to open up the treasure mountain within everyone’s heartso that we may learn how to develop compassion and wisdomand together bring peace, harmony, happiness, and healthto our society and our world. ----Sheng YenDisk1 法鼓山落成開山大典系列活動菁華集錦 Highlights of the Dharma Drum Mountain Inaugural Acivities在法鼓山落成開山大典的一系列活動中,我們剪輯了各場活動之菁華片段,包括典禮後各方的感恩與回顧、義工奉獻身影,呈現出開山大典系列活動之整體面貌。From the Dharma Drum Mountain inaugural activities, we have put together the highlights of each event, including people’s expressions of gratitude, their reflections on the ceremony, and profiles of the volunteers, presenting a complete picture of the whole series of activities.Disk2 法鼓山落成開山大典完整版紀念典藏 The Dharma Drum Mountain Inauguration Ceremony當聖嚴法師與國內外貴賓共同揭開佛幔,法鼓山正式宣告開山;在場觀禮的貴賓與信眾內心都充滿無限感動。法鼓山開山落成大典,為法鼓山紀元開創新的一頁,也讓社會大眾對法鼓山的理念有更深一層的認識。The moment that Master Sheng Yen and distinguished domestic and overseas guests unveiled the Buddha statues together, formally inaugurating Dharma Drum Mountain, the guests and believers were all deeply moved. The inauguration ceremony marked a new page in the history of DDM, and gave the general public a deeper understanding of DDM’s vision.Disk3 大悲心起感恩晚會完整版紀念典藏 Gratitude Concert of the Rising Great Compassion為感恩護持法鼓山的菩薩,法鼓山特別籌畫「大悲心起感恩音樂晚會」,場面溫馨而熱烈,二千多位來自海內外的貴賓與護法信眾都來共襄盛舉。透過悠揚的樂音,全場沉浸在喜悅和諧的氛圍中,每位聽者祥和的心境,也為「大悲心起」做了一番最美好的詮釋。To show gratitude to all DDM supporters, DDM sponsored “The Gratitude Concert of The Rising Great Compassion,” attended in high spirits by over 2,000 local and foreign guests and believers. The gently flowing music immersed the audience in an atmosphere of joy, peace, and harmony, a perfect reflection of the theme of “The Rising Great Compassion.”
即使是在至暗時刻,灰燼中的火苗也得以重燃。撥爐有火,謹以此書的中譯出版,獻給先賢勇士。
對於西藏佛教歷史或教義感興趣的讀者來說,這是一部難得的讀本。
「這本書是藏學家羅納德.戴維森的代表作之一,反映的是歷史文獻學者視角下的西藏歷史與教法演變,特別是薩迦派道果系統教法的文獻成型過程。希望此中譯本的出版,對於臺灣佛學、藏學研究社群,能有所助益。」——梅靜軒〈導讀〉
西元950~1200年之間的西藏社會,是如何從武裝游擊兵的交鋒與體制崩潰的邊緣,轉化為由瑜伽士與學者所引導的佛教文化世界?
作者羅納德.戴維森(Ronald M. Davidson)認為這是由於一群活躍於此時期的僧侶、瑜伽士與貴族們合力激盪出的成果。西藏僧侶與瑜伽士翻譯了大量的印度佛教典籍。他們運用這些密續佛教的文獻與修持法為基礎,重塑西藏宗教、文化與政治體制。最終促成了西藏佛教的崛起,乃至取代印度,成為全亞洲的佛教文化中心。
作者生動地描繪了這些現身歷史舞台的人物,引領讀者觀看一群宗教菁英與權貴之士,如何打造出一個佛教文化世界,徹底地改變了西藏社會與文化的發展方向,鮮活地呈現了中世紀西藏發展的內在張力與轉型過程。
作者簡介
羅納德.戴維森(Ronald M. Davidson)美國加州大學柏克萊分校佛學研究博士,費爾菲爾德大學(Fairfield University)宗教學教授。他曾與藏人一同學習十多年,並與多位學者合作研究藏文典籍,以傳統方式學習儀軌與教義。著有《印度密教:密教運動社會史》(Indian Esoteric Buddhism: A Social History of the Tantric Movement)作者,並與史蒂文.古德曼(Steven D. Goodman)合編《西藏佛教:理性與啟示》(Tibetan Buddhism: Reason and Revelation)。
譯者簡介
黃書蓉:專任譯者陳桂芬:國立臺中科技大學兼任英文講師、法鼓文理學院佛教學系碩士班學生釋若理:香林精舍翻譯組組長 陳美靜:輔仁大學全人教育中心兼任講師、國立臺灣師範大學翻譯研究所碩士畢業洪琬雯:法鼓文理學院佛教學系博士班學生
潤飾者簡介
梅靜軒:法鼓文理學院佛教學系副教授