causes of enlightenment

"Sentient beings are the cause of our enlightenment. When they bother us, we learn patience; when they're suffering, we learn loving kindness and compassion. No matter what reaction they evoke, we can relate to them in a way that leads to buddhahood. Instead of buying into aversion, we become tolerant. Instead of staying stuck in selfishness, we extend a hand to someone in distress. Instead of letting jealousy sabotage us, we train in rejoicement therapy."
~ Pema Chodron

有情眾生是我們証悟的原因。當他們煩擾我們時，我們學會耐心；
當他們受苦時，我們學習慈愛與慈悲。
不管他們引起什麼反應，我們都可以把它們導向成佛方式聯繫起來。與其陷入厭惡，我們變得忍讓。與其陷入自私，我們向處於困境的人伸手。與其讓嫉妒摧毀我們，我們訓練隨喜療法。
~ 貝瑪秋珍