THE TYPE OF PEOPLE WE SHOULD BE WARY OF
Master Jun Hong Lu: In today’s society, many people are earnestly trying to accumulate merits. Conversely, there are also many people who are mindlessly committing immoral acts and in fact, some of these individuals are fixated on their immediate personal gains and have no regard whatsoever for the eventual consequences. Not only do they undermine the spiritual life of others, they also go around amassing illicit gains. I have seen many cases where they cheat people under the pretext of helping people sort out their visa applications. This really upsets me.
Even Bodhisattvas who descend to the human realm to spiritually awaken sentient beings are driven to Their wits’ end, faced with the vast gap in spiritual understanding among humans. Do you see? At times, it is best to rely on yourself than to depend on others.
Therefore, it is essential to seek the Bodhisattva’s wisdom, so you may discern whom to trust and whom to be cautious of. Here’s an important principle: never place your trust in someone who says “This will definitely succeed.” Trust the one who says, “I can’t promise success, but I will give it my best”—because such sincerity often leads to a greater chance of real success.
Let me tell you this: whether in actions, speech, or conduct, be cautious of those whose words outweigh their actions. There truly are people who show no fear of falling into hell! Therefore, it is crucial to sincerely pray to Guan Yin Bodhisattva. With a heartfelt prayer, all implorations will be answered.
In some situations, we should go with the flow, and when you do not have a choice, you should still avoid seeking shortcuts. In fact, in times like this, you should stick to the right path just like how others do. There will be times when our hefty karmic obstacles will cause us to run into many distressing and troublesome situations. You should continue to adhere to your own values. After all, the wholesome seeds that you have planted all along will surely come to bear. Am I right? Hence, do not get overly anxious about it. Say for example, you have submitted something, you may as well just be patient about it and wait for the outcome. During this time, you can pray to Bodhisattva for blessings and compassion. In the practice of Guan Yin Citta, sincere prayers are often answered, and heartfelt wishes are generally fulfilled.
Source: Zongshu20170124 01:17, Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program