不要小看基础，基础就是核心

I. The necessity of foundational practice

一、基础修法的必要性

Though the Three Supreme Methods is the most foundational practice of Buddhism for the beginners, many probably have not even heard of it. It is by no means complicated to explain，but quite a difficult matter to execute properly even for those veteran Buddhists. Nevertheless, once we understand the philosophy and the aim of Buddhist teachings, we should try our best to apply what we have learned in order to make progress and be benefited from them.

虽然三殊胜的修法，是最基础的入门修法，但可能对于许多人来说，却是前所未闻的。这个修法说起来容易，做到却很困难，恐怕有些学佛很久的人也未能做到。但是，在了解佛经的思想、意趣之后，我们就应该尽量依照佛所讲的方法去实施，这样才会有进步和收效。

It happens quite often that people make speedy progress at the initial stage of their practice, but the progress tapers off after some time. Worse, some may even stop practicing altogether. This is mainly due to a lack of systematic approach to Buddhist practice. What should be done about it?

很多人在刚开始学佛时进步很快，但经过一段时间以后，便速度减缓，甚至停滞不前了，这种情况非常普遍。其主要原因就是缺少系统的修法。要解决这些问题，应该怎样做呢？

First, we must understand what the foundational practices are and duly recognize the importance they command on our spiritual journey. If we try to practice the advanced teachings like the Great Perfection or Mahamudra without first completing the preliminary practices, no results will be achieved owing to inadequately prepared faculty. Thus, the foundational practices should be made the top priority for all who intend to bring their practice to fruition.

首先，我们要了解基础的修法，并且加以重视。如果没有加行基础，就妄想一步登天去修学高深之法——大圆满、大手印等等，最终必然会因根基不成熟而一事无成。所以，应当从最基础的法修起，这样才会有所收获。