生態觀 林鈺堂 簡繁轉換 - 繁體

生態整體連環繞,千差萬別同重要;
流轉遷化順時節,存亡制衡展全貌。

科學家對自然生態加以細究,便知一切連鎖,互相影響、制衡,而後呈現其共存之全貌。其中各份子雖千差萬別,但對整體之平衡與存續,都是一樣的重要。每一份子之生長、存亡過程中的每一環節,也都有其作用,而不可或缺。因此,人類的生活,不能只顧人類的便利,而需要從大自然整體運作的觀點,來謀求調和。如此,才能保存環境的健全,使地球上繼續有生生不息的景象。

佛法教示的法界緣起觀,便是與此完全吻合的整體性觀點。一切互為因緣,相依共存,而為無限的一體。在此廣闊視野中,便知以自我為中心的行為是有弊無益的。在法界中,一切皆不可或缺,平等重要。此種見解已極為接近大圓滿觀矣!


                     二○○一年四月廿五日
                     養和齋    於加州


View of Ecology Yutang Lin

All things are connected in the chain of ecology,
With utmost differences yet of equal importance.
Transforming and floating along tides of seasons,
Death and life counterbalance to keep continuity.

Comment:

Careful studies on ecology as conducted by scientists reveal that all things are connected in a complicated chain of ecology, and they influence one another, counterbalance all together to sustain the current scene of co-existence. Even though individual elements are so diverse in characteristics, each one is of equal importance to the balance and continuity of the whole ecology on Earth. Each stage in the formation, duration and decay of each individual element is equally indispensable to the whole process of ecology. Therefore, human lives could not be lived with only human interests and conveniences in mind. Instead, our ways of life should be modified in accordance with the whole process of ecology of the natural environment. Only in this way can we hope to preserve a sound natural environment for the continuation of lives on Earth.

In Buddhist teachings the view of conditional origination of the whole Dharmadhatu maintains the same kind of view of totality as the view of ecology mentioned above. From the Buddhist view all things are causes and conditions for one another, and hence mutually dependent for their transient co-existence. In this way all things form a limitless oneness. In the light of such a broad perspective it becomes evident that self-centered ways are harmful with no benefits. In the Dharmadhatu all things are equally important and indispensable. Such a view is already very close to the Great Perfection view.


Written in Chinese and translated on April 25, 2001
El Cerrito, California

 


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