[英語美文]Take a Zen Break片刻寧靜禪

　　The word Zen' refers to a type of Buddhism. This form of Buddhism stresses meditation as a means to attain enlightenment about the world around you. Objects in your day-to-day life can even have a Zen feel to them. That is, the items in question can give you a sense of peace and tranquility when you look at them.

　　“禪”指的是一種佛學思想。這一類的佛道強調(diào)的是通過冥想以達到對周遭世界的傾悟。甚至日常事物也可以具有’‘禪味”;換句話說是那項事物能帶給你平和與寧靜。

　　In today's hectic world, more and more people are looking for ways to relieve their stress and pressure. One stress-reducing technique both Buddhists and non-Buddhists use is enjoying a Zen garden. While typical gardens grow flowers or fruit, the goal of a Zen garden isn't to grow anything. Each item in the garden is there to reflect nature. Rocks are especially important, as well as sand and, to a lesser degree, plants and water.These earthly essentials allow the "gardener" to focus on simple things in life and how they are connected to them.

　　在現(xiàn)今紛紛擾擾的生活中，越來越多的人在尋求減壓方法。佛教徒和非佛教徒都在運川的一種減壓方式是“禪園”(即“枯山水”)。典型的花園里面種 植的是花草果樹.而禪園設置的目的不是為了種植園里的每一件物品都反映自然。巖石和沙子是尤其更要的墓本元素植物和水則次之。這些大地的元素讓“園丁”能 專注于生活中的簡單事物和他們與這些事物的關(guān)系。

　　For the most part, Zen gardens are fairly large. This doesn't mean that everyday people can't enjoy the benefits of having one. Instead,they can make or purchase miniature versions that will work just as well. A small box containing stones, sand, and a tiny rake10 make up a desktop" Zen garden. When the gardener needs some time to himself or herself, all he or she has to do is pick up the rake,and move gently through the sand.For a moment of peace, it may be just what the doctor ordered.

　　大體上,禪園的面積很大，但這并不表示一般人不能享有擁有禪園的益處。他們可以制作或購買具有相同功效的縮小版禪園。小盒子里擺上石頭、沙子和小耙子，就成了一個桌上型的譽禪園。當園工需要片刻屬于自己的時間時，只要拿起小耙子在沙子上輕輕地移動。片刻的平靜正是他們所需要的。