紅衣僧人
翻飛的經幡
搖動的轉經輪
處處是令人心動的美好
藍天白雲 青山綠水
這些自然元素構成了不丹
渾然天成的風景
從海平面地區的亞熱帶叢林
到富饒的溫帶綠植
再到北部的冰川植物
不丹的環境
以多種原生態美景而著稱
擁有豐富多樣的生物種群
高聳入雲的千年寒木
枝幹盤曲 氣勢宏雄
千百年來
不丹沒有濫伐現象
信奉佛教的不丹人
將自然環境視作生活的源泉
許多民眾雖沒有受過高等教育
但自然與人和諧相處的理念
卻一直紮根在人們的心中
Monks in red robes
Prayer flags fluttering in the wind
Prayer wheels rotating
Heart-touching marvels everywhere
Blue sky, white clouds, green mountains and clear water
these are key elements
that contribute to the fabulous natural scenery of Bhutan.
From the subtropical south
to the temperate highlands
and polar regions of the north,
Bhutan is renowned for
its beautiful scenery
and rich biodiversity.
Here there are thousand-year old conifers
which stand tall and awe-inspiring.
Over the past centuries,
uncontrolled deforestation has not happened.
The Bhutanese, who are mostly faithful Buddhists,
consider the natural environment as their lifeblood.
Although higher education is not prevalent,
the notion that human beings should live in harmony
with nature has long been embedded in the people’s hearts.
導遊：
在我們小時候
並沒有玩具
或可供使用的娛樂設施
我們只有有限的可以玩的東西
這是我們的局限
我的父母 尤其是我的祖父
他是很偉大的佛教上師
他總是教我不要去傷害別人
對他人友善
他是如此的慈悲
During our young days,
we don’t have much things to use like you know toys.
We don't have much things.
We have only limited things where we can play around.
That is the limitation.
And our parents my parents especially my grandpa,
he is really a great teacher
he always instructs me not to harm others you know,
be always good to others.
He’s so compassionate.
這種看視簡單平實的家庭教育
卻蘊含著更深的道理
告訴我們人與人之間
人與周圍環境之間
只有和諧共處才可以給生活
創造更美好 更自由的空間
在這裡呼吸著清新純淨的空氣
聆聽河水奔流不息的聲音
田間各種蟲鳥的歌唱
靜靜的廊橋
威嚴的佛塔
蔥鬱的稻田和虔誠的人民
不丹人熱愛自己的國家
他們非常自律
作為無塑膠國家
我們經常可以看到
不丹人手裡拿著編織袋
自覺地把路邊的垃圾拾起
不管是在大街小巷
還是鄉間小路都非常乾淨
讓我們真實領略流水淙淙
山鏡與平野清唱的真實畫面
我們的司機每天早晨會把車子
擦得非常光亮整潔
來迎接一天的行程
這似乎也在提醒著我們
不論走過什麼路
看過怎樣的風景
始終要把自己的心
安放在清靜的覺照之中
This family education is plain
but profound.
It reveals the fact that, between humans,
and between humans and their external environment,
only harmony can bring us more freedom
and a more wonderful life.
Here there is pure and fresh air,
melodies produced from the rivers that flow unceasingly
and music from all sorts of insects and birds.
There are still covered bridges,
awe-inspiring Buddhist stupas,
lush fields and faithful people.
The Bhutanese have a strong love for their own country.
They are highly disciplined.
The use of plastic bags is prohibited in this country.
Here we can often see
people carrying woven bags
picking up rubbish along their way.
It’s very clean everywhere, down the main streets,
small lanes or little countryside paths.
This is a world full of poetic
and pictorial splendour.
Every morning, our driver would give our van
a good clean,making it look shiny,
welcoming the start of a new day.
This also reminds us that
no matter where we go
or what we see,
we should always
maintain vivid awareness.
導遊：
平常在政府的方面
他們喜歡比較環保的這個觀念
這邊也不可以隨便砍樹
或者是水裡面的魚不可以釣
然後在這邊也不可以隨便開發
或者是不能在這邊
輕易不可以設工廠
他們就是保留原來的文化
不讓太多的汙染
舉個例子 我在小的時候
不丹就已經禁止用塑膠袋了
就是我們去買菜
他們不會提供塑膠袋
我們自己要帶購物袋
The government here pays great attention
to environmental protection.
No one is allowed to cut down trees
or fish without permission.
No one is allowed to exploit fields
or build factories
without permission.
People are trying to
avoid their traditional culture being contaminated.
Since I was young,
limitations on the use of plastic bags has been implemented
When we go shopping,
no plastic bags are provided
and we need to bring our own shopping bags.
在這裡
體現善良的最好方式
就是人和動物的關係
善念是最好的陪伴
烏鴉是不丹的國鳥
在不丹被奉為神鳥
行車的沿途
還會經常會冒出各種野生動物
司機朋友都會很友好的
讓它們緩慢通過
休息途中我們看見
生活在森林裡的恆河獼猴
自由自在的玩耍
享受著這方淨土的安寧祥和
其實行善積福很簡單
就是對隨處可見的所有人和生命
保持友善
這就是不丹人的生活
因為宗教信仰
不丹全國不殺生
全民基本食素
長養慈悲
Here the best demonstration of kindness
exists a harmonious relationship
established between human beings and animals.
Good thoughts are our best companions.
Brow is the national bird of Bhutan
and is considered as a holy bird.
When traveling on the road,
one can frequently see many different wild animals.
When these animals cross the road,
drivers always stop patiently to let them pass.
When we were taking a break on our way,
we saw rhesus macaques
happily playing in the forest,
enjoying their life in this peaceful, pure land.
In fact, the practice of virtue
and the accumulation of meritcan be very simple
it means being kind to all the living beings you meet.
This is the lifestyle that the Bhutanese adopt.
Because of their religious belief,
no animals are killed in this country.
Most of the people here are vegetarian
so as to cultivate their loving kindness and compassion.
導遊：
不丹這邊是不可以屠宰
任何人都不能殺生
但是他們這邊有食用肉
肉全部來自印度
從印度進口的
所有不丹政府也是一直在想辦法
如何這個方面怎麼管理
還有可以算是在不丹政府強制下
一年大概有六個月
都是吃素的
假如說我們有藏曆的神變月
一些殊勝的月的時候
它就是不丹政府
全不丹都不能賣肉
它是用這樣的方式
去管理這個葷的部分
No slaughtering is allowed in Bhutan.
No one can kill animals.
While some people may eat meat,
it is all imported
from India.
The Bhutanese government has been trying
to strengthen their control over this matter.
In addition, it is a government policy that
people should commit to vegetarianism
for at least six months a year.
During certain religious periods,
such as the first month of the Tibetan lunar calendar,
the selling of meat is prohibited
throughout the entire country.
Through these means,
the Bhutanese have their meat consumption restricted.
導遊：
過去的不丹人會吃肉
不是素食
現在有了很大的改變
我們現在有許多救助動物的基金會
甚至有一天
專門定為素食日
比如現在在廷布
很多人是素食
我們的教育也要求我們愛護動物
而不是食用它們
In previous time I think most of them used to eat meat,
not veg.
But now so many changes are coming up you know,
and we have a lot many associations animal saving trust
and even they are trying to create a day
for a vegetarian day.
So now if you see most of the people now,
if you in Thimphu,if you look, most of them are vegetarian.
I think Bhutanese even the education system initiate that
I think you know to love animals rather than eat animals
不丹懾人心魄的美
在青山綠水中顯現
山川大地盡皆生靈
在這美麗的自然環境下
大家眼目所見
周身所處都是自然而然的祥和
心靈上較少暴戾之氣
貪婪之心也相對變淡了
當下就會令人體悟到幸福和快樂
The charming beauty of Bhutan
exists in its natural scenery.
All mountains, rivers and land have their soul.
In such a beautiful natural environment,
all we can see
are manifestations of peace and harmony.
After weakening the violence
and the craving in our soul,
we will be able to experience happiness and joy.
傳喜法師：
阿彌陀佛
我們現在在這個世界上
以幸福指數為國家目標的不丹
這裡飛機降落到這裡
你可以從空氣中都感受到那種
輕鬆愉悅
因為這裡的人
尊重大自然
這裡沒有化學工廠
這裡處處都是青山綠水
藍天白雲
我們第一次來的時候
它的首相有到我們賓館來問候
其中就講到
不丹的幸福最主要的
是因為他們全民信教
有著崇高的佛教信仰
把佛教的人生觀世界觀
作為自己人身的準則
這裡上到國王下到貧民
大家都是佛法的實踐者
所以這裡的幸福是由內而外的
是一種精神的境界
所以這種精神境界
呵護著這方土地
這方土地
也養育著這方人民
所以我也特別希望
我們美麗的地球母親能夠恢復
能夠像不丹這片土地一樣
被所有的人類愛護珍惜她
我們生於斯長於斯的母親大地
我們希望能夠像不丹人民一樣來愛護您
也像這裡一樣的人民
知足常樂
真正的每天在幸福中
阿彌陀佛
Amitabha!
Now we are in a special country in the world
where the national priority is GNH rather than GDP.
After leaving the airplane,
one can sense
the country’s relaxing and joyful atmosphere.
This is because the people here
pay great reverence towards nature.
There are no chemical plants
but green mountains, clear water,
blue sky and white clouds.
When we came here for the first time,
the Prime Minister came to greet us in the hotel.
He mentioned that
the most important source of happiness in this country
is their national religious belief.
They have genuine faith in Buddhism
and guide themselves with Buddhist views
and doctrines.
From the king to the economically disadvantaged,
they are all practitioners of Buddha-dharma.
Accordingly, happiness here is a deep spiritual happiness
with an internal-external impact.
The beautiful mind-state of the Bhutanese
has given this land love and care,
and this wonderful land has in turn
nurtured the people of the country.
I sincerely hope that our beautiful Earth
can become how it was originally,
as beautiful as Bhutan;
that all human beings can love
and cherish this Earth,
the way the Bhutanese love their own country;
that all people in the world can be joyous
and content at all times, as the Bhutanese are,
leading a truly happy life every day.
Amitabha!