DO NOT COMPARE BETWEEN MERITORIOUS DEEDS Question: Similar to setting up of Buddhist altars for others, performing life liberation also encompasses the three forms of Dana (the practice of giving). What then are the differences in merits accumulated from both deeds? Answer: Do not make such a comparison. With so many Bodhisattvas in heaven, which […]
WHAT MONEY CAN’T BUY Master Jun Hong Lu: Money may buy you medicine but cannot buy you life; money may buy you insurance but cannot buy you safety; money may buy you temporary joy but cannot buy you happiness; money may buy you material goods but cannot buy you contentment; money may buy you a […]
CAN ONE STILL ACCUMULATE MERITS THROUGH DHARMA DANA (SHARING OF THE BUDDHA’S TEACHINGS) EVEN IF NO ONE SEES THE CONTENT SHARED? Caller: When one performs Dharma Dana by sharing Master’s Words of Wisdom, can he still accumulate merits even if the content shared is not seen by anyone? Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes. Bodhisattvas will […]
FAITH, DETERMINATION AND ACTION Master Jun Hong Lu: As Buddhist practitioners, if we want to change the world, we must begin with changing ourselves; if we want to become a Buddha and be accomplished on this spiritual path, first exercise our mind with suffering, exhaust our sinews and bones with toil, and expose our body to […]
ALWAYS BE PREPARED IN LIFE Master Jun Hong Lu: In life, we have to be prepared in advance for anything. Bodhisattvas wish for us to practise Buddhism as early preparation. We should not wait until our body starts to fail us or for our family to meet with some mishaps to start performing recitation. By […]
TO BE A PERSON OF SUBSTANCE Master Jun Hong Lu: Whether you are a person of substance or one who is shallow; whether you are noble or lowly – these are not standards that are self-determined. In fact, to be a person of substance, one must possess the qualities of being serene and modest and […]
DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF KINDNESS Master Jun Hong Lu: As Buddhist practitioners, we know that a kind person does no harm and a person who is morally upright will not go back on their words. We should not underestimate the power of kindness; neither should we think that one’s moral conduct is worthless. […]
A STATE-OF-THOUGHTLESSNESS Master Jun Hong Lu: Buddha once said, “Neither suffering nor happiness is real, it is only a transient thought that we hold on to”. When there is clinging to the thought of “I am very happy now” – we shall be happy. Conversely, if we feel that we are suffering, we too will […]
BE GRATEFUL TO ALL Master Jun Hong Lu: Be grateful to those who have hurt you, as they made your life distinctive; Be grateful to those who have made things difficult for you, as they polished your mental determination; Be grateful to those who have deceived you, as they helped you gained wisdom; Be grateful […]
SPREADING POSITIVE WORDS OR ENCOURAGING OTHERS TO PERFORM GOOD DEEDS ARE ALL WAYS TO HELP OTHERS Question: If we often quote Master’s positive words in our conversations with friends, without the specific mention of Buddhism or making others aware of, would this considered a way to help others to awaken spiritually? Answer: Of course, even […]
TOUGH TIMES DON’T LAST Master Jun Hong Lu: Life is like a cup of tea – although it may taste bitter at times, it will not be bitter forever. There can be no sweetness without bitterness. The four flavours of life (sweet, sour, bitter, spicy hot) are just like a symphony that accompanies our days […]
SACRIFICE OURSELVES FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS Master Jun Hong Lu: As Buddhist practitioners, we must recognise that life is more than eating good food, sleeping in a comfortable bed, or having a stable job – life is more than just repeating mundane tasks in order to acquire money to sustain our lifestyle. The greatness […]
RECTIFY OUR SHORTCOMINGS AND ADMIRE THE VIRTUES OF OTHERS Master Jun Hong Lu: What is the true meaning of human life? It is to reform our shortcomings, and we must do this constantly for our virtues to shine. Everyone has their virtues and shortcomings. If we allow our virtues to shine through, won’t we all […]
POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE IS THE ABILITY TO LET GO Master Jun Hong Lu: What constitutes a positive mental attitude? It is the ability to let go; What about a high level of cultivation? It is the willingness to be generous; A person who aspires to be happy, needs to learn endurance; A person who aspires […]
DO NOT TAKE OTHER’S LOVE FOR GRANTED Master Jun Hong Lu: When others show concern towards you, it is because they love you; When they are angry at you, it is because they care about you; When they become uncommunicative, it is because they are tolerating you; When they admonish you, it is because they […]
LEARN TO CHERISH Master Jun Hong Lu: In our everyday life, many people feel that living off others is only natural and would take it for granted. As Buddhist practitioners, we should know that gratitude is an accomplishment in one’s cultivation; it is a state-of-mind; even more so a responsibility to the society we live in. […]
YOU ARE JUST A STEP AWAY FROM GOOD FORTUNE Master Jun Hong Lu: Most people do not realise that good fortune is just one step away before they give up. The same goes for Buddhist practitioners – it takes perseverance to amass meritorious blessings. Only when the accumulation reaches a certain level that our prayers […]
DO NOT DEMAND INSISTENTLY ON WORLDLY AFFAIRS Master Jun Hong Lu: In this world we are living in, do not try to force things to happen. Instead, let things unfold naturally. Do remember what I said before. When your prayer comes true, it is due to your karmic affinities. If it is not destined to […]
THE KEY TO HAPPINESS Master Jun Hong Lu: We all hold the key to our happiness but we often unwittingly place this key in the hands of others. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 10 September 2019
DO NOT LOSE YOUR TEMPER Master Jun Hong Lu: As a Buddhist practitioner, do not lose your temper. If you are in the right, there is no need to; if you are in the wrong, you do not have the right to. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20 October 2019
LIFE IS A TRAIN OF NO RETURN Master Jun Hong Lu: Life is like a train of no return. Our kin and friends are like the travellers who board and deboard. No one will be there to trek the entire life journey with us. Hence, be grateful for those who have kept us company, cherish […]
HEAVENLY PRINCIPLE – REAP WHAT YOU SOW Master Jun Hong Lu: As a Buddhist practitioner, when we recognise the true nature of Buddha Dharma, we will realise that the world is in a state of equilibrium. That is why we reap what we sow. For every seed of kindness that we sow, we will receive […]
Deepest Gratitude to the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva. Deepest Gratitude to all Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Dharma Protectors. Deepest Gratitude to Master Jun Hong Lu. Good afternoon to all shi xiongs. I’m very grateful to be given this opportunity to share with you about my personal experience and true encounters after learning Buddhism. In […]
BEING KIND & COMPASSIONATE CAN AMOUNT TO BOUNDLESS MERITS Master Jun Hong Lu: To be able to succeed in achieving one’s resolution, one needs to amass his merits consistently over a period of time. We have to constantly introspect our heart, for our blessings can only grow when our heart is filled with compassion. Only […]
FORGIVENESS Master Jun Hong Lu: Those who refuse to forgive others; those who withhold forgiveness, breeds bitterness in themselves. What is spiritual cultivation? It is about transforming ourselves and cultivating ourselves earnestly. That said, it is never about setting cultivation standards on others. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting, Singapore, 17 May 2018
A HEART OF GRATITUDE Master Jun Hong Lu: When we allow the virtue of gratitude to permeate us, there will be no hatred in our heart. When we live a life of gratitude, our life will be filled with more and more blessings. Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 9 September 2019
DO NOT CHEAT ON OTHERS Master Jun Hong Lu: Breaking someone’s trust is like crumpling a perfect piece of paper. We can smooth it over but it’s never going to be the same again. Hence, never cheat others as those that we managed to deceive are ones who have placed their trust in us. Deception […]
TO HELP OTHERS IS TO TRULY UNDERSTAND THEM Master Jun Hong Lu: You may not know what happened in the lives of others and what challenges they are going through if you view their situation from your personal standpoint. You can only draw inferences from their appearances, and would not be able to experience their […]
DON’T TAKE LIFE FOR GRANTED Master Jun Hong Lu: Life is like a train ride. This ride is one with a boarding station, but without a terminal. While on the train, everyone that boards and alights from the train merely has a form of affinity with us. Our final destination is heaven, but some choose […]
ALWAYS SPEAK THE TRUTH Master Jun Hong Lu: Speaking the truth and being a good person paradoxically comes with much toil as we may have to bear with the grievances, vexations and pain that arise. However, we should trust that living in the truth will grant us peace of mind, relief, confidence, calmness and ease. […]
