Shuohua20180223 13:11 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) THE SIX PERFECTIONS IN BUDDHISM IS A PRACTICE THAT TAKES A PROGRESSIVE APPROACH Caller: The Six Perfections i.e. the perfection of generosity, morality, tolerance, diligence, concentration, and wisdom are the guides in Buddhist practice that take a progressive approach, am I right to say that? For […]
Wenda20190208 07:20 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WILL BEING PUNISHED BY DHARMA PROTECTORS AFTER COMMITTING WRONGDOINGS HELP US TO ELIMINATE NEGATIVE KARMA Caller: As Buddhist practitioners, we will have Dharma Protectors watching over us. If we commit any wrongdoings, we will be punished. After receiving this punishment, will a portion of […]
Zongshu20190105 09:06 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) IT IS IMPORTANT TO ACHIEVE STEADINESS OF MIND Master Jun Hong Lu: In life, having a calm and steady mind is of the utmost importance as when one develops this ability, he is able to eliminate most of his worries and overcome a lot […]
Shuohua20190125 21:01 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WHY DOES ONE STILL HAVE HEFTY KARMIC OBSTACLES DESPITE MANY YEARS OF SPIRITUAL CULTIVATION? Caller: There are many who have been in spiritual cultivation for a good number of years. As such, the elimination of their karmic obstacles should have been a continuous process. […]
Wenda20190104 55:48 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) HOW SHOULD WE DETERMINE WHETHER WE ARE BEING OVERLY ATTACHED TO THINGS Caller: During regular discussions of issues amongst Buddhist friends in the practice group, differing opinions may surface. In the case where either one or both parties insist upon their viewpoint, is that […]
WOULD THE PROPORTION OF KARMIC DEBTS INCREASE DURING THE ‘3, 6, 9 PREDETERMINED CALAMITY’ PERIOD? Caller: Master has mentioned before that the proportion of our karmic debts is not static. Assuming the proportion of a person’s karmic debt was 20% during a totem reading session and no new negative karma was created thereafter, would the […]
Zongshu20180728 06:30 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) THE MINDSET, BEHAVIOUR AND WORDS OF BUDDHIST PRACTITIONERS SHOULD BE COHERENT Master Jun Hong Lu: The mindset, behaviour and words of Buddhist practitioners should be aligned. When someone is unable to think things through, he is likely to behave strangely, and the words he […]
Shuohua20181207 07:00 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WHAT SHOULD WE DO WHEN WE CAN’T SEEM TO THINK THINGS THROUGH? Caller: Master Lu, when we can’t seem to think things through, is reciting the name of Guan Yin Bodhisattva the quickest solution, besides reciting Heart Sutra and studying Buddhism in Plain Terms? […]
Wenda20181202A 38:24 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) HOW TO TELL THE AMOUNT OF KARMIC OBSTACLES WE HAVE? Caller: If we have been practising Buddhism for several years, how do we know if we have more or fewer karmic obstacles? Master Jun Hong Lu: Generally speaking, you will be able to […]
REPAY ALL OUR KARMIC DEBTS IN ORDER TO BE TRULY CAREFREE Master Jun Hong Lu: As humans, we must respect the law. As Buddhist practitioners, we must abide by the law of heaven. As people who wish to save sentient beings and help the deceased ascend to a higher spiritual realm, we must understand the […]
Shuohua20181026 14:16 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) KINDNESS DOES NOT EQUATE TO A HIGH STATE OF MIND Caller: Does it mean that a person has a high state of mind given that he is a good person, considerate, kind, and helpful to others? Master Jun Hong Lu: It means that […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 266) 20 November 2018 THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ONE’S BUDDHA-NATURE AND INHERENT NATURE Question: Do the phrases of ‘Buddha-nature’ and ‘inherent nature’ refer to the same thing? Answer: There is a difference between the two. Our inherent nature refers to the innate kind and compassionate conscience that […]
Wenda20181116 13:30 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) BEING OVERLY ATTACHED TO NOTIONS OF RIGHT AND WRONG WILL LEAD TO A SUSPICIOUS ATTITUDE Caller: Master Lu, is it right to say that being overly attached to the notions of right and wrong will lead to a suspicious attitude? Master Jun Hong […]
Wenda20181109 27:29 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO ENCOURAGE OUR FAMILY MEMBERS TO PRACTISE BUDDHISM Caller: The best and most efficient way to encourage our family members to begin practising Buddhism is by thorough self-reformation. Is that correct? Master Jun Hong Lu: Indeed, through self-reformation, […]
Wenda20181104A 17:10 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) ELIMINATION OF KARMIC OBSTACLES IS THE FASTEST WHEN WE ARE IN THE HUMAN REALM, SO DO NOT WASTE TIME Caller: Master, is it true that our karmic obstacles will be eliminated more easily while we are alive, as compared to when we are dead? […]
AVOID TELLING FALSEHOODS IN ORDER TO LEAD A GOOD LIFE Master Jun Hong Lu: As Buddhist practitioners, we should never lie as this will result in us losing our honour, tarnishing our reputation and being despised by others. On the contrary, one who is truthful will be able to gain wisdom and have a clear […]
DILIGENT CULTIVATION CAN CHANGE OUR DESTINY Master Jun Hong Lu: As Buddhist practitioners, we know that practising Buddhism allows us to have the capability to control our mood, temperament as well as our fate and destiny. We sympathise with those whom we see fly into a rage often, as they are just like wild horses […]
Wenda20181026 45:14 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) LEADING A LIFE OF CELIBACY IS A PREREQUISITE FOR TRANSCENDING THE CYCLE OF REBIRTH IN THIS LIFETIME Caller: Master Lu, in our quest to transcend the cycle of rebirth in this lifetime, is it necessary to lead a celibate life? Master Jun Hong […]
Wenda20180930A 14:01 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) THE MANY BLESSINGS WE RECEIVE FROM OTHERS CAN HELP US ELIMINATE MANY MINOR KARMIC OBSTACLES Caller: Master, some people are so kind that everyone gives them their blessings. What will be the effect from the power of such thoughts from others if this person […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 170) 8 July 2017 WAYS IN WHICH HUMILITY AND MODESTY ARE CONSIDERED AS MERITORIOUS DEEDS Caller: Why is it said that being humble and modest is a meritorious deed? Master Jun Hong Lu: Firstly, wouldn’t others feel happy if you were humble and treated them well? […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 256) 17 September 2018 “MAY THERE BE MORE PREDESTINED SENTIENT BEINGS WHO ARE ABLE TO HEAR THE BUDDHA’S TEACHINGS” Question: When we pay respect to Bodhisattva, can we make the following prayer: “I wish that there will be more predestined sentient beings who are able to hear […]
Wenda20180701B 32:58 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) SUCCESS IN BUDDHIST CULTIVATION DEPENDS ON ONE’S DILIGENCE AND DETERMINATION, COUPLED WITH COMPASSION AND WISDOM Caller: There are two aspects to one’s success in Buddhist cultivation: diligence and determination coupled with compassion and wisdom. Is that correct, Master Lu? Master Jun Hong Lu: […]
Wenda20180408B 13:07 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) ALWAYS INSTILL GUAN YIN BODHISATTVA IN OUR MINDS, KEEP GUAN YIN BODHISATTVA ALIVE IN OUR THOUGHTS, AND ALLOW GUAN YIN BODHISATTVA TO RESIDE IN OUR HEARTS Caller: Day after day, Guan Yin Bodhisattva is relentlessly helping all predestined sentient beings. Is that right, Master […]
Wenda20170505 15:52 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) NOT RETURNING BORROWED MONEY IS CONSIDERED MAKING ILLICIT GAINS Caller: Is it right to say that, at the Guan Yin Hall, if a Buddhist friend borrowed some money and did not make a repayment, he is considered to have made an illicit gain? […]
Wenda20180701B 32:24 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) ONE WHO READILY APOLOGISES WILL FIND IT EASIER TO GAIN THE FORGIVENESS OF OTHERS Caller: Master Lu, is it true that when one apologises, it will allow compassion to arise in the minds of the opposite party? Master Jun Hong Lu: Indeed, as […]
Wenda20180701B 21:37 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) IGNORANCE WILL FLAW OUR UNDERTAKINGS AND BRING ABOUT MISFORTUNES Master Jun Hong Lu: As humans, we are very foolish and frequently bring about many misfortunes to ourselves. Due to ignorance and a lack of understanding of many situations, our undertakings are flawed. For instance, […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 253) 6 September 2018 HOW TO ATTAIN A STATE OF ABSOLUTE DISCIPLINE? Question: What should we do to achieve a more profound, higher and stricter level of discipline; how can a state of absolute discipline be attained? Answer: In order to gain wisdom and the power […]
Wenda20180225B 40:56 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) DOING OUR UTMOST TO PROPAGATE BUDDHISM ONLINE IS CONSIDERED AN ACT OF SAVING OTHERS Caller: What is the spiritual status that one can attain when they do their utmost in propagating Buddhism online, without any face-to-face interaction with the beneficiaries? Master Jun […]
Wenda20180819A 31:23 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WE SHOULD PRAY TO BODHISATTVA WITH OUR INNATE BUDDHA NATURE Caller: Master Lu, with the use of examples, can you explain to us the type of meritorious blessings to be utilised when praying for a particular matter? Master Jun Hong Lu: The type […]
Wenda20180511 51:15 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WHY SOME PRAYERS GET ANSWERED MORE SWIFTLY THAN OTHERS? Caller: There are some Buddhist friends who have been performing recitation for a few years, however their prayers remained unanswered. On the other hand, there are others whom had their prayers answered even though they […]
