Master Jun Hong Lu’s
Buddhism In Plain Terms
Episode 112
1 August 2020
(An Excerpt)
ELIMINATE ALL TRACES OF IGNORANCE THROUGH RESPECTING THE MASTER AND REVERING HIS TEACHINGS (PART 1)
Master Jun Hong Lu: How can we be free from ignorance and let go of our attachments? To transcend the six realms of rebirth requires us to be spiritually awakened and see our true nature. What does this mean? It means thoroughly eliminating all traces of ignorance and being able to gain wisdom and see one’s true nature. How should we go about doing so? Through diligent learning, respecting the master and revering his teachings.
After all, since you have a master, why don’t you learn as much as possible from him? Now that you are practising Buddhism, why don’t you learn and abide by the Buddhist teachings? Why have the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha been collectively termed as the Triple Gems? This should tell us that we should never let ourselves be entangled by ignorance.
For instance, a well-rounded doctor who is well versed with every speciality would definitely be able to save more people. If you are ignorant of many things around you, you are akin to a doctor who has never even heard of an illness or disease, how will you be able to help sentient beings? You are entangled in the web of ignorance.
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