The Wheel of Life with Ven Geshe Samten (3 parts)
Part 1 Dharma Talk
Introduction :
為什麼人生際遇各不相同？ 生命結束後，將去往何方？ 六道輪回是真實存在，還是一種象徵？ 因果業力，又如何影響我們的命運？
Why do people experience such different fortunes in life? Where do we go after death? Is the cycle of the Six Realms a literal reality or a symbolic teaching? How do karma and cause-and-effect shape our lives and future?
生死輪回圖》，又柄《六道輪回圖》，是佛教晶長代表性的法輪圖像之一。圖中完整展現了三毒、十二因綠、六道輪回、因果業力以及解說之道，引導我們識生命的真相，理解輪回的根源，找到離苦得樂的方向。
The Wheel of Life (Bhavachakra), also known as the Diagram of the Six Realms of Rebirth, is one of the most profound and iconic teachings in Buddhism. It illustrates the Three Poisons, the welve Links of Dependent Origination, the Six Realms of Rebirth, the law of karma, and the path to liberation. Through this sacred diagram, we gain a deeper understanding of the nature of existence, the causes of cyclic rebirth, and the way to freedom from suffering.
認識輪回，是為了覺悟生命； 瞭解因果，是為了改變現在； 學習佛法，是為了走向解脫。
To understand rebirth is to awaken to the nature of life. To understand karma is to transform the present. To study the Dharma is to walk the path to liberation.
Part 2 Dharma Talk
Introduction In this teaching on The Wheel of Life-Part 2, we explore the Buddhist understanding of death, the three bardos—the Bardo of Dying, the Bardo of Dharmata, and the Bardo of Becoming—and how karma shapes our journey through the six realms of samsara. Rather than inspiring fear, these teachings help us understand the causes of suffering and how we can prepare for death by cultivating virtue, meditation, wisdom, and compassion while we are alive.
在这二集《生死轮回图》中，我们一起学习佛教对死亡、三种中阴（临终中阴、法性中阴、受生中阴）以及六道轮回的开示，了解业力如何影响生命的延续。这些教导并非为了令人恐惧，而是帮助我们认识轮回与苦的根源，并提醒我们把握当下，透过修持善业、禅修、智慧与慈悲，为生命与死亡做好准备。
We also learn that the six realms, including the hell realms, are the natural results of our karma, reminding us to transform our minds and live with greater awareness and kindness. Every moment of this precious human life is an opportunity to prepare for death, navigate the bardos with clarity, and move towards liberation.
我们也会认识六道，尤其是地狱道的种种苦相，明白它们并非上天的惩罚，而是因果业力自然成熟的结果。愿这份对生命真相的认识，帮助我们珍惜难得的人身，时时观照自己的身口意，走向解脱与觉醒之道。
Dedication 🌸 May this teaching benefit all beings, helping them cultivate wisdom and compassion, recognize their true nature, and attain lasting peace and liberation. 🙏🙏🙏
回向 🌸 愿闻思此法的一切功德，回向法界一切众生，愿众生远离痛苦，具足智慧与慈悲，于一切中阴中得自在，究竟成就圆满佛果。 🙏🙏🙏
Part 3 Dharma Talk
Introduction In today’s teaching, Geshe-la guided us through the Bardo of Rebirth—how, according to our karma and the mental afflictions of attachment, anger and ignorance, consciousness is drawn into one of the Six Realms of Samsara. He shared a detailed explanation of the process of human rebirth, from entering the womb to birth, helping us reflect more deeply on the precious yet fragile journey of life.
在今天的教导中，格西带领我们深入了解中阴与投生的过程——一个众生如何随着自己的业力，以及贪、嗔、痴等烦恼，投生于六道之中的其中一道。格西也详细讲解了人道胎生的过程，从进入母胎、胎儿逐渐成长，到最终出生，帮助我们更深刻地认识生命的来之不易，以及轮回的过程。
Geshe-la also explored the Six Realms of Samsara, with particular emphasis on the three lower realms—the animal, hungry ghost and hell realms—and the different forms of suffering experienced within them. These teachings are not meant to create fear, but to awaken understanding: when we recognize the causes of suffering and the workings of karma, we can begin to transform the way we live, practice and prepare for death, bardo and rebirth.
格西同时深入讲解了六道轮回，尤其详细说明了三恶道——畜生道、饿鬼道与地狱道所经历的种种苦。这样的教导并不是为了让我们恐惧，而是帮助我们生起觉知：当我们了解痛苦的本质，以及业力和烦恼如何推动轮回，就更能珍惜当下难得的人身，认真修行，并为未来面对死亡、中阴与投生做好准备。
Dedication 🌸 May this teaching benefit all beings, helping them cultivate wisdom and compassion, recognize their true nature, and attain lasting peace and liberation. 🙏🙏🙏
回向 🌸 愿闻思此法的一切功德，回向法界一切众生，愿众生远离痛苦，具足智慧与慈悲，于一切中阴中得自在，究竟成就圆满佛果。