淨空老法師開示（二〇一二年七月一日）
學佛第一樁事就是學習放下，把這一條放在第一優先——看自己能不能放下。內外都要放下、都不執著。外是身外之物，徹底放下；內是這個身體——身體是用來為大眾服務的。今天講做義工，細心照顧每一位同學，讓修行人身心安穩，落實六和敬，這才是真正護法。
僧團不和是嚴重問題。不和就是破壞僧團，罪過極重。若對某人歡喜、對某人不歡喜而製造紛爭，果報現前時後悔已晚。所以首先要把分別執著放下，一切平等恭敬，成就道場和合，才是真護法。
護法不是護人數、護熱鬧，而是護清淨心、護正念、護如法修行的環境。自己做得不如法，傷害道場形象，便不是培福而是造業。務必以至誠心維護大眾的道業。
Master Chin Kung — July 1, 2012
The first priority in learning Buddhism is letting go—internally and externally, without attachment. Externally, release possessions; internally, use the body to serve the public. Care for fellow practitioners meticulously, uphold the Six Harmonies, and keep bodies and minds at ease. That is true Dharma protection.
Disharmony in the sangha is grave—it destroys the community. Favoring some and rejecting others creates division; when karma ripens, regret comes too late. Genuine protection means equality, respect, and a pure practice environment—not excitement or headcount.
If our conduct damages the center’s image, we create karma rather than merit. Protect awakening through sincerity and harmony.
