CREATE OUR OWN OPPORTUNITIES
Master Jun Hong Lu: In ancient times, there was a fencing master. When asked who and what was the one unforgettable thing that had benefited him the most in his life, he said it was something his mother once said to him. At that time, he was just 18 years old, young and vibrant and had just started practising fencing.
He used to complain that every time before his sword could touch his opponent, the other party’s sword was already on him. He said to his mother, “It’s all because my sword is too short!”
However, his mom said, “No, son. Remember this. Go ahead, step forward as that’s when your sword is lengthened.”
We should never blame or accuse others as our destiny is actually in our hands. When opportunities knock on our door, go ahead and grab them.
Do not be jealous of others. When we see the success of others, we should know that it is because of their diligence and hard work.
If opportunities do not present themselves to us, we should work hard to create them. When you have the favourable conditions and spiritual foundation to back you up, be diligent so that you can return to Guan Yin Bodhisattva in the future.
Conversely, if you are faced with adverse conditions, you need to recite the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance to sincerely repent; strive hard to transcend the cycle of rebirth and return to the warm embrace of our heavenly mother this very lifetime.
Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk, Jakarta, Indonesia, 12 March 2018
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