12/05/2026
大家好，今天與大家分享來自加拿大EVE的心得：
我在今年年初聯繫了妙眼法師，詢問是否能在 ULA 這裡待上一個月。我開始觀看 YouTube 影片，這讓我非常興奮，期待能親自學習，並見到這些網路上的名人。
洗碗、掃樓梯、清掃浴室，對我來說都是一種喜悅。感覺我的整個人生，彷彿都在為來到這裡的這段時光做準備。我的第一份工作，是在家裡為父母清掃浴室；第二份工作，是在電影院的樓梯上掃掉爆米花；而最近的一份工作，則是在托兒所用手清洗數百個碗盤。當我沒有沉浸在關於當天興趣主題的談話中時，這些工作給了我許多思考的空間。我會想到，一個剛擦乾的碗，很快就會盛滿用心烹調的美味食物，用來供養所有在這裡奉獻時間的人。掃地讓我看見，我們在短短一天之內，不知不覺地掉落了多少泥土、灰塵和頭髮；嗯，我想樓梯一定是注意到了。最後，我想，如果我能真正帶著喜悅清掃一間洗手間，那麼我也將能在餘生中找到喜悅。然而，並非所有工作都是熟悉的。垃圾和蔬菜對我來說都是新的經驗，也更具挑戰，因為我沒有過往經驗可以依靠；至於垃圾方面，我過去的經驗本身就是「垃圾」，對我喜歡稱之為「垃圾派對」的事情毫無幫助。這些新的經驗教會我，只要透過練習、一點指導，以及對自己能力的信任，我就能完成新的事情，並把任何挑戰轉化為未來可以使用的新工具。
我特別享受這些課程。我喜歡學習，而過去八個月的旅行，讓我能為了樂趣而學習，這是我會珍惜的事。這些課程讓我清楚看見，自己能身處像 ULA 這樣的地方，是多麼幸運。要遇見一位好老師真的很難得，而我又是多麼幸運，能在同一個地方遇見這麼多位好老師。感謝唐老師和林老師，讓這個地方成為可能。我明白為什麼每個人都如此努力，並且全心投入於成為配得上這樣的老師與教法的好學生。我非常感恩能找到 ULA。能找到一個讓你日後會想念的地方，是一份禮物。我會再回來，也希望不會過太久。想到我還能透過 YouTube 頻道，在地球另一端繼續學習，讓人感到很安心。我們生活在一個多麼奇妙的世界啊！謝謝你們讓我有機會看見台北。這座城市有如此豐富的歷史、文化、時尚的人們，以及一種社群感，讓我永遠都不想離開。這個地方帶來一種家的感覺，它其實是第一個曾讓我感到想家的地方。我會珍惜你們所有人教給我的一切。我很期待能繼續與你們一同學習。
阿彌陀佛
櫻花樹上的花朵，
它們是多麼搖曳啊！
並不是我沒有想念你，
只是你的家太遠了。
I reached out to Venerable Myogen at the beginning of this year to ask about spending a month here at ULA. I started watching the YouTube videos, which made me incredibly excited to learn in person and meet these virtual celebrities.
It has been a pleasure to wash the dishes, sweep the stairs, and clean the bathrooms. It feels as though my whole life has been in preparation for my time here. My first job ever was cleaning bathrooms at home for my parents; my second was sweeping popcorn off movie theatre stairs; and my most recent was washing hundreds of dishes by hand at a daycare. These tasks give me lots to think about when I’m not caught up in a conversation about that day’s topic of interest. I think about how a freshly dried bowl will soon be filled with delicious food made with great care to feed all those here who devote their time. Sweeping allows me to see how much dirt, dust, and hair we lose in only a day without even noticing; well, I guess the stairs must notice. Finally, I think that if I am able to truly clean a washroom with joy, I will be able to find joy for the rest of my life. However, not all the tasks were familiar. The garbage and the vegetables were new experiences, which were more challenging because I didn’t have experience to rely on, or for the trash; my previous experience was garbage, unhelpful for what I liked to call “the garbage party”. These new experiences taught me that with practice, a little guidance, and trust in my abilities, I can accomplish new things and turn any challenge into a new tool I can use in the future.
I have particularly enjoyed the classes. I love to learn, and these past eight months of travel have allowed me to learn for fun, which I will cherish. These classes have made it clear how lucky I am to be at a place like ULA. It is truly rare to find a good teacher, and how lucky I am to have found so many in one place. Thank you, Teacher Tang and Teacher Lin, for making this place possible. I understand why everyone works so hard and is devoted to being good students worthy of such teachers and teachings. I am so thankful to have found ULA. It is a gift to find a place that you will miss. I will be back, and I hope it won’t be too long until I return. It is comforting to know that I will have the YouTube channel so I can continue to learn while on the other side of the planet. What a world we live in! Thank you for making it possible to see Taipei. This city is so rich in history, culture, stylish people, and a sense of community that makes me never want to leave. This place brings a feeling of home, it was actually the first place to ever make me feel homesick. I will cherish everything you all have taught me. I am excited to continue learning with you all.
Amituofo
The flowers of the cherry tree,
How they wave about!
It’s not that I do not think of you,
But your home is so far away.
