TO ACHIEVE ENLIGHTENMENT, ONE MUST BE CONSTANTLY RACING AGAINST TIME, REMAIN DILIGENT, STEADFAST AND NEVER SLACK OFF
Caller: How are you Master? Nowadays, the majority of us are aware that most things in life are predetermined.
One example is when the Buddha attained enlightenment during His time, it was also at a predetermined time and moment. The same goes for the things that we pray for or do – when conditions are right, success will follow naturally. This makes some of us worry because despite having done our best in our spiritual cultivation, there remain a lot of obstacles that we need to overcome. In this context, I would like to seek Master’s advice.
Master Jun Hong Lu: You must constantly race against time. Never slack off, don’t waste your time and do your utmost so that you will succeed on this spiritual path. There is no two-ways about it.
Every minute and second that you do not squander will grant you the time needed for your spiritual cultivation and Buddhism practice. If you are still watching movies, even if it is for a few minutes, it is considered a waste of time. It’s as simple as that.
Take a look at the monastics in the temple and see how they spend their 24 hours cultivating. If you continue to remain the way you are, do you think it is even possible for you to become a Bodhisattva? Even the monastics may not have such attainment, let alone you.
Source: Wenda20200906 01:25:23, Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program
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