【羅蘭第一分會 潘青霞撰文】9月6日（農曆7月22日）是佛光山開山祖師星雲大師的誕辰紀念日，很恰巧的，我在前一天9月5日收到工作面談錄取通知，我當晚到西來寺參加晚殿祝禱，也在9月6日參加早殿祝禱，真誠的對大師說：「謝謝您的一句箴言，讓我順利通關。」
這句話就是—做己貴人！
我在2021年第一次聽到這句話，當時我為了工作面試而緊張兮兮，向義工組輔導法師妙皇法師「求保佑」，工作面試對我像是闖關，但不是好玩的遊戲，尤其有時一份工作要通過兩輪面試，各分別由4至5位面試官，輪番上陣對我「拷問」45分鐘，我雖沒有被問到淚潸潸，但整身冷汗涔涔，尤其英文非我母語，「英文」到用時方恨少！快一命嗚呼。
妙皇法師說：「我深深的祝福您一切順利，但是傻孩子，凡事盡力而為就好囉！要當自己的善知識，自己要當自己的貴人喔！」
自己要當自己的貴人？怎麼當？我很好奇的查詢出處，星雲大師在《佛法滿人間》節目解釋如何「做己貴人」（中英字幕），勉勵聽眾培養勤勞、負責、有禮的「貴人」特質，必然受人歡迎與賞識，也要進一步做別人的貴人，大師的諄諄法語如春風拂面，這些語言、文字、影像就是他的法身舍利，愛護、陪伴、指引每一位眾生。
連結在此： https://tinyurl.com/2fts2m6y
其實這句話的意思就是「求人不如求己」及「凡事盡其在我」，星雲大師將其濃縮為雋永四字「做己貴人」，耐人尋味，我有醍醐灌頂之感。
自此「做己貴人」就是我的人生闖關箴言，今年我又順利通過面試，在第一時間向妙皇法師報喜，他說：「佛祖一直保佑您喔！」而我回：「是的！我也謹遵星雲大師與您的指導，做己貴人，全力以赴！」
English version (Credited to Andrew N.)
Title: Be Your Own Lucky Charm
Sept. 6 (Lunar July 22) commemorates the birthday of Venerable Master Hsing Yun, Founding Master of Fo Guang Shan. Quite coincidentally, on the day before Sept. 5, I received a job offer. That night, I went to Hsi Lai Temple to participate in the evening prayers and also attended the morning prayers on Sept. 6. With heartfelt sincerity, I said to Venerable Master Hsing Yun, “Thank you for your motto that allowed me to smoothly pass through.”
This motto is: Be Your Own Lucky Charm!
I first heard this line in 2021. At that time, I was nervously preparing for a job interview, seeking blessings from volunteer coordinator Venerable Miao Huang. For me, the job interview felt like a challenge, but it was not a fun game, especially since it sometimes required passing through two rounds of interviews, each with 4 to 5 panelists who took turns interrogating me for 45 minutes. Although their questions did not reduce me to tears, I was drenched in sweat. Because English is not my native language, when I have to use it, I regret not studying more. Overall, it felt like a near-death experience.
At that moment, Venerable Miao Huang said, “I hope everything will go smoothly. But my dear, in all things, simply do your best! Be your own wise mentor, be your own lucky charm!”
Be your own lucky charm? How can one do that? I was curious and sought the source. Venerable Master Hsing Yun explained how to “Be Your Own Lucky Charm” on the program “A Human World Replete with the Buddha Dharma” (with Chinese and English subtitles). He encouraged listeners to cultivate diligence, responsibility, and courtesy, which would undoubtedly make them welcomed and appreciated by others. He also emphasized the importance of being a lucky charm to others. Venerable Master’s words were like a refreshing breeze, and these words, writings, and images represented his Dharma body and relics, nurturing, accompanying, and guiding every sentient being.
The link is here: https://tinyurl.com/2fts2m6y
In reality, this line means to seek within rather than seeking from others and give your best in all things. Venerable Master Hsing Yun condensed them into the profound and thought-provoking line: “Be Your Own Lucky Charm.” I felt as if I had received an enlightening revelation.
From then on, “Be Your Own Lucky Charm” became my motto in life. This year, I once again successfully passed the interview and immediately shared the good news with Venerable Miao Huang. She said, “The Buddha has always been blessing you!” And I replied, “Yes, and I will faithfully follow the guidance from Venerable Master Hsing Yun and yourself. I’ll be my own lucky charm and give my best!”
