Wenda20180909A 51:07
(Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program)
SUCCESS REQUIRES NOT ONLY ONE’S DILIGENCE BUT ALSO OPPORTUNE TIMING AND KARMIC AFFINITY; CHERISH THE TRUE DHARMA IN THE AGE OF DHARMA DECLINE AND STRIVE TO BREAK FROM THE CYCLE OF REBIRTH
Caller: It is stated in the Buddhist scriptures: In the True Dharma and the Semblance Dharma Age, to attain the state of Arhat or Bodhisattva may potentially take many lifetimes. Comparatively, being in the right time, that is, the Age of Dharma Decline makes it easier for one to make great vows and perform virtuous deeds.
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva has also revealed that in this Age of Dharma Decline, Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door is the best Dharma Door, thus, encouraging us to follow Master’s teachings and practise diligently. Guan Yin Bodhisattva called on Master to lead those Bodhisattvas ‘home’ who would have been otherwise left stranded in the human realm. As Master would not return to this world anymore, this shall be the last Dharma Vessel.
Hence, if we fail to transcend the cycle of rebirth in this lifetime, we miss this final opportunity to embark on this vessel. And, if that happens, it will take us billions of years before we are liberated, that is when Maitreya Bodhisattva comes to this world. This is precisely the reason why Master urges us to practise Buddhism with diligence and aim to transcend the cycle of rebirth in this lifetime.
Master Jun Hong Lu: Indeed, it is not easy. To succeed, it requires not only one’s diligence but also the opportune timing and karmic affinity. Many do not succeed due to the absence of the latter factor. For example: In the past when the Buddha and His teachings had yet to arrive in India, there were many who wished to seek liberation too. Hence, they went for practices like Brahmanism or Zoroastrianism (worshipping the sun). They were unable to chance upon Buddhism back then. This is the picture I am trying to paint to you now.
Caller: Understood. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is a Bodhisattva who practises great resolution and filial piety. We too, should be filial and be grateful towards Master Lu.
Master Jun Hong Lu: I just wanted everyone to understand the aspiration and the power of the Bodhisattva’s vow to allow you to find your way ‘home’ and rediscover your true conscience and inherent quality. This is of the utmost importance. We once lived without morality and conscience, and were in a constant pursuit for status and wealth like most people. However, many have found their humanity, morality and conscience now. This world has thus become a better place.
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