WAYS TO AVOID BEING CHAINED DOWN BY GREED AND NOT BECOMING A VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCES
Caller: Hi Master, given our inherent Seven Emotions and Six Sensory Pleasures, we tend to be captivated by beautiful things, people and objects. When one recognises and enjoys the good qualities of the objects or person, but has no desire to possess them, will this arising of thoughts and movement of the mind result in the creation of karmic obstacles?
Master Jun Hong Lu: In this context, no karmic obstacle will be created. However, the recurrent pleasure will cause greed to arise in us.
Caller: I see. Sounds like we should still cultivate ourselves to avoid being tempted.
Master Jun Hong Lu: That’s for sure. Keep cultivating until you are not tempted by anything in this world. Let me ask you this question: If there is a man, say, your husband is always checking out beautiful girls, but he does not have any intention to make them his. Would you agree to his action? Do you understand what I am trying to say here? My skill in quoting examples is unparalleled, won’t you agree? The minute I quote an example, you will come to a sudden realisation.
Caller: You are indeed a great Master. On a separate note, I’d like to ask whether a person’s wealth is determined by the extent of his karmic reward in the human realm?
Master Jun Hong Lu: Certainly.
Caller: For those with a lot of karmic reward, whereby they are blessed with good career, health and a happy family, how do they safeguard themselves against “drifting with the wave and going with the flow”? How can they ensure that they are in constant control that they do not give rise to greed? I’d appreciate your guidance, Master.
Master Jun Hong Lu: How do we eradicate the greed in our heart? How do we ensure that we do not drift away with the crowd? The answer is very simple: First, maintain an unperturbed mind in all situations; second, do not get tempted by the wealth or fame of the human realm. The problem arises the moment you like what you see, and your mind starts to waver.
Many advertisers are good at capturing the consumers’ hearts. They have slogans like, “Act on what your heart desires!” because they know very well, once your heart wavers you will start to act upon it. If your mind remains unperturbed, nothing will happen.
This concept also explains how two people start falling in love with each other. The moment you set your eyes on someone whom you like, your mind is tempted to act on this emotion. Given he or she isn’t your type, you wouldn’t take any action, would you?
Source: Wenda20150705A 29:35, Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program
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