浴佛語彙(中英對照)

獻燈: offering of the lamp of the heart.

湯: fragrant water.

花: fragrant flower.

獻香湯: shower (or ‘bathe’) the Buddha with fragrant water.

獻燈燭: offering of the candle, symbolizing the lamp of the heart.

獻花香: offering of the fragrant flower.

禮敬諸佛: to bow in respect of all buddhas.

禮佛足: bowing at the buddha’s feet.

讚仰三寶: Praise the Three Treasures: the Buddha, his teachings (dharma), the assembly of monks and nuns (sangha).

物理四相-成住壞空: the Four States of Phenomena in the Principle of Physics: formation, existence, destruction, and emptiness.

生理四相-生老病死: the Four States of Phenomena in the Principle of Physiology: birth, aging, illness, and death.

心理四相-生住異滅: the Four States of Phenomena in the Principle of the Mind: formation, existence, change, and void.

以佛心為己心，以師志為己志: constantly keep in mind to take the Buddha’s compassion as our own, and the Master’s commitment as our own.

三福田：敬田，恩田，悲田: Three fields of blessings: respect, gratitude and compassion.

三大福田（八福田）：

1. 敬田：是尊重(1)佛、(2)法、(3)僧三寶。

2. 恩田：是(4)孝養父母，(5)尊敬師長。

3. 悲田：是(6)看護病人、(7)救濟貧民、(8)憐憫眾生。

Three Fields of Blessings (also called the Eight Fields of Blessings):

1. The Field of Respect: this includes respect for (1) the Buddha; (2) his teachings and (3) the assembly of monks and nuns.

2. The Field of Gratitude: this includes (4) filial piety and (5) respect for one’s teachers and seniors.

3. The Field of Compassion: this includes (6) taking care of the sick; (7) helping the poor and (8) having compassion for all living beings.

觀想清淨智慧水: to visualize the purified water of wisdom

洗滌煩惱塵垢: to wash away afflictions (vexations, worries, anxieties) and impurities that cloud the mind.

古傳精神不可失: we should not lose the virtues and wisdoms passed down the generations.

心和即法輪轉: the wonderful, magical wheel of Dharma (Buddha's teachings) turns when human hearts are peaceful and harmonious.