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證嚴上人於一九三七年，出生於臺灣臺中清水。上人服膺上印下順導師「為佛教、為眾生」之慈示奉持不懈。一九六六年創辦佛教克難慈濟功德會，自此展開「濟貧教富」的工作。慈濟世界在法師慈悲呵護下，數十年來，一步一步地堅實茁壯；發展為慈善、醫療、教育、人文四大志業，以及國際賑災、環境保護、社區志工、骨髓捐贈八大腳印，透過親手拔除眾生的苦痛，以善與大愛膚慰人間。近年來，證嚴上人的貢獻獲得國際間一致推崇；於2011年獲美國羅斯福基金會頒贈「傑出公共服務獎」， 並被時代雜誌列為2011年全球百大最具影響力人物。2014年獲頒國際扶輪社「最高榮譽獎」，肯定證嚴上人對於人道主義精神與世界和平的貢獻。

• Chapter One: Core Concepts
• Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity
• Respecting Life
• Paving the Path for Our Children
• The Stabilizing Force for a Harmonious Society
Education Is the Solution
Returning to Our Pure, Innate Nature
Cultivating the Mind Through Education
All Beings Are Interconnected
Being a Role Model Through Education
Early Childhood Education Is Crucial
Protecting Children’s Hearts
An Integrative and Holistic Education
Protecting Children’s Innocence
With Good Intentions Come Blessings
Taking Roots Downward while Growing Upward
A Heart of Joy and Equanimity
Education Is the Hope of Humanity
Educating for the Sake of Education
Religion Gives Our Lives Purpose and Teaches Us How to Live
Educating Children to Influence Their Families
Transforming Research Findings into Inner Cultivation
Seeking True Principles
Returning to the Beauty and Kindness of Humanity in Academic Research
The Sky, Earth, and Universe Is Our Classroom
Educating All of Society
Insight into the Purpose of Academic Studies
Good Descendants Come From Good Education
Teachers and Students Treating Each Other with Sincerity
Teachers Become the Parents Who Nurture Wisdom Life
Education Must Take Root from Youth
Teachers Are the Source of Education
Club Activities
Self-Rule Is to Cherish Oneself
The Virus of Social Climate
Exterminating the Virus of Social Climate
Harmony among People Brings Harmony in Society
Education Must Start with Leaders in Society
A Good Teacher
The Fundamental Duties of a Student
Gardener of Mother Earth
Empathy
Teenagers’ Problems Lie in Their Education
Chapter Two: Life Education
Life Education Is About Refining Our Character
The Meaning of Life
Respecting Others and Ourselves
Applying the Buddha Dharma in Daily Living
Teaching Children to Be Principle-Centered and Sensible
Preventing Spiritual Emptiness
Promoting Humanistic Culture Through Life Education in School
Our Fundamental Duty
To Love Oneself Is to Take Good Care of One’s Body and Mind
Gratitude and Giving
Education Cannot Depart from Principles of Conducting Oneself
Dressing Reflects Personality
Spiritual Disasters
Dignified Living
The Art of Living
Protecting the Proper Way of Life
School Rules Keep Children on the Right Track
Life Education
Qualities of a Refined Character
Life Wisdom
The Beauty of Human Nature
Manifesting Inner Cultivation Externally
Actualizing Education in Daily Living
Developing Knowledge and Etiquette in Parallel
Manifesting the Vitality of Life in Daily Living
Life Is Like a Stage
Chapter Three: Moral Education
Preserving the Beauty of Chinese Culture Through Education
Cultivating Our Minds
Lack of Respect Leads to Moral Decline
Propriety, Righteousness, Integrity, and Dignity Are Keys to Learning
Good Grades Versus Good Character
Culture Must Be a Part of Education
Nurturing Character Through Moral Education
The True Meaning of Freedom Lies in Cherishing Oneself and Giving
Cultivating a Dignified Body and Mind
Reinstating the Ethics of Ancient Sages
Building a Deep-Rooted Foundation of Ethics for Children
Danger of Immorality
Instilling Discipline Through Education
Ethics and Morals Form the Foundations of Project Hope
“Human Beings” Versus “Sentient Beings”
The Responsibility of Teachers Is to Help Children Understand Principles
Warriors of Morality
Chapter Four: Humanistic Education
Restoring Traditional Ethics
Filial Piety
Enlightenment
Restoring Humanistic Spirit
Regaining the Beauty of Human Nature
Tzu Chi’s Humanistic Culture Is Aligned with the Dharma
Model Education
Protecting Children’s Pure Minds
Discerning Right from Wrong
Returning to One’s Innocent Innate Nature
Teaching with Love
The Value of Life Is in Giving
Wondrous Dharma
Humanistic Education Is about Educating People
Uncovering the Beauty of Human Nature
Education Must Be Steered by Humanistic Spirit
The Pure Stream of Humanity Begins with Teachers
Tzu Chi’s Volunteer Culture Is Humanistic Culture
Humanistic Culture Must Start with People
A Religion of Going among People
Chapter Five: Educating with Love
“Loving” Versus “Spoiling”
Be “Loving” and “Caring”
Love Must Be Sincere
Building the Future with Love
Be Content and Grateful
Nurturing Students with Great Love
Giving Love and Being Grateful
The Circle of Love
Wisdom Is Like Water
Happiness Comes from a Loving Heart
Future Buddhas
Treating Sentient Beings’ Illnesses with Love
The Goal of Education Is “Love”
Rebuilding Education with Love
Sincere Love
Love Deficiency Syndrome
Romantic Love Is Not Awakened Love
Love Is about Taking Action
Love Is the Seed; Perseverance Is the Plough
Never Miss the Golden Years of Growing Up
The Links of Love
Chapter Six: The Heart of a Teacher
Cultivate the Field of Blessings to Reap Blessed Conditions
The Seeds of Great Love
Living Bodhisattvas
Wholesome Education
Teachers Must Elevate Themselves
Actions Speak Louder than Words
When Many Sages Emerge
Be a Practical and Hard-Working Practitioner
Living for Work
Love Yourself before Loving Others
Being Role Models
Reforming Students with Sincerity and Virtues
Seek and Transform
Give Sincerely, without Expectations
Cherishing Oneself Is the Origin of Great Love
Manage with Love
“Mission” and “Profession”
Upholding Initial Vows
Teaching as a Mission
Sustained Perseverance
Good Teachers Nurture Good Doctors and Ministers
A Good Teacher Is Better than a Reputable School
Spiritual Engineers
Working Hard to Save People’s Hearts
Bringing Purity to the Mind Starts with Teachers
Students’ Minds Are like Blank Paper
Saving People’s Hearts Is Teachers’ Mission
Imparting Knowledge, Teaching People, Cultivating Minds
The Emptiness of All Phenomena Is the Seat
Teacher-Student Relationships
Proper Faith
The Mindset of Great Equanimity
Selflessness Brings Happiness
Having No Expectations Brings Infinite Merits
Great Joy and Great Equanimity
Passing on Wisdom Life
Education Is the Project Hope of Life
Seeds of Love
Cultivating the Field of the Mind
Cultivating the Field of Blessings
A Lush Green Forest
Guiding Those Who Are Lost
Dripping Water Penetrates Rock
Letting Others Teach Our Children
Loving-Kindness without Regrets
Nurturing Seedlings to Grow into Trees
Teaching by Example
Teachers Always Love You
Opening the Door to Our Minds
Chapter Seven: The Dignity of Teachers
The Dignity of Teachers Is Founded on Love
The Role of a Student
Elevating the Dignity of Teachers
Building the New Education Ideal
Teachers Help Us Succeed
Being Grateful
Chapter Eight: Teaching Methods
Learning Gratitude
Practical Teachings
Benefitting the World
Expounding Principles Through Jing Si Aphorisms
Putting True Principles into Practice
A Focus on Character-Building
Using Matters to Reveal Principles
Teach, Learn, and Do before Speaking
Effective Teaching
Four Magic Keys in Teaching
Six Medicinal Ingredients in Teaching
Teaching Requires Profound Skills
Guiding with Sensibility
Keys in Guidance: Stop, Listen, Observe, Go
Chapter Nine: Conscience and Innate Goodness
Transforming Intelligence into Wisdom
Education for Wisdom Life
Our Altruistic Ability Is Wisdom
Adjusting One’s Mindset
Innate Goodness and Conscience
Chapter Ten: The Role of Parents
Growing Up Naturally
A Bodhisattva Expects Nothing in Return
Parents Must Also Be Taught
Parents’ Hearts Are Like Pincushions
The Iron Triangle in Education
Parents and Teachers in Working Unity
A Clean Learning Environment
Family Ethics
Maternal Love Must Be Moderate